Investment Q&A

Q: Good afternoon,
I really appreciate your question and answer service. However a few people (hello Edward!) seem to expect you to be their personal portfolio manager. Not only does this put you in a difficult position, but it renders their questions rather pointless for the rest of your readers. Have you considered discouraging this type of query?

Q: Hello 5i,
Could you give a little update with regards to SVC. I have owned this one a few times in the past and am considering it again but cautious about its growth.
Thanks,PW

Q: CSE Do you view Capstone's proposed acquisition of RDZ as positive for Capstone ?

Q: Hi Peter, Mandalay Resources (MND) has been weak. Realised its not company specefic. Do you still like the company and would you still recommned it? Thanks,

Q: Hi Peter, Any updated thoughts on AG Growth (AFN) ?

Q: Assisted Living Concepts is being acquired at 12.00 but the shares are trading down today; currently at 11.57. Do you have any idea why? Thank you.

Q: AGT has really taken off. Is it still a good buy at this price? Thanks.

Q: Whitecap Resources Inc WCP:TSX

Whitecap Resources Inc. Consolidates Working Interests in Its Valhalla and Garrington Light Oil Core Areas, Announces $170Million Financing, Dividend Increase and Provides Increased 2013 Guidance

In light the above would you advise to add to a small position I have ??
thanks as always

Q: Hello Peter and Team,
I am struggling a little finding an equity growth or dividend ETF to hold in a RRSP account. One to cover US equities and one to cover CDN financials. I am looking at something like VIG,VYM or VTI but is listed on the TSE. Was looking at VCE to cover the CDN financials. Any comments or alternate suggestions in these categories would be appreciated.
Thanks again,
Paul

Q: What does Magna's 'Automatic Share Purchase Plan' mean to the ordinary investor?

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/news-sources/?date=+20130628&archive=cnw&slug=C4361#dashboard/follows/

It seems like they are trying to mitigate any downside risk by creating a support level for their share price (ie. buy it back if they value gets too cheap), is that the gist of it?

I have been debating Magna vs. Martinrea for a couple of months now. Magna seems safer but due for a small correction, Martinrea seems to have more upside potential, what would you buy today and what would you estimate for a holding period? My profile = not afraid of riskier plays if the appreciation potential justifies the additional risk, I can hold a stock for 12 months to 12 years, thanks team!

Q: HLP.UN HLP came out with the pricing for their financing at $10.45. Good time to buy below that price?

Q: Heavy oil There has been a lot of talk about Albertan heavy oil differentials playing catch up to WTI and WTI to Brent yet the companies themselves haven't really moved. That is except for MEG! What do you people think and where should one go? BTE looks safe and tempting...

Q: Why is Crescent Point (CPG) in such disfavour at the present time?

Q: Magna: I know you are not a trader, but as oil increases (and understanding the recent run up in Magna's price) would you take some profit and see if there was a pullback and re enter?

Q: Hi Peter,thanks for this service...great!
Would like to add either PG Proctor & Gable or CLX Clorox, which of the 2 can provide growth with yield and is not to expensive at the moment. Thank-you!

Q: Hi Team, I owe both XRE and HR.UN and both prices dropped recently. I want to reduce my real estate holdings. Which one should I sell? Is this a good time to sell or wait?

Many thanks

Q: Hi since the last time Rainy River (RR) was asked, I would like your opinion of how I should choose in being bought out. I bought it @ $10.78 and is being bought out @ $3.83 cash (~65% loss) or to receive 0.5 of a common share of New Gold. I actually do have New Gold and bought it @ $3.21 a long time ago = a huge gain. What would you do in this case scenario? Can the cash offer in this case be claimed as a tax loss? Or should I take option 2 and add more shares to NGD? I believe NGD is a great company still b/c it was like a merger of 3 great companies back in the old days and was talked about when I started listening to BNN! I don't think these types of questions have ever been asked and welcome your knowledge. Thanks.

Q: Hi Peter, the news reported today that WEF is introducing a dividend. You always view that as a positive. Would you recommend purchasing it? I am thinking of taking a small position in my TFSA. I recognize the sector can be quite volatile. Thanks to you and your team for providing an invaluable, independent service. Bill.

Q: Hi Peter, Pacific Rubiales (PRE) has been showing weakness despite a rising oil price and a 50% increase in its quarterly dividend. Would you care to share your thoughts? Thank you

Q: Hi Peter, I just wanted to say thank-you for the service you are providing. For the first time in my life I feel confident in the investment decisions I am making thanks to the guidance of you and your team (your model portfolio was a brilliant idea). I hope you are enjoying this career choice as much as I am enjoying following the markets again. Please keep up the great work.