Investment Q&A

Q: Hi,
Thanks for your service. The info is very helpful. I had Veresen shares that were switched to PPL. These shares are held in a stock transfer company to take advantage of dripping. Veresen stopped dripping prior to the sale and it seems that PPL does not. My question is, did they before this purchase? Whether they did or not, do you know if they have any intention of starting. Thanks

Q: Some weeks ago I decided I wanted to buy Fortis and/or Emera. Since then they have been both dropping and I am waiting for them to bottom out. Their chart is horrible for what I consider blue chips. Is this decline based on interest rate fears or is it a general rotation or is there another reason? I favour Emera for income but Fortis for growth so I may split the purchase. Do you have a favourite?

Q: I am considering buying nutrien, can u provide me your opinion on the Co. Thanks Clare

Q: I would appreciate your opinion on Nutrien Ltd (NTR). Is it a good time to get in now, or is it better to wait a while?
Thank you for your valued advice.
Ernie

Q: Request 5is view on Caldwell Partners.
How is the company's business model, quality of management and profitability?
The gross margins seem to be good but net margins seem too thin and not sustainable.
How big can they grow? Currently they are at $58 million revenue. Can they scale up or will they remain small company forever?
Does it have potential to attract institutional investors?
Too many questions but Im trying to understand the company because the stocks liquidity and trading is nothing much to speak of. My concern on trading is will this remain a penny stock and later get in to restricted list or get delisted?

Q: What is you take on Northwest Healthcare Properties? Seems to be well diversified geographically and a well managed pay out ratio. Would you put this in the medical sector or real estate?

Q: Good morning Peter:
Being a senior over 65 , I treat my TFSA as an extension of my RRSP.
With the market being so high and preservation of capital being important, can you give me three (3 ) dividend stocks that I can add to my TFSA for a secure retirement.
Can you also add your reason for choosing these ( 3 ) dividend stocks.
I presently have only banks in my TFSA and I have done well.
Thank You

Q: Hi & thank you for continued sound advise.

I'm a Balance/Growth Investor with ~ 30% Fixed Income.

- Current Fixed Income: XBB (30%), CBO (40%), CPD (15%), XHY (15%).
- Planned Fixed Income: MMF659 (70%), CPD (15%), XHY (15%).

Reasons for change:
- Tired of poor returns of CBO, XBB.
- Want more diversifies (USA, INT) fixed income securities.
- The ~ 1% MMF659 MER seems worth it based on 6.23% compound return since inception [2005-11-25].

Haven't held a Mutual Fund in 8 years, but... Yours thoughts would be welcomed here. Thank you!

Paul

Q: Looking for a security for long term stable income in my TFSA. Which you recommend between ZRE and BEP.UN?

Q: Hi,

If the tsx were to go through a 15-20% correct in 2018, what five or six dividend paying companies do you feel would hold up best, irregardless of sector?

Regards,

Robert

Q: Share price of Hardwoods Distribution fund has softened over past 2-3 months and is off its highs. Recent quarterly results were not staller. Company has also disclosed percentage of its China imports related business (subject to Trade dispute identified by US for dumping by China) to be 11% of its overall sales, but NR also said that company has already been preparing to replace these sources, over past 1-2 years and the impact is expected to be minimal. What is your view of the company with respect to its current valuation, prospects and choice as a safer name for investment in lumber/home construction sector, at present levels ? Thanks

Q: Would you make switch from H to NPI, in a registered account ? Please advice. Thank you

Q: Hi Peter,

I am adding 2% to my TSFA I am considering keg or Boston or half of each,
Can I please have your thoughts.

Happy new year.
Stan

Q: What would your choice be between ZRE and BEP.UN. It would be held in a TFSA for income and growth and stability.

Q: I am currently setting up my portfolio with 30% allocated to fixed income. With bond yelds being quite low, as well as the risk of capital erosion with rising interest rates, can you provide some advise on how i should structure the fixed income portion. What alternatives should i use? Should rate reset preferreds be part of this portion? Thank you

Q: Thinking about beginning a position in BCE now that it has pulled back. Any thoughts on support levels now that interest rates increases have been pretty well telegraphed ? Thanks Steve

Q: Happy New Year 5i Team.
We have been considering TMX Group (X-T) to add to our holdings for some time.
We are long term hold and income investors.

In a recent answer to a question (December 11, 2017) regarding TMX you replied…
“..The main concern would be the lack of new listings, but listing are somewhat cyclical.”
David Baskin, regarding TMX mentioned on BNN (January 4, 2018) … “Business is going well on all fronts, and the TSX was #1 in international listings last year.”
Do the recent ‘newly’ listed cannabis companies on the TSX improve your opinion of the ‘lack of new listings’ ?

Perhaps I am misinterpreting something here, if so I do apologize.
Do you happen to have any new outlook for TMX for 2018?
Thank You
Dennis

Q: Can you offer an updated opinion on the investment merits of this name.It has not participated with its peers in terms of performance

Q: Would you feel comfortable starting a long term position in wef?

Q: Looking at purchasing either Northland Power or Alta Gas. Thoughts on both please in regards to total longer term return over next 3 years. Like both? Neither? One of them?