Investment Q&A

Q: I have 2% in Aem. I also hold SJ, ccl.b. in the materials sector total 5% in materials.I am considering selling AEM at 75 to lock more than 50% profit..if it touches that limit and would like to invest in another gold stock or AEM itself at a lower price. Do you agree with this strategy? This is a registered account. Or should I just stick with continuing to hold Aem at any price as a hedge? Would you suggest richmont as an alternative or addition? Thanks 5i.

Q: Alqonquin, Capial Power, and Altagas have rate reset preferred shares selling at a significant discount with reset dates in 2018. With a 5 year Government rate of .55 to .7 they have issues that will still offer a very attractive rate of return. For a conservative investor would you rate these issuing companies as an acceptable TFSA investment?. How would you rank them?

Thanks Team

Q: Up alot today on news that Eric Sprott is putting in $20 million and will be joining the Board of Directors. Drilling ongoing with good high grade results - supposedly better than nearby Pretium. With Eric Sprotts involvement how would you rate the risk profile and the chances of this becoming a low cost producer

Q: Your valued opinion on PMN.Thx.

Q: Would you give me your thoughts on this company and the future split

Q: Peter Not ? but a comment I read the article you wrote in FP today and found it right on the money an d I would recommend all 5I members read it .Well Done and thanks
Stan

Q: My compliments to a great answer to Ken,s July 11th, 2016 "re smart opinions on both sides" enjoyed reading it, thanks , Catherine

Q: My question regarding BCE.PR.S. After a number of years of owing this preferred, is it worth holding any longer. It has lost a lot of value since my purchase, I believe it has a floating rate dividend.
Thanks for your opinion. I was thinking of switching to BCE common share.

Shirley

Q: Would you sell at the current price which is about the offer price of $56.25 and redeploy or hold and see if richer deal comes in?

Q: How does one evaluate the order to suspend all production and ongoing work for the New Jersey contract? Does initiating a half position based on this little bout of weakness make sense to you at this time? OR, do you think its better to wait, now that this news is out? Thank-you.

Q: Good morning,

I am looking for your insights into AAV.

Thanks
Brad

Q: I hold many quality dividend paying stocks which are reaching new highs in the face of a solid wall of risky economic scenarios including a possible real estate bubble, the impact from Brexit and possible Trump victory, probably inflated commodity stock prices, an uncertain energy outlook and so on. Does any of this suggest taking profits and retreating to the sidelines? A recent comment by David Rosenberg posed equity values appear to be whistling by the graveyard. Your thoughts?

Q: I'm asking about Aurion Resources Ltd. The stock has been soaring lately but I can't find any news on it. Would you please give your opinion and any info that may affect the stock.

Thanks Mo.

Q: I have owned this preferred for 3+ years and am getting impatient with it. I purchased it for income, but have lost more in value. I am thinking about selling it and taking my loss and just buy BCE and collect their dividend, and hope for a little growth.
Is this a good idea, what are your thoughts. Any other suggestion would be appreciated.
5i has been very informative, I really enjoy it.
Shirley

Q: I would be grateful for an update on this Co as recent comment appears to anticipate a brighter future. Thanks

Q: Hi,

I have a small (100% in oil and gas) portfolio and am 34 years of age. My investment strategy involves riding the oil and gas recovery in the short term (until early 2017). From this point I would like to reconfigure into a diversified portfolio. My question is, when does a middle/not aggressive/not cautious/average person implement your different types of portfolios? I gather that duration until you require the investment is of most importance with risk tolerance playing an equal part of the equation. But what if neither risk adversity or time are an issue? Should I be 100% positioned towards the growth portfolio?

What are some general rules of thumbs and what are some 'ballpark' milestones for someone who is investing for retirement? I'm after a generic answer that looks something like until:
age 40 100% growth,
until age 50 100% balanced,
then by age 60 100% income.

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I realize you do not cover USA stocks but I thought this would be an easy question for you. Relm Wireless Inc has requested to put 7 members on Iteris board of directors.
Iteris stock has spiked forward. Does this mean that a take over or merger is possible. If so would Iteris benefit. Therefore better to wait awhile before selling?
Thanks for your assistance...great as usual!
Dr.Ernest Rivait

Q: I appreciate your comment in regard to this ETF which has done well during the last year,.ebrahim

Q: between these two companies, which one would you prefer in terms of safety and return potential? Saveria has had a great run recently. would you still recommend buying in?

Q: Our favorite cruise line is Oceania and now that Frank Del Rio who did such great things for them is the CEO of Norwegian I wonder if it is a stock worth investing in. Your thoughts?

Thanks!