Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter & team, someone told me that his "Financial advisor" told him that TFSA (tax free saving accounts) would probably be eliminated by the Government. Reason being that its mean objective of encouraging people to save has not been accomplished. What do you think of this? Thanks, Gervais

Q: could we get an update of your view of PRU , SGR, and LSG. Thanx Robbie

Q: Hello Peter,
Could you comment on NXPI.US. Would you consider it a growth stock from here?
Thank You,
Barry

Q: Symbol: CLS
Hi Peter & Team,
Pls give your opinion on Celestica.
Is this a good entry point, I am looking at it as a new investment.
Thanks. Pui

Q: What are your thoughts on Twin Butte's (TBE) announcement of a private placement? Tossing another 1.8 million shares in the mix is somewhat dilutive, yet the stock got a little bounce on the news.
Thanks.

Q: Hi Peter I have held a half position in RNW since the spin off it served me well.Thinking of adding to a full position could you suggest a like name
in this space with a decent dividend .
Kind Regards Stan

Q: As for DH and the TD numbers: the lower number is "*GAAP = prior to non-GAAP analyst adjusted earnings" and the higher number is "*Non-GAAP = analyst adjusted earnings and revenues". GAAP= Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

It seems to me the difference for most companies is not so vast. It might be interesting for an accountant to analyze why this is so for DH in particular.

Q: Could you please provide your current thoughts on Dragonwave (DWI), it looks to be making gains this week. Also any thoughts on its 1st quarter report next week?
Thank you

Q: Hi 5i,

My question is on the reliability of forward earnings. From your comments I gather that you often look at forward earnings when evaluating stocks. My question is how reliable are they in general? Do companies tend to be honest with their guidance or more conservative or do they tend to miss the mark. It's nice to see the forward earnings and forward P/E, but only if you think they are good indicators? yeah?

Thanks! Your service is terrific.

Q: Hi Do you still like Superior Plus (SPB) at current price ($14.25)to add to existing position for income and growth? Thanks

Q: 10:29 AM 7/3/2014

Hi Peter :

Having just read your answer to Doreen July 02 regarding Element Financial EFN you said : "The stock is expensive, but we expect very rapid growth, and would put the management team in our list of Top Ten companies."

So I cannot but ask if you could please list your "Top Ten" Management teams.

Also I, like many others, are eagerly awaiting your Growth Portfolio and maybe trying to anticipate your choices.... any chance at a sneak peek at the list, or some suggestions? Maybe some your Top Ten Management companies will be in the Growth Portfolio.

Always appreciative of your excellent advice.... Paul K.

Q: When speaking about stocks, the terms "buy hold and sell" are commonly used. I think I understand "buy" and "sell" as they seem quite precise but am confused by the term "hold". If a stock is good enough to "hold" in a portfolio why would it not be good enough to "buy"? So. when you or others in the industry use that term, what exactly do you mean?

Thanks for the education and best wishes for a speedy recovery. I hope that the car looks worse than Peter, though.!

Paul F.

Q: Hi Peter,
Did you invite members to meet you some afternoon this summer at a local "watering hole"? I can't recall the date.

Q: Acknowledging my high risk tolerance, I have 90% equities and 10% in Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Corporate Bond Index ETF (VSC) , the 10% portion is what I consider my "safety" and like the dividend payout which I reinvest in equities as it accumaltes.

I'd appreciate your current thoughts on VSC and my stratagy overall, is there a better "safety" play for me?

Q: Hi Peter,

I need US income in the future so i am trying to establish a position but do not follow the US stocks well enough to pick 'a few'. In addition, the US yields are below the Canadian counterparts. Can you recommend a couple of well diversified US ETFs that would generate US income. I pay taxes in the US and Canada so tax considerations are not a big factor for me.

Q: Some companies quote both gaap earnings and non gaap income. Which is best to use in calculating financial performance such as the peg ratio,


Regsrds
ap

Q: Hi Peter and Team, can you recommend one or more ETF's that hold US companies who regularly increase their dividends (a dividend aristocrat etf) Something like CDZ but a US version. Thanks.

Q: SU.to

Peter,

In your view. Do you feel that SU would be trading higher if all the cash used for buyback was returned to shareholders with dividend increase instead?

Many thanks

Q: Peter, I hope you are fully recovered from your mishap with no lasting injuries.
My question relates to the risky DCF (Difference Capital). It's trading at .18 of book value (Google finance) with market cap of $66 million. I can understand that many of DCF holdings are private and am wondering:
1) what is the FMV of these private holdings
2) what is the value of the 28% they hold in BENEV Capital which has a net working capital of $68 million (stock is halted).
What I am getting at is that based on an assumption of reasonable valuation of FMV of the private holding of DCF and market value of its public investments, the stock is undervalued. If you agree with my argument, what then would be a fair discount to Book value if 18% to BV is unreasonably low?

Thanks Peter.

John

Q: Good Morning,

I would appreciate knowing your thoughts on market timing. Specifically what you think about The Dow Theory and the Schannep Timing Indicator.