Investment Q&A

Q: Regarding recent question about VCI. In the question there is reference to 10% dividend. When I check through TDWaterhouse, it lists dividend at 5.33%. Can you clarify what dividend is? At 10%, it's attractive.

Q: I would appreciate your opinion as to why you think interest rates are falling around the world and what is the implication of the underlying issues for equity investors? What would be the best/worst sectors to be invested in this environment?
I appreciate the high quality work you do at 5i.

Thanks

Q: Would you have an explanation on why this security has performed so poorly? I would expect with its 6.5% minimum guarantee on its dividend that the preferred shares would be trading close to face value ($25.00).

Q: Good day,
Taking a beating on the following companies and was wondering if they have any potential for a recovery in the next 3-5 years? Can you please provide a small explanation as why one would hold or sell? Thx

Q: On August 16, 2019 Profound Medical was granted US FDA approval for TULSA-PRO. There will be more trials next year for reimbursement but PRN now has regulatory FDA approval in the US and will start commercial sales in Q4 this year. The next week or so will be very interesting.

Q: This is a follow up re: Derek's question on 8/16 for a list of Cdn dividend/distribution paying companies with substantial foreign ops. I have followed this strategy for sometime and developed my holdings by researching company filings and presentations. I hold he following companies which I believe have substantial foreign ops (revenues/assets/income of at least about 50% - some alot more) BIP.UN,ENB,AQN,BEP.UN,FTS,BPY.UN,GRT.UN,TCN,SLF,MFC,MG
Also - TRP,BNS,GWO and NTR have good sized foreign ops (less than 50% but still significant)
A good place to look for this company information is the segmented information note to the annual financial statements as well as company investor presentations. In some cases profits are not disclosed by geography and you need to look for proxies such as geographic revenues or assets or operational information.

Q: Which of your balanced or income portfolio companies offer the best buy opportunities this week. Have about 1.5 positions of cash available so 2ultimate buy or a bunch of partial. Short term opportunity with a long term view 5+ years. Starting to shift away from value/growth to more income focus. Can also hold the cash a bit longer but feel that now is a good time to get in on a few solid names even if things continue to be volatile.

Q: Whenever someone asks about parking money safely for a short period (ie up to a year), you always suggest GICs or Treasuries. There are many high interest savings accounts that pay more than these options and are CDIC backed up to $100k or, in the case of Manitoba locales, backed by the province with no limit. And they are completely flexible on term. You can move money in and out at will. Some names to look at are Motive Financial, Achieva and EQ Bank. To conclude, high interest savings should be part of your stock response to questions about parking money safely.

Q: Hi team,
I know your focus is small/mid cap Canada and mine is mid/large cap U.S, so I try not to ask U.S. questions during peak Canadian earnings season, which has now passed.

On Friday afternoon, my tech watch list was fully green. Then PANW went red and redder. I knew something was up (or down). In a half hour, PANW was down almost $20. Finally Seeking Alpha had something on the wire. The Executive VP for worldwide sales at PANW is leaving at the end of September. No reasons given. In the past, when VPs of Finance leave companies abruptly, it may cast some doubt on the financials. I am not sure if a VP Sales departure is a likely sign of a revenue problem or not. I suspect the departure news may have leaked out before earnings on September 4 and PANW had to confirm it. If so, it may now be baked into the price.

What are your current thoughts on PANW and buying now?

Thanks again.
Dave H

Q: What do you think of Russel Metals current acquisition? Might RUS be a good income stock for the long term?
Thanks

Q: Two questions:
1) Of the two, which one would you be more optimistic about for the medium term (3-5 yrs).
2) Which would you prefer to sell for a tax loss. (and not repurchase)

And a third question...
Regarding TSGI, the last report (06/18)had upgraded the rating to an A-. It has been a while...is it safe to assume that an updated report would see a downgrade?

Thanks.

Q: Can I have your thoughts on PDL is it a buy hold or sell and why

Q: Hi,

I would like to invest a small lump with 1 year time horizon. What safe investments would you recommend? 4-5 Canadian stocks/ETFs. Non Registered Account.

Thank you,
Matt

Q: I would like to add one or two of these dividend paying oil/gas stocks. Could you comment on the relative safety of the stock and the dividend and could arrange them in order of your preference.

Q: May I please have your opinion on Kura Sushi USA Inc. (KRUS)? Thank you.

Q: Hello Team
At this time would it be a good time to start a position in preferred shares. What would be your top 5 choices for preferred??

Q: Any opinions on this company's value vs. it's peers?

Q: do you know whats going on with knt

Q: Can you advise if any of the REITs you would be favourable on have distributions that the dividend tax credit applies to? Thanks. Bill.

Q: Hi, what do you think of this security for its income potential and safety? Thanks!