Investment Q&A

Q: With an apparent agreement with Iran in place on nuclear weapons and the lifting of trade sanctions, it would seem that Iranian oil will soon be finding its way onto world markets. With a glut of oil already and the world economy seemingly stalling, why is this news being met with an increase in the value of oil stocks on the TSX? Isn't this bad news for oil producers?

Thanks for the insight.

Paul F.

Q: I own and am down about 30% on Cenovus. The yield is creeping up, leading me to believe that the market is pricing in an eventual cut. Am I better off trading out of this name into another oil and gas play? Which would you reccommend? This is a long term investment and about 3% of total portfolio. It is owned in a registered account, so there would be not tax consequences or advantages. Thanks.

Q: This is the old France Telecom. What's you take on this company?
Ken

Q: where can I find info. on the amount of shares shorted on a TSX listed stock.

Thx

Q: Good morning,

On your recommendation I purchased Exco and am enjoying the ride. Thank you. I'm wondering if it makes any sense to either add Martinrea or switch from Exco to Martinrea as it seems cheaper after Exco's rise. MRE seems at a P/E of 13.50 according to google finance so I'm interested in your thoughts.

Thanks!

Q: Is EVEP a stock worth holding in my portfolio. Eddie.

Q: I would like your opinion on the Dundee Preferred share which is retractable at 17.84 next June 2016. The current yield to maturity with the shares trading at 17.50 is 7% (5% dividend and 2% capital gain).
Are these shares an attractive investment opportunity?

Q: Bombardier preferred as well as other preferreds are going down in value like a rock. Its in the fixed income part of my portfolio and I was not expecting this kind of movement, sell or hold ?

Q: I'd appreciate your thoughts about the US. stock KB Home(KBH). As always, thank you.

Q: Can you give your views on a company called Napec. Their book value is around $1.3 and they seem to have good business.

Q: Hello Peter & Co,
In response to an email about my portfolio, you suggested that I get some US exposure via an ETF. I do not believe in ETFs because it usually includes the good along with the bad and even the ugly. Would you please suggest 5 or 6 US names whose performance would be in line with the 17% pa that I'm getting with my Canadian holdings?
Thanks,
Antoine

Q: Your view on Q2 results please. Would you continue to hold here?

Thanks.

Q: With the Iran agreement going ahead and more oil coming into the market and with the seemingly endless supply of new oil available how would you look at the oil producers future prospects this year

Q: I have two UK banks:Barclays , ADR symbol BCS.us ; and Lloyds LYG.us. I probably should not have both and thought of selling LYG especially after I saw you said BCS has 5.4% dividend in a your in Apr 2015. Between BCS and LYG , do you think LYG is the right one to shed?
FYI: In your reply of Apr 17 2015 you mentioned BCS has a yield of 5.4% p.a. Various other sources show yield at half of that. You use Bloomberg terminals which would be more reliable than the sites popular with retail investors. I have however noticed a number of securities for which you mention a yield that is materially different from other sources. I will give higher credence to data you mention . I am however puzzled about the recurring or frequent discrepancies.

Q: I sold VET in May at 55.31. I'm looking at it now at 50, with a dividend of over 5%. Do you think this is a good time to get back in or would you wait to see some strength in the share price. My other energy holdings are IPL, PPL and PEY. They are around 7% of my portfolio.
Thanks for your invaluable insight.

Q: What is your view on HOT.UN, 8.7% yield and analyst have target of 12.25$ , stock is trading at year low. good opportunity here

thanks.

Q: I sold my 5% position today in OTC and booked a tidy tax loss. My question is do I buy it back in 30 days or look for another tech holding. My remaining tech positions are GIB.A, AVO and AYA. I would want any replacement to provide steady growth to balance out AVO and AYA; suggestions please. Thank you.

Q: I'd like have some investments that pay a predictable distribution that I either hold forever or get to cash out at the same price I purchased at.

This looks interesting (4.9% and doesn't seem to be a reset-preferred), but I've been burned by preferreds before so I thought I'd ask what you think.

http://www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2015/07/14/royal-bank-of-canada-announces-nvcc-preferred-share-issue

Q: Hi team,

You indicated that in the TFSA, there will be a 15% withholding tax on dividends. How does that play if it is a mutual fund (in U.S.$) held in the TFSA ? What are the pros and the cons of holding such a mutual fund in a TFSA ?

Thanks a million,

Jacques

Q: There is an increase in demand for seniors housing. Is VTR a good stock to own for someone who wants to invest in this sector in the US. Or can you suggest another stock. It appears that they have not cut their dividend even in the 2008 recession.
Thanks again
Terry