Investment Q&A

Q: Looking for the possible positive scenarios in investing in BNS.

If a series of events led to 10%+ inflation (i.e. countries lose the inflation battle), I'm assuming commodities would then become very attractive. Recognizing BNS's Latin America exposure (i.e. commodity producing nations) yet on the other hand also recognizing that persistent high inflation is not necessarily a good thing, would this be a scenario where BNS could become a better investment relative to the other Big 5 ?

Not sure if there are any other positive situations. Mind you their residential mortgage exposure is better than the others.

Q: Looking at Canadian technology stocks. I'm going to assume you figure CSU and SHOP are the mainstays here, so I would like to know how you would rate the following 10 other Cdn technology stocks on a scale of 1-10, for a long term hold, with 10 being a stock you would absolutely want to have in a portfolio and 1 being something of no interest at all. CLS, CTS, DCBO, DSG, GIB.A, KXS, NVEI, OTEX, TCS, VHI. I have included very small company VHI because their recent Q3 looked quite good to me. Also, if there are 1 or 2 that look like very compelling buys at this time, could you indicate which ones please. Thanks.

Q: Can I have your current views on these two names CDNS and AVGO..thx

Q: I have holdings in all 11 sectors, 30% of my holdings are high yield and enhanced yield covered calls I have many of what are held in the covered calls as individual stocks. Also there is crossover to some extent in the cover call holdings. However some covered calls are OTM others ATM, with different percentages also some use leverage others don't. Thus I get the upside increase AND the dividend. I also hold growth stocks such as PBH, IWO , LNF, PKI. and others. Am I making a mistake here or is everything tickety-boo?
Thank you for your great service

Q: Hi Team
I was wondering if there is a way to play options on bitcoin, I am thinking of buying puts
thanks

Q: I think it was me who, when new to buying stocks, put in a market buy for Nio on the very day that it was scaling upward at an unbelievable rate. I'm sure that no one ever bought it at a higher price, USD 62.70. So I've stopped stinging from the mistake but have still refused to sell my shares. It sold a good chunk of vehicles this month and lost a few more pennies than expected. Given their product (swappable battery, growth into Scandanavia, lack of adequate marketing and the EV competition) would you think there is a path upwards? Or sell for tax losses.

Q: Can the team suggest some good ETFs or companies to consider investing in to participate in the Argentinian economy? With the new leader taking over an seeking to abolish the central bank, move to harder money, and reduce government spending and taxes, I would like to get thoughts on companies and ETFs to potentially invest in this theme.

Q: Hi, Constellation stock is up over 55% YTD and seems to be breaking out, making new highs, defying analysts' expectations. What, in your opinion, is causing such staller performance ? Where do you see the stock, say in 5 years ? Thank You

Q: last day for tax loss selling u.s. and canada
many thanks for great service in a tough 2023.

Q: I HAVE APPROX EQUAL $ AMOUNTS IN BOTH OF THESE COS.
IF I WAS TO SELL ONE WHICH ONE COULD IT BE AND WITH THE SALE PROCEEDS WHICH OTHER BROOKFIELD CO WOULD YOU CONSIDER TO BE THE BEST. THANK YOU.

Q: I have held MFC for decades, have enjoyed the dividend but have had less than 1% pa capital growth with lots of volatility. I am seeing PFE near five-year lows and paying a dividend yield slightly higher than MFC. MFC is in my RRIF so there are no capital gains or dividend taxation issues to consider. My weighting in health care stocks and financial stocks are about the same, so there are no sector allocation issues. MFC seems to be finally moving higher and the interest rate environment should help it in the longer term, making me wonder if I should hang in. Especially with MFC still trading around 8 x earnings, it could easily move up 50% and still trade at a multiple comparable to its financial peers. However, I am intrigued by the opportunity to switch into PFE for a better yield and longer term growth. Would you make the trade to PFE or stick with MFC?

Q: Hello Folks:
We are seniors 75 years old considering somewhat re-adjusting our portfolio to include a sizable stake in BERK. We realize BERK does not provide dividends, however contain a superior mix of quality American Companies likely to weather economic storms better than most. We currently own a sizable mix of bank stock and understand you consider BERK a financial stock. Would you think we would need reduce our bank investment weight if purchasing BERK, or are there other segments we should consider reducing?
We are certainly don't intend doing so, however would BERK be a realistic stock to comprise the majority of a senior's (75 yrs.) growth portfolio (not considering lack of regular dividend payments)?
Thank you so much for your terrific service!!!!!
brian

Q: I don't subscribe so only have the headline from The Economist of Nov. 30. Can anyone post the article?
Probably cause of recent strength.

How a Canadian company became the world’s best acquirer of tech firms
Meet Constellation Software, tech’s Berkshire Hathaway
Constellation Software company logo.

Q: Which do you prefer between these two for a 10 year hold and rational?
I hold BEP and wondering if I should switch to FTS.
Thanks

Q: I am looking to redeploy some cash,
Of these three companies, which do you prefer as an investment and why?
Thanks

Q: Jim Rogers believes Uzbekistan has opportunities… How could one invest there easily…??

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

For portfolio balancing purposes, I need to sell one of the above stocks, and am favouring selling TOI and keeping LMN. Would you concur?

Thanks as always for your insight.

Q: According to ycharts.com, Doo has bought and cancelled over 20 million shares since Jan 2019, rough math thats close to 25% of the float. At todays price several of those shares were bought at a higher price of course. I understand management cant see the future and has little control of the share price. In general do companies buy their own shares thinking they are undervalued mainly, does it help prop the price up? In regards to DOO and the p/e, is it fair to say todays p/e is propped up 25% due to the cancellations since 2019?

Q: Please comment on the most recent quarterly results. What can be expected going forward?

Q: Current PEs for CSU and Shop seem stratospheric and have me worried. How do they compare to historical PEs for these companies? Do the forward PEs for these two companies justify present share prices?

Jack