Investment Q&A

Q: Hi team
I have some extra cash to be deployed

this stock has been on a downward spiral
I have half position in PBH already also in decline, consumer staples should do well
in the summer months, but)
wonder if I could increase my position in PBH or start a 1/3 or half position in QSR
which one would you prefer for a 3 years plus hold with some consideration for a small
dividend income as well, thanks

Michael

Q: hi Peter which of these 2 companies do like at this time? are you concerned about the debt levels of either company? lastly do you have a favourite in the fast food industry? thanks for your usual great advice I really enjoy the daily Q and A sessions. your candor is refreshing!

Q: I am considering these two stocks for my wife's RRSP. It is fairly diversified with 21 stocks and most sectors but only A&W Royalties Fund in the consumer sector. I like PBH because it is more defensive but QSR has a better yield. In the past I have concentrated on income but am trying to add more growth to the portfolio. What are your thoughts on these two? Is there another consumer oriented stock you would suggest instead?

Q: Good morning, which of the 3 stocks above would you buy today for income and some growth?
Thanks
Nancy

Q: Hi Team, based on todays results and the stock price drop should I add shares here in an RRSP?
Is the growth profile still intact.
Would you look at another Consumer Discretionary company instead of MCD. Thank-you in advance! Sam

Q: Hello Peter & Ryan,
Thank your team for great recommendation on Photon.

Your opinions on the these three companies are very much appreciated.
BLO-for cannabis play
QSR versus RECP
PKI versus ATD.B

Thanks!

Q: Payout ratios

I am confused about payout ratios. I have read here several times that you prefer to stick with dividend income stocks that have payout ratios below 50%. You have also suggested recently that the following were good solid choices for dividend income stocks. Your website does not include payout ratios, but I suspect your calculation is different from those I have found elsewhere. Below are the payout ratios I found in other places. As you can see, they are mostly above 50%, and some are above 100%!

Could you please comment on your calculation of payout ratios, that have these below 50%, or why the high ratio is acceptable presently?

Thanks again.

PWF 72%
BCE 97%
CU 116%
TRP 78%
ENB 182%
TRI 169%
QSR 79%
AQN 130%
T 82%

Q: QSR or AW.UN or both and why?

Q: Hi team,
What is your view of QSR given recent earnings which were strong and the current short attack on the stock? This morning on CNBC I saw a story on some U.S. bigwig (Chanos) shorting QSR and Dunkin Donuts as he sees their “asset lite” model of “clipping coupons” from the franchisees not working in the longer term if the franchisees are struggling. What’s your take on this short guy’s story and the pressure on the stock? How long does this tend to play out and what is your confidence level on QSR going forward?
Thanks again,
dave

Q: Hello Peter,
On your april 9th reply to QSR, the dividend that was indicated was above 3 percent; I am seeing a dividend of 1.9 percent on google. Any idea? Also, I am planning to keep QSR , GUD, SIS, ADW.A, Shop, and Spot as long term holds. Any concerns here? My weights range from 2 to 4 percent. Lastly, I I know you have had lots of questions on Knight, but from a shareholders perspective, are we not waiting along time to get some results that are meaningful to increase stock price? What are the analysts saying about Knight as I am sure their clients are not happy with the stock price. Thanks again for the great input.

Q: With your answer to a Q on ENB as time being on the buyers side I put a low ball bid in for some shares. Could you give me a list of 'safe' stocks (i.e. like ENB and not KWH.UN for example) with great yields that one could put stink bids on? I will assume in your answer that putting ENB over ENF(e.g.) indicates preference of the safer investment vehicle.

TIA

Q: Good Morning!

Could you please give me your opinion on above Company.
Thank you.
Albert

Q: I would like to mix in a number of Canadian large caps into my TFSA that have moderate pe's , lower beta and on the growthy side. Would please give me 6-8 names to pick from. Thank you.

Q: Whats Your opinion on QSR at this time and is it eligible for the dividend tax credit in a taxable account? Thanks

Q: Team,
Watching the continuing volatility and issues with long term safety of capital,can you please list in order your top 5 stocks for income and growth, combined,that in old parlance should be owned by widows and orphans.
Cheers

Q: Hi team,
Could I please have your thoughts on the latest quarter and the company overall at the current price?

Thanks

Q: Hello Folks
What are your feelings re: holding on to both Kraft Heinz and Starbucks, which are both struggling with their own issues. Would you consider McDonalds a decent bet/ replacement at present as it has been taking positive steps, but is expensive. Do you have other suggestions in this sector?
Thanks for your good work
brian

Q: How would you rank these for long-term (5-10 years) overall growth and possible dividend growth?

Q: With the purchase of the Keg by Cara do you view this as the better growth story with respect to the stock price as compared to Restaurant Brands International.

Q: Hi, i would like to by some stocks for my kids. Each have about 600$ to start with.
I would like dividens that they can spend for these stocks so that they don't touch the main capital invested. They have quite a bit in other accounts which i don't won't them to spend. What stocks would you suggest. thanks.