Q: Kelso being added to the New York Stock Exchange. Good exposure for the company? And can you explain book value of .23 and p/e of 59? I know it is a growth company but how can a stock that trades at $6.40 have a book value of only .23? Are forward earnings going to increase by so much that the book value will dramatically increase?
I am looking to get some exposure to the US market via an ETF in a non-registered account. My criteria is that the ETF must pay a dividend and have some growth potential; this is for a 3+ year hold, medium risk investor. Searching through the Q&As it looks like your favourite US ETFs would be SPY, IWO and VIG. Based on the current market environment which is your favourite ETF that will meet my criteria today?
Can you remind me about the withholding tax issue? Is it worth the hassle of the withholding tax, or is it better to get a Canadian $ hedged ETF instead (and which one)?
If I buy before the end of the year, will I get a large taxable distribution (e.g. IWO in Dec 2012)? Is it better to wait until January to buy? Many years ago I bought a mutual fund in a non-registered account in November, and got stung by a large tax bill when they paid out the distribution in December even though I was not in the mutual fund for most of the year. I don’t want to repeat that, and I am not sure if ETFs work that way as well.
Q: Hi Team,
I am getting very tempted to buy some stocks that have sold off(pembina, td bank etc...). I keep telling myself to be patient and wait for some evidence of buying however, there seems to be some good opportunities to at least start a position or add to an existing one.
Seeing this great clip from Warren Buffett is also influencing my decision (clip #4) http://thereformedbroker.com/2014/10/02/warren-buffetts-tv-appearance-october-2nd-2014/.
I am normally against averaging down, but I have noted that it can work well with GOOD QUALITY companies in case the correction still has legs. Anyways, could you and the team recommend how you handle the correction and give 2 names from each sector that look attractive for a long term investor.
Thanks again guys
Q: Storm Resources seems to be resisting the current pullback in share price that many energy companies have suffered. Apparently the market likes the fundamentals of the company but do you think this strength will continue once the next quarter results roll in, given a continued weak commodity price environment?
Q: Peter and team:
What do you think of xlk as a broad brush play on the technology sector? Is there a Canadian equivalent? (either Canadian companies or American companies in can. funds). Could you briefly touch on how etf's are handled vs. pure stocks @ tax time?
Q: I bought FRU with an eye on income. With the current excitement in the market, the drop in FRU share price and the recent precipitous decline in oil prices, should I be worried about the 14 cent payout or is this just a 'hang on' time?
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Asked by Elizabeth on October 06, 2014
Q: I was considering investing in Cogeco for the telecom side, what is opinion on that? I already have some Telus which are not doing great but not too badly thanks to dividents. But cogeco I was thinking of as a growth stock also Cogeco has CGO or CCA does it matter which one? I was thinking of CGO because I understand they are thinking of entering the wireless sector.