Investment Q&A

Q: I would like to narrow this list down to the best 10 to hold in a long term taxable portfolio. What would you suggest be the top 10 stocks? I currently hold all of them but would like to sell this down to 10. I like holding 10 stocks with about 10% in each as a risk/reward balance. Thank you - and thanks for some of these names which came from you! I am only down on Amazon and BN at this time.

Jason

Q: What do you think of rodgers for income.

Q: Which one is better to invest in?

Q: I realize that you are not much of a fan of DCBO these days given your preference for DTOL and that you removed it from your growth profile. But I'm wondering if this company might be looked at as a potential takeover candidate. Three points to consider:

1. There have been recent articles indicating that the next 18 months could see a real pickup in M&A activity within the Canadian software sector;

2. Following recent earnings, analysts revised their targets for DCBO downwards. Notwithstanding this, the average target is still $72.17, almost 70% higher than our current share price; and

3. Most significantly, two weeks ago, Warburg Pincus LLC anted up over $5.4M to purchase 118K shares (@$45.49) and they now own 12% of the company.

As always, would appreciate your viewpoint.

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Across all portfolios, we are under-represented in the gold sector, having only a small holding in the CGL.C ETF,

If investing today, in what order would you put new money into the three stocks AEM, FNV, and WPM, or is there a case to be made to invest equal amounts in all three, assuming there's no significant overlap?

As always, thanks for your assistance in making an informed decision.

Q: Could you please recommend five Canadian stocks and five US stocks that are usually good to sell covered calls on?

Q: I realize that these markets have been challenging but the stock price of FORA has fallen 37% in the past month. This is despite the fact that a number of analysts increased their targets (now ranging from $14.50 to $19.00) following the release of their latest earnings.

is this stock being played? As always , would appreciate your analysis of their earnings and what you think is going on here.

Q: Would you advise accumulating Royal Bank on weakness here? What entry price would you look for to add my remaining half position.

Q: Hi,

I was surprised to learn yesterday that a T3 form was provided to me from by bank for holding Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA). It says there is a minuscule return of capital. I thought PSA would only provide interest as reported on a T5.

I went to the PSA website and sure enough, there is a ROC and has been since 2013. Do you know if this is typical of these high interest savings account ETFs and if there is another fund that is similar to PSA without the ROC component?

Thank you.
Michael

Q: I am concerned about Tariffs and the impact it may have on our Stock Market

I do like GOLD what Gold Companies do you like that are outside of Canada

RAK

Q: SEEMINGLY, THIS TYPE OF EQUITY WOULD BE LEAST IMPACTED BY TARIFFS.

COULD YOU NAME SEVERAL OTHER EQUITIES THAT MIGHT FIT THIS CATEGORY.

THANKS

Q: I assume a large portion of DOO'S sales are to USA,

Where would yo buy the shares?

When Tariffs come off can you supply a list of Companies that would benefit most. DOO would be one RAK

Q: Hello. I was going to ask you about MSTY:US, one of YieldMax ETFs. It creates synthetic long exposure, then writes covered calls to generate income. I specifically wanted to ask you about how distributions would be treated from a tax perspective as a Canadian. The distributions are options premiums. So would the distributions then be treated as capital gains, or as US dividends? I assume there would also be a 15% US withholding tax.

When I entered the symbol to ask this question, I discovered that MSTY:CA is a Canadian equivalent, although they only have 50% exposure. Do you know anything about the company Harvest? I had never heard of them. Are they an established and reputable company? How would distributions from MSTY:CA be treated from a tax perspective? Thanks for your help

Q: Knowing that this may not be your area of expertise but if YOU had to get a mortgage in the next three months or so, what terms would you go for? Expect to pay it back in 6-8 years... Thanks in advance.
In addition to my previous question, I would appreciate reasons to your answer. Thank you.

Q: Bank of America downgraded Telus to neutral from Buy. The reasons are excessive leverage and the dividend exceeding cash flow. The stock is down 5%.
Three questions:
1. Do you agree with the assessment of the analyst ?
2. The Analyst making the assessment is assigned only one star on a scale of five according to my broker. Does the fact that the analyst is assigned only one star makes his prediction less reliable?
3. What is your recommendation going forward for Telus ? Sell or hold ? Is there more downside risk? Although the dividend was increased twice in 2024 is there a risk of an imminent dividend cut ?
Thank you as always for your insight.
Please deduct as many credits as deemed necessary.

Q: I’m finally back in black on Algonquin Power. Invested in it for the USD dividend that still qualified for the dividend tax credit. Would you hold or get out? thx

Q: Hello,
What do you think of Knight's results? In the cannabis space, would be a good idea to start a position in Aurora and Cronos Group. Both seem to have a decent PE (based on yahoo) or is still too early given US may not legalize it. Alternatively, do you think it is best to go with HMMJ but many companies in the ETF do not have profits so am wondering best way to enter the space.. much appreciated.

Q: Hi Peter,
Why is McEwen Mining falling like a rock today? Thank you

Q: What do you think of debentures and do you think this is a good way to possibly hold as a proxy for ones bond side of your portfolio? How are they different from preferred stock? Do you think PBH are a good choice of company to hold them with? I have cash coming out of GIC's and am looking for a better rate now that GIC interest has gone down. Is the Div of 5.5% safe and is it considered interest or div for Canadian taxes? Is it good to get in or wait with a new issue regarding the price- do they tend to fluctuate with the market? Thanks so much.

Q: Hi Guys!

I see CCJ is once again inching up (about 10% in a few weeks).

Could you give me your thoughts on the company right now and Uranium? Do think it’s ready to pop back up to what many say will be in the 70.00 US range?

Ok thank you!