Investment Q&A

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.

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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

Q: The oil and gas sector in Canada has been on the decline for a while. What are your thoughts on the prospects of this oil index and the oil/gas sector overall recovering in the summer, when the demand for this resource is expected to rise.

I bought HOU.TO at around $7.3 and am not sure when I should short it and if it is worth it to wait it out till the summer time.

Q: In the Consumer sector I like MG, LNR, L, ATD.B, WPK, CCL.B, GIL and DHX.B. I am looking for capital gains and would like to purchase 3 of the names. Would you please suggest 3 names for a 2_3 year hold. Thank you.

Q: Hi, Bank of America is only bank in my portfolio, bought it around 8$ but it didn't do much during last year. Should I sell it and switch to some Canadian bank. What is your risk/reward assessment vs. Canadian banks.

Thank you for great service.
Milan

Q: CMH has announced a new share offering at 5.00 per share and their stock is down 8% this morning. Newbie question: why would they offer shares at a lower price than they are currently trading, thereby pushing the price down? Is it to recognize the dilution? Thanks much.

Q: INFRASTRUCTURE:
There are noises of increased spending in North America on infrastructure. Could you recommend several STOCK options that have a dividend and growth and THE rational for them. w\would also like an ETF, if there is one, for the above
THANKS
YOSSI

Q: Hi Peter
Would appreciate your recommendation for a top notch ETF that covers the Government Bond Market laddered one to five years and perhaps the same ETF in the U.S.
Thanks
Walt