Investment Q&A

Q: On March 2nd the Globe published a list of all 219 companies in the S&P/TSX composite index grouped by sector and ranked based on their expected price returns (excluding dividend or distribution income), according to Refinitiv data. The closing price is as of March 1 and the expected returns are based on these closing prices. All other data is as of Feb. 28. It included the % yield and the number of Buys, Holds, and Sell recommendations.
Results show 1,710 Buys, 836 Holds, and 125 Sells.

Yesterday they did the same for the Small Caps based on the March 5 close.
Results show 952 Buys, 371 Holds, and 32 Sells.

While not surprised by the results, it does call in to question the objectivity of the recommendations.

Q: Could you rate these 3 stocks, looking to purchase one of them in my TFSA. Do you have a favourite or would you suggest another.
Thanks John

Q: Similar question to the one I asked yesterday. This is regarding some small/medium sized consumer and consumer-related type Canadian stocks. How would you feel about holding each of these stocks in your portfolio, on a 1-10 scale, with a 10 being you definitely want the stock in your portfolio, a 1 being a stock you want no part of, and a 5 being a stock you are basically indifferent about. As part of broadly diversified portfolio, looking for total return over the next 5+ years, comfortable with risk. ACQ, AW.UN, DOO, ECN, GOOS, HTL, LNF, MTY, SIS, SVI, ZZZ.

Q: Hi!

I've heard a lot of people suggest that Europe's various stock markets are better value than the U.S. market, but that Europe hasn't implemented nearly enough stimilus to help drive growth the way the U.S. has. Do you think Europe is attractively valued and if so would this be a good time to start building a position in an ETF with a European focus? Can you suggest a couple of potential ETFs for exposure to Western Europe?

Thank you!
Jason

Q: Would costco be a top pick in the sector at these level? I already own L and PBH. Any other suggestions?

Q: I currently have a new position in GM (entry approx $53), ;
- I also have a new small position in STLA ( entry approx 17.50)
- I'm also looking to add a small position into Ford
Questions are :
-1. Your thoughts on the best of the three.
-2. Would you own or add to 1 , 2 or All of the above, Or None of the above for that matter.
-3. What would be a top, reasonably safe, growth or need to own choice in the Automotive sector going forward in this rapid evolving environment ?

Thank you in advance
Good job to the team, I appreciate your service!

Q: I saw a report on BNN that CP will be using BLDP's power cells in their hydrogen locomotives. Is this announcement significant for either company. Do we know when these locomotives will be manufactured and how many?
Thanks for your insight.
Ian

Q: Of the above Canadian dividend ETFs, which one do you think has the best diversity and investment strategy for a very long-term hold? CDZ seems to have the highest 3-year return, followed closely by VDY, but the latter ETF seems high on the financial services at 59%; not sure how VDY determines their allocations.
Thanks!

Q: Hello, what are your thoughts on TIGR? Thanks.

Q: looking at this company I note that the cash position is strong. They are also supposed to be receiving money from the Apple settlement which then would give them roughly $230 million net of debt. this equates to about $2 per share. Seems like there is value here. Can you contribute anything that would poke holes in my thesis that right now might be a good time to buy?
Idle thoughts also have me wondering why Apple wouldn't just buy QTRH to gain access to their other patented technologies. They are already going tp be paying what amounts to about a third of the company value.

Q: would you be investing in Palantir at this time or would it be best to wait for a further pullback? High tech seems extremely volatile at this time!

Q: Wondering what your thoughts are on QTRH Q4 numbers just released? Any sense in holding this company for a few more years? I've made a small profit but I'm also a long suffering share holder waiting for expectations to come true. There are things on the horizon but ...
Thanks

Q: Good afternoon all. Can you please give us your thoughts on Quarterhill's latest results.
Thank you.

Q: Please comment on ORCL's result. After today's big price down do you think it will be a good entry point to initiate a position now? Thank you!.

Q: Hi 5i,
WDO reported earning today. In your opinion how did they do this time, considering they missed last 7 out of 8 quarters. Have future prospects improved?
Currently down 40% on this one, so based on earnings/forecasts would you continue to hold or move on?
I do have 2- 3 year time frame but have started to lose confidence in this company.
Could you suggest a potential replacement with better prospects in the space?
Thx
Jim

Q: Can you comment on Shawcor's most recent earnings, their recovery plan seems to be ahead of schedule?
Thanks
Peter

Q: Does the SP drop today, justify adding/buying today?
Thanks

Q: SIG has been climbing lately, any thoughts on the the direction moving forward? Would this be a good short term trade or a longer term hold. Thanks.

Q: there are often questions about replacing positions in a TFSA by way of transfer outs. but then there is mention that there will be a need to wait until the next year to contribute to the TFSA to replenish for this transfer out.
just want to say, to get around this waiting period, I transfer in cash or security one day for the slightly more than I expect to transfer out and then the following day, transfer out the position and then the following day, make an adjustment for the difference between the the transfer in amount and the transfer out amount.
for me, been doing this for some time, aka years, and all is well.....just a heads up but use you own judgment .....Tom

Q: Pls comment on LNR's results. Do you think right now is a good time to initiate a position for a long-term hold? Or any other stock to suggest in this sector? Thank you.