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Q: Hi guys,
Thanks for the great service.
It looks like Canadian Insider is no longer providing a free email service for insider reporting (as of Oct 31). Do you know of any other services (preferably free) where it is possible to receive email alerts on insider filings?
Thanks
Thanks for the great service.
It looks like Canadian Insider is no longer providing a free email service for insider reporting (as of Oct 31). Do you know of any other services (preferably free) where it is possible to receive email alerts on insider filings?
Thanks
Q: Reading the first question of the day, you mention Twitter as being cheap at 15X earnings. I am dating myself, but when I began investing 10X was average. What has prompted the change to the present 17X earnings.
Q: Can you suggest solid companies that may have their prices depressed by tax loss selling and might be good buys this year?
Q: Hi folks, what is typically the best week to pick up quality companies that have been subject to tax selling? I'm sure waiting until end of December is too long, but right now likely too early. Is there a typical week where these stocks are at their bottom?
Q: For my fixed income side of my portfolio I've just been keeping cash in a high interest savings account (Achieva Financial in Manitoba). It pays 2.3% interest. I just checked the yield to maturity of BND the US Vanguard bond ETF and it's 2.3%. The YTM for ZAG the Canadian BMO bond ETF is 2.2%. Hardly seems worth paying an MER and risking price fluctuations. What do you think, am I missing something here?
Q: I just read Ryan's article on Direct Indexing and ETF's and basically that 0$ trade commissions with brokerage houses impact on this. I have never used a brokerage house and am not a frequent trader. What brokerage house(s) do you recommend?
What are the risks, disadvantages ( if any) compared to using a bank. How do they make their money then?
Regards
Kathy
What are the risks, disadvantages ( if any) compared to using a bank. How do they make their money then?
Regards
Kathy
Q: Most companies report earnings after market. Some choose to report before market. Are these usually long term policy decisions or do firms choose on a Q by Q basis? And should we read anything into it when a firm chooses to report before market?
Thanks,
Mark O
Thanks,
Mark O
Q: Every now and then I do a complete review of my portfolio to determine what changes if any I should make. With so much dependent on political conditions and monetary policy, as well as my age , I find it challenging. I would like a second opinion.
I’m 83 years of age alert and physically fit and in good health. My wife is 73. Objective is to earn income to supplement a guaranteed income of $51000 travel and leave enough for my wife live comfortably. Retired teacher, had a 13 year second career as a financial advisor. Retired from that career 15 yrs.
Portfolio is valued at $600,000 , annual yield approximately $25,000.
Two RRIFS valued @ $46000
Two TFSAS valued @ $ 132000
Non registered valued @ 365,000
Cash $60,000
Holdings inRRIFS , AD,VGG,CPX,ENB,EIF
Holdings in TFSAS AQN,CPX,PNG,QSR,VGG,VET,ENB,ARX
Non registered
ARE, ALA,AD,ARX,CSH.UN,ECN.PR.A,ENB,EIF,PNG,PKI,PPL,QSR, ROXG,VET,BPY,LSPD
Combined portfolio % in each security
ARE-3.2%-,AD-3.5%, ALA-7%,ARX-4.2%,BPY-2.6%,CsH.UN-4.4%, ECN.PR.A-9.3%, ENB-8%, EIF-4.7%, PNG10%, LSPD-4.2%, PKI,4.9%,PPl-3.9%, QSR-3.2%, ROXG-2%,VET-4.7%,CPX-4.3%,AQN3.5%,VGG-5%,WMT-5%
I have some concerns about VET down a fair bit but looks a little better on a total return basis. PNG up over 40% on realized and unrealized returns. Now showing some earnings now will probably sell at $1.00. One of my gambles.ROXG probably not one of my better choices. I like to gamble a little bit.
Any thoughts you would like to share with me and your clients.
I’m a DIY investor.
Any changes you would suggest would be greatly appreciated.
Roy
I’m 83 years of age alert and physically fit and in good health. My wife is 73. Objective is to earn income to supplement a guaranteed income of $51000 travel and leave enough for my wife live comfortably. Retired teacher, had a 13 year second career as a financial advisor. Retired from that career 15 yrs.
Portfolio is valued at $600,000 , annual yield approximately $25,000.
Two RRIFS valued @ $46000
Two TFSAS valued @ $ 132000
Non registered valued @ 365,000
Cash $60,000
Holdings inRRIFS , AD,VGG,CPX,ENB,EIF
Holdings in TFSAS AQN,CPX,PNG,QSR,VGG,VET,ENB,ARX
Non registered
ARE, ALA,AD,ARX,CSH.UN,ECN.PR.A,ENB,EIF,PNG,PKI,PPL,QSR, ROXG,VET,BPY,LSPD
Combined portfolio % in each security
ARE-3.2%-,AD-3.5%, ALA-7%,ARX-4.2%,BPY-2.6%,CsH.UN-4.4%, ECN.PR.A-9.3%, ENB-8%, EIF-4.7%, PNG10%, LSPD-4.2%, PKI,4.9%,PPl-3.9%, QSR-3.2%, ROXG-2%,VET-4.7%,CPX-4.3%,AQN3.5%,VGG-5%,WMT-5%
I have some concerns about VET down a fair bit but looks a little better on a total return basis. PNG up over 40% on realized and unrealized returns. Now showing some earnings now will probably sell at $1.00. One of my gambles.ROXG probably not one of my better choices. I like to gamble a little bit.
Any thoughts you would like to share with me and your clients.
I’m a DIY investor.
Any changes you would suggest would be greatly appreciated.
Roy
Q: Hi !
If I hold a canadian stock paying a US dividend in a non-registered account what is the tax treatment regarding US withholding tax and Cdn income tax benefit ?
For exemple, should I hold Algonquin Power (AQN-t) in my non-registered account or in my RRIF or TFSA ?
Thank you for helping in my confusion,
Jacques, IDS
If I hold a canadian stock paying a US dividend in a non-registered account what is the tax treatment regarding US withholding tax and Cdn income tax benefit ?
For exemple, should I hold Algonquin Power (AQN-t) in my non-registered account or in my RRIF or TFSA ?
Thank you for helping in my confusion,
Jacques, IDS
Q: Hi, my question is about proper percentage allocation of stocks, ETF’s and investment funds. At this moment my wife and I have a holistic approach of the family investments. We have assets spread out between RRSP’s, TFSA’s, Investment accounts, Stock options from my employer and Defined contribution pension plan (Investment funds). We also have a revenue building with 3 apartments that represents 40% of total family assets. We don’t include this in our holistic approach because we live in one of the apartments. So, my question does not include the real estate asset.
The allocation in investments is:
1. 40% in investment funds, mostly in the Defined contribution pension plan,
2. 15% in the VGRO ETF
3. 45% in 20 stocks.
The way we are looking at it is for example; Constellation Software is at 5.07% of the total family investments. Obviously, the percentage would more than double that if we look at its waiting just with in the stocks we hold. At the low end we have CAE at 1.00% of the total family investments. So, is this a proper way of looking at it? Should we be analysing our allocation differently? Is the holistic approach the way to go ?
The allocation in investments is:
1. 40% in investment funds, mostly in the Defined contribution pension plan,
2. 15% in the VGRO ETF
3. 45% in 20 stocks.
The way we are looking at it is for example; Constellation Software is at 5.07% of the total family investments. Obviously, the percentage would more than double that if we look at its waiting just with in the stocks we hold. At the low end we have CAE at 1.00% of the total family investments. So, is this a proper way of looking at it? Should we be analysing our allocation differently? Is the holistic approach the way to go ?
Q: Peter Shiff was recently on USA Watchdog.com. He basically recommends that investors switch to gold as he feels the US (fiat based) currency will become devalued as bond investors demand higher rates given the huge US deficits.
What is your opinion of gold, and gold stocks, as an investment? Should investors allocate a percentage of their portfolio to gold as protection to a possible collapse in the bond and equity markets?
Thank you again for your insightful advice.
What is your opinion of gold, and gold stocks, as an investment? Should investors allocate a percentage of their portfolio to gold as protection to a possible collapse in the bond and equity markets?
Thank you again for your insightful advice.
Q: Hi
I know you are NOT momentum investors!
But I know from your answers you watch for the trends and repeatedly point to the lack of traction in the Energy sector.
What are the momentum factors/ trend changing indicators that you do consider when you answer your subscribers' questions?
Are there any newsletters/blogs/that you respect/follow?
Thanks!
Mano
I know you are NOT momentum investors!
But I know from your answers you watch for the trends and repeatedly point to the lack of traction in the Energy sector.
What are the momentum factors/ trend changing indicators that you do consider when you answer your subscribers' questions?
Are there any newsletters/blogs/that you respect/follow?
Thanks!
Mano
Q: I continue to struggle to find the right level of diversification, especially fixed income in my portfolio. One of the strong reasons for my struggle is the recent very strong bond performance and concerns that I am too late.
The standard rule of thumb 60/40 blend is challenged here. I am wondering if you saw this article on the Globe’s website. Could you take a look at the article and share your thoughts on Merrill Lynch’s thesis ? As well as the suggestion of using dividend paying stocks as, at least, a particle substitute.
Thanks.
.... from the Globe and Mail Investor website ( a partial excerpt...)
The 60-per-cent fixed income, 40-per-cent equity portfolio has been an important benchmark for balanced funds and overall asset allocation for decades.
Merrill Lynch analyst Jared Woodard, however, believes the 60/40 portfolio is now far less relevant because of the rising risks in bond markets.
In The End of 60/40, Mr. Woodard cites three reasons that bonds may no longer provide the portfolio stability and consistency they once did.
The first reason is that bond portfolios have not been providing diversification. He writes, “The core premise of every 60/40 portfolio is that bonds can hedge against risks to growth and equities can hedge against inflation; their returns are negatively correlated."
The problem in recent years is that periods of major market weakness have seen both bonds and equities fall.
In the U.S., longer duration government bonds have generated terrible risk-adjusted returns over the past three years - lower than junk bonds and emerging market equities. This means that investors who bought Treasury bonds for steady returns and lower portfolio volatility have seen volatility actually increase.
The data is U.S. based, but the performance of U.S. and Canadian long-term bonds has been virtually identical, as this chart posted to social media underscores.
Mr. Woodard’s final warning about bonds concerns overcrowding. He notes that globally, the fund manager allocation to U.S. Treasury debt is close to a 20 year high. So far in 2019, investors worldwide have sold US$208-billion from equity funds and bought $339-billion worth of bond funds.
With government bonds so popular, the analyst is concerned that “Crowded positioning means that natural swings in bond prices may be exacerbated as active investors rebalance their holdings.”
To the extent that Canadian investors have made the same switch to fixed income – and the 38 per cent increase in the market capitalization of the iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF suggests fixed income has been popular domestically - these risks are also present here.
The standard rule of thumb 60/40 blend is challenged here. I am wondering if you saw this article on the Globe’s website. Could you take a look at the article and share your thoughts on Merrill Lynch’s thesis ? As well as the suggestion of using dividend paying stocks as, at least, a particle substitute.
Thanks.
.... from the Globe and Mail Investor website ( a partial excerpt...)
The 60-per-cent fixed income, 40-per-cent equity portfolio has been an important benchmark for balanced funds and overall asset allocation for decades.
Merrill Lynch analyst Jared Woodard, however, believes the 60/40 portfolio is now far less relevant because of the rising risks in bond markets.
In The End of 60/40, Mr. Woodard cites three reasons that bonds may no longer provide the portfolio stability and consistency they once did.
The first reason is that bond portfolios have not been providing diversification. He writes, “The core premise of every 60/40 portfolio is that bonds can hedge against risks to growth and equities can hedge against inflation; their returns are negatively correlated."
The problem in recent years is that periods of major market weakness have seen both bonds and equities fall.
In the U.S., longer duration government bonds have generated terrible risk-adjusted returns over the past three years - lower than junk bonds and emerging market equities. This means that investors who bought Treasury bonds for steady returns and lower portfolio volatility have seen volatility actually increase.
The data is U.S. based, but the performance of U.S. and Canadian long-term bonds has been virtually identical, as this chart posted to social media underscores.
Mr. Woodard’s final warning about bonds concerns overcrowding. He notes that globally, the fund manager allocation to U.S. Treasury debt is close to a 20 year high. So far in 2019, investors worldwide have sold US$208-billion from equity funds and bought $339-billion worth of bond funds.
With government bonds so popular, the analyst is concerned that “Crowded positioning means that natural swings in bond prices may be exacerbated as active investors rebalance their holdings.”
To the extent that Canadian investors have made the same switch to fixed income – and the 38 per cent increase in the market capitalization of the iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF suggests fixed income has been popular domestically - these risks are also present here.
Q: I have to cash out 2/3s of my portfolio over the next 6 weeks to buy a house. Would you cash out everything at once today on strength or average out specific holdings based on technicals, earnings reports, and dividend dates. if the latter, What other criteria would you consider. Thank you.
Q: A PSA for all. I finally achieved my first double as a member of the 5i fan club. The stock is...... drum roll.... CSU. Bought in 2017 at the low low price of $650.00.
My next double would seem to be BYD. Bought in at $96.00. So for those out there who think that stocks like the one mentioned are too expensive, take heed. Not all work out, but the doubles help.
My next double would seem to be BYD. Bought in at $96.00. So for those out there who think that stocks like the one mentioned are too expensive, take heed. Not all work out, but the doubles help.
Q: I saw this news release and would be grateful for an interpretation.
http://investors.algonquinpower.com/File/Index?KeyFile=400290864
If shares are only offered to the public, I suppose that includes institutional investors? Also, I'd be interested to know how the market works in this situation. ie, if supply of shares exceeds demand, will the price keep dropping until they're all sold? It is about 4.6% of their market cap.
I would like to purchase shares and would appreciate guidance on when you would suggest this could be done.
Many thanks.
ps. I very much appreciated your frank article 2 days ago on the financialpost.com
http://investors.algonquinpower.com/File/Index?KeyFile=400290864
If shares are only offered to the public, I suppose that includes institutional investors? Also, I'd be interested to know how the market works in this situation. ie, if supply of shares exceeds demand, will the price keep dropping until they're all sold? It is about 4.6% of their market cap.
I would like to purchase shares and would appreciate guidance on when you would suggest this could be done.
Many thanks.
ps. I very much appreciated your frank article 2 days ago on the financialpost.com
Q: Hello team,
Would you know of a financial inststution that would buy and sell gold coins in American funds?
Thanks
Stephen
Would you know of a financial inststution that would buy and sell gold coins in American funds?
Thanks
Stephen
Q: Could you give me a list of Canadian listed companies that pay dividends in USD. Thanks
Q: Since TMTD US has no trading commissions now. Would it be better to open up a trading account for US stocks? Thus, switch or cancel my TD Waterhouse (Canadian) account in US dollars with $9.99 trading commissions on US stocks?