Investment Q&A

Q: Hi guys,

I just read news today that a security I own (JST) entered a merger agreement with FNOF E&M Investment Limited and that they will acquire JST for US$6.00 per common share. On the news JST is up 25% today and still trading. My questions are:
1. What is the best thing to do in theses situations?
2. Do I sell the security or wait?
3. Why is the security still trading at $5.27 if the agreement is for $6.00? Why wouldn't someone just buy JST today at $5.27, if the shares will be bought at $6.00?

Thanks so much.

Q: I am looking at CAT in US which is down but always seems to come back strong. I have bought and sold it a few times for decent profit. Do you think the wait will be extra long this time or have other concerns? An alternative could be CBI which took a beating lately but seems very strong with a pipeline of orders. Do you think the worst is over and it has much upside?

Q: Do you have any information on this company, prospects, value, risk, potential. Thanks

Q: Your opinion is appreciated, many thanks.

Q: Hi Team,
Thanks for all your patience and hard work dealing with us retail investors during these challenging market times. Your transparency, calm and reason are most impressive.

I am thinking much longer term (beyond this current market choppiness) and was wondering if you can point me to an ETF(s) that is focussed on disruptive technologies. I found ARKK which is what I had in mind (different disruptive technologies in different sectors) but it is tiny at reportedly $6.82M market cap and virtually not trading volume.

Do you know of anything similar that is bigger and more liquid (presumably in the US)?

Many thanks for any suggestions.
Michael

Q: Hello, I am trying to find a safe U.S. utility with low coal exposure and a decent dividend; coal seems prevalent though, could you help please? Thank you as always

Q: Hi,
What do you think about the above us stock?
Good to buy ?
Thanks

Q: What is your view on this company?
Larry

Q: For a young couple just starting TFSA with $5,500.00 each
I was thinking for the total $11,000
20% xbb
30% xic
40% xsp
10% vee
Please advise if there is a possible better alternate
For a smaller portfolio should one consider individual stocks

Q: I hold a position in General Motors (GMM.U) that trades on the TSX in US funds. I have been thinking of selling my holdings and I'm wondering if it is a good time or if I should hold on? I bought the stock in early 2014 and since then the price has dropped from $36 to $29.5. Due to the exchange rate I am still ahead.
What are your thoughts on GMM.U?

Q: Can you explain how this company makes money, and if its yield is sustainable? Thanks Cameron.

Q: What are your thoughts about BAC's current valuation and why it is underperforming on a day when the market is moving up?
Thanks for all your work.

Q: Hello Team,
Of the big major oil companies, Exxon, Chevon, Royal Dutch Shell and Total, which has the best balance sheet in the event oil gets into the sub $20.00. Would Suncor be in this league as well.
Thank You,
Barry

Q: With all this volatility in the market affect WFC's bottom line in more ways than are immediately apparent to the unschooled investor? Will revenue be affected by declining commissions significantly as some analysts have been hinting? What else could slice into its profits, in this market (leaving aside volatility)? I would appreciate some fundamental analysis on whether to hang on for the ride -- or just bail. I've lost 10% on my initial investment, but I'm not so much concerned about its past, as its future.

Q: Time to buy yet?

Q: I have taken a good look at the financials and balance sheet. This seems to have a clean balance sheet with a great R.O.E with low costs. It has also indicated that much of the loan book has provisions for rate increases and decreases. So I look to you for a more in-depth look.
What are your thoughts of the balance sheet and income statement. Going forward what are your thoughts on this company continuing to take share from the larger banks and maintain the growth and free cash flow? Thank you for your perspective.

Q: Hi Guys
Did my question re Valero get through to you?
Thxs
Wayne

Q: I am looking to re-deploy some US$ and would like some recommendations. Looking for reasonable risk level, decent growth potential and some dividend.

Q: Please provide recommendations in Canada & US for the following sectors to properly diversify a long term income portfolio :

Consumer Staple
Material
Consumer discretionary
Industrial
Utilities

Thanks

Q: The value of PJT.us shares allocated to my RSP is less than a percent of RSP. My options seem to be to leave the PJT shares which were remnants from the 'corpoarte action' by BX , i.e. leave them as is..... OR I could add to the holding. Since PJT is newly independent as a listed entity little history is available to us, the NON-Bloomberg Club :( .
With the panic selling lately (panic that is incomprehensible to me) PJT shares may have become good value . Perhaps now could be an attractive point at which one could add to above-noted PJT holding?

My question is whether PJT is a business whose shares are OK to add to?
Your diagnosis of PJT’s prospects and your opinion would be much appreciated, especially if you deliver your somber (and sober) ruling with gravitas.
Enjoy le weekend. AO: jv dictated
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