Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, These are two stocks in the portfolios which have lost 40-50% value within a short span of 12 months.( TSGI is another one, but we have already liquidated full position with 50-60% loss) TCL.a was $31, a year ago and is $16.70 now and PBH is trading at $76 after reaching a high of $120, last year. There are, of course, company specific reasons, which resulted in such steep declines. We still own both but our holding has come down to 3.5% from original 5-6%, due to loss in value. Recents results showed some positive signs for PBH but not so much for TCL.a. Looking forward, which of the two stocks, in your view, is more likely to recover over next 12-24 months, from current levels. Based on the risk and reward, is it prudent to shave each holding by 1% and reallocate the capital to better opportunities in your portfolios ? If yes, do you have a preference between the two, where risk is relatively higher ? Thank You

Q: Do you see this company as having any potential for capital appreciation during the next 24 months and if so what range (%) would be reasonable?

Q: what is your opinion of this stock. It would appear to be undered valued with a decent dividend....

Q: For international developed equity I own VEF and the asset allocator is suggesting VIU. Is there enough of a difference between these two for me to switch?

Q: Hi, In order to increase my international exposure, I am considering VIU. But I was wondering if there are any equivalent of IWO for international exposure (i.e. a more aggressive small/midcap international exposure), a low cost mutual fund may be an option as well. Thanks.

Regards,

Shyam

Q: What are thoughts on the recent quarter, seems the market is scared of a another disaster restructuring deal that BXE is doing.

Anything positive in the quarter worth hanging on to?
Thanks

Q: Hi team,
PLI took a deep dive today. Any particular reason why? I sold them at a loss a couple of months ago and wondered if it's worth getting back in once they hit bottom. I keep thinking there may be money to be made with this stock. Have they hit a bottom or do you think there is still some downside?
Thanks

Q: nif,un what is your opinion I have a good profit buy sell hold thanks earl

Q: With VNR being purchased for $26 cash to the shareholders do you suggest to just let this happen in due time or would it be beneficial to sell ones shares while it is trading above $26? Thank you for any advice on this. The dividend will be missed.
Many thanks, Len

Q: Last evening KEW reported earnings per share of.88 for their recent quarter or $1.06
fully diluted. Could you define the difference? Which number should be used when calculating the PE ratio?
Would you please comment on what the fair value of this company is and whether you would add to it at current prices.

Thanks

Q: For all those questions related to parking the money - i happen to work for a bank and many of them (including CIBC) are paying 3% for new money over 5k to an e-savings accounts. How long it will last in this environment not sure but banks tend to match each other so.....Just an fyi - share if you like.

Q: When did plc last issue stock and at what price? Conclusion?
Kind regards,
Geoff

Q: Regarding Bill's question about parking money for short term, EQ Bank and Achieva offer daily savings rates of 2.3% and are fully insured. There is no term period required, it's purely daily savings.

Q: Do you think the Alberta governments decision to reduce oil production will impact PKI. Have the short sellers been increasing their attack?

Q: What is the significance of the drop in share price today?
AJ

Q: what is the payout ratio for this company and what is the feeling about the class action lawsuit levelled against General Chemical (now part of Chemtrade.)

Q: Saw the analyst’s downgrade of Fiera and the resulting 5%+ drop in the company’s share price today (Monday). Do you believe the rationale for the downgrade to be valid? Is it still worth holding? Do you still have Fiera in any of your model portfolios? Thanks as always.

Q: Just purchased your Portfolio Analytics today. Was not going to buy it, as I thought that it would be a long and complicated process. Turns out that it is very easy to do. Was able to enter everything and get the results immediately. I highly recommend . Thankyou

Q: If one is sitting on a large cash position and wishes to park the money, do you have any suggestions for doing so. Thanks, Bill

Q: Hi 5i,
Looks like this company is bouncing off 5 year low. Can you tell me what the insider ownership % is and how you find this information?
Thank you.