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Q: Hi, The listed companies have been where I have taken a big hit. As a novice investor the lesson I've learned is that it makes sense to average into a position, especially in an uncertain market. Losses in these stocks have taken over 5% of my portfolio. Can you comment please that all of these companies show promise for the long term, and there is good reason to say they will bounce back when the markets do recover? I know that MFC has a litigation issue, and TCL.A has an acquisition that is somewhat off the rails. I don't need this money for at least 15 years, but also want to feel sure I'm setting up my RSP for an increase within a few years. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on October 30, 2018
Q: hi Peter a little confused by the P/E ratios which you show on these companies profiles. if I use 2019 EPS estimates that you Kindly provided I get PBH p/e of 17.34 not 34.10 SIS p/e of 23.20 not 34.40. DOL p/e of 20.52 not 24.50 and TSGI p/e of 11.82 not 73.50. not sure what I am missing. thanks Richard
Read Answer Asked by richard on October 09, 2018
Q: Hello 5I.
I just was wondering how best to handle tax loss selling season? Do I wait till late november early december to buy some "losers" or do you strike when it falls into my range. I am just tentative as I don't want to buy way to early if a stock is probably going to drop further (best guess).. Dollarama for example..
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tyler on October 09, 2018
Q: Hi, I see other members are selling stocks for a tax loss. In my case I only have investments in my rsp, so will not be able to use this strategy. How much of the downward momentum on stocks like DOL and TCL can be attributed to selling for a tax loss? The recent negative market reaction to both of these stocks was quick and as you have stated possibly an "over reaction". How much of the drop can be attributed to sellers seeing the chance to take a tax loss. This is a part of the market I don't understand all that well. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on October 04, 2018
Q: I'm curious as to what you think of Dollarama now that it’s fallen so much. The company's growth forecast was lowered, but I’m thinking with high household debt and rising interest rates, many people might shop there out of necessity. Do you recommend it as a buy at these levels, and what are the risks associated with the stock? Do you think it’s better to wait until December to buy?
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on October 04, 2018
Q: Just crystallized losses on the above and planning to buy back in a month.
Is the 30 days from the settlement date and what would you advise to do with the cash in the next 30 days while waiting?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on October 02, 2018
Q: hi Peter what are the 2019 earnings per share estimates for SIS DOL COV PBH and TGSI. thanks Richard
Read Answer Asked by richard on September 27, 2018
Q: whats your overall thoughts on retail in Canada in general? all these retail names have expeirenced sizable pull backs, and are looking more attractive now. is the strength of the consumer that large of a threat?
Read Answer Asked by matthew on September 25, 2018
Q: Currently own a 4% position of Dollarama and after the disappointment today was thinking of switching over to Covalon as a replacement. Looking out 3+ years would you look at this as a better long term strategy? Starting to worry the Dollar store space could get crowded in the coming years.
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on September 14, 2018
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