Investment Q&A

Q: Morning,
What are your current and forward looking views on MRD? Your comments always valued.
Thanks

Q: Could you comment on this company. Beautiful chart.
Is it now overpriced?

Q: hi
I have a position of several single stock size in JFS.UN, but I am getting bored with it (yes, I know how that sounds). What is your opinion of it and should it be sold to take advantage of better opportunities. What stocks or etfs funds would you recommend to replace it?

My current energy or close to energy holdings are WCP, Crius, BEP.UN, IPL and FTS. Is energy close to a bottom and what might you add in energy? Would Sprott energy fund or NRGY.UN be a good choice or some other single stocks or funds?

thanks
(I realize this is kind of 2 questions... but part of a partial rebalance, so you can take 2 credits if that applies)

Q: HI team,

I am looking to start a RESP with a 15+ year time line. My 5 month old son loves the stomach churning world of small cap investing, just like his old man. What are your thoughts on putting all 2500 of this year's contributions towards PHO at its current value. I was also considering allocating 1000 shares in PHO and the remaining in GUD. My thoughts are that we start off with some higher risk/growth opportunity, which can be throttled down as our time line decreases. I would appreciate any strategic guidance or alternative suggestions.

Thanks

Q: Good morning,

Global payments was highlighted as a promising fintech stock by Citigroup. What do you think of this company? Would you be a buyer? Or would you have an alternative suggestion in the space (mastercard and visa already owned)

Thank you

Karim

Q: Good Morning. Would like your opinion on these two corporations. Would you consider them as a possible buy. Thank You.

Q: On My 18, you mentioned water industry stocks. Would you know of a Cdn or US ETF for the water industry covering a wide range of technologies?

Thanks

Andre

Q: Hello,

I am one who will be using aimia to write off against gains on other shares, but for now, they have committed to their dividend for this payment. Can they continue the dividend at this rate out of cash flow if they choose to do so? What would you envision them to do with their dividend in the future? Do they have time to weigh their options or are their outside forces that will force their hand more quickly?

Regards,

Robert

Q: Hello, can you please provide your input on NetEase current financial position and future growth opportunities. Thank you.

Glen

Q: Re: Garena (SEA) IPO - Hello, I know this is outside the scope. But just wanted your thoughts on this IPO..looks really interesting. Your thoughts on this is much appreciated. How can small Canadian investors get involved with this?should they?

Q: Imaflex issued quarterly numbers this morning that seem impressive. Do you have any thoughts on their results and the company in general?

Q: Good morning

I am currently looking to exchange approx $100,000 US to CDN...however, was wondering if I should wait until the announcement of the US rates in June...do you think it is more or less priced in...also, at this time would you invest in US market and look for more upside prior to conversion...I would make approx 34% on exchange currently, then invest in CDN...no tax issues or allocation concerns...

In addition, where do you see current upside in US (3 stocks) and CDN (3 stocks)...

Thanks..feel free to deduct for additional questions...

Matt

Q: A friend worked at PEO a few years back and mentioned the stock to me at .30 saying in conversation the CEO - who she had a great respect for - suggested he was building this company to a $10.00 share price. After watching the company, I took an initial position, then added to it when 5i came on board. I am overweight now and it continues to rise. I'm curious why he would pick $10.00, would that be a market cap where bidders would step in, an exit point perhaps? I realize you cant read minds, but after seeing companies built and sold, any thoughts here? What would be the main risks with this company?

Q: Is this company a good buy today? To be held indefinitely.

Q: I hear that shares on the IPO are priced at $17- your analysis please. Any dividend and payout ratio?

Q: Responding to Ernie’s question about stock quote software.

I use a program called MSMoney quotes which downloads stock quotes (and currency exchange rates) from most major indexes. The quotes are directly uploaded into MS Money which microsoft has made available for free since they no longer are developing it. I use MS Money to track performance, dividends, and other transactions for stocks spread across 9 different investment accounts. And MS Money allows me to export my stock data into an excel sheet I wrote which performs sector, currency and risk analysis on my entire portfolio.

Hope this helps.

Q: I know US companies are not your area of expertise; however, can I please get your opinion of Gladstone Investment Corp (GAIN).

Thanks

Dave

Q: Can you comment on CIBC's results - I thought they were in line with expectations - steady as she goes. However, the market has not reacted well. What am I missing.

Cheers

Q: There is growing concern by well-respected economists and investment analysts about what appears to be out-of-control government debt - especially in the Western World. Like the 2008-09 mortgage crisis, a time when "nobody saw it coming" (fortunately the online investment program I listen to weekly had me prepared 18 months ahead) most people have their collective heads in the sand once again.

I have no idea what the end game is, but while I was prepared for what was eventually to become known as the Great Recession, I don't know how to prepare myself this time.

I am 70% in dividend growth stocks, 30% cash. I don't plan to sell any stocks but am not putting anymore money in the market at this time. Recessions historically occur about every 8-10 years, and this bull is arguably getting extended.

I've added some gold bullion and a bit of CEF.

I believe you had mentioned, if I'm not mistaken, about keeping under $100K at any given institution to avoid any potential future bank "bail-ins".

What other ways can one diversify?

I realize there are enough "chicken littles" out there that we have to listen to, and am aware of the potential missed opportunities of timing the market. I just want to make sure I protect enough of my assets, as I am only 20 months away from retirement. This kind of prudence has served me well in the past just ahead of the 2000-2001 Tech Wreck and the mentioned housing crisis.

Thanks.

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

As a long-term investor, I've been happy with A&W's performance, but note that John Heinzl in his Globe & Mail column "Stars and Dogs" is now referring to it as a "dog" due to the first decline in same-store sales in four years. Would you stay the course with this stock or look for greener pastures elsewhere? As always, thanks for the valued advice.