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: MEQ, the owner/manager of apartments houses in western Canada, has hardly budged in this ongoing sector rotation out of dividend paying stocks. Well, it doesn't pay a dividend! Is MEQ like a canary whose ongoing health indicates there's nothing fundamentally wrong with real estate? What does this imply for real estate stock investment in coming months? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on June 13, 2013
Q: Hi Team: have you had a chance to look at IRG LATEST REPORT

Hi; Have you had a chance to review latest on IRG? SSS were a little weak but cash flow was strong and debt reduction impressive. would you agree the new mgmt. team seems to be on track?



Read Answer Asked by Scott on June 12, 2013
Q: When looking at buying an individual stock, how much weight should be given to the P/E ratio? I read suggestions to look for stocks in the 10-15 range (like the Canadian banks), yet I also see Strong Buy recommendations for stocks with ratios well above this range e.g., Enbridge. I realize P/E is 'just one metric', but I'd to understand it's level of importance when evaluating a stock for possible purchase. Thanks in advance for your response.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on June 12, 2013
Q: Love the site and service. Thanks for helping "ordinary" investors like me. Any thoughts on a company called Halogen Software HGN.TO? I think it is a fairly recent IPO. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on June 12, 2013
Q: I am considering MKP or FC for my kids RESP. Do you know anything about these MIC's? Love your service - I am doing much better with you than with my high priced wealth managers!
Read Answer Asked by stephen on June 12, 2013
Q: Peter and team,

Please comment on ET's results. Seem weak on first look. Would it affect the stovck short term? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on June 12, 2013
Q: Hello,
I'm interested in some small to mid cap clean tech names-- Amtech Systems, Intermolecular, Ecotality, Kandi Technologies, Real Goods Solar. I own Ecotality, but others are on a watchlist. Do you follow any of these names? If so, what are your thoughts? Or, do you recommend looking into some other names within this space? Looking for a Timminco part deux :)

Thanks-
Read Answer Asked by Brad on June 12, 2013
Q: I wonder if you can comment on nickel and copper prices going forward as they apply to Sherritt and First Quantum. The nickel story seems to be a glut from big mine start-ups whereas the copper story seems to be mostly China. How will metal prices affect these companies in the near to mid -term (6-18 months)?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on June 12, 2013
Q: eagle energy trust what do you think of this company and is the div safe thanks egl.un
Read Answer Asked by don on June 12, 2013
Q: Where would an ordinary investor find information on a company's open-market repurchase of its own shares? Do I understand that there are rules limiting (e.g. daily limits) how many a company can repurchase this way? What about open-market purchases by insiders / senior management?

Thanks for helping educate new investors!
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on June 12, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Quick thoughts on Vanguard Natural Resources, VNR. They seem to be growing, maintaining good debt levels, slowly growing the dividend and have a good yield.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on June 12, 2013
Q: Just a thankyu for your advice on switching from my broker to BMO and BNS investor programs. I went with BMO on 1 June and could not be happier. I've already saved hundreds of $$ on trades and the stock information they provide is incedibly complete. Thanks again!
Read Answer Asked by Edward on June 12, 2013