Investment Q&A

Q: Dear Sirs,
I am looking for 5 companies(Canadian and US ) that you feel would weather a good sized market correction well. I understand that the US is not a primary focus but would appreciate any names you feel comfortable suggesting as part of a grouping of 5 to 10 names. As an aside , would you view a holding of Berkshire Hathaway as meeting the above criteria.

With thanks

Q: Good morning, There has been so much investor angst, and a sell-off in ENB, apparently because mgmt. did not refer to dividend increases in their Q3 conference call, thereby raising doubts. ENB has elevated debt following the Spectra acquisition (in what many see as a rising interest rate environment), and a large project pipeline to fund. Why would ENB mgmt. raise expectations in the first place (on increasing the dividend so dramatically, 10-12% per year for several years) while they KNEW they would need significant cash to reduce debt and fund future projects. Makes one wonder...... Would appreciate your insight. Thank you.

Q: Congrats on the new web site. Most definitely a big step in the right direction. Excellent work! Thank You. Greatly appreciated.

Few questions re web site or web site related.

I recently saw that somebody asked you for the consensus estimates for AVO. You stated "$0.22 EPS; $107.7M revenue".
- Looking at your web site (assuming I properly understand) it shows current estimate (and for last 2 months) "$0.20 EPS". Are you using the same source for your data? I am hoping to be in sync.

- Does the web site provide consensus numbers for Revenue, Net Income in addition to EPS?

- Side question. Analyst consensus numbers - are these #s based on the top line and bottom line numbers or "adjusted" top line and adjusted bottom line or "adjusted diluted".... or can it vary from one company to another (as I feel I have seen situations of the latter)?

When referencing the company section, are there restrictions to which companies you have in your database. I tried to access Amedisys (AMED on Nasdaq). No luck. Same challenge with CNI (on NYSE) but CNR present.

On multiple occasions there are questions pertaining to P/E in the Q&A. You always mention that you use forward looking P/E. Is the web site providing the forward P/E or other? Hoping to be in sync.

What is the update frequency for the "News and Media" section in the Company section?

Thank You!

Q: Is it time to sell Qualcomm now or wait until the sale goes through - if it does? Apparently if the sale goes through the value per share is $70.
I am down 12.5% and I have been under water 3 years now. .
It pays 3.55% so I COULD hold if that is the best strategy .

Q: Hi, saw this company picked up phosphate assets in US from Agrium as part of Potash merger divestiture. What do you think of Itafos, insiders, growth, and balance sheet?

Q: Just wondering your thoughts on latest quarter and thoughts for this company going forward. Thank you. New website is great by the way!

Q: Newly listed US company (AQ Aquantia) and cannot find any info. Are you able to help here? Thanks.

Q: What are your thoughts on LNR earings?
I currently hold 2% - Should I buy more, Sell or hold.

Thanks for the great service

Q: Could you please comment on CCL Industries earnings . Thanks

Q: are you pleased with the results of avo. would you buy qst at this time.

thanks donald

Q: Hi, any comments on Boyd Group earnings, please. Thanks

Q: In the latest financials did TOY make a write down related to Toys R Us?
I would have thought they would have significant uncollectible receivables.

Q: Hi 5i:
For a first time investor with $25,000 to deploy and this is their only investments. What would your opinion be on the above etfs basically equally split between them. Time frame is long term and they would be in a TFSA.
Additional future investments would then be in individual stocks.
Thanks so much.

Q: Hi team,
Looking to invest in the Japanese stock market through an ETF with good growth prospects but they all seem to be at their 52 weeks high. Is the timing good ? And what do you think of Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF (dbjp-n), WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund (dxjs-n) or any better idea ?

Thanks a million for your help and outstanding new site,

Jacques

Q: Is OIH (a U.S. ETF) worth considering for a TFSA?

Q: Pardon me for my second questions of the day. I own a good amount of material stocks including methanex. Which of these stocks would you foresee the most growth for, 2-3 years out. Thanks

Q: What is your view of this company. It seems to be on an uptrend though currently no eps.

Q: What's your opinion on this company....takeover candidate?

Q: My husband and I are seniors. I look after our portfolios (RIFFS, TFSAS and cash account containing US and Canadian securities. Thanks to your SPLENDID advice, we are up 26% on the year. I tend to let the winners run without taking profits. Should I consider doing this on a regular basis and at what stage? Again, our gratitude for your dedication to provide thoughtful advice to members.

Q: Hi,
I follow your BE Portfolio plus some picks from your growth portfolio. If you could select 5-7 Stocks or ETF's outside of Canada what would you recommend to balance and address any geographic/sector gaps that exist your BE portfolio? Please take the amount of credits you feel is fair for question.
Thank you,
Kerri