Investment Q&A

Q: I want to re-balance my portfolio across sectors but I found that a few holdings can fit more than one sector for all practical purposes.

CCL.B is classified as materials, but can we also consider it as consumer goods given its labeling and container products directly serve the retail market? If so would that be c. cyclical or non-cyclical?

MG is classified as c. cyclical, but can we also consider it as industrial?

I have a hard time with FSV which is classified as financial, but to me consumer non-cyclical (recurrent residential residential/condo maintenance fees, property services) is a better fit.

Finally, how about MDA? Can it be considered either technology or telecommunications?

Thank you for validating the above, it will be useful to explore my options.

Q: SCL or BAD - Which is a better buy ? Thank you

Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I am holding two gold stocks, AEM and KL, and thinking to buy one silver stock.

In the past you did like FVI Funtuna Silver, do you still like it, or would you prefer WPM
Wheaton Precious Metal Group instead?

Thanks for your advice.

Q: Mr. Hodson, this is still about GUD. Considering your recent report, the rating of A- granted, its recent value of $8.31, I hope it goes well, which is not the case currently. Do you still have confidence in it ?

Q: Hi 5i: I've been holding Amazon for a while and have done quite well, but I'm getting nervous. I am thinking of selling and switching into Microsoft. This way I still have some "cloud" exposure and lower risk. What do you think of this move?

Q: On august 17 in answer to an ALA question, you said that a regulatory agency (?) had recommended AGAINST approval of the US acquisition. I have head nothing about this anywhere else. Can you please elaborate, tell us how important this may be for ultimate approval, and provide a link to this? I was quite surprised to hear this, given the Q2 conference call said progress on the acquisition was ahead of schedule and they expected final approval by the end of Q2.

Q: If I wanted to buy some Amazon stock, in which account should I purchase it ?

Q: I would appreciate your analysis of their Q1 results that were released late yesterday. It looks like a revenue beat of $14.2 million vs estimates of $13.6 million. Onward and upward? Many thanks.

Q: With the halt in ARE and possible sale, what is your recommendation for this stock? I hold shares purchased at $13.
thanks, Paul

Q: Hi Team,
Would you kindly comment on Fairfax's announced sale of Singaporean insurer First Capital Insurance Ltd. for US $1.6B and it's ongoing strategic alliance with Japan’s Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Do you have any thoughts about how significant this deal is and how it will improve Fairfax's prospects for the future?
Thank you, Michael

Q: I look forward to your investment updates emails, enjoy reading them and find them useful. However, I find the timing and frequency of them rather unpredictable. Is there a rough guideline as to when or how often you try to get them out? Is timing mainly driven by when you have made decisions to proceed or not with model portfolio updates?

Q: Please comment on recent results

Q: What would your top 4 buys be to hold in a taxable account? What would be your suggested time frame for each?

Q: I hold equal shares of each in my tfsa, please share your thoughts is tweeking required. I have a well balanced portfolio outside the TFSA

Callidus Capital Corp CBL
Dollarama Inc DOL
Exco Technologies Ltd XTC
Inter Pipeline Ltd IPL
Photon Control Inc PHO
Sleep Country Canada ZZZ

Q: the question I keep asking my self is why do I buy recommendations. These three are your picks so bought but all have declined since purchase. I have no problem with volatility but what is the percentage decline that yo u should expect on these kind of stocks, down 12,10, and 15%. My limit is usually 18-20. so should I wait for my target or move on.

Q: Hi
I have small position in PIH in my tfsa. I thought I might sell it now instead of wait for the takeover. Could you please make some suggestions of what to replace it with.
Thank you.

Q: Can you comment on STC's preliminary q4 numbers. How does the company look go foward? Thanks

Q: Could you please give your opinion of Prontoforms. Thanx Robbie

Q: Can I have your comments on CGI's latest acquisition. Will this acquisition have a positive influence on the stock or is it too small to make a difference. Your overall thoughts on the company would also be appreciated as well. My average cost is $33.42. Thank You. Brian

Q: Hi guys,

I asked this question about a year and a half ago but I will ask it again, is it time to let it go of NYX and find something else? I was originally thinking of keeping it for a long time but am having second thoughts.

Thanks so much