Investment Q&A

Q: I'd like to get Peter's opinion on Ray Dalio's all weather portfolio. Has 5i ever thought of releasing a version of this type of portfolio or would you already consider the income portfolio to achieve a similar result?

Thanks!

Q: Correct me if I am wrong. Your research and investment advice has leaned towards mid to small caps and generally a bit safe from the risk reward perspective. By that I mean that there is a far lower probability of making a loss as compared to making above market gains. I have done well with your advice and am wanting to clear room for buying some stocks from your next portfolio coming out end of the month. I am fully invested and therefore will need to raise cash by doing some selling. Although my holding pattern is 3-5 years, I would probably have to exit my oil and gas stocks with significant losses and also trim gains from other holdings. The rationale being, there would be a better opportunity with the newer portfolio recommendations.
I have been reading here that the new portfolio will be more aggressive and I take it, riskier as well. Could you please give me your thesis for constructing such a portfolio at this time? What do you see in the market that prompts you to suggest an aggressive approach? Thanks.

Q: with new housing growth in the U.S. not that great, slow down in Asia. What makes Western Forest Products a preferred choice in the sector. Japan has been devaluing their currency and from what I understand wef is facing competition from other countries like Russia. With a bunch of negatives out there it may be a good time for a contrarian to buy the stock. Can you throw a bone that would likely be cause the fundamentals for the company to improve, other than the fact that it is cheap.

Q: Hi Peter & Team,

I hold this debenture in my account and with the recent news would like your opinion if I should hold or sell ?

Thx
Dave

Q: I am considering Tma or Tfi in the transportation sector. Which do you favour at current prices for income and growth, or would you have another choice. I have no stocks in this category at present. Thank you, Barrie

Q: Yes James, like Noel said, I 2 find it difficult to get it right in stepping in. Blast, eh! 5iR suggested technical analysis. On that score I like Alexander Elder, like come into my trading room. I promise myself 'follow it'. But I become impatient aha ahaha...

Q: I'm a bit worried about my WCP and CEU holdings which I hold for income and income growth. In light of ever increasing oil inventories and oil service stocks hurting big time I don't see much hope for these companies this year. I'm thinking about selling these two for other income stocks I feel are a bit more stable such as Exchange Income (EIF) & Veresen (VSN). How do you feel about these moves and could you possibly suggest other suitable income replacements.

Q: Hi, Could I get your opinion on KPT? I've owned it for several years and am considering adding to my position.

Q: Do you have plans to do a report on this company anytime soon? At this point, could you "eyeball" a grade to it.... maybe A- ?

Q: In response to James, thanks for the great comment and the humility to post it. I remember reading somewhere that the stock market is designed to make the majority of investors look foolish. With my increased wisdom and trading skills it now takes up to a week before the stocks I buy diminish in value.

Q: Hi Peter & co., I am reluctant to reduce my holdings in in two stocks that have each crept up to almost 7% of my over all portfolio: CSU and BCE. Are they both ok to leave at this level and hope my portfolio fills out to adjust them organically? The percentages seem to fluctuate almost daily.
Many thanks for you steady hand on our tillers!

Q: do you have any new information regarding the delay in release of the financial results. Would you recommend the we stay with the holdings we have

Q: 10:53 AM 3/12/2015
Hello Peter
I am trying to decide on a good dividend paying "Consumer" stock as I have very little in that general category [ie non energy, non utility, non financial], and have narrowed my choice to NWC, CSH.UN, AW.UN, and CSW.A.

How would you rank these 4 choices, and which do you think will be the best choice for me for moderate long term growth and a sustainable and growing dividend and please explain your choice?

Thank you....... Paul K

Q: Woukd you view clr as a buy at this time?

Q: Hello Peter m& Co.
I thought the Salix acquisition was a done cash deal; should I crystallize my gains with VRX?
Thanks,
Antoine

Q: Would you kindly give me a list of Canadian stocks that will benefit from the improving US economy. Thanks for the wonderful service you provide.

Q: Peter and Team, I used to think this was just coincidence. But I’m quite positive now that I know FOR CERTAIN how to determine exactly when a stock is going to drop between 5 and 10 percent, to wit: This will occur within the two trading days following my purchase of said stock. (Latest example: Exco.) My question is: how can I harness this newfound knowledge for my own financial benefit – or possibly even for the good of all mankind? (Please do not say “buy puts”. I’m quite sure this would only cause the stock to skyrocket.) Thanks as always, James

Q: Morning,

Any thoughts on why AGT is in a down trend?

Do you have an update to your Feb 2 comments on the stock price?

Is AGT a good, safe investment in the consumer area at this time?
Thanks

John

Q: Thanks for the prompt response to my earlier question today re Urthecast.
I neglected to ask earlier - could this be a good time to buy a small position in the company?

Q: ITP expects lower Q1 revenue, margin and EBITDA due to lower resin and oil prices. But these are their raw material costs, so I understand their effect on lower revenue, but I thought should give them higher margin and EBITDA.