Investment Q&A

Q: I don't wish to belabor the points that have been brought up on the ala sub receipts.I bought half a position in ala, I sold some of my Box.un,and my plan was to wait to see what happens with the offer before I sell the rest. Looking at the price difference between the common shares and subs, I am tempted to buy some more of the ala subs now. Just trying to get my head around the pro's and cons. I understand that the shares held in escrow will probably get about 2% interest, creating a shortfall that will need to be paid from escrow funds, maybe around $.10 a share per month.One of the fellows said that if the deal falls through, the sibs will get back $ 31, what if there is not enough money in escrow to pay this, will ala pay out the shortfall.One last thing, someone said that this may not close for over a year, if so, does that mean that the escrow shares will need to pay out the shortfall of the dividends?, if so it could well be over a $ 1.00.Sorry for this being so long winded, but do I have the "facts" right
Thank you in advance for your response.

Q: INP published Q1 results yesterday, which appear to be worse overall than last year's. The share price was down slightly for most of today's trading but fell 12% in the last 20 minutes. May I have your thoughts on the results and any information on the sell-off, please?

Ted

Q: input capital took a big dip today, any idea why?

Q: I presently have VET, RRX, WCP, & SPE & VLO as energy stocks & am thinking of adding SU for its size & dividend as a long term hold. I would appreciate your thoughts & whether you feel the current price is an appropriate entry point? Thanks.

Q: HI Peter /group Does Paypal have lots of growth ahead as the on line purchases continue to grow?

Q: I have been thinking of adding POW and/or BAM to my income portfolio. Please comment.

Cheers,
Bryan

Q: I was wondering if the States put on a duty or tariff or whatever they might call it, what affect will it have on the pipelines, ala and ipl

Thanks

Q: Good morning,
Would you please be able to comment on the recent trend of PKI ? Is this just ordinary trading ?

Thanks,
Larry

Q: I own 3 banks - TD, BNS and RY. Over the past 3+ months, TD share price has definitely underperformed the other 2 banks. It seems this happens every day. Can I get your view on TD? Do you still like it?

thanks

Q: My question relates to your insights on sector performance. Consider WLKP (Westlake) CINR (Ciner) BAK (Braskem) (these are 3 US stocks) and MX (Methanex) (Canadian) , which might be characterized as base chemicals. What view do you have on this sectors performance, or individual performance?

Q: VFH is a US ETF with broad coverage of US banking. The bank ETFs & stocks took a big jump after the US election. Do you think all the potential upside is already priced in? Is there a Canadian ETF providing the same exposure that you would recommend or is VFH the best approach here? Many thanks.

Q: Why do pipelines, such as PPL, ENB and ENF, have been sold off so aggressively in the last while? Any particular reasons? Since Keystone XL has been revived would it not give the pipeline sector a boost?

Q: Hi gents looking to get into the tech sector as I have no holdings at present - prefer US but does but open to a Canadian company if it makes sense

Q: What do you think of holding 5% of gold in my portfolio? If so, what 'd you recommend?specific company or ETF's? Thanks.

Q: Which ETF would be your preference? Vanguard VSP or VFV
With thanks, Bill

Q: I have always heard that the best time to buy a stock is when it hits a second new high. Do you agree?

Q: Your opinion and advise to buy/add/sell ? Thank you

Q: I note that the shorts on this stock seem to be rising and very little action this morning. Is this company in trouble.

Q: SYZ continues to drop - is there something "wrong"? Is it time to bail (ie. "stop loss") and buy something whose stock is increasing such as SHOP? Selling low (SYZ) and buying high(SHOP)is often not a good strategy unless the low is going lower and the high is going higher. Your thoughts on doing this trade.

Q: Hello,

I am selling my GILD stock today. what would you suggest as a replacment for this in the US.
Thank you