Investment Q&A

Q: If the federal government implements a national pharma care program, are there any Canadian Stocks that would benefit?

Q: Hi,

Quick thoughts on these companies. I'm doing some clean up and these positions are under 1% in my portfolio. Which ones would you continue to hold, add to or just sell? Can you please rank. I have a diversified portfolio. Thanks!

Q: Early thoughts on the earnings releases today?

Q: I am trying to figure out my sector distribution. I think that some stocks could be classified in a couple sectors. Could you please let me know what percentage of the following would you allocate to different sectors? For example, would you consider L to be 90% Cons Staples and 10% Healthcare?

L Cons Staples:Healthcare
CTC.A Cons Staples:Cons Discret
ENB Energy:Utilities
TRP Energy:Utilities
SIS Industrial:Healthcare

Are there any others of note that you can think of?

Thank you,

Fed

Q: Hello 5i,

What stocks can you suggest for Consumer cyclical and Consumer defense? Preferably stocks that pay a dividend .

Thanks Colette

Q: Hi, I hold full positions in ATD, L, and PBH. My PBH is down about 20%, however, and I have a small position in WN as a result of the spin-off.

I need to increase my consumer defensive and am debating whether to bring WN up to a full position or average down on PBH. I know you aren't a fan of averaging down and you also aren't a fan of holding very small positions so I'm leaning toward adding to WN.

Your thoughts?

Thanks,
Robert

Q: Would you please give me your 5 best ideas for momentum stocks in any sector other than tech or healthcare and say why you chose them. A big thank you for all you do for members.

Q: Your thoughts please on best Canadian Grocer for Dividend growth.
Thanks in advance

Q: I have held Loblaws for ten plus years and really liked the Shoppers acquisition. With the grocery business low margins and increased competition, would it make sense to move to a more pure play global pharmacy company like Walgreens to play the aging demographics?

Q: Hi,
I have approx 10% weight in these in a long term RRSP following your porfolios(Only 1% WN as spin off)
I have about $!0,000 to add. What are your thoughts?
Add to a few laggards or add new?

Q: Our 32 year old daughter has $30k for initial positions in her TFSA. She’s looking for balance + growth with a timeframe of 3-5 years. Could you suggest some of your preferred companies at the present time.

Q: Hello, As a follow up to my previous question. You mentioned that Loblaw is cheaper on valuation as compared to MRU. Can you explain how you arrived at this? The P/E showed 43x (L)vs 6.7x(MRU). Are the forward PEs signifacantly different or are you valuing based on other factors. Thank you very much. Shyam

Q: Hello, Which of these consumer staple names would you consider. I was leaning towards MRU as it seems cheaper that than the other two and the Jean Coutou acquisition sets it up for further growth. I already own PBH but thanks to last year my position is much smaller. Thank you. Shyam

Q: I hold Loblaw's in an RRSP account. Have nearly a full position in Loblaws. 75 shares of Weston was added to my account late last year. Should I hold both, sell Weston or add to Weston holdings. Your thoughts ?? Many thanks

Q: Hi Peter:
Season greetings to you and your team.
I would like your opinion on the trade(s) I was thinking about.
1) Sell full positions in POW and NFI.
I've had POW for 5 years and it has done nothing during that time except go down about 20%. However, I also think that at $24.00 it has potentially hit a bottom support number. I would be happy collecting the nice dividend it pays.
I also think based on your recent answers to questions that NFI has potential going forward.
2) If I sold POW and NFI, I would add to the positions that I already have of the other companies that are mentioned.
I'm well diversified and this would not interfere with my sector or geographical weightings or the amount of dividends I am receiving.
I think both scenarios have their positive attributes and would appreciate your thoughts. Do the trade or remain the course.
Thank you very much for your valued opinion.

Q: Looking for suggestions for Recession Proof Stocks. Could I please have your suggestions. Thanks!

Q: I had a half position in Loblaws before the Weston spinout, so now I have a tiny position in Wn. I'd welcome your thoughts as to how best to proceed. Do I dump Wn and build L to a full position or fill out Wn to a second half position?

(Supplemental info: If you looked at my full portfolio, you would likely say I am rather long on banks and utilities and short on consumer stocks, though I do have some ATD.b and ADW.a. However, I am about to retire, so I am keen on fairly reliable dividends.)

Q: The stock is down about 20% today. What was the reason? Thank you.

Q: Loblaws recently spin out Choice Property to GWL. What do you think of GWL and the spin out? Where would I find out additional info on GWL?

Q: Hi,
Would you please comment on the impact of the news that Loblaw will spin out its interest in Choice Properties REIT? It sounds like Loblaw Minority Shareholders will receive 0.135 common shares of George Westin Limited for each common share of Loblaw held. Does that mean after the deal closes these shares will be added to a brokerage account? If so, and if those Westin shares are sold, is this a tax-free transaction?
Thank you. Michael