Investment Q&A

Q: This company was a recent top pick on BNN, the last question on it seems to be many years ago. The share price has come off pretty dramatically recently. Can I please have your latest thoughts on their prospects and current valuation?

Q: Friday’s meeting between Mark Carney and the Premiers promises to lead to increased spending and capital to build infrastructure related to natural resources, alternative energy and technology. There seems to be a vibe consistent with Brookfield visions and foci. Carney may in fact be a catalyst to moving the Canadian economy out of the current malaise. Skepticism is warranted but are there any specific stocks that we should consider in light of what could develop rather quickly?

Q: I've held Lockheed Martin (LMT) for 11 years and enjoyed a solid return of nearly 14% per annum, largely driven by the success of the global F-35 program, which has been a cornerstone of LMT’s revenue and earnings growth. However, with today’s announcement that Boeing has won the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter jet contract—potentially worth over $20 billion initially and hundreds of billions over its lifetime—I’m concerned about the impact on LMT’s future growth and outlook. The loss of this high-profile sixth-generation fighter program to a competitor could signal a shift in market dynamics, especially given LMT’s historical dominance in advanced fighter jets. How do you assess the implications of this decision for LMT’s long-term growth trajectory, particularly in terms of its Aeronautics division and overall market position? I’m considering selling my position due to this turn of events, though it would mean realizing a significant capital gain in my taxable account, and I’d likely reinvest in another aerospace and defense industrial, such as Northrop Grumman or even Boeing itself. Could you share your analysis of how this contract loss might affect LMT’s valuation and growth prospects, and offer your thoughts on whether selling now and reallocating makes sense for an investor like me seeking both growth and stability?I'm a retired investor and do benefit from the dividend growth of LMT. Please factor into your overall comments. Thank you!

Q: I am considering investing in this company as it appears to be one of the only companies in this sector that is growing even though it is not a big. Can you please give me your analysis on its prospects and position and advise if it is worthwhile long term investment,

Q: Morning Troops. This is more of a hopeful question than anything. It is now almost a certainty that we will be spending more on defence regardless of who wins the election. If it actually comes to pass that our country decides to ease up on defence procurement from the US and spend more at home, how are companies like CAE positioned to profit from this and do you see it happening? Cheers.

Q: On August 16 last year, High Arctic split the company into two entities (HOH and new HWO). For each share of HWO held, shareholders received one-quarter of a common share of HOH and one-quarter of a common share of post-Arrangement HWO.

I haven’t been able to determine how to apportion my original cost between the two. My RBC statement shows that they (RBC) attributed 100% of my existing cost to the new HWO but they attributed an addition $0.50 per share to HOH.

They have a generic footnote that says (re: HOH) “Part of or all of the Book Cost on this security position is unknown resulting in the use of market value… Please contact us to update the statement records.”

I would like to do that, but I don’t know what the amount should be.

On their website, HWO says,
“High Arctic Energy Services Inc. has determined that the fair market value [HOH] shares ... on August 12, 2024 is $1.755 per High Arctic Overseas Holdings Corp. common share”.

Does that mean I should (or could) use $1.755 as my cost per share of HOH, and deduct in from my cost per share of HWO? Other suggestion?

Thanks,

Q: QSI I have been following this stock for the past few weeks and it has been increasing daily.
Can you provide your usual service in providing a review of this business.
Thanks in advance

Q: In the case of a recession confirmed during the next 12-18 month how do you anticipate the impact on the ai sector and specifically on these stocks?

Thank you very much in advance

Q: Just a little more clarification on my question on GDXY . First what is a " synthetic call/write strategy " ? I suspect understanding that will help me understand the very large 32.5% yield ......And second the only GDX gold stock I can find is a 5 cent stock Goldex Resources Corporation ? Which I don't find encouraging for a purchase of GDXY . Could you elaborate on the relationship ? ..... Or if I have the wrong company point me in the direction of the right stock symbol ? .... Thanks again for your terrific service ......

Q: On March 20, (Market Call) a gentleman by the name of Reza Samahin on top picks had a company by the name of Impinj, Inc., the way he told it this company is a leader in product in information tags. I would appreciate if you would give me your view on this company. Would it be a buy or hold off purchasing.
Thank You for your services

Earl

Q: With the CDR what is the breakdown of share portion you own if buying this? Example 1CDR = .05 of an actual share of Palantir. In light of the current market and potential future of Ai what is your feeling on PLTR besides having an extreme valuation.

Thanks

Q: Hello Team,
Could you comment on the the capital appreciation prospects for this going forward?
Thank You,
Barry

Q: Thoughts on their latest quarter.

Q: Should I continue to hold GDI or sell? If hold, for how long?
Thanks

Q: Thoughts on MAG earnings and given they just introduced what looks like a sizeable dividend? Would you rate it higher than the other medium/large silver producers like PAAS now?

Q: Are these dividends eligible for the dividend tax credit even though the fund is largely composed of US preferreds.

Thank you

Q: further to my question which you answered very quickly, thank you. The information was from your website"Business Description-
The investment seeks to track the investment results of the NYSE FactSet U.S. Tech Breakthrough Index. The fund seeks to track the investment results of the NYSE FactSet U.S. Tech Breakthrough Index (the underlying index), which measures the performance of U.S. listed companies engaged in cutting edge research and development of products and services in the areas of robotics and artificial intelligence, cyber security, cloud and data tech, financial technology, and genomics and immunology. It generally will invest at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index. The fund is non-diversified. The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the ICE 0-3 Month US Treasury Securities Index, which measures the performance of public obligations of the U.S. Treasury that have a remaining maturity of less than or equal to three months." I don't understand why the TBills are related to this index. Is the debt incurred by these companies comprising the index?

Q: Couple of questions on LSPD

1) What portfolio was it in and when was it removed?

2) With the recent announcement of a weakening outlet today on Bloomberg, at this point is it too late to unload, or would you take your losses and run for the hills?

3) If yes, where would you put the funds?

Thanks

Sheldon

Q: Is this ETF less secure because it follows bonds from "breaking edge technical companies index" even though they are T-bills. If one were looking for a relatively secure Tbill ETF to gain modest income and possible currency benefits in a RRIF which would you chose.

Q: FITB has a preferred issue, FITBI that looks interesting to me. Is it a good fixed income alternative or is there a superior Canadian option?