Investment Q&A

Q: I came across PUMP, World Class Extractions, on Jan 26 had an update on Pineapple Express Delivery, they have controlling interest. They deliver Cannabis B-B, and B-C, and also Liquor in some jurisdictions. They deliver Medical Cannabis for Shoppers Drug mart , as well as for Spectrum, medical division of Canopy Growth. Now they’re applying for license from Canadian Gov for “Sale for Medical Purposes “ for its facility in GTA. They seem relatively undiscovered, but getting attention lately. Do you think they could be a good Aquisition target by Shoppers or Canopy Growth, or any other bigger player for that matter.
Plus in their own business in the CBD products and devices could also be attractive part to the package
Thanks

Q: I am looking to add a consumer staples stock to my portfolio as I currently own none. Could you please give me your opinion of PBH and L? I see Loblaw as more of a value play and PBH as growing more over the next 2 years. I am concerned over the difference in valuations between the two companies but would like some growth. The dividends are similar for both. Is one riskier over the other? Should I buy one over the other or perhaps buy both? Thanks.

Q: Would you consider Loblaws a wise choice to add to my growth porfolio? I notice they are in to far more than just selling groceries? I don't have much experience and that is why I subscribed. I would appreciate your insight or other recommendations in the same category. Thank you, John

Q: I asked similar question awhile back, but I'm baffled by Loblaws???
The only stores I see crowds at are Loblaws (Superstore), Costco, & Walmart. Is there something going on behind the scenes with Loblaws? Why does a staple remain low during a crisis?
Thanks, Paul

Q: I currently own $10K in each of these companies,,, looking to invest another $10k into possibly SLF or BCE. I look at 1 year at a time and then judge after. My aim is growth. Would you change anything?

Q: What would be your 2 Top buys from this list for a long term hold?

Q: Thanks for your very helpful and informative service. I have the following stocks in an RESP for three young grandchildren. Could you kindly suggest any of them that I should sell or add to along with three other names in order of preference which I could buy with new money. THX.

Q: Hello,
My Consumer Defensive currently consists of the above stocks. I am thinking of selling my ATD and buying some NWC plus something else. Any other possibilities that I should consider?

Thanks,
V

Q: Do you you prefer Loblaws or Empire over the next couple of years?

Q: This is a headline from BNN Bloomberg. I think we have all seen arise in food prices. Who is benefitting and how to play those companies for the next year or more? Any suggestions?
Thanks

Q: Do you prefer Loblaws or the holding company George Weston? Why?

Q: What's going on with Loblaws lately? I've been nibbling occasionally, but wondering why it's staying at a lower range then normal?

thanks,
Paul

Q: This is not a question, but a comment. Many years ago I read "One Up on Wall Street" by Peter Lynch. My main takeaway was to look around me. As a shopper I hate Loblaws since there are always bare shelves and they seldom have what I want. If there is a special, they are sold out within hours on the first day. This has gone on for many years. In contrast, Metro always has what I want and sometimes more. Therefore I own Metro and have done well by it.

Q: Hi Team,
For some years it seems 5i has preferred Loblaw over Metro. I believe this has to do with L being bigger (by about 50%) and more diversified with its Shoppers and financial services operations and Optimum loyalty program vs. MRU with only the Jean Coutu operation and no financial services. MRU is more concentrated geographically (~70% in Quebec).
Debt levels are lower for MRU than L.
Yet for almost any timeframe one selects, MRU has outperformed L on a total return basis.
I'm sure I'm missing something here but why the preference for L and is that still the case?
Thank you, Michael

Q: Hello Folks:
I owned Costco for a number of years, however moved into Loblaw as Costco has become so expensive. Costco continues moving higher while Loblaw remains stagnant. Is it unreasonable to switch back to Costco, or are there better options?
Thank you for your good service!
brian

Q: Any idea why Metro and Loblaws is down lately? Sales are up. Profits are up. Everyone is sitting at home eating or making something to eat and the stock goes down?
Thanks!
Bryan

Q: Good day,
I have built my daughter's RRSP with your wise direction. She is up 15 to 25% on BAM;EMA;FTS;L;OTEX;RY; BEP and RBF 1030.(My choice) Wonderful. Thank you. We are down in descending order on ENB;CSH;BCE and MFC.

Overweight in Utilities and Financials but okay with that.

Would you add to the latter group? Add any new ones.

Looking forward to Peter on BBN Tuesday.

Long term 25 years+. Many thanks!

Q: Are the offshore tax issue holding the stock down?

Q: Hi team,
For one looking to beef up the consumer defensive sector of it portfolio with strong growth stocks, both Us and Cdians, what would be your best choices at the present time ? I am looking at ATD.B, PBH, NUS, HELE, PG, GIS, DG, HD, BIG, SAM, KR, etc...and just cannot make up my mind. Help, please !

Gratefully,
Jacques IDS

Q: For long term hold and to choose only one, which one of the following would you pick and why:

. Metro
. Loblaws or George Weston

Thanks