Q: Could you please explain what it means when a company takes an impairment charge? Since the share price seems decline dramatically, is it better to sell right away or what are the chances the company can turn things around?
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Q: First of all, I just wanted to say congrats on the new venture. I have been a follower of yours for years, and am a big fan of your analysis and thought processes.
My question is on Trican (TCW). Their last quarter was fantastic (increased dividend and strong profits), and saw the stock rally to ~$19. Since then, like the rest of the sector, it has been badly beaten down, now trading at roughly 5x 2012 EPS estimates. I understand the nat gas sector is experiencing issues, especially in the southern states, but as a long term investor, would you look at TCW at these levels? Thanks in advance.
Kevin
My question is on Trican (TCW). Their last quarter was fantastic (increased dividend and strong profits), and saw the stock rally to ~$19. Since then, like the rest of the sector, it has been badly beaten down, now trading at roughly 5x 2012 EPS estimates. I understand the nat gas sector is experiencing issues, especially in the southern states, but as a long term investor, would you look at TCW at these levels? Thanks in advance.
Kevin
Q: How reliant is algonquin power and utilities (aqn on the tsx) upon government subsidies for financial success?
Would a withdrawl of such subsidies be a material risk?
Do you consider AQN to be an investable dividend growth stock, right now?
Thanks, per usual
Would a withdrawl of such subsidies be a material risk?
Do you consider AQN to be an investable dividend growth stock, right now?
Thanks, per usual
Q: Hi, I would like your opinion on just energy, je. Is the dividend okay? thanks george
Q: Educate me please:
I’m new to investing on my own. Previously used an investor who chose mutual funds for me – mistake!!! I know now that no-one is going to care about my money as much as me – so I’ve taken all my investments out of the hands of my investor and am slowly transferring my mutual funds into stocks. I’ve only been at this two months and already my stocks are doing better than the mutual funds ever did! But, I need some discipline, a plan and guidance.
My questions:
1. How many companies do you recommend someone should own in a portfolio. With a portfolio of say $100,000.
2. Should each company holding be of equal value and if yes, should I have equal number of shares in each company or equal amount of money in each company? Example: Wi-Lan at $6.00 a share and Boyd Group Income Fund at $12.00 a share. And I have $20,000 to invest in these 2 stocks. Should I put equal amount of money ($10,000) in each stock (about 1500 shares of Wi-Lan and 800 shares of Boyd Group Income Fund)? Or equal amount of shares (1000 shares) of each company?
3. I’ve read elsewhere that when investing I should only put in ½ of what I intend to invest in that company, then the other ½ if the stock decreases by 5% or increases by 5%. What do you think about that strategy? I’ve had this happen to me, I invest one day and the stock goes down the next day 5%, and I’ve had it go the other way increases by 5% the next day. If you agree with this strategy, how far should I let the stock go down or go up before re-investing the other ½? And how long should I wait, say if it goes down 5% the next day should I re-invest the other 1/2 next day, or wait a week or a month?
Thank-you for all your help, I’m learning so much from everyone’s questions and your answers. I wish I could attend your seminar next week, maybe sometime in the future you could have a Webinar where we could enroll in your seminar and be able to listen to it live and ask questions over the web instead of attending in person.
I’m new to investing on my own. Previously used an investor who chose mutual funds for me – mistake!!! I know now that no-one is going to care about my money as much as me – so I’ve taken all my investments out of the hands of my investor and am slowly transferring my mutual funds into stocks. I’ve only been at this two months and already my stocks are doing better than the mutual funds ever did! But, I need some discipline, a plan and guidance.
My questions:
1. How many companies do you recommend someone should own in a portfolio. With a portfolio of say $100,000.
2. Should each company holding be of equal value and if yes, should I have equal number of shares in each company or equal amount of money in each company? Example: Wi-Lan at $6.00 a share and Boyd Group Income Fund at $12.00 a share. And I have $20,000 to invest in these 2 stocks. Should I put equal amount of money ($10,000) in each stock (about 1500 shares of Wi-Lan and 800 shares of Boyd Group Income Fund)? Or equal amount of shares (1000 shares) of each company?
3. I’ve read elsewhere that when investing I should only put in ½ of what I intend to invest in that company, then the other ½ if the stock decreases by 5% or increases by 5%. What do you think about that strategy? I’ve had this happen to me, I invest one day and the stock goes down the next day 5%, and I’ve had it go the other way increases by 5% the next day. If you agree with this strategy, how far should I let the stock go down or go up before re-investing the other ½? And how long should I wait, say if it goes down 5% the next day should I re-invest the other 1/2 next day, or wait a week or a month?
Thank-you for all your help, I’m learning so much from everyone’s questions and your answers. I wish I could attend your seminar next week, maybe sometime in the future you could have a Webinar where we could enroll in your seminar and be able to listen to it live and ask questions over the web instead of attending in person.
Q: Hi Peter,
I bought Canaco Resourses last year when you had it part of your Sprott Fund. I've kept it during the decline thinking its oversold for no specific reason have I made a mistake in holding or chances are it will bouce back in the long term.
Thanks.
I bought Canaco Resourses last year when you had it part of your Sprott Fund. I've kept it during the decline thinking its oversold for no specific reason have I made a mistake in holding or chances are it will bouce back in the long term.
Thanks.
Q: Great-West Lifeco(GWO) or Sunlife(SLF)? Looking for both value and growth and as a long-term investment. In your opinion, which company best meets these qualifications?
And, is this a good time to enter the Financial/Insurance Sector?
Thank-you.
And, is this a good time to enter the Financial/Insurance Sector?
Thank-you.
Q: Hello,
I am holding two etf bond funds, CBO and CHB in my TFSA. One is corporate bonds and one is high yeild corporate bonds. I am worried about a market crash because of Europe and am wondering how these funds are likely to make out if this happens. Will they collapse as much as stocks do in a market crash?
I am holding two etf bond funds, CBO and CHB in my TFSA. One is corporate bonds and one is high yeild corporate bonds. I am worried about a market crash because of Europe and am wondering how these funds are likely to make out if this happens. Will they collapse as much as stocks do in a market crash?
Q: Hi, I had recently purchased ECA, TLM, and ERF but put stop losses 10% below and all were sold recently. So a couple of questions, do you see good potential in any of them going forward, and can you give some advise on using stop losses at all, and if you use them a good strategy of how? Thanks!
Q: Do you have any thoughts on SNC or AGF.B? Both are down significantly, and I wonder if this might be a good entry point?
Q: HI
I am still holding SNC. Should I bite the bullet and sell .Is Stantec a better choice.
I am still holding SNC. Should I bite the bullet and sell .Is Stantec a better choice.
Q: Zcl Composites (zcl on the tsx) took a beating during the financial crisis. Despite this, the company made an acquistion during that time to complete their suite of containment systems (chemical corrosives, Dualam) that was on the expensive side; but regrouped (with a new CEO and CFO) but has just reinstated their dividend.
What is your outlook for this company. Does their business model (long-life fiberglass containment systems) have an economic moat (sustainable competitive advantage?).
Thanks
What is your outlook for this company. Does their business model (long-life fiberglass containment systems) have an economic moat (sustainable competitive advantage?).
Thanks
Q: News on Stantec (STN) - acquiring ABMB Engineers and PHB Group. Is this a good thing for investors of Stantec? Is this a good entry point or hold on a little longer?
Q: What do you think about Decartes Systems dsg. With the US economy slowly picking up steam the amount of shipping should hopefully increase
Q: Over the previous and current quarterly reporting periods I have noticed a curious trend. US companies seem to always surprise on the upside versus the consensus estimate which of course gives an instant boost to the share price. The trend is so obvious that it has me asking myself how could so many analysts all be so wrong about so many companies? It appears to be the opposite for Canadian companies that are reporting, in that as of late they always seem to fall short of expectations. It almost seems like there is an organized conspiracy among US stock analysts to under forecast making it easy to beat expectations thus moving the stock (and overall market) higher. Have you noticed this and do you have an opinion or comment in this regard? I really like your service and the new question forum and if anybody can be honest if this goes on within the industry I figure it would be you guys.
Thanks,
Steven
Thanks,
Steven
Q: I am looking at investing in Parallel Energy Trust (PLT.UN). The current yield is 13%. How sustainable is the dividend at that level.
Q: Glentel - the stock has been a bit wonky this year. Are there any signs that revenue growth is plateauing? What do you think is going on? Is it still buyable? Thanks Peter - great service!
Q: I would like your opinion on POE.v and its potential. As well can you provide your opinion on ERF.t and it's current valuation, I think it's trading low but am worried about a dividend cut. Thanks!
Q: Hi Guys, any thoughts positive or negative on TLM - Talisman and Trinidad Energy (TDG).
Thank-you for any information you can provide.
Thank-you for any information you can provide.
Q: Do you have a couple favourites for capital appreciation this year. I know you picked cfn for the contest.