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Q: I have been reading many of your answers to members' questions about BAM. You seem to really like the company but it's not in any of your model portfolios. Why not? If you were to include it in one of the models, which would it be? Which sector does BAM fit into? As always thanks for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Les on April 17, 2017
Q: I see that Teck is held by a significant number of institutions. This surprises me as it seems to have been a pretty wild ride recently. Is this indicative of this sector? Would most of these companies have a long term hold? Has Teck been an institutional hold for a long time, or just recently? Or how do they make owning Teck work for them? In this sector must one constantly have one eye on the commodity price?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on April 17, 2017
Q: Selling home due to an overseas posting which will last 3-4 years. What do I do with our "HouseMoney" - (approximately 450k)during our time overseas. Banks GICs are so low at 1.65%, can get 2% with EQ bank online. Interests would be at least 29% taxed! Can't afford to risk our house money on equities as we will have to buy back into housing market upon our return to Canada and will likely retire then as well.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 17, 2017
Q: This morning RBC Direct Investing downgraded DR to sector perform which I assume contributed to the 4% price decline observed today. RBC noted the increased competition from Avera Health which is proposing to build a health complex in N.Dakota which is expected to compete in part with Medical Facilities for new patients. Considering that DR makes up nearly 5% of my income-oriented portfolio, do you recommend a reduction at this time in DR stock or is it better to wait to see what the impact really is and how DR responds?
Read Answer Asked by richard on April 17, 2017
Q: Hi, Celestica stock has been range bound recently. As per your views, it is undervalued compared to its peers like, FLEX etc. Are there any near term catalysts? I initiated a 1/3rd position with its induction in Balanced portfolio. Is it worth waiting to add ? Also, when are the results due and could you kindly provide street consensus for Rev, EBITDA and EPS. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on April 17, 2017
Q: Hi, The recent large acquisition seems to have garnered strong market interest. After staying at $2.05-$2.15 level for a few days, stock price has taken off to new highs over last week, on heavy volume. Your recent comments indicate some concern over debt financing and have kept me on the sidelines. Am I missing the boat and is it worth starting with a partial position at these levels?
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on April 17, 2017
Q: Hi, I am glad that I did n't panick during the recent softness in Altus Group share price and stuck to my initial purchase when it was added to Balanced Portfolio. Ryan, on BNN talked about it's 14% stake in "Real Matters" (estimated $ 1 bln software co.) Real Matters filed for an IPO on April 11 and expected to go public some time in May, 2017. What will be the benefit to AIF and shareholders, in near and long term ? Also, what are your views on this IPO- is it worth participating ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on April 17, 2017
Q: Looking at CCO. What are your recent views on CCO and the uranium price since your last Q/A in January? CCO's stock uptrend continues and appears ready to break out of a 3 year intermediate downtrend. Company pays a $.4 dividend against $.7 cash flow and has a book value around current price. Has Kazakhstan really reduced output? Will new reactors coming on stream affect years of oversupply? Would significant military intervention(s) in 2017/18 affect uranium supply or prices? Are there better ways to play uranium should a broad material recovery occur?
Read Answer Asked by LARRY on April 17, 2017
Q: Whats your take on Defined Maturity Bond ETF's such as BSJK? As I understand it, bonds in the ETF are held to maturity to remove market value risk from rising interest rates. I've aways used ETFs' for bond holdings. However with all the noise on what rising interest rates can do to portfolio values, I'm currently mainly in cash for my fixed income allocation. Instead of buying an ETF, do you think its "practical" for a retail investor to purchase sufficient holdings to be diversified ( and held to maturity ) in order to to accomplish the same "de-risking" without the MER? And lastly how many high quality corporate bond holdings make it diversified?
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on April 17, 2017
Q: G'Morning! I'm feeling a bit antsy this am about my TFII position (in at ~ $23 & $26). McCreath on BNN said he is short TFII and sited integration challenges with its Mexican acquisition and said that they are losing Amazon business. Apparently RBC has also downgraded this stock. The share price hasn't been doing well lately. Your comments please? Is it a hold or should I start thinking about selling? Thanks so much!
Read Answer Asked by Heather on April 17, 2017
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