Investment Q&A

Q: why the high volume and drop in share price today?
Good time to buy now?

Q: Preferreds have had a rough ride with some pundits suggesting that the rate reset preferreds are driving the declines in an ETF like CPD. My understanding of the argument is that resets are occurring at "unexpectedly" lower rates and that future yields will be lower. The Globe had a pretty negative article the other day which seemed to suggest that rate resets are too complicated for retail investors to understand. I didn't really think the rate reset concept was all that complicated but perhaps I am daft and don't really understand them. My question for you is what happens when interest rates start going up? If issues start to reset at higher than "expected" yields would this have a positive impact and start supporting the price of an ETF like CPD?

Q: Hello, Peter & Co.
You have deleted a couple of stocks from your equity portfolio, should we assume that it is a sell recommendation if we hold them in our investment portfolio?
Ken

Q: I listened to their year end presentation and was thinking of adding some shares to a small position but your answer to Phil's question has me confused. The company reported over 11000 BOE/D for 2014 and said in Q1 2015 they are at 12500 BOE/D and when the Stella project comes online they will be around 26000 BOE/D. In your answer you say their production is going down. What did I miss? Thank you for all your help Your advice has made a lot of people a lot of money. Joe

Q: Could I please have your analysis on xsr,it has recently come down to the 5.50 mark. Looks to me its cash flow is fine and dividend should be save. Has this stock been beaten up a little too much or am I missing something?
thanks
Cal

Q: In an sector in which just breaking-even is difficult, RRX is defying gravity. Is this just herd buying, or does the market actually know something? In any case, with no dividend on-offer, shouldn't it make more sense to buy something like RMP, which has the chance to rebound significantly? Thanks for your insights.

Q: Hi Peter, In your survey you had asked about interest in creating etfs' based on your portfolios which I am interested in. I am wondering if this is now in your plans. For me this is a far more managable option. Dale

Q: Hello Team,

What do you think of Slyce's recent deals & Q1 results? Intriguing enough to take a small position?

Thanks!

Q: I was looking at your new portfolio and had one question about the ETF. I own URTY presently, is it similar to the fund listed?

Q: Hi Peter and Co. Would you please comment on the companies removed from the portfolios? I have often struggled with the sell side of the equation as opposed to the buy side, and given my finite amount of funds I am unable to continue buying indefinitely. We are certainly seeing the effect of 5i on some of the stocks today, both up and down.

Thanks.

Q: Hi 5i,

How come the removal of SLF from the income portfolio? I had though it was there as insurance (haha) against rising rates. I hold it in a couple of accounts. Should I continue to hold?

Thanks in advance!

BTW, I will be renewing soon. Just trying to figure out if I want 2 years or the one year with the MS subscription. :)

Q: where can I find the growth portfolio thanks

Q: I have noticed members have expressed their concern or disappointment in putting in stop loss orders and getting stopped out early in the day only to have the stock move up. I for one have been there and done that, and avoid it now.
I use TD webbroker, and for the last while I have been using the "Alerts" section for cut off prices for both high and low on stocks. Also if you use screeners you can actually set a specific alert for a stock not only on the positive and negative techinicals but a stop loss and upon hitting this level and email or a text is sent rather that stopping you out.

I have been using the technique for sometime now, and find it most useful and help in avoiding losses and costs.

Post if you feel this is worthwhile for consideration. I am sure other on-line brokers have the same service.

Again thanks for the awesome service and look forward to following you.

Q: Thanks for creating all 3 portfolio.

Can you please rank TOP 10 from Growth and Model portfolio so I can purchase 20 stocks since 40 stocks will be too many for me.

Thanks a lot

Q: Your new Growth Portfolio is an outstanding cross-section of companies with good potential balanced by necessary risk to achieve above-average gains. Clearly, a lot of work went into this project and, as a member, it is much appreciated. Thank you.
Your cautionary note to members is very sensible. It reminds me of a phrase I try not to forget, sometimes unsuccessfully: "never mistake a bull market for brains".
Nice work!

Q: Why was this company chosen for the Growth Portfolio

Q: I follow your model portfolio .I have BNS, ENB and SLF in my Registered accounts and would like suitable replacements. Can you recommend other stocks as replacement for these stocks listed in the model' thanks .

Q: Re: My question about Companies that are Monopolies/Durable Competitive Advantages.

Thanks John and 5i for the discussion and comment that Rail/Pipeline companies also belong in this category.

Q: Do you have any thoughts on this IPO. Thanks.

Q: This is a Preferred Reset that has lost almost 50% of it's value. Is there any concern about picking this preferred at a price around $13, such as default. I believe the next reset isn't for another 5 years. Thanks