Q: Have stocks like WFT and Interfor reached the bottom yet? What is your outlook for WFT and the sector?
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Q: Do you think that ATCO will benefit to any significant degree over the next couple of years from some of the Liberal's promised infrastructure spending ?
Q: Hello Peter
1-Please list one or two sector that should do well in 2016 ?
2-What are some stocks that will benefit in these sectors .
Thanks
Claudio
1-Please list one or two sector that should do well in 2016 ?
2-What are some stocks that will benefit in these sectors .
Thanks
Claudio
Q: My friend, age 59 and recently widowed, is interested in investing “a few dollars” to get some growth. Her modest portfolio would be just under $100K. Although she and her husband worked hard all their lives, her husband’s serious terminal illness took away much of the equity they had built.
On the plus side, she has no debts, owns her home outright, has a small pension of $750.00 per month, and works part-time, which covers all her needs. She plans on working as long as she can and plans to be able to contribute $300 per month on a continuing basis, to her TFSA, so she doesn’t foresee touching any of her capital for the next 10 years.
My very real concern is: should she be in the stock market at all? Granted, if needs arise, she could sell her home which would conservatively net her $500K. But, in the meantime, there is a very thin financial cushion between her and any serious financial needs. If she gets ill and is unable to work, that $100K could disappear very quickly. She has no disability insurance.
She says that at some point she will sell her home. As such, I thought it might be better for her to wait to get those funds in hand before jumping into the market. She prefers to start now. Her bank has advised her with a handful of mutual funds, but she would rather not.
Given the above scenario, what would Peter advise to someone who came into his office? Would it be wise, in any way, to get into the market, with some conservative companies and/or ETFs? If so, would you please suggest what percentage of her funds might be prudent for her to invest, and which companies/funds she could start with?
Thank you, sincerely, for addressing this “real life scenario”. My friend’s situation makes me think there are so many more people, just like her, who struggle with this same problem, as they near their retirement years.
If you feel this would be useful to the general membership, feel free to publish.
On the plus side, she has no debts, owns her home outright, has a small pension of $750.00 per month, and works part-time, which covers all her needs. She plans on working as long as she can and plans to be able to contribute $300 per month on a continuing basis, to her TFSA, so she doesn’t foresee touching any of her capital for the next 10 years.
My very real concern is: should she be in the stock market at all? Granted, if needs arise, she could sell her home which would conservatively net her $500K. But, in the meantime, there is a very thin financial cushion between her and any serious financial needs. If she gets ill and is unable to work, that $100K could disappear very quickly. She has no disability insurance.
She says that at some point she will sell her home. As such, I thought it might be better for her to wait to get those funds in hand before jumping into the market. She prefers to start now. Her bank has advised her with a handful of mutual funds, but she would rather not.
Given the above scenario, what would Peter advise to someone who came into his office? Would it be wise, in any way, to get into the market, with some conservative companies and/or ETFs? If so, would you please suggest what percentage of her funds might be prudent for her to invest, and which companies/funds she could start with?
Thank you, sincerely, for addressing this “real life scenario”. My friend’s situation makes me think there are so many more people, just like her, who struggle with this same problem, as they near their retirement years.
If you feel this would be useful to the general membership, feel free to publish.
Q: I believe the best Seasonal performance for lumber is NOW and going forward until April ... What is your fave ... Canfor, Western, Interfor, Acadian ? . ADN and WEF have decent dividends in case something goes haywire short term ... or do CFP , WFT and IFP which have low dividends perform better seasonally : or is this a dumb way to make investment decisions ? .... Thanks.
Q: What are your thoughts on LND & GXI are these good buy at todays price.
Q: I have a reasonable weighting in dh and am thinking of buying more. Your thoughts on it going forward. Also, is their revenue stream/cash flow consistent? Or maybe other names that have a better risk/reward than DH.
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
Q: I would like to add to my positions in these companies.
Can you please tell me if it's a good time for these 5 or would you wait on any of these?
I just renewed for two more years. Thanks for the good service.
Can you please tell me if it's a good time for these 5 or would you wait on any of these?
I just renewed for two more years. Thanks for the good service.
Q: What are your thoughts regarding recent news of new orders and disclosure of order backlog? News seemed pretty good to me but stock acting a bit weak?
Q: I usually keep. about three stocks which are both cheap, can be fixed and I think have a good chance of being taken over. What are your thoughts on CORUS at around twelve buck? The dividend is high and may get cut but the family owns over half. Does this qualify for as a candidate to you or keep looking. THANKS JOHN
Q: I am a retiree with substantial cash set aside for things like a new car, appliances on their last legs, some renovations, and a trip. My questions is: do I include this cash as part of my portfolio when determining asset allocation %, both in equity vs fixed income and, more importantly, when calculating what % of my portfolio is in individual stocks and what % is in any given sector? Obviously, %s change dramatically if I only count the $ actually invested! Thanks again for your steady hand.
Q: With the broad-based sell-off of healthcare stocks, do you have any sense which other sectors may benefit to the extent that institutional sellers are re-investing their sale proceeds?
Q: Hi,
Celestica is taking a big hit today. Is there a serious reason
for this decline. thanks Jan
Celestica is taking a big hit today. Is there a serious reason
for this decline. thanks Jan
Q: Hello, and sorry for the very general question. Are there any financial actions we could do before the change of governments?
We are retired but find the TFSA very useful. Should it be topped up before the change ? Any other things that could come from left field?
We are retired but find the TFSA very useful. Should it be topped up before the change ? Any other things that could come from left field?
Q: Peter
I know this question is asked with some regularity, but it remains a great one to hear your thoughts on periodically - what would be your 5 picks today for stocks that might be 10-baggers, in 1-3 years?
I know this question is asked with some regularity, but it remains a great one to hear your thoughts on periodically - what would be your 5 picks today for stocks that might be 10-baggers, in 1-3 years?
Q: I was hoping to have your views on this company. The cash value seems to be reasonable and sales all over the board. I am having difficulties coming up with a accurate book vale minus the cash portion. I also note that the company just announced Sandvine Officer Cancels, Initiates Automatic Securities Disposition Plans. Mr. Siim's ASDP provides for the sale of up to 625,000 common shares of Sandvine from the date hereof until April 14, 2017, subject to certain limit order prices and volumes. Does this stand out as a major red flag??? Thank you Jason
Q: If you could choose either company to invest in - which one would you pick and why? Thanks!
Q: Hello , Do you have a suggestion for a long shot on a marijuana stock/ in view of last nites results THanx. Too old to e a user but might buy some spec. shares ?C
Q: What infrastructure companies will benefit from the Liberal government? Is Aecon one of them?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Q: Hi I am taking a position in a S&P 500 ETF through a domestic product. Would you buy a currency hedged ETF or just buy the ETF with no hedge. I guess this is a question about our currency over the next couple years and you outlook on it. Thanks for all the great reading.