Investment Q&A

Q: Any particular reason why TV is dropping like a rock?

Thanks

Q: TFSA
I should only put Canadian investments in it.
If I put in US dividend stocks I will have an issue with the 15%
withholding tax.

Q: Some stocks that fairly high negative p/e ratios such as Tnt.un,che.un,stb etc seemed to pay the dividends but is this paid from debt and would they at some point have to cut.? Could you comment on the safety of maintaining the dividend

Q: Peter and Team:

I hold a portfolio that follows your BEPORT with a few of my own thrown in.
I hold 1/2 weights of XTC and AEM, and was thinking of topping them up with some added cash that I have.
Would you be comfortable adding to these for long term hold at this time. In particular I am concerned about XTC with U.S. sentiments.

Thanks

Phil

Q: What does the court win announced this morning mean for BB and the stock? Is it simply a one time very large payment or will this open up other opportunities for awards?

Q: What is 5i outlook for this company? Thanks Wayne

Q: Does the rate of return (3.44%) on your balanced portfolio exclude dividends?

Q: I am trying to decide out of those 4 gold stocks, which one to choose. Wonder if you could give me your rating from best pick to lowest pick on these 4 stocks. The pick will represent about 5% of my portfolio. Great work you guys. Keep it up. Tnx

Q: What would be your suggestion for the percentage of allocation in a portfolio of various covered call ETFs ( eg ZWC, ZWU, ZWE, ZWH etc.) as an income source for a retiree? Joe

Q: I hold AAPL, GOOGL, OTEX, and CSU which make up 10% of my total portfolio. What would be one other name you would add to get good sector diversification? Something in the US?

Q: What happens to shares that are not tendered but the 50% target is achieved. Do share still trade as today? Can you still expect to get the 1.95 after April 20th?

Q: Besides AEM which stock or stocks would you pick in the gold sector

Q: Good morning...first thanks for the great year so far...my question is we have about 18% of our portfolio in u.s. stocks...bac - mfst - fisv - ge - csco - utx - td and nvda...if I was to move these to Canadian stock market what stocks would replace them...I also have a complete weighting in your balanced portfolio ... I appreciate your looking into this for us....

Q: An article published on Bloomberg today suggests BUS is a takeover candidate. Your thoughts? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-11/canadian-bus-company-flush-with-contracts-is-now-takeover-target

Q: I bought 3000 shares of NSU for income last November and I am now down 18.5%. It is currently near its all time low. Is there any reason to keep holding this. What do you think of using the money to buy ZPH, a new ETF recommended by Berman? Or other?
Thanks for your thoughts on this.

Q: Ann Sabina in her book "Rocks and Minerals For The Collector: Cobalt-Belleterre-Timmins; Ontario & Quebec" notes the Agaunico Mine produced 4 million pounds of cobalt between 1930 to 1957. The was no South Lorraine mine. There were silver mines located in South Lorraine township which produced some cobalt in addition to silver. I suggest the members be very careful purchasing shares in companies which have optioned old mines in South Lorraine township. I am going up to the region for a wedding this summer and I will let the members know if I see any signs of new exploration. (My claims have all lapsed!)
Voisey Bay mine in Labrador, purchased by Inco, now incorporated into Vale was once reported to have substantial reserves of cobalt. Members might want to check that out over South Lorraine township.
10 foot touching poles are required for mines in South Lorraine township.

Jim

Q: Good day all. I'm noticing increasing activity in the agricultural sector. Do you see an upswing coming for the industry, and what name or two would you suggest owning to participate?

Thanks again.

Q: The value of this ETF seems to have been holding steady at between $19.50 and $20.00 over the past year. What would make this ETF move higher or lower ? There is now talk of interest rates starting to move up, plus speculation that the Fed will get rid of some of its bond holdings. Are either of those likely to have any effect on value of this ETF ?

Q: Hi,

We have a HELOC with a rate at 2.70%. We are planning to invest a portion of it ($100,000) using the smith manoeuvre strategy. Just want to ask your recommendation on 5 solid dividend yielding stocks that can give a good return and can benefit using this strategy. Any member in this group using this strategy?

Your thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Q: Monday's list of stocks at 52 week highs included an enormous number of preferred shares? What are the reasons behind this sudden surge? Any prognosis? Thank you!