skip to content
  1. Home
  2. >
  3. Investment Q&A
You can view 3 more answers this month. Sign up for a free trial for unlimited access.

Investment Q&A

Not investment advice or solicitation to buy/sell securities. Do your own due diligence and/or consult an advisor.

Q: Peter et al
A general question if I may. Though I haven't done any research on the topic, it seems to me, as a fairly observant watcher of the market, that there is quite a strong correlation between a stock's performance leading up to its reporting and the
reporting itself. Ie. it seems with better than chance odds, if a stock does well in the few days before reporting, it's report will be positive. I appreciate that reports are not stuck in
Fort Knox or somewhere pending release and so I'm just wondering, given your considerable experience in the market, if you have noted a similar correlation. Leaks, of course, could come from anywhere, but, I guess I'm wondering if this apparent (to me at least) correlation is something one should perhaps take account of in buying/selling a stock just ahead of reporting.
I hope I don't sound like some sort of conspiratorist, I'm just wondering how level the playing field is on some of these things.

Thanks for your thoughts. As it is perhaps not a question of general interest, please publish only if you wish.
Thanks as always
Neil
Read Answer Asked by Neil on March 09, 2014
Q: Hi Peter

I noticed that one of the members was asking about Cal-Frac sand companies.

Back in early Dec, Gordon Reid, on BNN, mentioned Hi-Crush (HCLP).

At that time it was trading at 31.66. It is now at 39.42 and has a 5.175 yield.

It still shows a lot of upside and could be a good investment.

Perhaps you could comment of this company.

Thanks,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by micheal on March 09, 2014
Q: What are you thoughts on HMY??
This is a phenomenal service you guys have for us!!!!
Please keep it up
Read Answer Asked by Juri on March 09, 2014
Q: hi gang
I am looking to take a position in SDRL. What are your thoughts on this stock? Is the dividend sustainable? Am I better to buy an ETF like Ishares MSCI (ENOR?
Thanks for your input.
Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on March 09, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,

If you had to choose between Gear Energy and Rock Energy, which would you prefer?

Thanks a million
Read Answer Asked by kelly on March 09, 2014
Q: Good morning,
I own Sherritt in the speculative part of my portfolio, and have been aware of most of the news lately. (activist investor in Halifax, coal sale, dividend cut, etc) Can you provide any insight into the share prices moves of yesterday and today? I don't see any new news. Your general insight / outlook for S would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Rod on March 09, 2014
Q: What is your opinion on the Invesco Intactive Balanced Growth Portfolio in a RIF portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Rae on March 09, 2014
Q: I have shares in PLB which, as you know, was bought. However, I'm not able now to get a quote for the stock nor have I received any information about tendering my shares. Should I be initiating action?
Read Answer Asked by Murray on March 09, 2014
Q: Good day Peter....Read that you're posting the RRSP model portfolio at the end of March. And I'm "chopping on the bite" to see it.....because I have funds to invest. With that background, I wondering what the general gist, or over arching principle will be? (For example, the non-registered portfolio has at it's core non-trading risk profile and stability.) Any chance of getting a glimpse of the positions that likely will make it to the RRSP model portfolio?....Tom M, aka curious guy.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on March 09, 2014
Q: Essential Energy Services, ESN reported yesterday. Earnings per share missed estimates by 1 penny for the year. I hold this stock for the 4.5% dividend yield and expected 5 to 10% capital appreciation over the next two to three years. The balance sheet appears to be very strong and I assess the downside risk over the two to three years to be minimal. I would appreciate your assessment of my reasoning. Thanks for your help.

Duncan

Read Answer Asked by Duncan on March 09, 2014
Looking for more? Sign up for a FREE 14 day trial! No credit card required

We invite you to sign up for a 14 day free trial of 5i Research!
Experience all the benefits and tools we have to offer; stock research, model portfolios, Q&A with our experts, and so much more. Join a community of like-minded investors today!