Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, SIMO is off about 30% from it's high and the short interest looks high. Are you aware of any particular concern with this company going forward? I'm down 10% and concerned if it breaks through $40 it could go much lower. Your thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks.

Q: Good morning. Just a quick funny (not so funny?) thought in reply to Dave's question regarding the freshi IPO and your answer. It strikes me that it is a lot like trying to get concert tickets prior to the resellers getting them all and reselling them at an inflated price! I guess it's the world we mere mortals live in.

Q: I would appreciate if you can provide pros and cons of ARC resources.

Q: Tuckamore (TX) recently changed its name to Clearstream Energy Services (CSM). Its stock has risen quite smartly recently. What is your outlook for CSM going forward?
Thanks!

Q: Would you hesitate to recommend Nfi and Afn now that trump has said that he would impose tariffs on foreign goods?

Q: Within my energy holdings, I have full positions in SU, CNQ, and IMO. I would like to sell one of these 3 and add to my existing VET holdings (I also have full positions in WCP and TOU). Taking into account my desire to have a good balance between oil and gas production, and optimal future capital gains prospects, which of the 3 (SU, CNQ, IMO) would you sell? Also, please provide the percentage of revenue for each of the 6 companies mentioned, that is derived from Canada's oil sands...thx..Glenn

Q: I am looking to sell my Energy stock holdings as I move all of my portfolio to ETF's - I am looking for a bit more stability in the energy sector as well as income - I have a 10 yr horizon and can live with some moves with the market - Can you recommend a couple good ETF's that focus on Income from Energy and Energy services - Thanks

Q: Could I please have your opinion of AGI and of their financing today. Would you consider it a buy? Thanks.

Q: What are your thoughts on Methanex's Q4 results announced last night, which look pretty strong on an initial look?
Thanks

Q: Do you have any information on who Dream is selling its properties to? What do you think of this move by them and what do you think of the company as a whole, primarily for stable income, with recent pipeline news? Thank-you again.

Q: Hi Peter and Team:
I am interested in some comments about both FFN (North American Financial 15 Split) and PIC.a Both trade on the TSX but act like a mutual fund with a small 'mer'.
FFN pays a monthly dividend of 0.10 and its yield is about 13.07% at a trading price of $9.18
PIC.a pays a quarterly dividend of 0.20319 and its yield is about 11.30% at a trading price of $7.20.
I really like high paying dividends, as we all should but,,,,
I have been invested in PIC.a since April 2004. This has consistently paid quarterly since that time. It was a DRIP until a few years ago. Now it strictly pays Cash. This cash is 'Return of Capital' and as such has no tax implications in my regular investment account???, I think. Is this a good or bad thing???
I own about 17% of my overall portfolio in PIC.a Some of this PIC.a Div cash is paying out into a RIF withdrawal, with minimal effects on the Capital in the RIF.
Now I am looking for your thoughts on FFN as I diversify a bit more and of course feedback on PIC.a
Thanks. Ken .....

Q: I have noticed DGC doesn't go up with gold price. It went down a lot when gold price falls.
Prices range from low $17 to high $18. I bought in around $20, should I wait until it goes up to that price or sell it now with a loss and buy small caps stocks: Tog, BTE, SPE,Gte,Ivn, Kdx and Nsu.
I also want to switch from Wrn to CS or ROG.
Would like your thought about these.
Don Vialoux said gold seasonal strength until first week of March?
Please remove private in my previous question.
Thank so much.

Q: as I told you previously, I bought in for multiple shares of freshii's ipo in 5 different account and received you got it-nada, squat, zero.
the price it is being sold at is the high end 11.50.dave

Q: Would you consider XXM (First Asset Morningstar US Value Index Etf
CDN Hedged) as a suitable hold regarding the U.S. market. XXM.B is the unhedged version. If not, do you have another choice.

Thank you.
Denis

Q: In discount brokerage account, where do you suggest investing cash balances that will be deployed over the short medium term. I generally use HISA offered by equitable bank and b2b laurentian bank (0.8 to 1 % return with no transaction fee). Do you or 5i suscribers have any alternative with better return. Thank you.

Q: Do you have any recommendations for Agricultural ETS's for income? (10 year hold)

Q: I would like to buy ISV shares in my TFSA.
What is your opinion on this stock?

Thank you.

Albert

Q: What is your opinion on XFA which selects stocks based on momentum, quality, value and small cap size. Could you please suggest a balanced portfolio using smart etf's. Do you think this is a good strategy? Thank you for all you advice.

Q: Can you tell me your favorite ETFs for USA income growth - Looking for stability with focus on income growth - I have 10 years horizon - thanks

Q: I am thinking about replacing MAW102 in my RRSP with a combination of ZWE
and ZDI or MAW150 ( Global Small Cap Fund) to enhance income with some
growth. What is your opinion of this change? Joe