Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter and team,

What do you think of Canadian Energy Services and Techonology? Is it worth investing in this company at this time? I am a long term investor looking mainly for growth, but I am not against companies that also pay as nice dividend.

Thanks in advance for your insights.

Michel

Q: I have a position in three oil and gas infastructure stocks for a few years.Dividends are good. Occupy 15% of the portfolio now. Wondering
if its time to trim given the current oil and gas world prices, Do you have a preference within this group ? thankyou,

Q: Do you agree that earnings multiples can be higher in a low interest rate environment due to a lower discount rate on future earnings? Hhow do today's P/Es in Canada and the US compare with P/Es in a more normal interest rate environment? How substantial is the risk of lower multiples when interest rates normalize?
Thanks,
Hans

Q: Peter,
If there were 12 important items you reviewed of a company before buying a stock, where would ROE rank in this list as its level of importance? What might influence your decision to buy a company despite having a sub-par ROE?

Q: I have this stock in my TFSA, can't imagine why. Down over 40%. Should I just throw in the towel, and hopefully purchase another company having the potential to recoup some of this loss. Suggestions? Doesn't have to be this sector, don't care. Or is there some remote chance of recovery for TGL within a year or so.
Thanks

Q: Is it a buy?

Q: I have a significant position in this stock Can you give me your outlook given that lumber prices stay relatively stable. As a general comment I recently became a member of 5I and I am getting tremendous value. I like that. Excellent format.

Q: If you had to choose between these 2 stocks, which would you pick?

Q: stock seems to have a difficult time breaking through
the 16,00 level--any thoughts as we approach Q3 on the 4th

Q: Do you have any insight as to why TMC continues to be so weak? I know they cut their distribution in July. Would you consider it interesting at current levels?

Q: Hi Peter & Team,
Should I consider my wife's TFSA & RRSP as part of a consolidated family portfolio (diversification, % of allocation, etc)? or a "stand alone" portfolio (which may mean duplications etc)
Thanks for a VERY good service!
Morris

Q: Hello to the 5i team

I have always struggled with diversification as it relates to management of a portfolio. I understand the wisdom always being offered (including here at 5i) along the lines of ensuring that proper diversification is maintained. I read something recently that indicated an academic study demonstrated that the maximum effect of diversification is achieved with 18 positions.

My concern and understanding is this: while diversification offers the investor some greater degree of protection on the downside, it also prevents, I believe, any chance of accumulating significant wealth because of diluted positions in any given security.

There was a recent article in the G&M discussing the merits of owning a portfolio consisting only of Canadian banks. Most of the investment professionals consulted on the matter considered this to be a very bad idea. However, I think the idea merits serious consideration considering their long-term performance.

I know 5i advocates diversification but what is your take on a smaller concentrated portfolio?

Thanks very much. Your service is very much appreciated.

Q: Hello Peter and the 5I team
When markets correct as the tsx has done so, I like to search for companies that are able to hold their own in down times. I was surprised at how well CXR held up throughout the correction so far, the SP seemed to hold its own while the market came down. I was wondering if you could give us a few names of stocks that surprised you on their resilience to the market correction. Or maybe a few names that have a habit of holding up in down times.

Thanks for your response

Q: hello 5i team

Can you please provide metrics for GILD at it's last close of $112 please and your opinion moving forward would be appreciated as well?

Thanks for all you do

Gord

Q: I own CRP shares and, as an owner, have recently received (for "free") an equal number of CRP.RT rights, giving me the right to purchase one CRP share at $5.84 for every 1.1063 CRP.RT. (CRP itself closed at $6.41 on Friday.) The rights expire on Nov. 28, but in the meanwhile may be traded on the TSX.

It seems to me that this is more or less equivalent to participating in a bought deal at 1.1063*5.84 = $6.46, and, as is usually the case with bought deals, that the share price is likely to fall in the short term as a result of the substantial dilution.

I like CRP for the long term, but wonder if I wouldn't just be better off selling my CRP.RT on the market now (Friday's close was $0.45) and then perhaps buying more CRP shares directly after Nov. 28 if their price falls. I would appreciate your opinion on this.

Thanks!

Q: Hello,
What is the inception date of the portfolios?
Thanks,
Tony

Q: is there a TSX equivalent to the GLD. Please and thanks.

Q: i have cnl.to for several years - may have been a john embry pick from market call. i keep getting reports of yet another hi grade drill hole and they are doing a lot of work on access roads and tunnels . i contacted them by email to get a questamation of when the actual mining will start - they don't answer me . do you have any info on this stock? thanks---ed

Q: I have a 4percent weighting in diversified income portfolio in keyera.
What are your thoughts on adding to this position to bring it to 5 percent?

Thanks in advance

Q: I have a problem with fund managers who go on a TV business channel and brag that they have 25-35% of their funds in cash to keep their "powder dry"but still charge about 3% on your investments.As well the cash in the cash in the fund is actually losing money.Am I correct in this analysts.Thanks for your unbelievable service and advise.Jim