Investment Q&A

Q: Can you please comment on ECN's recent quarter which the market does not seem to like. Are you still positive on the name, and if so why and if not, why not. Finally, on a scale of 1-10, (10 being your top picks) for small cap Cnd growth names, where in the pack would ECN fall. They treated me very well for the first few years but have struggled after the special dividend and I am now worried that my expectation that they repeat their previous performance may be ill placed.

Thanks for the objective view

Scott

Q: For a 5 year plus hold, could you please compare WELL and LMN. Which one would you recommend?

Q: Hi - thoughts on where Teck’s share price goes from here? Not much of a bump with the announced sale of the coal business to Glencore, Thought we might have seen a bit more of a move up / premium on the sale. Are there any other catalysts that you can see at this time that may cause the share price to spike? Feels like things may just drift downwards/sideways for a while, especially with the cost overruns that were announced last month in other parts of their business.

Q: TECK made a big move today, selling their coal business for $9 B (US funds). Wondering what you think of the deal, and more importantly, what do you think of TECK.B as an investment now that it will be divesting the coal business. The stock rose about $3 initially on the news, but then fell back to just below the previous close, so clearly, some people were not impressed with the deal.

Q: Hi There, regarding ECN and your recent comments, so I take it you are willing to hang on for a few more quarters then? I know you’ve always spoken highly of Steve Hudson and his abilities. Also didn’t they give notice earlier this year about a “Special Review” or has this come and gone with no results?

Ok thanks!

Q: What probability would you put on another dividend cut for AQN?
Thanks as always.

Q: I'm thinking of buying BIPC or BEP. in my US account. Do you have preference between the two and if so why. Also could you provide me with their current and forward PE's. Thanks for your help.

Q: Can you comment on KEG's latest earnings? Is this still a HOLD for income? Bob

Q: Down 12% .is it time to panic or worth keeping for a comeback with a decent dividend? Your view on oil now? Thanks Larry

Q: Re your answer to Terry Nov 3rd. Q: previously, you have described the effect of high rates depressing dividend stocks, and increasing yields. In your answer to Terry you describe markets rallying due to a rate pause, followed by a decline as rates are cut. Will dividend stocks rally and then decline in the same way, or will the attraction of the dividend cause them to behave differently. Are dividends currently at their high point or will yields be even higher if/when the market declines during/after rate cuts.
Thanks Peter.

Q: Your comments on NPK's latest results would be appreciated. Buy, sell or hold?
Thanks
Larry

Q: I have held WELL for 3 years and am down 38%. They are down 13% in one day today. Is there any rationale for their inability to sustain any positive momentum ?

I am starting to think there are better opportunities in a small cap area given the positive data we have been receiving re: inflation / interest rates.

If one were to throw in the towel on WELL do you have a few suggested replacements?

I am not a fan of dollar cost averaging on a stock heading down and currently feel I should cut and move to a better performing stock.

thanks

Q: Can you give a current comment on your favourite name between CPRT and ODFL.Thank you

Q: looking at 10 year bonds in these 2 companies...if you had to choose one, from a credit quality point of view which you feel most comfortable with...many thanks...Cheers

Q: Hello 5i,
Given that interest rates appear to have peaked, please rank the above list for:
1. Growth only
2. Your buying preference.
Thank you
Dave

Q: What's caused the sell off today?
Davi

Q: I am thinking of selling my Vermilion shares VET and using the funds to buy shares of MEG since I want to keep my oil and gas exposure at the same weight (about 15 per cent of the portfolio.) This swap of oil producers is predicated on that MEG is already returning 50 per cent of FCF to shareholders while VET is only returning 30 per cent. According to both compannies corporate presentations both companies play to allocate more FCF to shareholders when lower debit levels are achieved in 2024. I liked VET from its exposure to high gas prices in Europe but when Ireland introduced a windfall tax on VET it definitely took a shine off of Vet's future. What do you think of changing VET for MEG. I also have some CPG, CJ, TOU, WCP, and BTE so I don't want to add to them.

Q: of these 3 stocks which would you choose RUS-T, ALA-T, CNQ-T

Q: The following stocks have fallen below 1% in my portfolio.

From your previous answers/responses I assume it is best not to add to these?

Since they are under 1% is it best to sell, or is it best to stay the course and see if they recover over time.

They are all in registered accounts so no tax losses.

As well I have very small position in BAM due to the split. I have added to BN. Should I just let the small position ride or is it best to sell and add to BN or something else?

Thanks.

Q: I've got North America covered for my investments through stock purchases. How would you manage the rest or the world if one wanted diversification with a dividend bent. Would you purchase one ETV such as VEA or buy a few ETFs. Also what's a good starting point for a percentage of portfolio outside of North America.
Thanks