Investment Q&A

Q: Good morning,
I would like to hear your thoughts on a switch from CTC.A to QSR. CTC has not done much for me and QSR seems to have momentum. There have been very few questions on QSR but I noticed you recommended it on a question by Herb on July 24. This is for a long term hold. Thanks for your always helpful responses.

Ted

Q: Your comments on OTC's earnings, conference call and IRA issue. Thanks. Chris

Q: Hello 5i Team,

The only US company I currently own is Boeing, and I would like to diversify with 1-2 more names. I know you don't formally cover US stocks, but I've been looking at Time Warner, Priceline, and Toll Brothers. Which would you recommend? Are there any others you would pick over those for a combination of growth and stability. I'd like to stay away from volatile small caps.

Thanks,

Jordan

Q: Hi, what are some of the Vehicles, in Canada or the US to play a rising $US. Given the exchange rates now I would rather stay with a Canadian ETF or Fund.

Thanks

Q: I currently hold FC and MTG in my RRSP.Over the last year FC is down 2% and MTG is down by 16%.Both seem to be similar companies.Is there an explanation for this discrepancy? Joe

Q: Hi 5i,
Seems like it has been all quiet on the EIF front and it has held in reasonably well relative to the turmoil in some other areas. I think they report in about 2 weeks. How lofty are the Street's expectations relative to how the company did on its last report? Is there anything in particular one should be watching for in the upcoming one? Thanks!

Q: Just a comment.... I'm so grateful for this service you offer. I've learned so much from reading Q&As and have made decent money (double the TSE) since I joined a few years ago. You are innovators to an amazingly helpful product and you are the BEST (IMHO).
Simply, YOU ROCK!!!

Q: PHM = 24 million shares sold today. 24,000,000 shares BOUGHT today. I bought 2,000 more shares today at $.80. It is now my largest single stock holding at 16,000 shares. Average price $1.07 . Am I the dumb one here?

Q: I know that your primary focus is on growth stocks, of which Torstar is not one. But, i was wondering what your thoughts are regarding its recent acquisition of VerticalScope. You were happier about Torstar when it acquired some cash. But, some seem to think that they have squandered their cash with this purchase. It has dropped almost 12 percent today. But, the dividend yield is now also close to 12 percent. Looks tempting, even if there is not a lot of growth. So, in your view, are they positioning themselves for the future, as they say, or squandering their assets, as some others seem to think? And is it worth buying now or better to wait to see what happens?
Tanks for the great service, as always

Q: My former broker stuffed my RSP with some Sprott funds which I have now sold at an aggregate loss of 55%. I am now left with some Sentry Funds to dispose of . I ask herein about one in particular : it is SENTRY SELECT PRIMARY METALS CORP CL-A SH (PME) . PME has lost 64% of its value. I don't understand how this fund makes money. It pays a good dividend -- but is that return of capital. Fees seem high.
I read your comment of Jan 27 on PME. Do you hold the same view you expressed then? Given the huge drop in PME, do you think I should just keep it OR do you have other better ideas? I surmise from this forum that you suggest most people should hold a bit of gold. I know nothing about gold and would be thankful for suggestions . I would also be OK keeping PME as is , IF , in your opinion, holding PME is optimal given the loss already sustained in PME.

Q: I have a half position in GH in a well diversified portfolio and was wondering what you think of the company and whether it would be a good idea to go to a full position at today's levels. Thanks!!

Q: I have two REP funds for my granddaughters (1&3years). Looking for a long term balanced fund in the investors group. What would you suggest?

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Would you please comment on UTX's pull back of 20% over the last quarter.

Regards,

H.S.

Q: Peter et al.:

What is your opinion of the Bondholders agreement that was released yesterday? Will this result in an increase in the share price in the long term since the risk of bankruptcy has been reduced based on my interpretation? I know that the oil market is still in the dog house and this will be the biggest factor. They have had good success with Huntington since the CATS pipeline has restarted so they actually have cash flow now. Your opinion is much appreciated. Hopefully my lottery ticket is now worth 5 or 10 tickets now lol.

Regards,


Brendan

Q: How much weight should be put on adjusted earnings per share as opposed to earnings per share? It seems that many companies find ways to make adjustments so that the adjusted earnings are significantly higher than earnings. I can rationalize how netting out amortization might be reasonable especially if the rate of amortization does not reflect the expected life of whatever is being amortized, but is also reasonable to net out acquisition related expenses (which are actual monetary expenses)? If it is, then shouldn't the adjusted earnings be a good news story rather than worrying about the actual earnings? If not why bother with all the adjustments?

Q: Hi Team,

The numbers I saw looked good in today's quarterly report. Do you agree?

Thank you.

Michael

Q: Hi, can you please comment on CSU earnings release and impact on stock ? Also, could you also share your thoughts on rapid rise in stock price over past few days, specially on 29th July ( +$18 on a nominal volume of 63k shares).Thanks

Q: Hi 5.Regarding that Beacon buy rating, anyone relying on it should also know that Beacon participated in PHM's last financing and it is in their interest that the stock goes up. All part of the game.

Q: Oh boy......should I be worried? Another big miss

Q: Can you comment on the federal reserve's decision today? I think it is mostly expected, but what kind of affect would it have on the market? Specifically for Canada as it appears we're heading the opposite direction and China with its growth concerns. Will it have an impact on the commodities sector as a whole given that Canada is heavily weighted in commodities?