Investment Q&A

Q: The company that was taken over in the usa by the chinese investor, was it a traded stock or a private company and how does enercare compare in size to this takeover?
Thank you once again.

Q: In your opinion, was TD wrong to downgrade Premium Brand Holdings today? If so, why?

Q: I want to invest in either CLR or HLF.
Which one you like better and why?

Q: Could you please give me your views on B2 gold
Thanks John

Q: I am significantly down in my RSP in these two companies and was wondering if they are still a hold. I cannot sell for a loss but will be converting to a RIF soon, so it might be time to move on to a better dividend growth stock?? (same sector ??)
Peter

Q: Hi Peter and Team
Enjoyed your BNN show and picks as always!
I am reasonably balanced in my RSP with your positions in your growth and balanced portfolios but now, at age 68 have to convert my RSP to RIF in a few years. I am considering transferring most "in Kind" and would be looking at 10-20 stocks to hold that are good income generators. Would you consider listing 10 good stocks to continue to hold in a RIF ?
Should I try and hold more "conservative" dividend growers ?
Would you suggest I sell to cash and purchase larger positions of the financials, for example; or is it better to stay balanced?

Complicated question but I appreciate the advice as I have done quite well from you previous guidance

Thanks,
Peter

Q: Good day,

If I were to only have one Brookfield that would provide the most stable and long term growth, which one would it be?

Cam.

Q: We have zero exposure to this space, could you rank these stocks for us please as I would like to pick up two or three names. Any others to consider?
Thanks,
Ted

Q: Hi 5i
I'm interested in adding Altagas to my portfolio. I curently have 15 stocks which range from 4 to 8%....(AGU-BEP.UN-CAR.UN-CGX-CSU-KWH.UN-ENF-FTS-IPL-STN-SLF-T-TD-VET-WSP). This is a registered dividend/income account (rrsp). I would appreciate your view on either replacing a weak stock in this account or just adding to it. If you can think of a better stock than ALA i'm open for suggestions. Thanks Gilles

Q: I have been holding onto POT for several years. I am down about 50%, and this position has turned into a very small holding (about 0.5%), as my portfolio has grown significantly since I took the position many years ago. I was holding it up until now because it paid a decent dividend, and I held out hope that the company would rebound, but now with the dividend cut, the only hope that I have for the stock is that it might improve after the merger with AGU. If I sell, I would likely use it to increase my holdings in CSH.UN and GUD. Should I hold on, or just cut my losses?

Q: Assuming no investment boundaries what so ever (i.e. risk tolerance, time horizon, diversification, loss of principle, etc) and you wanted to invest a large but comfortable amount of money in one company for a "go big or go home" result which company would you invest in?

Q: WHAT ARE THE PROSPECTS, TOO RISKY?

Q: Since Canadian Reits have to distribute out their capital gains [and hence NOT reinvest in new properties] and with declining ROC components.....Is it time to re-invest in Canadian dividend stocks for those of us who depend on a rising stream of income.

Our reits face unfair competition from pension funds, which can reinvest capital gains tax free.

I have been in Cdn Reits since the late 1990's. Is it time to 'kiss then good bye'?

Thanks.

Paul

Q: Do you consider Medicure Inc. a Buy at these levels. Thanks.

Q: For US stock exposure, is it better to hold the CAD or USD version. Does the CAD version have and exchange fees. Does it hedge out currency exposure.
Also as its traded on the TSX, I understand its does not count as a US stock holding so no US estate tax exposure for non-registered accounts. Are there other similar ETF's

Q: Hi Peter,
I have accumulated a large position in Helio Resource at 2.50 cents average cost. Brad Mills (CE Mining) has been "keeping the lights on" by exercising his warrants at 5 cents even though HRC bid at 2.5 cents at the time!! I've spoken to HRC management about my concern of a share consolidation (and subsequent drop in HRC share price). They assure me that any share consolidation would be part of a "transaction" and won't hurt the share price. Any idea what they mean by that ???
Neighbour Shanta Gold is performing really well under its new CEO and they would be an obvious candidate for a "transaction" with HRC. Also... Amy Freedman of Kingsdale here in Toronto become a Director of Mandalay in May 2016. This makes me think MND is thinking of a "transaction" sometime in the future. Comments?? Thanks, Ralph.
BTW, Amy Freedman bought 20,000 shares of MND at $0.59 on March 31/17.

Q: Can you please confirm what the equivalent Pimco fund would be in the US? I was thinking PIMCO Income Fund Class D (PONDX)?
Thanks for your help.
Martin

Q: Can you please give me your thoughts on Encanto and where you see it going from here. Thank you!

Q: Hello, I have owned HWO in past and was thinking to buy it again. Their share price however has a negative momentum recently.
At what price would you recommend buying this stock.
What is the downside risk from this point?

Q: I am holding smaller positions in all three in a fairly well balanced RSP but I need to convert to a RIF in a couple of years.
Is it time to let these go into some more conservative dividend growers or would you suggest I maintain a balance in my RIF similar to your income and balanced portfolios??
Thanks as always,
Peter