Investment Q&A

Q: Can I have your analysis of this post-deal. What
does the Balance sheet look like and cash flow growth. I understand the deal was upsized significantly and units trading up from issue.

Q: In general over the last little while when asked about favorite stocks in your portfolio you include SIS, TOY, PBH, CSU and GUD. I fortunately own all of them and have profited handsomely. Thank you very much! If you had to currently add a stock from each TSX sector which stocks would you pick? One caveat, please do not pick any of the 5 listed above! Thank you

Q: Hello;
I am trying to understand/develop bench marks for stock screeners. I need input regarding 3 popular criteria; Price/Book; Price/Free(?)Cash flow and Price/Sales.
1. Please confirm suggest hurdle rates; Price/Book < 3.0; Price to Free Cash Flow < 10; Price/Sales ??
2. Which Cdn sectors can use these bench marks. I understand cyclical commodities have great seasonality/cycles and the above are not suitable. Please confirm and suggest sectors.
3. Should it be Price/Cash Flow or Price/Free Cash flow?

Thanks

Q: Good afternoon,

I am looking for exposure to the US market, in my RRSP. According to your previous answers on this type of inquiry, an ETF would be the easiest way to go, since it automatically brings both diversification and exposure.

My time horizon is minimum 10 years and don't mind a medium amount of volatility, as long as the returns are there in the end. My plan is to invest into the chosen ETF each year, so that my exposure to the US market is taken care of.

I have been looking more closely at VGG, VFV and VUN, mostly out of the reputation of Vanguard products. The dividend growth orientation of VGG sure is appealing, but I am not primarly looking for income. Aside from that they all seem pretty similar.

I would like to know your point of view on these ETFs I mentionned and if there are any others that you consider that would fit better in a long term plan.

Thank you very much!

Q: what do you guys think about overstock and its crypto angle.also gold money and its crypto.Thanks

Q: Apparently PIMCO has introduced an ETF version of this fund. Which would you prefer and why.

Q: Good morning! Could you please give your choice of a Emerging Markets ETF. I have just looked at Goldman Sachs "GEM" which has been recommended. Do you like it or is there another that you would choose. Thanks, as always your opinion is so appreciated.

Q: I have taken a position in Goldman ActiveBeta Emerging markets equity ETF (GEM).It is actively managed with a low expense ratio. This helps me to diversify my portfolio. I have purchased it in my U.S. trading accounts.What are your thoughts on this ETF.

Q: Hi there, I was thinking of the putting a small amount of mad money to work in block chain technology. I believe the 3 mentioned names play in that space. Were there any more that I have missed? I know each is completely speculative at this point - but is there one that stands out as having more potential than the others? Thanks!

Q: Have owned both for sometime. Can u comment on recent earnings and the stock reaction to those earnings. Thx

Q: I have some of the Highest Dividend Stocks in my Income Portfolio. Which of them hold the highest risk in a downturn? thanks!:)
CBL, CJ, PRV, SOT, KWH, CWX, CJR, ALA, DIV, CHR,

Q: Good Afternoon.
Would there be a correction in the next 6 months ?
Is now the right time to invest in gold ? What gold stocks you would recommend ?Thanks.

Q: Could you comment on their latest quarter?

Q: I have a portfolio that mostly mirrors your balanced portfolio with some stocks from your growth portfolio. In tech I hold PHO instead of SYZ which has worked out great. However in consumer discretionary I hold a 2% position in XTC instead of MG which has not been as great. I also hold TOY (5.6%) and DOO (3.5%) instead of GC. I have a 1.5% cash position to put to work and am trying to decide on adding a half position in GC or adding to XTC. Alternatively I could sell XTC at a loss and buy a full position(3%+) in MG or GC. Your ideas would be appreciated. Thank you

Q: So given the increasingly pessimistic outlook on NAFTA coming from just about everyone, is it time to start considering which stocks, like Magna, might be worst hit in the event Trump cancels it and maybe moving into different sectors?

Q: Good Morning,
Which US companies (not a technology name) would you recommend today
for longterm growth, pref. not a dividend payer.
Thank you.

Q: I need two- three growth stocks for the next 2-3 years. Of the stocks listed above, can you pick your top top 3and why? While I expect some volatility, I cannot deal with gut wrenching volatility.

Q: Good Morning,

I would like to add a couple of mid cap growth names to my portfolio for a 2 - 3 year hold. Without regard to sector how would you rank ECN, HWD, MX, CJT, DIV and ZCL? Any commentary is most welcome.

Thanks as always,

Dennis

Q: I have 100,000 US to invest in RSP. would you recommend a mix of these 3 OR put it all into VWO? Suggestions?

Q: I am retired living on dividend income. I just sold my EFN as it hasn't really done anything the past two years. I have a small position of ECN from the spinoff and am wondering if I should add my EFN proceeds to ECN?
I am ok with the 1% yield as an income investor if you expect above average capital gains over the next 2-3 vs bank stocks (TD or BNS).
Or if ECN returns will be similar to TD or BNS, then I will sell ECN also and just invest the proceeds into the bank stocks.