Investment Q&A

Q: In your report from May 2017 on PHO you conclude with "We expect to be increasing
the rating in the next six to nine months".

Has this expectation held up? Is an updated report in the pipeline? Your general comments on the performance of the company over the last ~15 months would be appreciated. Thanks.

Q: Now that both companies have reported, which one would be the better choice for a 3 year hold?

Q: Given the possibility of increased interest rates - wouldyou hold or sell this stock?

Q: Stock is down over 15 % since July high.

Looks like a loser. Is it time to sell ?

Are there good reasons to keep it ?

Q: Hi All,
Looking to round out my fix income side with a high yield bond expiring in 2020, which of the above would be the safer bet.
Thanks
Anthony

Q: I have ECN in my RRSP and it is not doing much. I would like your thoughts on future outlook. I realize a tough question. If I was to sell could you recommend a replacement?
Thanks, Dan

Q: With the release of Fideliy,s ZeroTotal Market Index fund were investors pay 0.00 percent fee and talk of maybe even funds that pay investors a fee, I am wondering what your thoughts are on this development and the implications for a company like Fiera.
Mike

Q: What is your opinion on Hudson Bay is it ever going to pick up or is it dud .
Is it a buy .
JIm.

Q: My understanding is that this company generates its revenue from the sale of fuel, beverages, pass by restaurants, car washes, ... leading to a diversified source of revenue. It is also my belief that most of these sales are generated when people stop to get gaz. While filling up their tank they get a car wash, they buy an ice cream... As a long term investor, I really question the viability of their future. I think that in 5 years, there will be more cars on the road; however, I also believe that hybrids/electrical vehicles will start to steal some of their market share. A loss of one customer not buying fuel (I feel) has rippling effects. That customer may not stop to eat at their restaurant, may not stop to buy an ice cream... impacting their entire revenue stream. In 10 (15) years, I think the problem will multiply, eventually questioning their entire business model.

This past quarter was great as recent acquisitions demonstrated benefits, such as savings due to synergies but the pain has yet to start. In contrast to competitive forces trying to push them out, they are about to experience an industry shift, which may slowly make them somewhat irrelevant.

Your thoughts are appreciated. Thank You.

Q: Hi team, I have 90 shares of RRX and I'v broken even at today's price would you sell here get your money back and reinvest in another company or hold on for the final vote and I assume pick up BTE shares at that point right. Thanks, Nick

Q: In my well-diversified portfolio, in your view, which of the following are worth holding for income and/or possible capital gains in one year, and which should be sold now with the intention of investing the proceeds in some of your recommendations? I do not need the cash nor tax losses. AT &T(US) CPG FLI G SSF.UN H . Thank you

Q: Stingray looks interesting but one aspect I’d like your feedback on is it’s competion or potential competition. Wouldn’t it be very easy for Apple (Apple Music) or Spotify to go after this market and cause problems for Stingray?

Q: I recently took over a portfolio of mine managed by a regular at BNN with so so results. Five of the worst performers I would like to know if any of them have a chance of recovery within the next year,
BDX - Cost 280.1
FDX - Cost 274.9
FRU - Cost 15.00
ORCL - Cost 62.3
XLP - Cost 72.6
Thanks for making me confident to take over something like this on my own. Dennis

Q: I'm owning gbx since a couple of year. Good metrics i think but i'm wondering why the directors are selling every time they can?

Thanks

Q: Hello Team ,
Is it time to add to Pho in my TFSA- how big was their last earnings miss and how significant is their China contract?

Q: What are your thoughts about Tesla? Is this a good short now? Or is it a long term hold?

Q: This is a follow up question to Dorothy‘s question yesterday where she asked:
BNS is down 4.70%, ENB is down 9.22% and KWH.UN is down 38.20% ... Buy a new stock and if so can you give me some suggestions.

My feeling is that if a company is strong (eg ENB in the latest report) and the price is low, it is a good buy. If the company is questionable (KWH.UN for some reason recently) and possibly faltering, it is a risky buy. But your answer was “We don't like adding to stocks on a decline.”

Could you please clarify what you mean? I find the answer quite confusing, whereas your answers are usually very helpful.

Thanks.

Q: Your comments on the three companies I've listed above would be appreciated. I'm concerned about their debt, # of shares out , profitability & future prospects. Thanks as always for your great service.

Q: Best etf for marijauna invesment.. Thanx ryan.. Good luck today peter, on Bnn!!

Q: Our portfolio consists of Equities CAD 42%, Equities USD 22%, Funds 22% and cash 14%. Our top 5 holdings are Brookfield "family" as above 8%, Edgepoint Global Port "F' class/ CYB 8%, VISA 5%, Mawer/ MAN Gbl [same manager] Sm/Cap 5%, and GIB 4% of the total portfolio [=30%]. Please advise re deploying part of cash to BAM "family".
What would you recommend as total % to be allocated to BAM "Family" and what % allocation would you advise within the "family"?
Appreciate all your advice. Thx
Sam