Investment Q&A

Q: Hello Peter et al.

I am wondering if you think Ithaca Energy is now hit its low because it seems to be in a trading range of $1.00 to $1.25. It has twice tested $1.27 but has not exceeded it yet. I still believe that oil has not hit its low for the year yet and I am hoping that Ithaca hits a lower price due to this drop so I can pickup some more. However it also has some developments (Stella) that could really increase the price.

Also I was wondering what you think of the Rockefellers getting out of oil all together (selling their $50 billion) back in Sept. Did they know something the rest of us didn't know. Did they know the Saudis would be pumping oil no matter what the market does? How does the little guy get ahead in this environment?

Thanks

Brendan

Q: this company was recently picked by one of the marketcall investor gurus... it was also recently named one of the best
banks in the U.S. I have been looking at Bank of America for the last few months but have been reluctant due to their never ending legal difficulties... what are your thoughts on both the
company itself and the area is doing business??
I was raised in b.c. and am reasonably familiar with the northwest u.s. area which seems to continue to be an extremely
vibrant economical area... appreciate your thoughts!!
ed in pointe Claire, quebec
p.s. - other than within the Canadian Index etf's the only other financial I own is CEW (the equal weight banks and insurance companies)

Q: What do you think of itp's recent announcement.

Q: Hi There
You seem comfortable with the common stock, based on a couple of recent questions. I'm wondering, before I buy some, why the pref has been on such a steady long term decline . Am I missing something with the generous pref yield?

Thanks
David

Q: Where can I find the "Shorts" outstanding for any listed security? Thank you.

Q: I have been told that a major bank in Canada is advising its clients to significantly increase cash positions in their investment accounts. The bank's view was that there will be a significant market correction in Canada. What is your opinion about the Canadian market and their advice? Thanks!

Q: Dear Gentlmen,
On TFSA #3 has AYA (+13%) DHX (+29%) SJ+SJ (+34%)
I want to sell SJ and buy AYA or DHX to lower the number of holding,
Your advice for long term
Thank You
Best Regard

Q: MIC and HCG are both half positions in equity income with growth RRSP with 20+ diversified portfolio. With change in "climate" in Alberta, I am thinking of selling MIC and buying HCG. Makes sense? Your take please.....thanks.....Tom

Q: Could you comment on the impact of a low and declining Canadian dollar on growth by acquisition stories like CSU, DSG ,and ESL.
Thanks

Q: Would RFMD be a wise buy for profits.Dividends & Growth. Eddie.

Q: Hi, could you comment on Devon as an Oil recovery play?

Q: I would like your take on 3 US stocks held in a diversified US big cap growth equity portfolio. I am thinking of transferring out of these 3 because of the change in the last year of the likely overall growth, globally, at least from by point of view, and the resulting lower demand for these companies products. The stocks are CAT-N (construction machinery), and CMI-N and DCI-N, both diversified machinery...... Guess it is about a change in portfolio mix, eh?!....Thanks

Q: A major rating agency shows ENB as overbought. Should that prevent me from taking a position in this stock considering its strength and track record? I've made some of my best gains in stocks over their 52 week high.
You guys are the best. Keep up the good work!

Q: I would like to invest in health care sector in my registered account. Should I buy XLV or PSCH. Which of these ETFs would have more growth? Alternatively, you could recommend another ETF or individual stocks. My weighting in health care is insignificant at this time.

Thank you

Q: Your last response on this Vanadium mine was on October 28/14.
Do you have any current thoughts as to whether I should continue to hold this at a loss or move on? Thx.

Q: Could you please comment on Petrowest and their ability to survive this plunge in oil prices. Is it buy or sell at this level.

Thanks,
Milan

Q: Hi- what do you think of Dream Unlimited, in light of low interest rates for the longer term, and their new arrangement to develop
CP lands? Worth an investment?
Thanks

Q: I've held Innergex for a while now and was kind of resigned to it being a decent dividend payer with very modest growth but it has really performed well over the last few months. I can't seem to find any obvious reason and was wondering if you had any insight.

Q: Peter:

RDM Corp. (TSX: RC) is trading at new highs this year on no news which begs the question could this Company be a take out target this year given 100% of its business is in the USA. What do you think RDM is worth on take out given the company holds about US $23M in cash and is debt free too?

Q: I had free cash and couldn't resist the temptation of buying on decline, so I ended up with almost 20% position on energy. Here are my energy stocks: double pos-s: PEY and HSE, full pos-s: CNQ, HWO, HNL, WCP, half pos-s: BDI, SGY, BNK. Could you please rate these stocks by growth potential and by safety - I assume CNQ and HSE are the safest there, but what about the rest? Unless there are really big risks I am not planning to sell - will wait until oil goes up, hopefully within 5 years.