Investment Q&A

Q: I'm interested in investing in some U.S. companies by using CDR's. As the years go by it seems the list is getting longer. Based on current conditions and valuations which 8 CDR's have the greatest chance for capital appreciation in 2025? Please rank them from greatest potential to least potential.

Q: Any hope for better days ahead for Largo?

Q: Any change since the December 2024 thought of "We would still be willing to hold pending the outcome of the review." Continue holding or time to move on? It is 0.8% of our portfolio.

Thanks!

Q: What do you think of the recent news from TD? I currently have a small position. Ok to add more?

Q: Everyone, how often should I pay attention to the VIX? I am a buy and hold investor. Clayton

Q: The market cap of this roll up company is 5.6 Billions and they have about 5 Billions in cash. They try to buy their first company Beacon roofing now. Do you think it is a good idea to buy a small position at the current price for the long term ? Thank you

Q: Following the sale of this company… do you know when the transaction will close and the shares paid in cash ? Thank you

Q: This stock has been on quite a run the last number of sessions. It looked like it was consolidating in the $21 range but up lately.

What would be a fair entry point and do you feel that it's priced to perfection already?

If one had to add AXON or CLBT to their TFSA which has the best long term prospects? My thought is AXON ....

Q: Your analysis about the future earnings of the companies. What is the major catalyst in order for Real Inc. to recover from recent lows? Which companies are major competitor of Real Inc.?
Thanks
Piyush

Q: I just made a direct transfer of a US security from my margin account into my TFSA. What exchange rate do I use to calculate how much room I have left on this year's max contribution?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: Are there any stocks out there today that you feel are stupidly mispriced and could get a nice bounce/run this year?
Thank you

Q: Some ETF's collect dividends from their underlying assets, but also employ yield-enhancement strategies. We might expect that such ETF's would account their distributions as some combination of 'pass through' dividends plus (for example) return-of-capital, but it is apparent that some ETF's retain essentially all dividends, and account distributions as (for example) return-of-capital alone. I can see how this policy might be attractive in the short- to medium-term - or even in the long-term, depending on the rate of inflation, and capital gains rules - but a notably cost of this policy is to deprive the investor of the considerable benefits of the dividend tax credit.

Is there a rule-of-thumb one can apply, here, to evaluate the implied trade-off, or is this the sort of thing the determination of which needs an accounting degree? Further (and without implying any judgment), can the ETF itself benefit from the dividend tax credit, or is the credit only available to individual taxpayers?

Q: With the aftermath of the California disaster, which companies could be involved in all levels of rebuilding those areas ( Engineering, construction, cleanup, etc.).
Thank you.

Q: How significant is foreign buying/selling of Canadian stocks, in terms of the effect it has on share prices? I can't help but think that the current Canadian political situation, and weak dollar, is causing a lot of foreign money to stay away. I'm wondering if a more stable and business-friendly government, if/when the PC's get elected, would cause a significant influx of foreign investment into Canadian stocks. Do you think such a scenario would improve the performance of Canadian stocks?

Q: A recent analysis from Queen's University points out that consumers could see the prices of goods and services drop by up to 14.5% if free trade between the provinces were to be achieved. Which Canadian companies would benefit the most from elimination of interprovincial trade barriers?

Q: Hi team. You have not answered any questions on Aurora since 2022. The stock seems to be gaining momentum since September. What are you views on it now?

Q: I'm looking for suggestions for stocks or ETFs that would benefit from increased investment in the north (either infrastructure-, defense- or resource-related). Do you have any suggestions of opportunities that warrant further investigation for a 'northern/artic play'? I can't help but feel that all the talk south of the border about Greenland, Canadian resources, etc. that someone will be spending substantially more in the north over the next 4 years...

Q: I recently purchased FCX and watched it go down 20%. What is the reason? Is it time to add? Is more patience required?
Thanks!

Q: Your general opinion, and does SOBO have much in U.S. operations?

Q: Hello, For both registered and unregistered accounts for say 10 years time frame, which one would you recommend ? QQQ or S&P500.? Also, would you suggest hedged or unhedged?
Thanks
Carlo