Q: Hello Peter, after 20 years of mediocre-to-poor investing results (despite being an incredibly smart guy ;-)), I've concluded I'm just either a horrible, or a very unlucky, stock picker. With only 5 or so years til retirement, and with no RSP or TFSA room available, I've decided to build out a non-registered account with, eventually, around 10 companies. I know large-caps aren't your focus, but I'm looking for 'blue-chip' companies, preferably mostly dividend payers, and I'm prepared to sacrifice significant growth for a 'reasonable' assurance of capital preservation. I've started with ENB and TELUS (choices I trust you'd agree with, though you may want to run and sell these now). Can you please suggest a further five companies for this account to acquire over the next several months? (I was considering Cdn Tire for one? Your thoughts appreciated.) Finally, if you could add two similar choices from the US, that would be great.
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Q: At present my only Consumer stock (Staple or Cyclical) is CSW.A. I recently took profits on CCL.B. What three Consumer stocks would you suggest at this time. I am a conservative investor and am considering CTC.A as one addition. Thanks, Barrie
Q: Been doing some research on Canadian Tire (CTC.A) and along with growing earnings per share, a share buyback in full swing, and a history of regular dividend increases, it also seems to have a controlling shareholder, in Martha Billes with 61% of the voting shares.
Just from some reading, it looks like Ms Billes is getting on in age, doesn't have any children (that I read about, anyway) and her history with the rest of her family is at times contentious.
Do you think Ms. Billes has an exit strategy in place regarding her controlling interest in Canadian Tire and what do you think those options are?
Thanks, again.
John
Just from some reading, it looks like Ms Billes is getting on in age, doesn't have any children (that I read about, anyway) and her history with the rest of her family is at times contentious.
Do you think Ms. Billes has an exit strategy in place regarding her controlling interest in Canadian Tire and what do you think those options are?
Thanks, again.
John
Q: Would like to purchase Canadian Tire stock for a long term hold. Not sure of the difference between the two symbols. Any suggestion which stock to purchase. Thanks
Q: I would like to buy Canadian Tire stock. What is your analysis and recommendation on this stock. What is a reasonable price to buy. Is it a growth or seasonal stock.
Q: I have been following Canadian Tire. Would you recommend the voting or non-voting shares (CTC or CTC.A) for a purchase?
I also want to thank you for the spectacular returns (191% to 495%) in my portfolio,due to purchases in Constellation Software, Enghouse and Boyd Group.
I also want to thank you for the spectacular returns (191% to 495%) in my portfolio,due to purchases in Constellation Software, Enghouse and Boyd Group.
Q: I would like to add a retailer to my portfolio. What are your thoughts of entering Canadian Tire at these levels. I also hold Loblaws and Gildan
Q: Can you explain why canadian tire is dropping today and is this a good time to consider buying some shares. Thx
Q: Sector rotation keeps coming up in various posts. I sense you agree.
Clearly there is a rotation out of energy. Any other sectors?
And where is the smart money going? And what would be the top couple of names in each of those "rotated into" sectors?
Thank you.
Clearly there is a rotation out of energy. Any other sectors?
And where is the smart money going? And what would be the top couple of names in each of those "rotated into" sectors?
Thank you.
Q: Hello Peter
Canadian Tire has had a great run over the last 2 years. Is it time to sell and move on or do you think that there is more to come? If your answer is to sell, can you suggest an alternate Canadian retail stock?
Thanks
David
Canadian Tire has had a great run over the last 2 years. Is it time to sell and move on or do you think that there is more to come? If your answer is to sell, can you suggest an alternate Canadian retail stock?
Thanks
David
Q: Hello. CTC.A has had 6 down days in a row...touching the lower Bollinger band on a 1 yr chart. Is there a catalyst for this weakness? If so would this be an entry point in your humble opinion?
Q: Canadian Tire (CTC.A) has run to $110. Is there any word of a split being considered?
Q: Canadian Tire seems to be firing on all cylinders recently and the stock price has risen accordingly.
Would you be a buyer at this level?
Thank you again for this great service.
Shirley
Would you be a buyer at this level?
Thank you again for this great service.
Shirley
Q: Hello Peter,
Since your last answer about CTC.A in March/13, price has moved up nicely to approx. $94.
They have historically split the shares well below this level and I'd like to ask what you think holders of CTC.A might expect or do at this time.
Thank you.
Since your last answer about CTC.A in March/13, price has moved up nicely to approx. $94.
They have historically split the shares well below this level and I'd like to ask what you think holders of CTC.A might expect or do at this time.
Thank you.
Q: Hi Peter, would you recommend Canadian Tire Corp at the current price? What is the difference between CTC and CTC.A? Thanks, Gervais