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Q: GSY just reported. It has been growing earnings at a rate of 24% per annum for the past 5 years, pays a 2.3% rising dividend and seems to have reasonably good management. Why is it not a $100 stock? No, seriously why is not a $100 stock?? I've owned it for a few years now and I'm not complaining. I've done very well with it. But I really don't get the valuation. What is the unspoken issue?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on May 09, 2019
Q: 3:44 PM 5/8/2019
I really apreciated the TSX60 list with US revenue percent for each company. I do however have some questions. Several of the numbers were a surprise.

1. We are told that TD Bank is 50% or more American with a branch on almost every corner in many large US cities but your list shows only 26% of revenue is derived from the US. Can you confirm this number as it makes a big difference to my investing decision.

2. I see Emera has 70% of income from the US which seems a little high to me as I understood that Emera was about evenly balanced between Canada and the US.

3. Fortis with huge investments in ITC in Michigan and 6 adjacent states [the largest independent electricity transmission company in the United States], in Central Hudson Gas and Electric and in UNS in Arizona shows just 9% US income. Surely this figure is sadly out of date.

Can we trust the rest of the figures in the list?

Thank you.............. Paul K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 08, 2019
Q: Which of these would be safe for a longer hold as I am retired. If CSH is one of these what about the high P.E of 165
Read Answer Asked by nick on May 08, 2019
Q: Greetings,

I have very few US holdings and have been reluctant to buy more for various reasons. However, I bought a fairly small position in SEDG a few months ago with the idea of making it a full position for a long term hold. Today it is up more than 20 percent based on quarterly earnings. Should I increase the position now or maybe wait to see if it settles down? Also, could you give a little insight as to why the big jump based on this quarter. I can't see what was so sensational. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on May 08, 2019
Q: Hi, my only "basic materials" holding is Stella-Jones. It's a half position and is about 2% of my portfolio, which your analytics tool is telling me I need to bump up to about 4%. Could you suggest options under "basic materials" and whether I should increase SJ to a full position.

On your Portfolio Analytics tool, which I like, is there a way to enter holdings in US dollars, or are we to convert the Base Cost to USD when inputting those values?

Thanks,
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on May 08, 2019
Q: Could you provide what you see as the best 3 investable stocks that should benefit from continued growth in the renewable energy sector and the move away from carbon based fuels. I am not looking for high risk new technology but rather companies that look like a good bet to grow profitably over the next 10 years.

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Morgan on May 08, 2019
Q: Hello,
Our financial weighting is still quite a bit higher than you suggest for a portfolio...so my plan is to sell our (underwater) CIX as well as one or two of our (positive) bank stocks. Appreciate your ranking and thoughts regarding our bank holdings noted above. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on May 08, 2019
Q: I purchased this company in March on the back of a decent year end report and what sounded like upbeat prospects based on a presentation on their website. The share price has since increased by 60%. I don't see any analyst coverage. Are you aware of any talk on the street or coverage? Their first q numbers should be out this week.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Murray on May 08, 2019
Q: Asked last year about this one alongside CBL. I did not buy either but just read an interesting article from Rida Morwa on seeking alpha and would love another analysis of WPG for a contrarian iinvestment. Do you beleive they can cover the 23% dividend and if they cut it do you think the price would flop or rise. I know its a flier but just fishing.
Thanks Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on May 08, 2019
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