Investment Q&A

Q: Hello Peter, Ryan, and Team,

If one wanted to "throw in the towel" on Spin Master, what would be a suitable replacement to stay in the same sector? Thanks as always for the valued advice.

Q: Just watched BNN-Daniel Straus and one of his past picks was DQD-T. I couldn't find it on your site. Can you please add it...if possible...thanks.

In the meantime, any thoughts on this product? US dividend fund with a "variable $ hedging", based on quantitative factors. The variable hedging sounds interesting...might take a lot of the guess work out of it.

Thanks for your help...Steve

Q: Good Morning,
Do you know if the PWF/POW deal will be taxable?
thanks

Q: These 2 I believe hold the same holdings. ZWH.U trades in USD. I have been tracking those for about 2 months and notice ZWH is up 4.01% and ZWH.U is up 1.60%.
If they are equal should the percentage be the same once the currency exchange is applied. It is not the case and I’m wondering why ?
Thanks

Q: In generally the same space as Altius,would you list a couple names that in your opinion would be preferable for a 3-5 year hold.Thanks.

Q: Hi 5i
A question about reporting to CRA and Form T1135. I believe that If the "specified foreign property" is over $100,000 and is held inside a RRIF, RRSP or TFSA you do not have to report it on the form, is this correct...?

Q: Thoughts on silvercrest? How has its results been/valuation?

Also if you have any thoughts on the silver industry as a whole I'd love to hear it.

Q: Hi Peter and Staff
Ready to dump Gilead (have PZE and JNJ) and put some $ into medical devices.
Please compare the merits of MDT vs STY and choose one with reason for doing so.
From stats I can see MDT is much more expensive and has a better chart to be sure.....all good if it earns and draws down the multiple I guess.
Thanks for all you do
Dennis

Q: What companies will benefit the most with the role out of 5G. I own both T & BCE for over 10 years: will they benefit in terms of increased activity - data and cloud computing?

Q: Please pick 1 of the following 12 stocks to sell, and explain why?
Aqn, zre, bce, cm, enb, ipl, npi, ppl, Ry, trp, t, td
Thank you for your help

Q: Which of these 3 would you pick for Canadian Gold exposure and why?

Q: Good morning,
What are the advantages/disadvantages in owning CCL.A voting shares versus CCL.B non voting shares? What is your preference?
Thank you,
Patrick

Q: Hi Team, Your general thoughts on Texas Instruments after earnings please. I do own some as I think their technology will benefit from driver less vehicles and I do like the dividend. How is the growth profile? In my RRSP, is it a keeper ?Thank-you in advance. Sam

Q: Would you be comfortable with a full position in GUD at this time?

Q: Good morning,
I currently hold BABA.US in my RRSP and was considering a switch to AMZN.US. In an effort to further reduce risk while maintaining a tech component in my overall diversified portfolio, I'm now looking at selling my current BABA.US holdings and buying either QQQ.US or XLK.US which both hold some AMZN.US.
What are your thoughts on this potential move and of the two ETFs mentioned, which would you recommend and why?
I thank you and look forward to your response.
Francesco

Q: I noticed a big increase in trading by consumers was reported recently with regards to zero commissions.Is this happening only in US right now or is it available to traders in Canada. What companies and minimum amounts are required to open an account .I realize it is not a stock question,but your valuable team is always there with great infomation.Take as many points.

Q: I took a position in Ituran Location and Control. I wanted to cross check if I was missing anything here. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 15.8. Based in Israel with sales mainly in Israel, And South America. 80% market share, 3.7% yield. Subscriber growth grew nicely in 2019. Missed three of the last 4 earnings and net income dropped over prior year, but operating cash flow has increased over the prior year. I think this drop in net income explains the share price drop. Insider ownership is high. Roe is good. Iturun owns 46% of a company called BRINGG a logistics platform for businesses with customers that include Walmart, McDonald’s and DoorDash which could be a hidden catalyst. I think I have a winner here... Considering the low valuation, what risks could I be missing?

Q: what doescoronavirus have to do with goeasy.
i get it markets are panicking but 6 point decrease for what reason.
i gave been buying since the open.
dave

Q: I'm having trouble with the high valuations of some of today's star stocks. On top of that, and as illogical as it is, I have trouble investing in the these stocks after they have run so far. What 2 or 3 stocks are you guys watching at this time that are at beginning stages but have the potential to turn into stars like shopify
Thx

Q: I have owned Husky for several years and bought it at $26. At the time, it looked like a good investment in an integrated oil company. Recently, the price has gone down to $9 per share and I am concerned about whether the share price will rebound significantly. It has traded quite a bit around the $15 mark in the recent year or two. I also understand that the majority shareholder recently sold his shares. What does that signal for the company? Is this a good investment to continue to hold? The current dividend yield is 5%. Thank you for your help.