Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter;
I am starting my RRIF. The value of my RRSP is $164,000 which is currently in cash. My first withdrawal is on the 25 Dec 2016. I have to take out $4,000 per year which is based on my wife's age. This has been approved by BMO.
My plan is to keep $12,000 in cash to be used for the withdrawal of the initial three years.
I want to put the remaining $152,000 into Sentry Diversified Income Fund or Sentry Canadian Income Fund. I know the MER is high but they delivered over the longterm.
Out of the two funds which would you choose and can you recommend any other funds that would give me a steady income stream with some capital gains.
I am no longer comfortable with picking individual stocks and ETFs.
Thanks

Q: I have a 3% weight in this stock and am up 50%. I like the diversification this stock offers. Is it time to raise the weighting to 5%?

TIA

Q: Hi Peter:
what is your opinion on REE (Rare Element Resources - US) as well as the Rare Earth Sector ?

Al

Q: Hi Peter,

I have a question about Snipp, the stock had a big run up for the last 2-3 weeks. I think it is a IT company. I would like your take on the stock and is it worth chasing. In addition, do you see a double in the next 12-24 months. Thank you in advance.

Q: Still positive on AVL? I have a small position.
Thanks for the service.

Q: I'm going to be 70 yrs old this year and promised myself to get more conservative by switching out of stocks and going to efts, We have no debt and our pensions cover our living expenses. Our portfolio is 60% tfsa and 40% taxable account no rrsps all cashed out. We will be using some of our money each year at least 5-10% for trips and or home maintenance. Presently have 40% of tfsa split between bmo zlb & zlu low volatility but not sure if this the right way to go. I'm looking at going vanguard worldwide wide broad based except Canada then Canada but at what percent would be best and what etf for tfsa and taxable regular investing acct. Do not want any fixed income etfs because we always seem to have enough cash on hand for emergency. Mainly want to be well diversified.
thanks

Q: Hi Peter,

Just looking for your opinion (any change) on Student Transport (STB) after the last quarter report.

I wish to point out something from their conference call that I feel a lot of investors miss: The Company leased vehicles in 2008/9 and has been writing off the lease payments as expenses from then until now. Their normal policy is to lease for 6 years. This quarter they were able to purchase these vehicles at the end of their leases for $1 million. They had a market value of $3.2 million dollars and 6 to 8 years of remaining useful life with very little charges to the next couple of years operating statement. This is a large unrecorded asset and has been overstating costs in operating statement which will reverse in the future.

I obviously like STB and am a current shareholder. I value your opinion.

Thanks
John

Q: Hello 5i
I am looking at a group of funds and 1 IPO could you give me your opinion on them as they are all run by the Middlefield Group, GDG.UN RCO.UN GHC.UN GIF.UN
-On behalf of U.S. Dividend Growers Income Corp. (the "Fund"), is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus in relation to an initial public offering of shares at a price of $10.00 per share and the following.
Thanks

Q: MY RRSP is full of large cap, dividend paying Cdn. equities so my TFSA is where I am a little more aggressive. I presently have SUMMIT REIT 2 as my only holding. I am looking for small cap, dividend paying stocks which offer income and growth to provide more balance to this account. Any ideas? Thanks

Q: Hi Peter and team,
I hold SGY and HWO as part of my O&G portfolio, you used to recommend these two for income. I am surprised with the lack of correlation with oil prices for HWO stock (is it due to small size?) and with unexpected behaviour for SGY stock today: the oil is up, Canaccord Genuity raised stock price target to C$4, yet the stock is down? Any explanations? Any thoughts on HWO and SGY perspectives and risk level? I have losses on both stocks but don't mind holding them if there is a light at the end of the tunnel :-)
Also, what do you think of CVE situation, is it a buy opportunity?

Q: I have recently transferred all my holdings from a Financial planning company to a self directed RRSP/LIF worth about $700,000. I joined 5I to get some thoughts on how to invest $350,000 in cash. The cash came after I sold all mutual fund holdings that existed in the former plan. Should I hold in cash for now as the market seems to be volatile & over-priced, should I purchase a basket of ETF's based on your sites recommendation or should I purchase individual stocks as per 5I's recommendations. I seem to be locked in fear of doing the wrong strategy but I know holding cash is not the answer. I really appreciate your advise and enjoy reading all the questions, thanks.

Q: I have a relatively small holding in PTA, but the price appears to be continuing a downward trend. What is your view on its future?

Q: I looked up previous questions and answers on CHW and the last was Jan. 22nd. Just wondering if you know of anything new that is causing the constant decline, or is it still mostly the US dollar component? Thank you!

Q: Hi Pete Could I have your comments on rei results I read an article in Van Sun were there was concern about the occupancy but was not reflected in the report as this has been a core holding of ours and has served me well .I am not opposed to changing if needed .
I can not find the payout ratio
Thanks for your sevice that I find invalueable
Stan

Q: Hello Peter, your take on DHX.B earnings this am.

keep up the good work.

Q: Hi Peter,
Dhx.b great earnings!
Are we going higher, or have we just caught up
to the stock price.
Thanks as always.

Q: About to re-invest in oil after taking gas since around 7/15/14. Assuming a base has been reached around $50+ with April futures over 60, I thought of picking up on the 3 as named bearing in mind the leverage available with respect to their highs last Spring. Would appreciate you comments or other suggestions. As always - thanks.

Q: I am retired and derive my income from investable assets. About half are in dividend-paying equities paying an average 5%, and half are in GICs paying 2.5%. I am thinking about getting out of GICs and buying a big position ($500K) in FIE or similar ETF. I can accept some volatility.

Q: Hi Team

Gold has been stable and up a little. Many gold stocks have responded well but not Kinross. Du you see continuing weakness in Kinross while the sector as a whole improves?

Thanks for your comments.

don

Q: own these three; am going to sell lre (finally); considering the sale of legacy (or do you see some hope in the long run for legacy) just saw the possible pun in that statement!!
I believe that Spartan should recover eventually - do you agree? want to take whatever funds I do receive and invest in
a safer but more alpha stock like possibly raging river (or another you might recommend)... these three companies are in
total about 10% of my holdings in one of my smaller rrif accounts...
many thanks for your comments!! ed in pointe claire