Investment Q&A

Q: AA:US
What are your thoughts on Alcoa? Deep dive today. Would you buy on weakness. What is your outlook for the company and aluminum ?
Please advise,
Thx
Karim

Q: Hello. This is my very first question. My question pertains to whether a realized gain from selling a TFSA stock can be used to contribute to the new year's TFSA contribution limit? (Rather than have to come up with new cash from other sources?) I currently have an $18K unrealized capital gain Thanks for all your help!

Q: Do you follow income trusts? If you do, what is your opinion of Capital Direct? The company advertises high yearly income returns (over 7%). Just wondering if it is a legitimate company to invest in.

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Q: Hi, it appears self driving cars are going to be on the streets much sooner than anyone thought a short while ago. Meanwhile technological improvements have the potential to greatly reduce the frequency of accidents and eventually may eliminate them altogether, perhaps reducing the need for insurance or significantly reducing premiums or coverages? What impact might this have on major auto insurer like IFC? Thanks.

Q: Do you know this U S Company ? It has come down a lot. Is it a buy ?RAK

Q: Could you please comment on PMN, Promis Neurosciences Inc., and if you would consider this a buy based on fundamentals, news, or any other information you may have on this biotech company.
Thanks
George

Q: I have some U S Dollars to invest. What 5 U S Companies would you recommend for Capital Appreciation over next two years. ?
RAK

Q: Can I get your present view on this company? Any suggestions for a replacement that might have better growth prospects? Thanks.

Q: If the U.S. gov. shuts down. how will this effect the markets..how has it effected the market when it has shut down in the past.

Q: Hello,crh seems to be making a good recovery,would you be ok adding to a half position?
Or do you think I should sell and move on.
Thanks

Q: Hi There,
This is a two part question regarding my kids RESP account.
The first question, I hold a full position of REI.UN in this account and just learned that as of November, Riocan has suspended their DRIP program. In light of this and the recent weakness, I am considering selling REI.UN and replacing it with CSH.UN. Is this something you think would be prudent, or should I replace it with something other than CSH.UN? (see second part of question)
If I replace REI.UN with CSH.UN I will still have enough cash to buy a position in two of the following stocks, DOL, NFI, GC, PHO, GSY .
In this account I currently hold BNS, MG, FFH,OTEX & REI.UN with a five plus year time frame.
Thank you for your assistance.

Q: I am wondering if these funds since they hold 50 % US stocks if they are hedged/ unhedged against the currency risk. Or is this an active decision they can choose to turn on/off based on their opinions on currency?
Thank you

Q: I understand you can't sell a stock for a Capital Loss and buy it again within 30 Days in any sort of account whether it be Cash, RSP, TFSA.
Can you do the opposite and Buy new shares in RSP first to take position then sell the same companies shares in Cash Account for Capital Loss?

Q: Hello Team,
Do you feel US banks have substantially more growth potential at this time than the big Canadian banks given Nafta risks and the state of the current state of the two economies?
Kind Regards,
Barry

Q: If Aurora Cannabis buys or takes over Cannimed Therapeutics,
how would this influence each stock price in the short and long term?
Is this likely to be happening? Thank you.

Q: What do you thinks of HBM's recent news release:
* HUDBAY MINERALS INC - PRODUCTION OF COPPER FORECAST TO DECREASE BY APPROXIMATELY 15%, PRODUCTION OF ZINC IS FORECAST TO DECREASE BY APPROXIMATELY 13% and PRODUCTION OF PRECIOUS IS FORECAST TO INCREASE BY ABOUT 31% COMPARED TO 2017 PRODUCTION - SEES 2018 TOTAL CAPEX OF $245 MILLION
The market seems to be punishing them and I wondered if this is now dead money or if this is an over reaction. I have held HBM in a cash account for 2 years and have seen it grow 200%. I want to continue with exposure to the Basic Materials sector to ride the global growth theme (I also own a full position in TV) and wondered if I should HOLD or SELL HBM. If sell, what would you recommend replacing it with in the same sector,

Many Thanks
Scott

Q: Hi there, I watched a guest on market call yesterday (Jason Mann) discussing CGX and he was saying the payout ratio was over 100% and expected a dividend cut. Is 5i looking at different numbers and if so what payout ratio do you come up with. If it is over 100% would it not be a candidate for removal from the income portfolio?

On GUD you just answered a question from Brian approving of a move to transfer GUD from a regular acct into his tfsa to shelter future gains, which makes sense, but also to "crystalize losses". I thought the 30 day rule would apply in this case, would it not? I don't believe his loss would be allowed if he did this move. I know if he had a gain , he would have to report and pay cap gains on it. Funny how it only works one way in the govt's favor.

thanks Tom

Q: I have a question about Knight Therapeutics. I hold GUD in a cash account at a loss and thinking of moving part to my TFSA as my 2018 contribution. This would top up my TFSA as well as crystallize a loss. I would like your comments or the appropriateness of this move.
Thank you for your valuable input.
Brian

Q: Hi Peter & Ryan,

I have shares of Russel Metal since 2003. It is a very well run company with a good management and pay a good dividend as you know.

Do you see them being taken out one day?

Thanks,

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Q: Hi, I own the above companies mainly for income and some growth. Would these be negatively impacted by rising interest rates and if so, would a switch to BNS or SLF be warranted.

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