Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i,

Regarding insider trading, "acquisition under purchase/ownership plan" vs "acquisition in public market", which one is a better indicator of "buy"? could you please explain a little?
Thanks!

Q: Hi,

I assume you're still positive on ENB for the long-term? I have both ENB and AltaGas, with the latter finally coming back up to my ACB. I was thinking of selling it and consolidating the funds into ENB. Partly to reduce my holdings but also because I have more confidence in ENB.

Would you prefer diversity and keep both positions? Or is my plan ok?

Thanks,
Robert

Q: Hello 5iii
Looking for some perspective about exiting the above listed energy laggards and reallocating the funds to a consumer defensive position.

Q: I've noted lately that Canadian pipeline company's price appreciation is actually doing better than usual. I currently own PPL, ALA, and ENB, all of which are making good gains, (especillay Pembina). I find this unusual for companies that pay such high dividends.. Just wondering if my observation is correct and if so why is this happening? Also, do you think in the present environment the rate of appreciation of their stock prices will continue upwards for the short and long term?

Q: can you update me on their progress . expected earnings on monday thanks

Q: The phrase “Don’t trust anyone over 30” was coined in the 60’s, but as I head into CPP eligibility age I’m kind of leaning the other way, and so hope Peter can answer this one.

I remember the energy crisis of the 70’s, stagflation, price and wage controls and bought a home after the housing bubble burst in the 80’s and watched many of my new neighbours wait 10 years or more to get back to what they had paid. I loved rolling over 90 day GIC’s (remember Trust Companies?) at double digit interest rates but wasn’t invested in equities.

Specifically on the question of stagflation, if we end up in that horrible scenario again is there such thing as a good stock to hold? If so, can you provide 5 to 10 that you would want in your portfolio?

Thanks again for your steady hand on the wheel lately.

Q: What are your thoughts on BABA short term. It seems to be so beaten up that any good news is pushing it up rapidly. How does it look on a valuation stand point if it ends up being a long term hold

Q: Can you comment on the recent rise in this stock?
Would you continue to hold?

Q: Hello, just wondering why GOOG seems to be the most loved of the fangs. I don't expect you to compare all of them, but can you cite a couple particulars in terms of metrics or whatever it is in a quantifiable stand point that's making GOOG so much more "attractive"

Q: Gentlemen; Is it your expectation that the Company will need to issue equity to pay for their recent acquisitions.

The stock has not really participated in the recent technology recovery.

Q: Would you please rank these 12 REITs for future growth prospects, where 10 is the best prospects & 1 the worst. Also would please indicate what REIT assets contribute to future growth & those REIT assets that have very little future growth. Thanks ... Cal

Q: Im looking at Companies who have announced Special Dividends or are likely to this year.

Thanks Valter

Q: hi guys I have a large holdings in these shares and was wondering if i should still keep them for a while longer or do you think there it still has room to move up and I also own some BIR please tell me your feelings on this stock thanks Larry

Q: What would be your Top 2 names in the Internet Security and Energy sectors?

Thanks Valter

Q: If you could double up one name from the income portfolio today which one would it.

Q: Have held SLF a number of years(registered income producing account), and have a 67% capital gain not counting dividends. I am thinking of taking the profit and re deploying to POW. Rational: higher dividend, trading in the lower/middle of it's 1 year range and analysts giving it more upside potential, more global exposure? (Europe). Do you see this as a reasonable move or am I trading down in quality for the additional yield

Q: Can you explain the SHOP price disparity on the US and CAD exchanges that occurred recently? Reference your answer to a member question yesterday 'SHOP had an unusual spike close on Friday and was up $122. Today it is down $110 and still up over two days. On the TSX where there was no spike the stock is down $20 only today.'

Q: I do not own any stocks in the Energy Sector and would like to add some. Please let me know what are your top 5 choices in this Sector and the reasons why you believe they are a good investment based on today's stock price.

Q: which companies would be your favored uranium plays ?

Q: This was one you had liked in the past, and certainly with tightness continuing with chips, and therefore reduced new automobile supply, this used car auctioneer I thought would have held up better in these volatile markets. Are you still as keen on this one, or would you use this holding as a source of funds for other ideas. Essentially, is it a 'soft' hold at this point?

Thank you as always...