Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, why is ZPR down about 14% when interest rates have been going up the last year.
Thanks,
George

Q: Hi can you comment on earning an guidance thx Kim

Q: Hi 5i:
I have held both before and sold for gains. Would you favour one over the other now or take partial position in both assuming they both are buys? TFSA or RIF or it doesn't matter which? I am a long term investor and I feel well diversified.
Thanks for your thoughts,

Tom

Q: I am constructing a new equity portfolio 60% US & 40% CND. On the US equity I am using the following ETF's:
HXS @ 15%
IWO, XMH,XSU @ 10% total
VGG @ 20%
HXQ @ 15%
I also want to limit taxes, dividends and any US reporting on form 1135.
Could you comment on this set up. Thank you for your service

Q: I would like to add more of this company to my portfolio, I'm on the sidelines and waiting for another $1 or 2 lower for my entry point. With a currency as a risk, what is your thoughts on an entry position?

Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO THE PRO AND CONS OF HAVING THEM.THANK
EBRAHIM

Q: I am going to buy some TRI. in a TFSA, is there any advantage to buying the US stock over the Can. stock.
Thank You.

Q: Please provide your comments on ET's Q2 results. Thank you.

Q: I know CXI is a thin trader but over the last month it looks like there were 12 days of 0 volume. Is this close to correct or is it a reporting/data error. Also how do you feel about the stock?

Thank you
Paul

Q: Hello. My question may not be about Evertz per se, but a transaction.
I had a bid in for Evertz at $15.50 per share. The market closed with Evertz at 15.89 (I think). After 4pm a large volume was traded 19k vs 52k total as the daily total.
My order was filled at 4:09 at $15.11 per share. There were subsequent orders filled at higher prices. I’m not complaining, but what the heck happened? Was there a huge dump at $15.11 that scooped up my order? How late can orders be processed, particularly on a reporting day?
Well, while we’re at it.... could you comment on the reported results please?

Q: What do think of buying RCH as a potential tax-loss play?
It seems to have good fundamentals but maybe some headwinds from US trade uncertainty and housing market slowdown.

Q: The ROR for your Balance Equity Model Portfolio is -7.57% YTD. Does this include dividends (ie is it total return)?

Q: Do you think DOO is good for a 5% position. I recently bought a 3% position at 45.5 and I am thinking If I should top it up to 5%?

Q: "The new annual dividend rate applicable to the Series N Shares for the five-year period commencing on December 1, 2018 to, but excluding, December 1, 2023 will be 5.086 percent, being equal to the five-year Government of Canada bond yield of 2.436 percent determined as of today plus 2.65 percent in accordance with the terms of the Series N Shares.” (Quote from November 1 PRNewswire)

In hindsite I am thinking that I should have just bought 2 good dividend paying stocks, such as T, TRP, PPL, and FTS. ENB would also be high on my list though I do have a full position. The others are about a half position.

1 - Does this make any sense? I am thinking that the dividends are close to the 5% of the Preferred O shares and the chances of recovering some of my loses are probably better. somehow I think the Series O Preferred's don’t stand much chance of getting back to $25.00 in the next 5 years.

2 - Correct me if I am wrong but Enbridge won’t likely call the shares in unless the rates drop quite bit?

3 - If you believe that my thinking makes sense would you rank the suggested stocks including ENB in order of preference. Feel free to add any other Dividend stock over my suggestions

4 - What scenario would make the value of Series N appreciate or go up in value?

Please take as many credits as necessary for my questions.

John

Q: Is the continued drop in share price caused by US short sellers

Q: Any updates on PHO?

Would you be comfortable initiating a 1/2 position today?

Q: were you able to determine why the sudden departure over at pho?

Q: I have a question regarding GSY asked by Stephen on Nov 28 about convertible debentures 5.75% at $ 43.99 a share until July 29,2022 could you explain to me how these work in regards to the following
- how often are you payed
-the tax implications
- how does the share price $ 43.99 come into play
- how is your principle tied up if you needed the money is there a penalty if you had to withdraw it,or if that is even possible
-can these be purchased at any bank online with your discount brokerage
-in your opinion how safe are these and any negatives about them
I realize this is a lot to ask and use as many credits as needed thanks a bunch

Q: Timely article.
https://ritholtz.com/2018/12/how-to-use-behavioral-finance-in-asset-management-part-iii/

Q: Hello 5i,
I will be doing a bit of rebalancing and could initiate either a half a position in any two of these names or a full position in one of them.
Dividend safety is paramount with dividend growth secondary to that. From a rebalancing perspecive, TRI would be the most beneficial to add.
All transactions within a TFSA.
So, my questions are:
1. Is now a good time to add to any/all of these?
2. What ranking would you give them in terms of dividend safety?
3. What ranking for dividend growth?
4. What ranking for equity growth?
Please deduct as many credits as you feel are appropriate.
Thanks!!!
Cheers,
Mike