Q: One of the things you don't get investing in airlines is peace of mind. That being said, I am up substantially on Air Canada over the past few months. I am always watching to see if the steam has run out of its stock rise, however, and it has been trending steadily lower now for the last couple of weeks. Can you tell me if there is any company specific or industry news I've missed which might suggest a problem? Would you recommend this stock today?
Q: Howdy! The Kiki Delaney chapter in "Market Masters" has inspired me to invest more in Quebec-based equities. I already have BCE, CAE, CNR & GUD. Please rank the top 3 in this list (or other Quebec-based equities that I didn't list) to add right now purely on long-term (3-5 yrs) appreciation (value + dividends).
Thank you,
David L
Q: I want to buy AC but I only have cash in my USD cash account (non-registered). If I buy it on the US side will I be dinged for the withholding tax? Is the US ticker ACDVF? Thanks, John.
Air Canada has had a nice pop today...I'm reluctant to hold an airline stock for too long, but all the airlines seem to be doing well right now. Do you see much more upside?
Q: The 8% gain of the Cdn dollar over the past few weeks could have a huge impact on stocks like NFI and others in a negative way.
With the Cdn dollar on a terror lately what sectors if any would stand to gain from this currency move and what would be two individual stocks that you think could gain by the US/Cdn exchange rate moving closer to par.
Always appreciate your perspective.
Thank you
Terry
Q: 5i, in the past answers you were lukewarm to AC, but the stock has performed very well. Given Canada's population make up (international travel) and their new planes, isn't it the great stock to own at this point in time? I owned it from $9 to $13 but didn't follow your rule of not selling a winner stock unless there is a material change.
Q: Could you give me your opinion on AC's results which came out today? FYI typing AC in the stock look up function brings up everything but Air Canada.
Q: I have 2 transportation stocks CP and AC, up 30% and 48% respectively in a very short time. Now they represent 5% each of my diversified portfolio.
Both were an opportunistic purchase since I had no transportation stocks. Do you think I should sell them or there is more upside potential? Industry consolidation in case of CP and AC increasing its cash flow, lowering debt, perhaps paying a dividend (don't sell your winners philosophy)?
Q: I picked up some AC in the spring with the intention to hold into the new year. The stock and the sector seem to be on a roll at the moment and really started to lift when Buffet bought into the sector. Buffet is anything but fly by night so I am thinking of holding a little longer. What is the street calling for on Air Canada? Could you give me some price targets? Could you also comment on the Buffet purchase and what it is that he might be seeing?
Q: Could I have your thoughts on AC? Specifically current stock price run up vs business prospects? The sentiment and the stock trajectory is good but everything has its limits. I am looking for a reason to sell (so is the stock still a buy?). AC has grown to 3.5% of my portfolio (up 40% now).
Q: Please advice on Air Canada. Looking for your fundamental analysis and price action in last couple weeks. I believe it's going to touch $10.50 before end of year. What's your take?