Investment Q&A

Q: SPB shows an 8% yield with a chart that indicates the stock price is moving ever downward. Do you think the dividend is sustainable and is there a possibility that SPB will not survive in your Income Portfolio? I would very much like to buy this stock but the high yield and scary chart are keeping me away.

Q: What is your opinion on this equity issue by Whitecap?

Q: Would appreciate your comments for making a trade by selling Ten Peaks Coffee TPK and buying Andrew Pellar. With Thanks, Bill

Q: Do you think it would be safe to add to my position in DH Corp. If they have a decent report after the market closes on Feb.23
I took a half position after the stock was hit with the big short from a hedge fund back in the fall (2015)and was waiting to see their report before adding any more.
Thank you for your advice on this question
Charlie

Q: I have ccl.b and am up significantly, despite the decline in the past while. My question is would selling it make sense and purchasing Richards Pkg instead. It is in my rrsp, so no tax implication. Your thoughts please. Thanks so much.

Q: Hey guys

Do you think it would be wise to average down on Phm at this level? I'm not in at the highs it once was but still thinking of averaging down and wondering if i should. Also is there anything else behind why it's performing like it is and being stagnant at the 52 week low? I mean besides the regular issues that the company has been trying to shake off? Thanks for your help.

Q: The stock has trended down since August and ask for any background on this. Is this stock you would hold or sell?

Q: I have held exco xtc for a while - have about 35% profit . Thinking of switch to Magna. Make any sense??

Q: Hi Peter and Staff. I have very small positions in the stocks below and have a small amount to add to 2 of them. Sector allocation is not an issue..could both be in same sector and not matter in my weightings. Which two would you pick and why?

CCL,DHX,KXS,MSL,OTC,PLI and TNC

Thanks for all you do

Q: Reviewed you comprehensive reply today, however why are volumes up 1,771504 compared to much lower volumes.
Is this the shorts, or something else.
I hold this in my RRSP at a much higher price, and considering leveraging down, or even buying a call option.

Can you please help me out.

Many thanks for your help

Q: Hi 5i: Along with many others I have significant paper losses on CPD. I would hold for the good divided if I could be reasonably sure I wouldn't suffer another large hit if the BoC were to lower rates again, or go negative on us. Some time ago I sold about a half and reinvested the proceeds. I'm considering dumping the rest to limit the remaining potential damage. What do you think?

Q: Is there a correlation between EFN's falling stock price and Trinity Industries? Should there be any concern or should I add to my position in EFN? Thanks.

Q: Peter and Team,

In trying to follow the model portfolio moves, I am looking to add PKI. The one wart that I see is that, in your last report, it showed a payout ratio above 100%. Do you still see this and are you concerned about it>?

Q: Good morning 5i, any comments on SPB's report? Still comfortable with it in the income portfolio? Thank you

Q: I'm new to the service, have asked a couple questions and have went unanswered, not sure if your getting my questions??? Here we go again though. Wondering why you have stocks in your portfolio's that are not in your coverage universe?? I'd like to read about a stock (tucows as an example) before considering it for my portfolio, I would think your portfolio stocks should be in your coverage universe, am I missing something - thanks - hope you recieve this

Q: New member here.

As an individual seeking to replicate the allocation of one of your model portfolios in the longer term (over a year or two, as I shift out of current investments), what is the appropriate way to evaluate if your current portfolio elements continue to be a buy vs a hold?

My concern is buying in to a position that you are about to drop because it has reached its investment limit, either too high, too low, or just flat. CSU is an example that comes to mind: this security increased 329% since you included it in the portfolio, but I would be concerned whether this is near its limit for growth.

My initial thought is to simply match your newly initiated positions as they come and ignore the previous complete portfolio.

For the future, what is the appropriate method to rebalance your positions?

Q: Kinanxis earnings look strong with solid revenue and adj. EBITDA increase. Could you please comment on these numbers and Adj EPS. 2016 guidance seem to be in line with expectations. What's your take on the results and does it support current valuation. Thanks

Q: Hi Peter;
please comment on KSX numbers and the outlook for 2016.
Thanks,
Ron

Q: Hi 5i, I would like to add a new position to my granddaughters' trust accts ( 2).

They currently hold:

REIT ( KMP and AX.un)
Bank ( BNS and RY )
Insurer ( SLF and MFC)
Pipeline ( PPL and IPL )
Oil ( ARX and VET)
Utility ( BEP.un and NPI)

Could I get your top 2 suggestions in the following sectors:
tech
telecom
consumer staples
consumer discretionary .

Timeline would be 5 to 7 years.

Thanks for a such great service! You really help to remove the DREAD from investing

Q: I currently have a quarter position in Element Financial and as the trend line was down, I was holding off buying additional shares in EFN. Now with the announcement of the split of EFN into two entities, and the most likely increase in the p/e rating increasing, I am wondering if I should buy now, or in a weeks time, say, or hold off until the split is actually done.....Tom