Q: This is for the person who accidentally bought CNR on the New York exchange instead of Toronto. With dual-listed stocks, you can have it moved from the US side of your account to the Canadian side, or vice versa. You will therefore not lose anything on currency conversions. I have done this in my TD Waterhouse account both ways. As well, if you have a Canadian stock you want to sell, and were going to convert the proceeds to US cash, if the stock in dual-listed, just transfer it to the US side to sell. That way, you avoid the 2-3% currency conversion fee that TD Waterhouse charges.
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Q: Regarding John's CNR question (October 29, 2014 (asked by John )).
If John wants to hold his CNR position back in CDN dollars, most brokerages will journal the shares over to the Canadian side if you give them a call and ask. HTH
If John wants to hold his CNR position back in CDN dollars, most brokerages will journal the shares over to the Canadian side if you give them a call and ask. HTH
Q: Peter: On an attempt to buy 100 shares CNR I hit the wrong button & bought in NY with Cdn dollars. To sell now would mean taking a hit on the exchange rate. It has kept pace with the TSE since. Does NYC & TSE usually keep pace when stocks are on both exchanges? Please advise (All Thumbs) Thanks
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Pls give your view on CNR at this level, a good entry point?
Do they carry large portion of business in the US which by means of strong dollar that affect it's profit?
Thanks
Pls give your view on CNR at this level, a good entry point?
Do they carry large portion of business in the US which by means of strong dollar that affect it's profit?
Thanks
Q: Hi Peter,
HCG, AYA, MG, KEY, ALA and CNR all have pulled back quite significantly. Is this a good entry point to start a new position? Should I be concerned with housing market, rising interest rates that will potentially hurt these stocks? Which one do you prefer the most from these 5 names? Thanks in advance for your feedback.
HCG, AYA, MG, KEY, ALA and CNR all have pulled back quite significantly. Is this a good entry point to start a new position? Should I be concerned with housing market, rising interest rates that will potentially hurt these stocks? Which one do you prefer the most from these 5 names? Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Q: Hi, what is your opinion on the railroads CNR and CP? The returns have been phenomenal. What is your opinion on their valuation and future growth? They always seem fairly valued or expensive but that is what I thought a couple years ago and they have doubled again since.Have you considered for your portfolio? Thanks.
Q: Hello Peter,
Thanks for your prompt replies and expert advice. I was listening to BNN last night, and interesting points were made. I have two questions:When companies buy back stock, the EPS goes up which is good for the stock; however, does it not reduce the book value. I was looking at CNR and the stock is trading over 4 times book. If this is the case, how is it that CNR keeps ticking higher (is it because it has a high barrier to entry and investors feel there is safety in the stock). Second question that came up is that the bank stocks have not hit a top. What metric would suggest a top in the banks? Is it if the PE goes over 15? Thanks again
Thanks for your prompt replies and expert advice. I was listening to BNN last night, and interesting points were made. I have two questions:When companies buy back stock, the EPS goes up which is good for the stock; however, does it not reduce the book value. I was looking at CNR and the stock is trading over 4 times book. If this is the case, how is it that CNR keeps ticking higher (is it because it has a high barrier to entry and investors feel there is safety in the stock). Second question that came up is that the bank stocks have not hit a top. What metric would suggest a top in the banks? Is it if the PE goes over 15? Thanks again
Q: CNR - results and future look good but is it becoming overvalued?
Q: Hi peter
If you had to pick one of CP, CNR, and ALC common shares, which would you pick any why.
Also I own some ALC.DB convertibles so should I hold to get the 6% yield and wait till 2018 to convert or do it sooner?
Thank you....... Paul
If you had to pick one of CP, CNR, and ALC common shares, which would you pick any why.
Also I own some ALC.DB convertibles so should I hold to get the 6% yield and wait till 2018 to convert or do it sooner?
Thank you....... Paul
Q: I'm struggling/juggling sectors and not sure where STB (Student Transportation) and CNR fit. Are they Industrials, materials, or what? Many thanks.
Q: How does TFI compare to CNR right now as a position in the industrial sector? I am looking for conservative growth and I am an investor vs a trader. Thanks
Q: I purchased Norfolk Southern a little over a year ago at about $60. I am now considering a switch to CN Rail. Any comments on this idea would be appreciated.
Q: Would you be a buyer of CN (Canadian National RR) at this time?
Q: do u think buying cnr shares seeing they are 2 for 1 today a good investment.the macd is 75. high
Q: Can I have your thoughts on CNR. Have been overweight for some time and thinking about a switch to MDA if I trimmed.
Q: Hello:
I have hold CNR for a few years and my ACB is around $ 60
I heard that Mr. Bill Gates is the biggest non-Canadian shareholder of this stock as recommended by his bridge partner
W Buffett.
Should I take some profit or is one of the stocks to hold
for both dividend as well as long term growth ?
Many thanks and looking forward to your insight
I have hold CNR for a few years and my ACB is around $ 60
I heard that Mr. Bill Gates is the biggest non-Canadian shareholder of this stock as recommended by his bridge partner
W Buffett.
Should I take some profit or is one of the stocks to hold
for both dividend as well as long term growth ?
Many thanks and looking forward to your insight
Q: I have held CNR for quite some time and have done well by it. Why are some ratings entities rating CNR as a sell. Is it largely because they face increased competition if and when pipelines are approved? Thanks
Bill
Bill