Investment Q&A

Q: Peter,

I am confused about the value of Quantitative Easing. The Bank of Canada has bought billions of dollars of government bonds, bidding up the price and consequently lowering the yield. I understand this a procedure enacted when interest rates cannot go any lower and they still want to boost the economy. How is this going to boost the economy? It is not lowering the cost of lending and is not creating any jobs. Is the only advantage is to create more liquidity in the lending market?

Thank you

Paul

Q: TD WebBroker assigns a negative $1.93 capital cost of TOI shares from the spinout resulting in a potential capital gain in a cash account greater than the current value of the shares - is this possible?

According to the CSU - CFO the preferred shares, which I believe CSU holds, will be merged with our SVS shares in future at which time the SVS shares will reflect the full value of the business. When will the merger take place? Does this mean our present share value reflects only future growth and could a bump be expected on the merger? Market cap shows as either $3BB or $6BB depending on where you look and does this number therefore reflect the total value with the pfd. shares? Share volume of 40K seems pretty light for an outfit this size, agreed?

Q: Any details with regards to the reasons for the 9% pop yesterday?

Thanks for your continued guidance.

Dave.

Q: Current market volatility has me seeking companies that have 'wide moats' making them somewhat less susceptible to market noise. I would appreciate it if you would suggest the names of some American companies that you would consider to be 'wide moat' types of companies. If there are some that currently provide value this would be a bonus.

Q: I have 2 large purchases this year and I have more than enough money in mine and my wifes TFSA stock accounts. My question is, do I sell the winners or losers for the transactions and could you explain why. Thanks. Gary

Q: Any updates about the future potential of this company? Will it benefit from the anticipated economic recover?
Thank you/Cheers

Q: Good Morning: TRUL has been in a downward spiral over the past week, yet d fundamentals look strong and analysts value the stock at $82.86 ... Earnings valuation for the next quarter are forecasted to be slightly down but 2021 full year estimates are very positive. Have you come across any other news? Thank you.

Q: Need to add one of the above tech stocks to a TFSA. Only room for one. Suggestions as to which one should be added. Long term hold. Thanks

Q: Your thoughts regarding Kirkland Lakes' latest reports?
Thanks.

Q: Would you recommend a switch from QST to XBC or vis versa or to keep both?
Thanks for your service

Q: Hello Folks:
For a number of years I was a satisfied Boeing shareholder, but switched to NOC and RTX when Boeing's problems surfaced (taking a $100.00 hit), subsequently investing in NOC and RTX.
As of today, how would you view and compare these companies potential; I do regret not re-purchasing BA when it was down as it is a strong contender in the industry, however do have companies such as GE in my rear view mirror.

Thanks so much for your good service
brian

Q: Is there a market vehicle to invest directly in the price of copper ?
Thank you

Q: As a retiree, I invest in mostly growth stocks with little or no dividends in my non-registered accounts so as to manage my net income to avoid government clawbacks and high tax brackets. In doing my research, how can I find out how distributions and dividends being paid by a company will be taxed in the hands of shareholders? Do dividends from specific classes of purchased stocks taxed differently?
More specifically, how are the distributions from BAM.A and BEP.UN treated, and are any of these or other Brookfield stocks considered return of capital?
Any recommended reading in this area?
Thanks for your ongoing sound support.

Q: I see IFC has issued a subordinated Note which acts like a rate-reset preferred. It has an 80 year maturity with resets every 5 years based on the 5 year GOC. Is there a movement away from preferred shares as a source of capital or is this just another alternative? Put another way, should I as an investor include these notes in my toolbox for future capital allocations?

Q: Hello 5i,

It is time for the magical orb to let us know where to invest with a 3-5 year time frame. Everything looks foggy and scary with fairies signaling an impending catastrophe. There may be good deals and then again it could be a mirage and all hell will break loose in coming months. Let's put a happy face on and make a few selections.
Please choose your top 10 stocks in US or Canada to buy or add to today.
Cheers,
Debbie and Jerry

Q: Can you please compare and contrast the pros and cons of investing in each of these stocks in the ad space? How would you rank them from a valuation, risk, and upside perspective? thanks

Q: Hello 5i team,
On the seeking alpha website, they have a press release stating that NFI acquired an order for 46 ZE buses for fleets in Scotland which can be checked on the ADL website (an NFI subsidiary).

Then there is another press release today for 126 ZE buses for Glasgow on the seeking alpha website which is not on the NFI website.

1) Is the second press release true?
2) If both orders are correct, how much does this move the needle in terms of back orders (I am guessing that these orders can be canceled at any time)?

Thank You,
Andrew

Q: Stelco shares seem too underpriced to be true? Rebuilt/modernized production line, no Cdn competition,, product demand and pricing at attractive levels ( albeit cyclical ), no debt, and p/e = 3 for 2021 , yet it trades at 1/3 Nucor level. What is holding back Stelco ' s share price?

Q: is this company publicly traded is an IPO coming up

Q: Hi There, can you give me your analysis on Sony? I noticed your analysis 6-9 months ago was quite favourable. Also I understand the shares are available only in ADRs - can you tell me if the tax treatment on theses shares in an unregistered account is a drawback? Thank you.