Investment Q&A

Q: I previously wrote about the release of the portfolio in response to a number of other questions and concerns previously posed by other members. There were concerns that members wanted time to analyze the portfolio before trading started. There may well be a flurry of activity at the beginning and it appeared some members wanted to have an even starting point. Not sure this makes a huge difference but that seemed to be their concern.

I just read a question this morning about growth companies and embedded in the response is reference to releasing the growth portfolio later today. I'm a bit disappointed that (a) there was no advance notice of it's release. I don't consider same day notice as advance notice and (b) the portfolio was't released at the beginning of a weekend to give members a chance to digest the information.

Your service is stellar but I think you dropped the ball with a thud on this one.

Q: I was wanting to buy their convertible debentures that are maturing on October 31, 2015. Do they have adequate cash flow so I would receive the face amount plus interest at maturity?

Q: What is you view/outlook on BTO? Looks promising for the year ahead but it seems that gold prices under $1200/oz keeps BTO from moving. Is that a concern or do the merits of the company and growth potential be the reason for investing in spite of gold make dips under $1200/oz?

Thank You
Marc

Q: What do you think of WXM? Seems like an interesting way to get a Canadian index etf with a momentum overlay. Performance has been very good even in the face of the oil and gas meltdown on the tsx. Is this kind of strategy proven to work over long periods of time or is it a flash in the pan? Thanks for the great service.

Q: Hi Peter and team, I have some loser US stocks in my TFSA that I would like to sell and buy some growth stocks. I know you don't coer US stocks but do you have some recommendations for 2 year hold?
Thx

Q: Hi Peter and Team!! Me again...I have $5000 to invest. I would like to start a new holding with growth potential (a small dividend would be nice as well) Magna just had a stock split...GS??....ET?...I am looking for suggestions. Cheers, Tamara

Q: Do you think High Arctic Energy is solid enough to survive a prolonged downtown in the price of oil, thanks for your valuable feedback?

Q: Would you please comment on the financial results of Enterprise released today.
It looks like quite a miss to me. I would like your opinion on the company. I am way under water and wonder if it wise to hold onto it for a turn around.
Thanks

Q: I am trying to find a Canadian listed company that specializes in USA real estate. Something like a Starlight Investments, but which is traded on the TSX. Any ideas? My families trust has had a presentation by Starlight, so if you have any insight that would be appreciated. As always, keep up the great work.

Q: Please provide your opinion this US ADR: Barclays preferred share series D. Please comment on the risk of it being called and where you expect the yield to be over the next 12 months.

(I like this ADR because its has great yield; good for US income; and there is no US tax withholding on the dividends.)

Q: Any update in the works for MDF? It has gone mainly south over the past year.

Q: What's your best pick for the gold sector at this time. I have zero exposure, long time horizon and I am looking for growth most of all. I will sell my CCT holdings to pick up some gold exposure.

Q: Hello Peter and team!
I currently hold Goldcorp and I am interested in adding two more gold companies to my portfolio. Are there two companies you could recommend other than Goldcorp? I really appreciate the wonderful service you provide!!! Thank you.

Q: May I please have the benefit of your views on AAA given the recent news stating "Canada's Allana Potash Corp said on Tuesday it will talk with Norwegian fertilizer producer Yara International and three other companies about sharing costs and output in its plan to produce premium fertilizer in Ethiopia." I have held AAA for some time now and my average cost base is .91. As always, thanks much!

Q: Hi,

I hold Stella Jones in my RRSP and know you like the company. I'm considering selling my position in CNR which is held outside my RRSP as many see it as expensive at this point and adding SJ in order to maintain exposure to this sector. Can you compare the valuation of the two and provide your thoughts on my strategy.

Thanks

Q: At Close today DH announced purchase of fundtech for 1.25 b, coupled with 5.00% Convertible Debenture to probably fund the purchase.
The stock has been halted at the moment, and wonder what your thoughts are regarding the open tomorrow.

Thanks for your great advice

Q: I wonder if you can comment on the latest earnings report from Savaria. It would seem to warrant a more positive share price reaction.

Q: Hi, I bought a lot of LRE.to in the past couple month between the price of $1 to $1.3. I am currently worried that this company may not be able to survive through oil price recovery. I also worried if I sell it now, the stock may go up huge if the oil price goes up. Should I sell it and change to a similar oil company but with less debt and safer to survive the low oil price? Do you have any suggestions? Thanks

Adam

Q: Can you give me your current opinion on this company. The stock continues to fall.

Q: Looks like after over a two year wait I finally got my wish. Starbucks has announced a 2:1 stock split. Currently their dividend is 0.32 per quarter. Is it safe to assume that after the split the dividend will only be 0.16 considering that there will be double the shares? I see nothing to indicate that I should sell any of my shares going forward and I am thinking I should continue to hold for another 4-7 years. Compiling all my accounts Starbucks is a 5.86% of everything that I have invested. What are your thoughts on Starbucks going forward

Thanks