Investment Q&A

Q: Shire has offered me $46US per share. Would you recommend sell or hold? My position is small.
Sorry to ask something outside your specified scope but, as an inexperienced investor, an advice is very welcome.

Q: Hi Peter, I wrote a few weeks ago but haven't heard back so I will try again. Also, up to you if you decide to publish but any assistance you can offer would be appreciated.

My Father-in-law passed away in 2009 and since everything was co-owned with my mother-in-law we did not have to go through probate. Subsequently, we have now located a number of old stock certificates in his name only. We have been advised by his lawyer that we will need to register these certificates at probate in order to have the ownership transferred to my mother-in-law. Most of the certificates are nearly worthless, However, he had certificates in Young Davidson Mine which was taken over by Aurica Gold last year. He purchased 1,000 shares in 1984. Through various takeovers we believe he would now own 789 shares of Aurico Gold today so it is certainly worth the time and expense to get these shares registered in my mother-in-laws and surrender to Aurico gold. Could you tell me how I can find out what the value of 1000 shares of Young Davidson Mines would have been at the time of his death - December 26, 2009 - this is requried in order to file the probate with the courts.
Also, he had purchased 10 units in 1991 for $10,000 of Lakewood VIII Limited Patnership (National Trust Company is listed as the Registrar and it states the subscription is acepted by 170944 Canada Inc as the General Partner). Any ideas how I can find out if this is worth anything? I haven't had much luck on the internet.
Peter thanks for any help you can porvide to me so we can finalize the estate. I must say it was pretty cool finding all these old stock certificates in the basement and I am sure other boomers are also encountering this as they clean out their parent's home. Might make a good article for Money Saver - what to do with old stock certificates.
Thanks again.
maggie

Q: We have a bond that matured and want to invest in another bond in the RIF which is mostly fixed income. Have XCB and 8 or 9 individual bonds in that account. In the context of which one of these is the safest (most likely to be around to pay the principal back at the end of the term), which one would you pick.
Precision Drilling 15-mar-2019 6%
Sirius XM 23-apr-2021 5.4%
Great Canadian Gaming 25-jul-2022 5.65%
Crombie REIT 30-sep-19 4.3%YTM

Q: Hello. I while back you had mentioned that you were thinking about adding a "Growth Portfolio" to your service at 5I. Is this in the works for 2015?

Nicholas

Q: On BNN Thurs, Jason Donville stated that ESL is fully valued and hence would not recommend buying it. He also stated that it is a good well run company. Do you have any comment on this?
Gary

Q: I have held this company since October and it has not gone anywhere. Would you recommend to continue holding or alternately sell and buy Amaya? With thanks. Bill

Q: On an earlier post a few weeks back you used non-GAAP earnings when commenting on the quarter 0.97 cents.
Looking at forecast estimates on the TMX website for the next quarter it seems they also must be using non-GAAP earnings. It is confusing to me when in other places EPS is shown as GAAP earnings. Why use non-GAAP? Which is better when calculating PE etc?

Q: In reply to an earlier question, it was stated that earnings missed badly. Please clarify. Expected earnings was $0.86 versus actuals of $0.89 (both expected and actuals were adjusted, e.g. for the Shire break fee, etc., which is reasonable). Also, given the share price drop, would you now rate it a buy? Thanks.

Q: http://affaires.lapresse.ca/bourse/201502/06/01-4841757-amaya-manuvie-dorval-au-coeur-de-lenquete-de-lamf.php

Just wanted to mention this February 6, 2015 article indicates no Amaya employees are involved in the AMF investigation concerning Amaya.

Q: I am a new subscriber and I tried to put <Sylogist> in a watchlist and it would seem that the symbol SYZ is unkonwn.

Where does it trade

Laurent

Q: Could you give an update on go gold now that they have been in production for about 6 months, your opinion on management and other developments they are working on. Thanks

Q: Hello Team
FLY is a mystery to me. They put a couple of airline heavyweights on their board, they have patented technology, they have been certified to install the technology with a couple of large aircraft manufacturers and yet the only news they have is about a debenture extension. What gives ?
I think something is amiss. I don't believe Rob McWhirter is holding them any more. He didn't have much to say on BNN last time.
Can the 5I team shed any light on this company

Thank You for your help
Clarence

Q: Good Morning,

Solium Capital has dropped into undervalued territory (according to the Royal Bank). It is a technology company, has a lower Beta, derives its revenue from recurring software licensing fees, has a global presence - Canada, U.S., Europe, Australia - has positioned itself for continuing growth, and has a great management team which has a track record of successfully growing businesses from scratch and then selling them. My question - will Solium be a likely takeout candidate in the coming quarters?

Q: Hi Peter et al, I see BCE has been downgraded by two analysts from Hold to Sell. It has performed so well for me and I love the dividend, so what am I missing? Is it tome to unload some of it? It's about 6% of my portfolio so I could take a bit off... Thanks!

Q: I have held this stock for many years and it has performed very well. The company has recently indicated that 2015 revenues and earnings will be lower due to the strong US$. What is your opinion of this stock - would you advise selling now, and if so what healthcare companies do you recommend?

Thanks

Geoff

Q: With their recent results in mind would you consider this a good entry point?do you see much potential for growth?

Q: REIT values have been improving, American dollar strengthening, but mrg.un has been languishing in spite of the fact that American properties are held. Should we be switching to another REIT? Is there an explanation other than it is thinly traded?

Bruce

Q: Hi,Peter
If you remove oil, gas and precious metals of the equation, in your opinion, and in direct relation to your significantly bullish views on the world economy in your written comments on BNN, what commodity has the most leverage from the following: agriculture (fertilizer, grains) uranium, copper, metals (iron ore, steel, tungsten,lead, RE, etc...)coal or any particular commodity(ies) you think of, and from there could you highlight a few Canadian companies that will benefit the most from it.
Thank you very much,
Claude

Q: I am investigating this one. It is at about half book, more out of favor than its sector, appears to have lots of upside if you look at 52wk range but a nasty looking multi-year chart. I would appreciate any knowledge you could share on this one. Should it survive $35 oil if oil goes there. Is something broken in this company that you are aware of. Many thanks for a great service.

Q: I just sold IBM and GE, Otherwise little US exposure. Also, I also have limited exposure to Canadian oil about 4%. One consideration for US is Vanguard US dividend Appreciation (hedged). They do have a non hedged. Since I only have 4% oil exposure maybe BTE or something else. BNS or TD is another thought since banks are down. Your thoughts would greatly appreciated.

BTW great job.