Investment Q&A

Q: Canaccord is up 10% today, which is a rare upwards move. Can you share what news was interpreted favourably. Also, what do you think of Canaccord as a turn-around play for a holding part of my financial sector allocation? Technically today's move might "fix it" but I'm curious about the fundamental side. What do they do?

Q: Would be grateful if you could tell me in which of the above funds is it most beneficial for me to hold cash in a managed account - 1% fees?
What is the difference between the 3 - are there MER's. In which fund would a financial advisor hold his cash? Would appreciate any comments on this subject.

Q: I am considering switching from PWF to X .
I think the total return picture for the next five looks much better for TMX group. Your opinion please taking into consideration the capital preservation factor.
Raouf

Q: Good timing to intiate a position ? Thanks.

Q: I currently owned both CM , TD and ZBK in a non rrsp account. I would like to sell CM. My total % holding in ZBK and TD are quite low . If I buy ZBK I still maintain the financial allocation but increase my US holding. I know I would lose the dividend that CM pay as ZBK is quite low, or would it be better to buy more TD and increase the weight of this stock.

Thanks

Q: Sorry for the error the stock is tmx group.
What is your opinion on this stock for a long term hold
Thanks Pat

Q: RATING OF ARCC

Q: Peter please: I have owned a full position in JP Morgan since the lows of 2009 and have had a tremendous gain in this stock. I also purchased wells Fargo and Citigroup and some other top us financials around the same time and have held all this time. Recalling how US financial stocks plumetted in 2009 has lately given me pause. After ten years of building this wonderful gain, is it now time to sell (tax is a consideration here obviously) or hang in for the very long term in keeping with my usual long term strategy and risk my gains evaporating a la 2009. I gravitate to quality companies however I realize how poorly financial stocks can behave in a serious downturn and don't want to see my hard earned gains erode in jpm. Do you consider jpm a trade or a very long term hold. Side note I'm liking Facebook these days and considering ways to fund a FB purchase.

Q: I have positions in both of these insurance companies. With the recent discussions about a national pharmacare program, could you tell me what level of financial impact would be felt by these two companies. Should I be looking to divest over the next year during an upswing in prices. I am retired and am relying on at the very least at maintaining the dividend payout and preferring an increasing dividend payment. Thanks

Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I have held a position on BNS, RBC and TD for about 5 years now. Seeing that BNS has been under performing relative to RBC and TD over the last year and a bit, I was thinking of liquidating my position on BNS and put the proceeds into RBC and TD equally. Just wondering what your thoughts are on this.
Cheers,

Q: Hi team
IFC has done very well in the last few weeks, I have a partial position
it is too late to add and just hold ? are there any positive news ?

thanks

Michael

Q: Have owned this for a few months --basically at a break even on growth but enjoying a 13% Div---would like to buy more but cant figure them out.
Paid 182 consecutive Divs--invest in banks and insurance-preffereds and common paying around 5% or less---write covered calls.Really not that volatile except for Fall of 2018
How do they pay 13%?

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
GMP is selling and buying assets. How beneficial is this for shareholders? Your thoughts pleases. Thanks for your assistance.

Q: Would you buy gmp on the thought that richardson stake that gmp owns will be taken out at a much higher price. Dave

Q: GMP Capital is selling to Stifel,& wants to buy remaining 2/3 of RichardsonsGMP that it does not already own.What will happen to GMP.PR.B? In Oct 2016 J Hass on BNN said that the buyer will have to redeem GMP.Pr.B at the $25 par value.You said not necessary so.It is now $12.10 up $1.46 on 19k shares,higher than the 2.6m average,Is it advisable to add to my $15 p/p in 2016? Txs for u usual great services & opinions

Q: Bought some BNS @ $76.Is it appropriate to add some now? Txs for u usual great services & views

Q: Hi Team:
I enjoy reviewing the portfolio analysis. Of course there are always concerns with data interpretation. I am slightly over weighted in DS (5.5%) and FFN ( only 1.8%), 2 companies that I now understand pay some of their dividends with 'Return of Capital'. Returns to date are; DS in RIF (-16%) + TFSA's (-13%, -19%) + RESP (-12%). FFN is in TFSA's (-29%, -30%) + RESP (-30%). Overall now big losers but still paying dividends (DS yield @ 10.15%; FFN yield @ 18.99%) except at the rock bottom time frame of December 2018. So, I want to sell. When do you suggest I take the hit? Do I sell all at the same time? Do I keep some portions? Of course some magical suggestions to make up the loss, especially in the RESP. Overall I am still at a positives in all accounts, so I have not made all bad choices but these are dragging me down and I am tired of seeing the red return. Thanks Ken ..... :-)

Q: I invested in Blackstone in early 2018. It's had a fairly good run up since then. At the time it seemed to have a bright future, offered a reasonable dividend, and provided diversification through their investments in private equity which I had no exposure to.
How do you feel about it now? Worth holding onto for the same reasons?

Q: These Hartford warrants mature on June 26,2019. What is your view about whether I should opt to accept cash or Hartford shares?

Q: What are your thoughts on the Fairfax C$500 million senior note offering and Fairfax as a long term investment. Recent results haven"t been great.
Thanks