Investment Q&A

Q: Thoughts on the PLI line of credit announced today? Thanks.

Q: Hi, Our investment portfolios across family are made up of a combination most companies from Balanced Portfolio, some from Income portfolio and a few others like CM(10%- reasons of affiliation), TD (3.5%), CWB(1.5%), JWEL(1.5%), RPI.un(2.5%). Objective is Mostly growth and income.
I am grateful to 5i research team for recommending companies like CSU,PBH,TOY,SIS, KWH.un and CCL.b and providing timely and consistent updates, resulting in substantial gains. Many of these successful companies would have escaped my attention, if not for your valuable advice.

My question is about a few stocks, listed in subject line, which, during my YTD review, continue to show decline in value (although we have in built gains in all of these). Except SYZ and ENB others are inside RRSP's. Does it make sense to liquidate a part of these holdings and deploy capital elsewhere ? Total value of above is about 15% of my portfolio with SYZ being the largest, 6% and GUD being the smallest,1%.

Thanks again for the excellent service !!

Q: Hello Team

I have noted that you like Enbridge. I am a relatively conservative investor and at present my holding in Enbridge is 4.3% of my Canadian portfolio. Because Enbridge is at the bottom end of its yearly high/low I am wondering if this is a good time to increase my holding it it. If so, how much of a high-end weighting would you suggest?

I am retired and have about 15% in cash in my Canadian portfolio at present. On the surface, it seems to me that the ENB dividend alone would suggest I deploy some cash into good, solid dicidend stocks.

Q: I am really confused as big majority of guests on BNN recommend/like ENB,but market dislikes it(1yr negative 15% vs TSX positive 5%;2yr -10% vs +12%;& 3yr -1% vs +10%) Trp has much better performance(1Yr -1%; 2yr +40% & 3yr +18%.However a technican recently stated that it is on a downward trend & better opportunities elsewhere.What are the reasons to stick with ENB?Is a turnaround expected soon.Is this a value trap or opportunity?Thanks for your usual great services & views

Q: Hello...your view today on PLI please as a purely speculative purchase...

Q: PKI continues to drop. New lows today. Seems to have no traction at all. Anything to be overly concerned about?

Q: Hello 5i, Last year you indicated that PTG had a lot of debt and was priced for no surprises. I sold position and bought PHO. I am thinking of reentering PTG in a half position and selling half PHO,your comments please.

Q: Re mq Q yesterday,please advise expected eps & rev.plus reporting date for CLS.Thanks

Q: Peter listed Celestica as a top pick on BNN market call. Based on what was reported by BNN in text, it was not mentioned that ONEX controls CLS with 79% of all votes. Do you believe that such control affects suitablility of CLS as an investmwent?

Q: Although up overall in my balanced portfolio, I'm down close significantly, 10- 20%, in AEM, CLS, KXS, GUD, PKI, SIS. I don't yet own CCL, CAE, EMB, GC, T.

Would you suggest swapping them out now, as year end approaches, or hold and buy the remaining names as funds become available? Or perhaps keep a couple / drop a couple?

Thanks!

Q: What do you think about KWH, a great Yield but......
Margita

Q: Unfortunately Peter was cut short on BNN today. Would it be possible to let us know what his Top Picks would have been?
Cheers,
Hans

Q: Just wondering what your favourite company would be for a long term hold. Which do you think has the lowest risk and best growth potential?

Q: Peter you were great on BNN today.Please rank your 3 top picks starting with best as I thinking of buying them these few days.Reportedly,CLS & ABT have record of missing estimated earnings.Please advise expected eps & rev.plus reporting date for CLS

Q: please evaluate and compare prospects of these for a one year hold - thanks

Q: You say that Shop will take a big hit if earnings disappoint,
would you advise selling a position prior,just in case, and then buying back in after if earnings are ok? "Big hit" makes me nervous.
Thanks Peter

Q: Why do you think PTE has been weak lately when the rest of the market is going up? Should I continue to hold it?

Q: Hi gang..I think you have told us but I cant find when is SHOPs quarterly release date?

Thanks for all you do to keep us level!!

Q: Are things beginning to look better with Stella Jones these days? The stock is acting better lately, thanks

Q: Your thoughts please on XTC...it just seams to be on a downhill slide. Thx.