Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter and team - Abitibi Royalties has had a very good run lately. What is your latest evaluation of this company: balance sheet, management, growth possibilities, insider ownership. A few months ago it was a 'show me' type of stock. Do you feel it is now past that stage. Also is it maybe better to let it settle down a bit before I take a position in the stock. Thanks.

Q: Interest rate anxiety seems to be sweeping the markets again. Refresh my memory about what sectors are likely to be hurt worst in this silliness. I would have thought reits, utilities and telcom but it was consumer staples that got hammered today while the telcos did fine.

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please compare prospects for NOA with others in the energy services business - thanks

Q: Hi Peter, I hold eight PM miners and all have done very well in the last four months except for Premier Gold Mines PG. I was thinking of switching PG for RIC at this point (note the RIC capital raise today). Would you consider this a smart move ??
My current positions in descending MV are: FNV,NMI,AEM,KDX,MND,FR,PG,SLW)

Q: There seems to be no limit to the share price decline of BOS. I don't own it but have been watching. Does it now represent both good value and a growth opportunity? I know you don't like buying into negative momentum. For someone with room in their portfolio to add a couple of growth names is BOS a good place to put new money today or would you rather stick with a more positive momentum play like KXS?

Q: I get a forward PE of 9.X from td and morningstar and a slight miss on estimates in past 3 qtr .Price looks very good how about growth?Time to step in?
Your general comments please
Thanks for your unbiased approach

Q: Hi, could you please comment on the recent volatility in PBH stock. A BNN guest attributed large market moves in stocks like WPK, PBH etc to portfolio managers' repositioning after a big run up in past 12 months. Thanks

Q: Hi Peter and Staff
Was a bit surprised yesterday in your response to Matt about his dad targeting 6% return. You suggested for additional names GSY,HCG and AGT . None of those three generate that in yield so you are obviously expecting capital appreciation. I have seen you recommend GSY and HCG many times and own those but have not seen the same level of referral about AGT from you. I have considered it in the past but was always thinking I had missed the boat. Scotia came out the other day after earnings with basically a hold with no movement in the next twelve months. Since then it has dropped. Globeinvest for what it is worth say current P/E is 51.20 and future is 12.76. Could you please expand on your reasons for optimism and potential for share appreciation.
Thanks for all you do
Dennis

Q: When will data be released regarding the short selling with cxr.

Thank you

Q: One of the US companies you mentioned as suitable for an option writing strategy was Cal-Maine foods. Recent reports that I have seen are forecasting a substantial drop in revenues and EPS in 2017, yet I cannot find out the reason for the expected drop. Analyst ratings have also been lowered recently likely in response to this forecast. Also the share price has been falling in recent trading sessions. Are you able to shed any light on what is happening and why? Are there any fundamental changes that are affecting the company or the industry in which they operate? Where do you see the company going over the next 2-3 years?Thanks.

Q: What do you think of Cal-Maine at this time?

Q: Which would you prefer for an income investor corus entertainment or chorus aviation, income and some growth.

Q: Would u buy premium brands at these levels for a conservative investor or wait for a further pullback?? Thks

Q: On April 26 you replied to a question on CWX and concluded a breakout above $5 is possible. It is now trading at $5.50. Do you think it still has room to run? Would you purchase it for a long term hold? Thanks

Q: Hi 5i Team. I was wondering if you could tell me your top three names that you would buy today if entering the market. This is play money in a TFSA, my RRSP follows your Balanced Portfolio so risk and diversification concerns do not need to weigh into your answer. I am a big boy and understand there are no guarantees so do not expect an angry e-mail if these names do not perform. Just wondering what you would do if you were shopping for stocks today.

Q: This company is in an interesting space and has a CEO, Stephen Reid, who was previously employed at a senior level with Alaris Royalty.Given the success of other financial firms in the space "vacated" by the banks, what is your opinion of FCF's prospects? Thank you.

Q: I would appreciate your advice regarding Brookfield's announcement concerning BBP (Brookfield Business Partners). Bam.a has dropped today seeming on the news. As a shareholder of BAM. A already would this be a good opportunity to buy more? Is the opportunity to then also end up with BBP shares also make this a good buying decision?

Thanks for your help with this decision.

Q: Hello,

Two part question. What news is there to explain why PPL is down 2% today and IPL up 2% (as of 2:50pm)?

Also, if we assume that the sector moves largely as a group with occasional daily fluctuations, would it not make sense to SELL holdings of IPL on a day like today to replace it with PPL given the roughly 4% gap in their daily movement? I watch these two and it seems that this approach could yield small but consistent growth.

Thanks!

Q: Benj Gallagher had an article today in the G&M touting PGF as a possible turnaround story. Has made a nice run lately but I see you've always thought very little of this company in the past. What are your thoughts now? I have virtually no energy in my portfolio.

Q: Chorus has been a very steady high-yield performer. Its latest results were a bit below expectations, and one analyst seems to have downgraded his rating to "hold." The stock has dropped three per cent. With a yield of 7.8 per cent I am considering buying. Your view, please?