Investment Q&A

Q: Good afternoon,
I would appreciate any views that you may have upon Leucadia National as a potential investment. I am ok with accepting some degree of risk.
Thank you.

Q: At a 14.8 percent dividend yield, this looks like a fantastic stock. What would be the negatives in owning this stock? I am in my late 40's and don't need the dip into it for at least another 15 years or so.

Q: Hi guys, for educational reasons only.
Why is CPD selling off. Is it the fear of higher interest rates.
It seems excessive to me. Thanks for all you do.

Q: I am at the point where bond maturities are reducing my interest revenue yet do not want to be overexposed to equities (currently at 50% - I am retired). Bond yields are very low. What strategy do I take? Do I reinvest in short-term Bonds hoping for the return of decent interest rates or move up the risk curve and use bond-like equities for better yield?

Q: Is Stantec STN a screaming buy, or what? It has not traded this deeply below the 200 day moving average since 2008. The last time it fell below the 200 dma was July 2012. It is at the bottom of its trading range. The markets are heating up. The last few trading days STN has been up on the technical indicators. And it is one of the rare A-rated companies. How badly can we do buying STN at this time?

Q: I hold these stocks in my cash acct. Each is down about 50%.
Although I don't need to sell them at this time, should I look at getting rid of one or more. Inventory issues and other questions about the future for the sector make me question holding them for another year or two.
Thanks for the advice

Q: I currently own BAE Systems and Orbital ATK inc. I am looking at another defence stock to add to my portfoilio. Which looks best to you, from Rockwell Collins (COL.US), Northrop Grumman (NOC.US) or Precision Castparts (PCP.US)?

The following article in Globe and Mail gives some comparisions:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/number-cruncher/looking-for-aerospace-all-stars/article23774321/

Q: Which one of the following do you think has the highest growth potential in the next 3 years without being too risky?
CXI
AYA
PHM
I normally don't buy stocks that don't have a dividend, but I'm looking to use one of my 20 CA stock positions to add a little zip. Perhaps there's a better pick apart from these 3? cheers

Q: I currently hold 6 REIT's that represent 19% of my portfolio(RSP). I want to sell 3 of the six and reduce my allocation in this sector. Which 3 of the following 6 would you recommend I sell? CUF.UN, CRR.UN, DRG.UN, IDR.UN, REI.UN and NWH.UN. Thanks in advance.

Q: I bought CSU at 112. I sold at 156. I rebought and sold at 225. I rebought and sold some at 400, and am now contemplating sale of the rest at 475. This stock won't stop increasing in share price and as a consequence now represents 14.73% of my portfolio. I truly appreciate your reco on this one, but do you see anything to deter from holding onto this stock with this weighting?

Thanks!

Eric

Q: Any idea why this stock keeps declining to new 52-week lows (almost another 5% at noon today)?

Thanks!

Q: I AM IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING YOUR NEW GROWTH PORTFOLIO AND HAVE A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS
A)BECAUSE I HAVE A NUMBER OF THESE COMPANIES IN MY CURRENT PORTFOLIO I WOULD BE FORCED TO BUY AND SELL SOME IN ORDER TO MATCH YOUR % ALLOCATION. I WOULD LIKE TO UNDERSTAND YOUR METHODOLOGY ON HOW YOU ARRIVED AT YOUR % ALLOCATION IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF I NEED TO ADJUST MY CURRENT HOLDINGS.
B)YOU HAVE OFTEN COMMENTED UPON AMAYA GROUP BUT YOU CHOSE INTERTAIN GROUP FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO. COULD YOU EXPLAIN WHY PLEASE.
THANKS YOU FOR ALL THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.I LOVE READING THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EVERY DAY. THANKS AGAIN

Q: When is their next earnings report expected? What are the expectations for revenues and earnings? I know that oil industry and all related companies have been hit...what do you expect from this company and it's share price moving forward?
Thanks, Mike

Q: Hello Peter and Team
With interest rate increases seemingly at bay for the time being (certainly in Canada) I am interested in beefing up my position in the Utilities sector. I am torn in a choice between ENF ( Enbridge Income Fund, and AQN ( Algonquin Power ). They both have strong upside potential for their own respective reasons, but I am at a loss in determining which one has the advantage, if any. I am looking to place one of the two within a well-diversified income oriented portfolio, with a preference for stocks offering income supported by growth. As always, I would appreciate you valuable input, in helping me with this decision.
Thank you kindly,
Rick

Q: I notice that the market had a positive response to the announcement that CDV was acquiring Pacific Wave Systems. What do you think of the acquisition and recent results. Thanks

Q: Hello Peter and the 5I team

I have been thinking of buying a defensive consumer stock, one that may benefit from the lowwer fuel prices and one that is some what protected against economic down trends. I have been considering COST (Costco) but am concerned with the currency difference. And also I have been thinking of buying DOL. Which one do you like and what are the pro's and con's for each stock. Anytime I venture to a Costco the place is packed and they seem to have an almost cult like following, I haven't been to a Dollarama lately but by the share price they must be doing equally well.

Q: Thought I would weigh in briefly and say that I have been with Q-Trade for 5 years and have never noticed a site crash. They come by their lofty ranking in the Globe legitimately. An outstanding site with many analytical tools, deep research, and recently, lower fees.

Q: Hi there,

Can you please give your current assessment of this stock - it reported great results but seems to have spiked recently and gotten ahead of itself. I have owned this one for a very long time and it would appear to be a good time to rebalance and take a bit off the table.

Q: Good afternoon,
I currently own shares (at a loss) of FCX and am considering a switch to BHP Billiton (BHP). I would appreciate your views upon this move.
Thank you.

Q: Some simple thoughts regarding ACQ's future potential and reason for considering it still a good long term hold.

1). Warren Buffet in the U.S. is buying up dealerships in the U.S. primarily for the same reason that ACQ is using in Canada which is that the dealer principles (owners) or getting old and want out so many are looking to sell so it may be a bit of a buyer's market with a sustainable future (auto sales and repairs).

2). ACQ's present dealership inventory is primarily in the west with a major concentration in Alberta (oil/gas territory). However, I wonder with this lack of Canada wide diversity (they do hold a few dealerships in Montreal and other easterly provinces) will ACQ continue to expand its territory more into the other Canadian provinces? If they do this they will greatly reduce the Alberta affect on their income and bottom line, which would be good.

Only time will tell if they expand significantly outside Alberta and the west in general.

Do you think this is in the cards for ACQ? Or have they suggested indirectly that they will not expand more into central and eastern Canada that I am not aware of or forgot?

Stan