Investment Q&A

Q: When are the next quarterly picks out for the National Post? My question is motivated by a 14 year old grand-daughter who is supposed to pick out some stocks that will appreciate in the next 3 months for her economics class. OF course she suggested that she needs something that will go up substantially in this short period . After I explained the difficulties of this market, and then reviewed all the things that might impact this time span. Most of my holdings are very long term, and except for a few much loved gold juniors.
I am not quite sure in which direction to aim her research. I have mentioned Vialoux and Equity Clock for a seasonal slant. Any research suggestions will be much appreciated and credited of course to you. 3 months is a very short time.

Q: I read your article on growth stocks and have been hearing other comments to similar effect by various strategists. (ie the new value stock). I recall your liking IWO on the NYSE. Would this still be a recommended way to play growth?

Q: what do you think of comdev cdv

Q: hello Peter:
first, thanks for a very fine service, and I mean that to the entire staff (good commentary, easy to use web-site, etc). Regarding NPI (Northland Power - I am thinking of selling Trans Alta and would like to replace it with a utility. Already own some Brookfield. I note that in July, you answered M S and said that you hope to cover it later this year. Is this still the plan? If so, please disregard the question: I'll just wait. If not, you said "OK in this type of market". What did you mean there? And, this company has a great chart. Is it too good a chart? Or, is BEP/UN just a much better place to be?
thanks
Paul

Q: My question is regarding Glentel (GLN) and the latest news re Austrailian aquisition. Do you see this as a catalyst to grow the share value?

Q: What are your 2-3 favourite dividend paying gold miners right now? Would you be buying them here or wait for a pullback? Thank you!

Q: Thanks for the great stock information and recommendations, Peter.
Athabasca MMinerals (ABM) has been very volatile. Would you recommend this stock for an investor with high risk tolerance?
Ed

Q: what is your thoughts on rim.thanks.

Q: Peter , read your comments on LIM, would the same go for LIF? Is lif connected to labradore iron ore fund at all? I believe lif has paid an extra div, on top of the normal dividend? I own lif, please tell me if you think the div is safe and anything else you can add. Thanks Ken

Q: I've seen your comments on MDI and CFW which are generally positive. What is you opinion on Precision Drilling PD? and are you able to rank them in order of preference as to buying?

Q: Thank you for a great site.
Do you have any feedback on New Gold NGD. All information would be appreciated.

PB

Q: Hi Peter and team

I would like some advice on what to do about my holdings of AGF.B I hold these shares in a taxable account and I could use the tax loss. They continue to do worse than anticipated on every quarter. Is it time to take my loss and get out of there. Thanks.

Ross

Q: Oncolytics - buy, sell or hold? Tx

Q: Hi Peter
Can you comment on the large share trade in PKI today, which temporaily took the share price down to $14.10. Also, do you see this as overpriced in over $17.00 price?
Thanks
Gil

Q: Can I please get your opinion on Sandstorm Gold (SSL.V) and whether the current price is a good entry point?

Q: Hi Peter,
I hold shares in Transalta Corp. (TA). I have had it for many years and has always been a solid, good dividend paying company. Now I see it is have difficulties. Would you recommend it as a long term hold or do you think it has had its day and I should cut my losses and move on?

Q: Hi Peter,

Do you have a short and long term view on NKO resources. Do you think the current price is a good entry point for long term hold? What would be a reasonable target on this stock? Thanks

Q: Peter, your thoughts please on JFS - is it a buy sell or hold. Thank you.

Q: Thank-you for this excellent service you're providing. I look forward to renewing in January. My question is on ALB. Any dividend increases were supposed to be applied to these capital shares, but the math doesn't add up - or at least I don't see where the dividends have moved up substantially. I understand now that these types of split corps (on the capital share side) are not the best investment. While I've held them since before the meltdown, I would have thought that with the many dividend increases in the last year, that ALB would have moved far more than it has. Would you continue to be a holder? Thanks in advance...

Q: Could I get your thoughts on RIM today Peter.Is there a chance that it will continue on its own and perhaps recover if they finaly get the new operating system out.Or is it just too little too late.