Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i team,

Can you explain how this etf functions? Why would someone buy this type of investment and what would be some of the risks?

Thanks.

Q: Along with picking individual stocks. I wanted to started buying ETFs that would cover US and international markets. I was thinking VSP for the US (S&P500), VXC for international and VAB for a bit of exposure to canadian bonds.

What do you think of these choices? Are there better choices out there?

Thank You,
Andrew

Q: Please comment on recent quarterly and annual results and compare to First National.
Based on current valuations and future potential would you take profits on FN and buy SCB.
Thanks,
Hugh

Q: The company just released its YE and Q4 results this morning and things look stellar to me. Why would share price took such a beating (down 6%)? Kindly provide your expert review of the results and its future prospects. Much appreciated.

Q: The market does not appear to like the earnings. Are they all that disappointing, or is there something I a; missing?

Q: Whats your view on the recent commentary by Fairfax CEO Prem Watsa on stocks being very risky still.

Q: What are your current thoughts on Power Financial for a long term hold ?

Q: Hi Peter and team,
How would you rate BGI.UN as a long term hold for a retiree?
I'm attracted by its high yield and the stability, I assume, of its type of assets.
How safe do you think that yield is?
Is it taxed as return of capital for a Canuck?
Thx,
Mike

Q: Would like your opinion on Hot.un reit
Thanks.

Q: Nice dividend here but is the payout ratio too high? How would you rate their balance sheet. Thanks!!

Q: Hi, Peter and team I would like your insight on this company as a long term hold for dividend income. Thank you for all the great help you provide to the small investor.

Q: I will appreciate your detail financial analysis of this company.

Q: How would you compare Tmc and Ai atrium going forward ?

Q: Hello,

I currently have a half position in ENF and IPL representing the energy portion of my portfolio at ~4%. I am looking to build my energy position slightly and was considering building ENF to a full position or selling it to go for a full position in ENB. Which way would you lean for long term position at this time?
Thanks,
Jeff

Q: Bad news, followed by downgrades. Would you recommend holding, or is it time to sell? Thank-you.

Q: Thinking of adding to the following: AQN, CPX, PPL, T, WSP.
Could you please give me your pick for growth and income.
Thank you

Q: Morning. I would like to hear what you think about this great dividend paying company with little or no debt. Many thanks. ID

Q: Could I have your opinion on holding on to WTE,please.

Thanks
Bob

Q: Hi, There was an article published in Globe & Mail, yesterday with title "BCE payout hikes not so bulletproof". The article mentioned a report from Accountability Research Corp about how "Free cash Flow" term is used by the company. More specifically question was about exclusion of expenses related to voluntary contributions by co. to its employees defined benefit pension plan and acquisition costs from Free Cash Flow. G&M writer argued that including these expenses in free cash flow will result in BCE's dividend well outside the target range of 65-75% of FCF. BCE executive, in an email, explained company's reasoning to do so based on inconsistent nature of these items. Could you please share your thoughts on this. I think, this article could be a reason for BCE share price decline on March 10. Thanks

Q: What are your thoughts on Intertape's earnings. They report in US dollars so the shares appear attractively valued to me. Are there current underlying issues that would justify the low multiple (debt)? I know historically they have had their hiccups but am I correct in assuming these are mostly behind them?