Investment Q&A

Q: I understand that Insurance companies should do better in rising interest rate environment. So why are they down along with banks.
Thanks

Q: Your staff is allowed to buy stock on the US exchange.Can you tell me what your people are buying as of late?
What are your thought on Qcom?
You think its a good candidate at this moment and why?

Q: Your current thoughts please.

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Q: Could I have your views on NOA, please?

Thank you.

Q: Which do you think has better growth prospects going forward?

TIA!

Q: Hi, could you please post the estimates for upcoming earnings. Thanks

Q: Hi folks, please get your opinion on Q1/18 results for Source Energy. Posted a profit and Scotia very bullish on stock going forward, but only trust the judgement of 5I research haha. Would you rate a buy, hold or sell. thanks PS: Peter Hodson is best guest on marektcall, they should expand show to two hours when he is on, jb

Q: Hi Peter, pls comment on the earnings for LFUS and IRTC and give any thoughts you have on continuing to hold. Thank you.

Q: If you were to start a growth and balanced portfolio in the USA tomorrow, what would be your top 5-8 picks for both portfolios. Also, based on your experience, what management teams do you regard as top allocators of capital, USA firms. Thanks for your great service.

Q: Hello,
I would like your opinion on Versa Bank.It seems to meet some of your criteria for an investment grade company. For example, high inside ownership and a new dividend.

Thank you,
Alan

Q: Hi, one of the apps I use to follow different stocks and news is Yahoo finance. It lists the 1 year target price. Can you say how exactly this is calculated? Is there somewhere to find the track record for these estimates? Is there a better app you’re aware of for following different stocks that may offer more metrics or more accurate information?

Q: Group - Several weeks ago I asked a question about both Canadian + us banks +Pay pal +Score and so on. The question was that I was watching my profits slowly but surely disappearing in the sector ( I have been heavy into Financials for the last 2 yrs so have done very well) . I wanted to cash out but was advised that with strong quarterly results expected to hold on and everything would work out (I hold 20 % total portfolio exposure). I want to revisit the question now all the companies have reported earning and they continue to drop especially US holdings. Please give me your present thoughts on the sector (both Cad + US Financials+ the overall market its getting ugly and strong earnings are not helping the overall trend downwards. Thanks for your valued opinion . There are several questions here so deduct as you see fit

Q: HI RYAN.. Ihave a siseable bit of cash and my bank will give me 2.1% fr year or 2.12 for two years locked. Guaranteed. DO yu think this s enough of a rate.. Any sugestions, Thanx n advance , Cliff PS GReat job yesterday on bnn PETER>>

Q: Hi there,

Which of these would you say is better for income with some growth and why? What would make one a better buy than the other? Finally, once you identify your favourite of the two is it a buy, sell or hold?

Thanks

Q: I have a question about gold I want some thought on please.

I'm considering taking a position (about 5% of portfolio) in gold for a medium term hold. Given the potential volatility of individual gold stocks I am thinking of an ETF, likely XGD. Two questions, do you recommend entering at this point and if so...... should I consider an ETF of mostly large caps such as XGD, or would you recommend balancing the position with an ETF with more of a junior focus. Would a position in a streaming company such as Franco Nevada accomplish the same thing?

Q: In my will ½ of the assets are to be shared between my grandchildren until the age of 25. There current age range is 2 year to 15 and new grandchildren are still potentially on the horizon. I would like to be able to direct the executor to invest in funds in your balanced portfolio transitioning to the income portfolio in the final 7/10 yrs. However your continued service is not guaranteed.
The prudent route for executors is to safeguard principle and stick to GIc’s. However for grandchildren that have a 10/15 or 20 time year horizon Gic’s seem to be a worst option compared to a well-balanced equity/bond portfolio.
I know this is outside of the scope of your service but I don’t know where to go and hope that you can give me some directional advice in this regard.
Thanks
John

Q: Hello Folks;
Do you an have opinion on Northern Pacific Railway. Currently I have a 5% position in CSX railway and considering selling my 5% position in Parkland Fuel for Northern Pacific, as Parkland appears to have topped out. What is your thinking on such a trade..... CN and CP appear to offer more limited scope. I realize rails are riskier bellweather industrial stocks than a Parkland Fuel, Boyd Collision etc. I My uncertainty results from concern of whether the US economy continues it’s upward momentum. Do you consider a 10% allotement to US rails excessive?
Thank you for your great service
Brian

Q: RPD-Q
Would like your opinion of Rapid7 (RPD-Q).
Would it be wise to buy it now?

Q: Can you give your opinion on Shutterstock (SSTK)? Thanks.

Q: Your thoughts on the latest quarter? Why do you think the stock is down over 50% from Jan highs? Would now be a good time to buy? Thank you.