Investment Q&A

Q: Hello Peter and Team. Its re balance time and I would like you to share your opinion of the below portfolio asset mix, does anything jump out as needing adjustment?
US Stocks 29%
Can Stocks 21%
Bonds 21%
International Stocks 17%
Emerging Mkts Stocks 4%
Cash 8%

Q: Hello Peter & team, I wish to invest in US Small cap stocks. Which of the 2 following ETFs would you prefer, SLY or IWO (iShares Russell 2000 Growth (IWO)? SLY seems to have a better P/E ratio and a better yield. Both carry about the same fees of 0.20%. Thanks, Gervais

Q: Thinking of picking up some Pembina Pipeline and Brookfield Infrastructure Fund for income. What do you think of these companies? Also I know we are a ways away from a rate hike here in Canada but when rates start to rise, will the stock prices of these companies get hit hard?

Q: In a recent interview Tom Liston said he sees venture capital shifting from resources to technology and believes there are a number of good Cdn tech companies that are IPO capable. In fact he sees a pent up demand in public markets for IPO's.
Do you get the same sense, and if so would this be a catalyst for CF?
Mike

Q: From what I've read today (01/02/15) it seems the reason why oil appreciated on Friday is because of the strike by "USW". It's a nation wide strike. If I remember correctly the last time the "USW" went on strike an agreement wasn't reached until after a month. If this is the reason why oil spiked on Friday what do you make of it?

Q: Hi Peter and team
I hope you can help with this dilemma. I want to open an RESP account for my grandchild and I have like to hold Uas stocks in this account. I have been told by RBC DI that they only set up CAD accounts in RESP's. Do you or any members out there know of what alternatives I have to do this? If there is such a possibility does it qualify for the CESG having USD stocks?

Q: do you think this would still be okay to buy? thanks

Q: I would like to know which Company bought the Rights to Pennsaid, Also, I read that Nuvo reacquires 2% Rights of Pennsaid. I know this is an excellent product, it works wonders for me, it is a bit expensive, but worth it.

Q: This is in reference to the 5i reply to my question on NRI. Fabrice Taylor recently appeared on BNN and said they had $6 in cash. Is that correct. If so can a stock fall much below cash value as it is already at 4.51. What about the other products they are getting money for which are already in the market. Would they count for something. I already own stock with average price of 6.1. Should I bail out and take a loss at this point or wait or waiting could result in more losses.

Q: You mentioned that Nuvo had about 10 million in cash and that more downside is likely. I thought they had over $50 million in cash and that the current price reflected cash /share which would be approximately the floor. Please advise.

Q: To register for the webinar one must register to Questrade who have the authority to contact you. I already have an account set up, so I really don't want have to deal/talk with them. My question ... Is the webinar available for view immediately after the live show ends?
Thanks,
Rick

Q: Thanks to Mike's recent comment about treating all accounts as a whole as suggested by 5iR, I'm in the process of doing it. Wow, it is quit the effort...what with hold about 20% in US equity, as I decided to go with the TSX sectors rather than the US sectors. Although the US sectors are fewer, I went Cdn as more equity is in TSX stocks. Take it that is the way to go?
One thing I need guidance is on how to classify FB, GOOGL and DIS...as in the US, the three are classified as communication. Thinking of showing FB and GOOGL as Information Technology, while DIS as consumer discretionary. What say you?
There are many other differences....like BAD is treated as Consumer Discretionary but I'm classifying it under Energy - services, and BDI as Finance - Real Estate rather than Industrial. (All so "wild and woolly" eh?! ) But these are all marginal, right?
Hope to complete this task before the Super Bowl game kick-off.......Tom

Q: I talked to I trade where are GLENTEL shares are held and was told that you can no longer choose the option of cash or shares in BCE. If you wanted to do so you had to say so three days before the shareholders meeting earlier in January. Most people would obviously choose the shares with BCE hitting new highs. Is it still possible to get shares in BCE? THANKS

Q: Model Income Portfolio Holding: ET-Evertz Technologies closed up 6.48% on massive volume of 1,357,407 shares. Please comment.

Dave (Nicholson)

Q: I am down 25% after today on cpx.pr. I must admit I did not understand how much it could go down in a reset rates. If interest rates go up later in the year, will those shares go up again? Though it pays a 7% yield, when you are down 25% it is not much comfort. I am thinking of selling and putting the money I have in something with growth and try to recoup the money that way, something like exco or evertz. Your thoughts please. Thanks.

Q: I have some Glentel shares and was just wondering what was going to happen to my shares with this merger .it sounds like I can chose cash or BCE shares is that right? if so what would you think the best course of action would be ? I wouldn't mind owning bce by the way .

thx for the service I'm learning a lot.

Stuart

Q: What do you think about NRI research Study results out today?

Q: Any reason for this large drop in charge price?

Q: Hi Peter, I am looking for a conservative spot to park some RSP cash that I recently converted from mutual funds to my itrade account. I am currently 80% in stocks. Right now do you prefer XCB or CPD for 18-24 months and why?

Q: Good morning Peter and team, I was interested in your answer to Carla's question regarding her fixed income component. I was faced with the same situation and chose XQB.It has a management fee of 0.12% and contains 60% government and 40% corporate bonds. The yield is on the low side but with reinvested dividends, it's up 9.4% in the last year. Also,it's one of iTrade's "commission-free" etf's which is an added benefit. What is your take on XQB?