Q: I am curious about your thoughts on natural gas. In the July issue of CMS K. Richards suggest it may be coming off its low. The 5-year chart for the ETF HNY looks interesting. Can you comment on it? Would you recommend anything in natural gas at this time?
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Q: I would just like to echo Francesco's email. Thank you.
Q: Hello 5i,
I try to heed the advice to diversify into U.S. stocks because they have stocks which we just don't have here in Canada. I have been wondering what some of these stocks might be for a fairly conservative, retired investor?
Right now I have the following companies:
3M
Apple
Calmaine foods
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Conagra Foods
IBM
Pepsico
Proctor and Gamble
Bank of America
I have Calmaine for selling options on and it may go some day. I know that no one likes IBM but i believe it will turn around and pays a good dividend in the mean time.
But, I was wondering what to add or subtract from this list in order to have a well balanced, U.S. portfolio?
I have thought of adding Disney and Johnson and Johnson. I have looked at your suggestions, such as EBIX, NOC, LLL, JPM, GILD and ITRI and they look very interesting but maybe not for a person in my position.
I would certainly appreciate your thoughts on this process.
thanks
I try to heed the advice to diversify into U.S. stocks because they have stocks which we just don't have here in Canada. I have been wondering what some of these stocks might be for a fairly conservative, retired investor?
Right now I have the following companies:
3M
Apple
Calmaine foods
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Conagra Foods
IBM
Pepsico
Proctor and Gamble
Bank of America
I have Calmaine for selling options on and it may go some day. I know that no one likes IBM but i believe it will turn around and pays a good dividend in the mean time.
But, I was wondering what to add or subtract from this list in order to have a well balanced, U.S. portfolio?
I have thought of adding Disney and Johnson and Johnson. I have looked at your suggestions, such as EBIX, NOC, LLL, JPM, GILD and ITRI and they look very interesting but maybe not for a person in my position.
I would certainly appreciate your thoughts on this process.
thanks
Q: is savaria planning to expand into new cities.
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H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (HR.UN)
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Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (AX.UN)
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Chartwell Retirement Residences (CSH.UN)
Q: I have sold most of my REIT's I own except for three.
HR.UN 2.96 % weighting (removed the Drip)
AX.UN 6.11 % weighting (Enrolled in Drip)
CSH.UN 8.28% weighting (Enrolled in Drip)
I am a little high in Chartwell I think and maybe Artis too. My overall REIT exposure is most likely way to high. My question is do I sell one entirely, trim back on the high one or remove the Drip and start to take cash. I really like these three REIT's and I am bias towards them and not sure what to do
Your thoughts?
HR.UN 2.96 % weighting (removed the Drip)
AX.UN 6.11 % weighting (Enrolled in Drip)
CSH.UN 8.28% weighting (Enrolled in Drip)
I am a little high in Chartwell I think and maybe Artis too. My overall REIT exposure is most likely way to high. My question is do I sell one entirely, trim back on the high one or remove the Drip and start to take cash. I really like these three REIT's and I am bias towards them and not sure what to do
Your thoughts?
Q: What is your opinion of BTO signing a contract with cannaccord and HSBC to help them sell stocks worth US$100 mm at the market offering. Is it a wise move to take this route. Bad for short term and good for long term? I purchased 600 shares @CAD $4.44 each.
Q: Aug 12/16 question asked by XUDONG (Adam):
Adam was seeking a copper stock, but I believe Nevsun is transitioning to become a zinc mine due to the composition of the Eritria mine orebody (apart from the new acquisition).
Adam was seeking a copper stock, but I believe Nevsun is transitioning to become a zinc mine due to the composition of the Eritria mine orebody (apart from the new acquisition).
Q: Just curious about your thoughts on gold?
Q: Hi Peter. Would there be much point in selling Smart Reit and buying Sienna Sr. Living to reduce my Reit holdings (18%) and increase my Health Care (0%)? I'm thinking they will act the same if interest rates ever rise.
Thanks
Thanks
Q: I had purchased CXR, aware of some inherent risk, but comforted to some degree by an element of reassurance from analysts I respect - including those at 5i - and held on to cxr, to my huge detriment having lost a significant amount of $ on Friday. This is not a question, but rather an expression of gratitude in the midst of CXR's debacle for the much-appreciated alert you provided us; I sold on Friday to redeploy the funds into something I hope will turn out to be more generous. Thanks again. It's time to move on. Regards.
Q: Now that you have finally removed Concordia from your portfolio, it is time to consider also removing Dh and Efn as they are also cheap for a reason.
Q: where can i find the article on cxr by modesto not long ago (april) on the potential of cxr. I think the article was in april or may.
Thx
Thx
Q: I know that you are removing from the Growth Portfolio today but what should an investor with real money on the line do that's down 70%. This was a 7% position in my portfolio. Should I just eat the loss and move on or hold for 5 years to see if I get my money back (or at least some of it)? I don't need access to the capital for at least another 15 years.
Q: Thanks a million for your email alert!! Time to say goodbye and I sold all of mine. Out here in Victoria we're slow to re-act because of the time difference. Thanks once again for EVERYTHING you do. Yes, the good ones will cover the losses.
Q: Are dividends from XPF eligible for the dividend tax credit? Thanks. Joe
Q: Hello Peter and Co.
On your guidance I have unloaded CXR. I hold MG and DH, 2 stocks that have had bad years but I still feel are solid companies. I am thinking of adding to these as their valuations seem pretty good right now and I have done well in the past adding to good companies when they're down a bit. What do you think? cheers
On your guidance I have unloaded CXR. I hold MG and DH, 2 stocks that have had bad years but I still feel are solid companies. I am thinking of adding to these as their valuations seem pretty good right now and I have done well in the past adding to good companies when they're down a bit. What do you think? cheers
Q: A recent purchase at $30. Down 5% in 2 days. Is this stock a keeper?
Q: Peter and Team,
The market seems to really like Badger Daylighting's Q2. It looks good to me all in all and it seems they are turning in the right direction and performing better but I have to say I don't really see anything there to justify the massive jump I the stock. I would have expected a 4 - 5% move rather than almost 17%. Any thoughts on the earnings?
Marc
The market seems to really like Badger Daylighting's Q2. It looks good to me all in all and it seems they are turning in the right direction and performing better but I have to say I don't really see anything there to justify the massive jump I the stock. I would have expected a 4 - 5% move rather than almost 17%. Any thoughts on the earnings?
Marc
Q: Although, I'm generally not a 'trader', I saw this morning that BAD took a leap up, leaving quite a gap, so after holding it for 3 years I sold, with 150% profit, thinking I can probably buy it on a pullback. Would you agree that it is still a good company to have and if so, if you also think there might be a (technical/sector) pullback, what price would you look at to get back into?
Q: Any insight on what is causing the significant rise today?