Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter
With the current downer caused by Greece why would BNS get punished the most ?
Regards Stan

Q: WiLAN today announced that James Skippen has advised the Board that he intends to retire.
What are your views on this announcement.
Thanks
John

Q: Would appreciate your comments on the speculation of Frederic Blondeau with Dundee Capital Markets that Sienna Senior Living Inc and Extendicare Inc are most likely takeout candidates now that Regal Lifestyle Communities Inc has a buyer.

Q: Do you feel Stantec is a good buying opportunity at the moment? Thank you

Q: Good Morning Peter, Team
Is MG [Industrial sector] Large, Mid or Small Cap? Thank you. sarah

Q: Pls comment on CFO departure.

Q: would appreciate an update on CEW...
the lifeco's are on the rise but the banks are in the doldrums!
what is your outlook for the banks for the short term?
do you think it would be a good time to add to some more CEW to
portfolio (currently at about 2 1/2%)
many thanks - ed

Q: Hi Team,

I know you mostly comment on stocks, and I have read your previous commentary on MRC.

I have a hole to plug in my five-year bond ladder which serves as the low risk side of my portfolio. I was thinking of buying an MRC bond maturing 12/10/18, CUSIP 617577AA9, as a small fraction of my bond holdings. Do you think this is a reasonably "safe" investment even though it carry's a BBB low rating? I plan to hold to maturity.

Thank you. Michael

Q: Small cap --y-4% opinion on divided safety, outlook for stock over 2-+ years

Can they grow the business & how ?

Thanks ---Don

Q: Hello Peter and company. I am interested in your views on Sylogist Ltd. This company looks to be very similar to a micro CSU. How do you rate the balance sheet and future growth. Do you see the possibility of others in the space seeing this company as a interesting small roll up.

I was also wondering if I might pose this question to you. Given the current environment with Obama Care being extended,Canadian companies looking to acquire and interest rates very low around the world. If you where going to invest in 3 companies with high growth and good balance sheets what would they be. Thank you as always and keep up the great work. Jason

Q: Hello, my question is about the "Macroeconomic report card". What is the definition of "TSX Comp.Yield"? On the macroeconomic report card of June 15th, you report a yield of 3.30%, is this the dividend yield only? I am asking because it seems to me a little bit high. (same question apply to the S&P500 yield). Thanks, Gervais

Q: Afternoon folks, this stock was in an article in the FP today identified as a preferred financial stock by Lightwater Partners. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Any thoughts on CriticalControl Solutions? CCZ

Q: Hello Peter and Company. Could I have your thoughts on Flour Corp. I have noticed a slower but continued uptake for it's services as noted in recent awarded contracts. Do you believe this is a attractive price for a company that is still growing? I am also interested in any margin or depletion of cash from the balance sheet you may see.
Thank you Jason

Q: I recently browsed through the 2014 annual report of western forest and was surprised to discover that the native tribes may have a claim on their lands. Do I need to be concerned?

Q: Is this a buying opportunity in Enercare, the stock erased all is gain of 2015 and yield around 6.3%. Seem a bit overdone here, whats your thought.
thanks.

Q: Is there an obvious reason to the drop off in price of PLI in the last month. I've read nothing negative.
Thanks
Jim

Q: Are there any companies in your Income or Balanced portfolios you would be comfortable buying for a three year hold? Or is that too short of a timeframe?

Q: RBC came out with a research note on CSU this morning and a $475 target price (well below market price).

Do you agree, and can you comment on their observations I'm quoting below plse:

"In light of the divergence between Constellation’s current pace of acquisitions and valuation, RBC CM wanted to outline the conditions necessary and scenario for re-acceleration in acquisitions. The analyst believes a reduction in Constellation’s hurdle rate is needed to counter the elevated pricing environment and drive material re-acceleration in acquisitions. In the meantime, RBC CM sees acquisitions below FCF and Constellation deleveraging. RBC CM believes Constellation’s long-term fundamentals remain attractive. However, valuation multiples near the high end of Constellation’s historical range have diverged from its slower pace of M&A. RBC CM’s C$475 target equates to 16x CY16E EV/EBITDA on $519MM CY16E adj. EBITDA."

Thanks

Q: Hi Peter and team, Any reason (other than the expected interest rate hike) for the under performance of FCR? If you still like FCR, what % of portfolio would you recommend?
Thank you very much for all you do to help us.
Silvia