Investment Q&A

Q: Will there be an updated report on Sylogist (SYZ)? The last report is dated June, 2017.

Q: Do you see any likelihood of a strong recovery in Facebook in the short term?? I recently sold and am contemplating going back in if/when there seems to be a bottom. Thanks Jim

Q: You have mentioned that you dislike companies that tend to put out too many press releases. I own Reliq Health Technologies and am often surprised at what they consider worth communicating. The other day the press release headline was "Reliq Health Technologies receives second hardware shipment". Today they put out " Reliq Health Technologies Kick Off Patient Onboarding at Rio Grande Valley Health Alliance in Texas". I'm not sure that these qualify as huge milestones that the public and shareholders really need to know and they seem to be self-promotional. Would you consider RHT as a company that does too much self-promoting and does it cause you any concern?

Q: I have never liked the "bought deal" type financings that seem to be the way things are done in Canada, but I have to admit that as a holder of DOO watching the steep sell-off after the recent secondary offering priced in US$ was no fun. TD was offering the shares to clients with the price "TBD within the context of the market". The shares dropped about 15% in the days following the announcement when the issue was priced. Can you briefly explain how the pricing is determined for offerings such as this one. Do they simply wait for the market reaction and then set the price where the shares end up on the pricing date? What are the sellers and buyers obligations? Can the sellers just change their mind if the market reacts too harshly and say "thanks but no thanks, we will keep our holdings rather than sell at a 15% discount?

Q: Been getting hammered any thoughts?

Q: I was going to sell my position (loss) in TSGI for the tax benefit but with the drop in Dollarama I now am considering selling that instead (also loss). Intention is to buy back the position after 30 days (or more).

Am leaning more to selling DOL but which would you let go?

Thanks

Q: I believe Gluskin is reporting this week. What are the anticipation results (earnings, revenus, aum, cash on hand)?
Thank you

Q: I have a question about 1255
We know a little more with today’s press release, but not enough, my take is that it does not bold well for shareholders, they are making it difficult for me not to sell. Am down over 60%, what would you do.
Thanks.

Q: What is the breakdown of insider ownership? In particular, I’m wondering how much stock company execs own

Q: Hi Team,

Can you please comment if this is a good entry point for this new IPO? I keep hearing people saying Chinese Tesla so wondering if this is a buy opportunities. What's growth outlook for this stock for next 3-5 years? Is this one very risky?

Thanks!
Kate

Q: Any reason or news for the recent slide of CLS?Is this a entry point to start a position.Thanks for u usual great services & views

Q: There was a recent questionnaire from a member concerning the tendering of ECI shares. Has this deal closed? I have not received any information from my broker and it is my intention to tender and take back some shares.

Appreciate your help.

Paul F.

Q: On a research note from RBC this morning, I noticed that the CEO and CFO have the same surnames. Do you know if they are related? (I have asked FTS IR as well).
Pretty unusual if they are - "appearance" of a conflict of interest for a widely held public company? Do you agree?

Q: Any idea what's happening w/Radcom? Down over 30% today.
thanks

Q: HI Team
After 2-3 years in the making (getting a root canal would have been more pleasant), I finally convinced my daughters to start contributing to
their RRSP and TFSA accounts held at RBC Direct Investing. Aged 23 and 25 they really don't have much., just around 10 000 in RRSP. I was thinking equally splitting the money into XIC and VFV or VUN. RBC has started their own Robo Adviser service.Would that be a good idea for them since they can contribute monthly to those plans and have a more diversified portfolio? Do i stick to the original plan with the above mentioned ETFs and repurchase yearly to keep costs down? Thank you in advance. Sam

Q: Can you recommend some good global bond etf's with Canadian Edged? Thanks

Q: Hello,

In an otherwise diversified portfolio, how would you feel about taking proceeds from disposition of ECI and investing in KBL for continued industrial exposure?

Cheers,

Robert

Q: Hi Peter/Ryan,

I would like to get your opinion on TDF(Templeton Dragon Fund) a closed end fund yielding 8.4%. Bill Gates recently disclosed a 5% position in TDF. About 80% of TDF investments are in Chinese FANG stocks which are at a good valuation currently. What are your thoughts about TDF and are there any disadvantages of investing in a CEF. There could be further correction in chinese stock markets because of the trade war. Is this the right time to invest in emerging/chinese markets and which alternate ETF would you recommend.

Appreciate your expertise
Thanks
Ninad

Q: Hello,

Looking for some guidance on how to make a pre-ipo purchase of this company along with what your take is on this investment.

Thanks!

Q: Please compare the valuations for SRU.UN and CRT.UN. I would like to buy one or both for part of an income portfolio. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.
Philip