Investment Q&A

Q: Hi,

From 06/30/2013 to 06/30/2014 BYD.UN posted 5 quarters in a row with negative net earnings, yet the stock performed very well. Short interest has also risen during the same period from almost 0% to currently over 7.5%. Revenues, operating income and cash flow all increased over the same period, which I am assuming is what the market liked and focused on. My question is, do the negative net earnings concern you, or is this something that can be explained and justified either from acquisitions they made over the period, or certain accounting practices they use?

Thanks for the great service in 2014!

Q: Hello Peter & Co,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas and wish you a Happy New Year.
12% of my portfolio is in Health/Pharma which comprises CCT, CPH, CXR, GUD, RX and XHC; is there a point to adding CRH which is similar to RX?
Thanks,
Tony

Q: I own Cipher, it seems to be firing on all cyclnders except today, I was planning on holding for at least a year or forever, assuming nothing untoward happens. My question is should I buy more at this time or perhaps put some money in RX which also seems to have a great roe and is also going strong. What would you advise. Thanks very much and Wishing you all a Very Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year.

Q: It's been about a year since your previous comment on this junior uranium stock. I bought when it was north of $12 so I've taken quite a hit. Would you recommend I continue to hold? Thank you

Q: Good Morning and Happy New Year: I'm wondering if you could give an update of your opinion on Pan American Silver? I own a small position and am thinking of adding. It pays a very decent dividend and I am also wondering if you think the current cash flows are sufficient to cover the dividend? Many thanks.

Q: Hello Ryan:
I'm looking to add a quality Canadian health care stock to my portfolio for a 3-5 year hold or longer. What would you recommend.
Thanks for everything and Happy New Year.

Q: What do you think of Rogers for security of income and capital?
Thanks

Q: Could you please comment on Dtx and if it can survive thru this market downtown
Many thanks for your great service

Q: Good day...I currently have 50% of my portfolio in your model portfolio and it is doing nicely, thank you...I also have 20% in low beta Canadian stocks, but only have 2% in u.s with all the talk on BNN of being more on the u.s. would you recommend xsp or convert to u.s. currency with vit, as I have some new money to add at this time...thanks for all you do...

Q: I'm getting ready to make my 2015 TFSA contribution for myself and my wife and I'm looking at Delphi for a 3+ year hold. I only have a 5% weighting in my portfolio to energy and would like to take a full 5% position in DEE. I'm well diversified across most other industries. Do you feel we've bottomed in energy sector and would Friday Jan 2 be a good time to start my position in DEE? Thoughts?

Q: I was reading your answers with interest on ZWH. Since it is US High Dividend Covered Call ETF, I wonder if it is considered as foreign property or Canadian property in the portfolio. Thank you.

Q:
Can you give me your opinion on this stock and is there any explanation for the recent run up ? Thanks Clare.

Q: Hi Peter & Ryan,
Is there any news about CFN? - was the deal closed?
Thanks for the update & Happy New Year
Morris

Q: Godd afternoon 5i,

Most of the advisors that I see on BNN are suggesting that the US Market is the place to be for 2015 espacially in the Finance area and the technology area. Do you agree with these suggestions? If you do would you recommend that I invest for My RRSP in XLF.US and XLK.US?

Thank you and happy new year.

Paul

Q: some time ago someone suggested that a coy called square

would have a very bright future. do you know of this coy & can you please give me more info & your thoughts.

Thanks Brian Robson

Q: Adding up a comment to Lionel's question on Tucows dec-24. Tucows trade a fair volume on nasdaq TCX. They have initiated several dutch auctions in the last few years. In addition to their internet domaines activities They are the owner of a growing mobile telephony service in USA : TING. I think that it is where the marbles are.
Happy New Year.

Q: Question: I hold TIMBERCREEK SENIOR MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORP(MTG:TSX, CA) for income within my RRSP. I am down 12%, although the price has been more stable in the last year. Can you please comment on this company and give me your opinion as to whether it is a reasonable income stock for RRSP?

Q: Hi Peter,
Recently you had a link to Jim Richards spiel "The Death of Money", what is your take of what he said?

Q: Hello,

Would you prefer one over the other, and if yes, which one and why? Do you think the pharma sector will do well in 2015.

Q: Hi 5i team,
I would like to have your thoughts on the use of leverage when investing (the use of margin in accounts other than TFSA and RRSP). Clearly I am thinking of someone mostly invested in stocks (no bonds). I understand the danger margin call, and opportunity cost of not having cash available to invest after a market correction. On the other hand, I believe there is some seasonality in companies results and in investing (tax loss selling season and January effect, October to April versus May to October), great investment ideas/opportunities are rarely synchronized with selling an investment, leverage has a good impact on return when return on asset is higher then financing cost, financing cost of margin is low.
Do you see other advantages and disadvantages? What % of available margin would you recommend not crossing?
Thank you for your help, Eric