Investment Q&A

Q: Just glanced through the first quarter numbers. The dividend increase was nice, but the way I read the numbers, if you "x" out the currency, sales were only up 1% from last year. Ok, I guess, but not stellar. Please tell me if I am reading the numbers incorrectly. If I'm not, then to the numbers simply reveal a slow growth company taking advantage of the currency (which may or may not be reflected in future quarters).
Thanks as always.

Q: please comment on their q1including consensus estimates for revenue and earnings.

thanks

Q: Hello,
Just wanted to get your opinion on starting a position in TFI at current prices with holding period 5+ years. No doubt a slowing economy doesn't help but lower fuel prices may mitigate that. Also, they have bought back over 2 million shares, have recently sold there waste business which lowers their debt load, growing and well covered dividend. Any insights appreciated and thank you in advance.
Cheers!

Q: TFI has been weak for the past few weeks. It's down again today (6%). Any explanation for it?

Q: TransForce seems oversold here. what do you think?

Q: Hi Team,

Could you please provide your thoughts on Whirlpool as a three year hold? Is appliance growth expected in India and other developing nations?
Thanks,
Richard

Q: This comp. has blown away the last 4Q incl. the most recent one: low P.E., very high ROE, nice dividend - it is so cheap based on any metric you want to use: P.E. vs growth, P.E. vs ROE - is this all to do with sentiment - ie. the comment H.C made and the fiasco with VRE & CXR?? What gives as this looks like a long-term buy and hold to me.

Q: Hello again, can you please comment on the impact this may have on AYA shares. Is it possible that the liquidation of this funds stock position could have been the reason there was so much downward pressure as of late? TIA
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/activist-hedge-fund-firm-orange-151914007.html

Q: I currently own 1250 shares of AYA. I'm down approx 30% from my purchase price.

I feel with what is going on with AYA and all of the recent announcements there is an upside bias to the stock.

If I'm correct and the bias is positive I would like to employ an option strategy on this to try and make some money back on my paper loss.

What option strategy would you employ in this type of situation without perhaps selling a call and cutting off your upside potential?

Thanks

Sheldon

Q: impossible question #17

given the current condition of C$ and TSE it is inevitable that many, many more prime cdn companies are on the block

what sectors/industries do you feel would be the most susceptible to a us takeover?

rona was a failed takeover in 2012; are there others that come to mind?

thanks

Q: Hello.
Thanks for great answers....
With regard to Rona Take-over today, I have cut the Rights section from the Preffered.A Prospectus and added here.
Not often in this position, should a holder of ron.pr.a expect to see $25.00 as indicated in the prospectus? Certainly that is what I expect in reviewing the prospectus.
Thanks
Dave

Rights on Liquidation
In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company or other distribution of the assets of the Company among its shareholders for the purpose of winding-up its affairs, whether voluntary or involuntary, subject to the prior satisfaction of the claims of all creditors of the Company and of holders of shares of the Company ranking prior to the Series 6 Class A Preferred Shares, the holders of the Series 6 Class A
Preferred Shares shall be entitled to be paid and to receive an amount equal to $25.00 per Series 6 Class A Preferred Share plus accrued and unpaid dividends up to and including the date of distribution (less any tax required to be deducted and withheld by the Company) before any amount shall be paid or any assets of the Company shall be distributed to the holders of common shares or of shares of any other class of the Company ranking junior to the Series 6 Class A Preferred Shares. After payment to the olders of the Series 6 Class A Preferred Shares of the amount so payable to them, they shall not be entitled to share in any further distribution of the property or assets of the Company.

Q: If I own CXI in my non-reg account and TFSA account (both are at a loss) and I sell it in my non-reg to take advantage of a tax loss, does the fact that I still own it in my TFSA make it a superficial loss? I will not be buying it back in the non-reg.

Q: Could you please give your thoughts on the latest results and what you expect of ATS in the future. I was surprised today to see such a large volume trade along with what is at this point over an 8% drop. Many thanks.

Q: I see many members try to ask multi company questions and treat 5i as a personal financial consultant.... I wish 5i stick to the original idea of "Asking Question" .. so that members can ask one company at a time for the benefit of all members.
Thank you.

Q: I see that our government has lowered the minimum Riff withdrawl for 2016 and also retroactive for 2015. This gives me approx. 25,000. that I would like to put back into my Riff account. Since I would like a reasonable amount of safety with this money, what would you recommend for an investment in the stock market at this time.

Q: For those who don't read the forums, here is some interesting information on New York gambling legislation.
http://www.onlinepokerreport.com/19482/new-york-online-poker-bill-passes-vote/

Do you think this will have an effect on the recent buyout offer price? Or is it too early in the process of passing the legislation? 9-0 vote appears promising! TIA

Q: Would appreciate your opinion on MSL after acquisition news.
Some research puts fair value at $3.50 pre acquisition.
Thank you.

Q: As Alaris grows, by what percentage do you think it can increase it's dividend on an annual basis? I hope to buy and hold it for ten years or so. Thanks.

Q: I would like to know what sectors in the US economy do you see doing well/the best in 2016, and what companies would you recommend in those sectors? Many thanks.

Q: At this time which would you prefer Canadian utility or fortis?