Investment Q&A

Q: Good Morning Peter and Team,
I purchased Genivar (GNV-T) now called WSP Global (WSP-T) back when the shares got whacked after the purchase of WSP. The share price has run up nicely since then and I am considering switching to Stantec since STN has recently pulled back a bit. When I look at both companies, side by side, Stantec looks to be the better run business based upon profitability, share dilution, balance sheet, etc. Also the dividend that WSP pays out forces them to issue shares and borrow in order to grow. Stantec looks to be run by a far more disciplined management. I would appreciate your opinion of the switch. Thank you. DL

Q: Good evening,
I am wondering whether you could recommend an ETF(s) that focuses upon emerging market economies smaller than the BRIC countries such as MIST or TIMPs. Speculative risk is not an issue. Thank you for your help.

Q: Hi Peter

Yesterday Bankers Petroleum BNK updated of their Q4 guideance. The market seemed to like it. I have a half position in this name. Could you give me your thoughts on this company please.
Gerry

Q: Good morning - I am comparing HCG & FN.
HCG - PE 11 Yield 1.4% Payout Ratio 15%
FN PE 8.8 Yield 5.9% Payout Ratio 53%
I also assume that both companies will be affected by raising interest rates.

Your thoughts please.

Thank you as always
Craig

Q: Do you like surge energy(sgy), or whitecap res.(wcp)for growth and a safer dividend, thanks?

Q: Hi Peter and Crew,

I am a totally pleased member and have just early-extended my member ship for another 2 years. I am also a low-volume question submitter and gleen my information from the questions of others and the model portfolio and reports.

My question is a general one. 5I has made excellent recommendations (companies, funds) and strategies (inaugural and then increasing dividends) and provided great supporting information ... in a Bull market. I think I can express the feelings of many of us that the results have been very good and that we might be feeling a bit bullet-proof.

This bull will end - they all do. Might be gradual, might be abrupt.

Can you offer any insight, at this time, as to how you might change recommendations, approaches and/or the model portfolio as we enter and pass through a bear market.

Thanks again for your great service.

Q: I am overweight Utilities/Income stocks. Would you please rank my equities for overall return over the next 2-3 years: Brookfield infrastructure (BIP.UN), Chemtrade (CHE.UN), Inter Pipline (IPL.UN) and K-Bro Linen (KBL). Is the suggested waiting for this category is 5%? Thank you for your help.

Q: BXE seemed to have a good report today...any additional thoughts? Thanks as always.

Q: Hi Peter and 5iResearch Team,
Can you please provide your opinion regarding BP PLC, BP-N. Is it a good time to buy this stock?
Thank you
Linda

Q: The Financial sector has taken quite a hit over the last few weeks. Any thoughts or reasons for this. Thanks.

Q: Just wondering what you think of BPY.UN. Is this stock worth adding to my RRSP for long-term growth and income. I am a big fan of BAM.A.

Q: What is your thought on Badger Daylighting? Is it over valued or is there more up side?
Thanks Peter.

Q: Hi Peter,

It has been close to a year since your last comments on PLS. I was wondering if their latest business update indicating strong deliveries of late and the development of the port of long beach facilities moving ahead have given you reason to change your outlook for Polaris at all? This news seams to have moved the stock up significantly over the last two days.

Thanks
John

Q: I am running out if gas with sylogist, i have owned it since the 3.35 range ,made a ton of money, but the last 3 months have been a big zero with syz. There are so many great companies out there, so my question where do you rate sylogist today on a scale of 1 to 10 for agressive growth. I am not looking for stability.dave

Q: The last time you commented on Leon’s Furniture (LNF) was over 7 months ago. I bought this stock a while back because I wanted exposure to the Consumer sector from within your coverage list. I’m up slightly but the stock hasn’t really moved much. I keep hearing accusations in the news about their questionable consumer lending practices and advertising claims, and while it doesn’t seem to have impacted the stock price, I am feeling less enthusiastic about this holding. How do you feel about the company today and if I wanted to switch to something else staying in the consumer space what would you recommend?

Q: I am baffled at your response to a question on TFSA investments where you suggested some higher risk stocks from your model portfolio . My approach has been to minimize risk in my TFSA and RSP because I can't claim the loss . Please discuss your strategy .

Q: Was CHW getting ahead of itself the reason for the downturn or something else ?

Q: I have no exposure to any health care stock. Can you recommend one or two to me?

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Q: Peter; With the Desmarais family doing some tax planning re POW sale would this be a good time to buy either POW or PWF? Thanks. Rod