Investment Q&A

Q: Hi team,
Great investment service. I seem to have trouble using a credit (a great problem) as when I am composing a question, I check the new Q&A and another subscriber has already asked a similar one on that security. So I get my question answered for free. I guess I will have to go outside Canada to use one.

The only time I invested in a company in China was in Sino-Forest about 7-8 years ago. It was an Action List Buy from TD. A few days later it was in freefall and I was down 25% before I could get out.

Eight years later, I am now considering BABA as another investment based in China. Most analysts are very enthusiastic about BABA as potentially having a bigger impact on e-commerce than AMZN. However, they always warn about the political risks of BABA. What exactly are the risks? Sino-Forest was a fraud. I don’t think BABA is a fraud. What else could happen? Could the Chinese Government nationalize the company or part thereof?
Also, earnings are coming out Thursday evening. I don’t usually like to step into a stock just before earnings. You could get a pop or a drop. So, what are all these political risks with BABA that the analysts allude to and would you purchase before earnings release, or if at all?

thanks
dave

Q: I am interested in two funds, KWEB and KEMQ, managed by Krane Funds Advisors. I would appreciate any insight you can provide as to the company's reputation in the industry.
Thank you.

Q: Hi Peter,
I have 3 questions on SQM.
1) You noted in September that lithium provides 1/3 of SQM's revenue. What provides the other 2/3 of SQM's revenue?
2) Do you consider SQM to be in the Materials sector?
3) Would you consider SQM to add international diversification or is it simply a volatile materials company no matter what?
Jim

Q: Hi team,

I saw your comments on the IEFA iShares ETF and was wondering if the geographical allocation of XIN is similar to IEFA? Would 5i recommend it as a suitable alternative? What benefits/drawbacks are there with regards to currency between the XIN and IEFA? Thanks. IS.

Q: Is India reasonably priced right now? If so, do you prefer INCO(consumer), INXX(infra), INDY, ZID(C$) or a combo (or something else)?
Thanks.

Q: Your opinion ? Thank you

Q: Although this UK, NASDAQ listed company is not in your usual wheelhouse, 5i (and Peter in particular) seem quite in tune with the tech area so I am hoping you can provide some information into this company.

It rose about 25% on Friday on its earnings report and has had stellar growth (I think) even without that bump. It is debt free and has money in the bank but does not yet turn a profit. I know individuals who deal with the company and they are quite impressed. Can you provide any further insight into this firm?

Appreciate all that you do.

Paul F.

Q: Hello Peter and team, I'm considering investing in a Chinese and/ or Asian ETF in US funds, may I have your suggestion please?
Thanks Heidi

Q: Could I get your opinion on Amarin, a small cap biotech stock?

Q: I am looking to add an ETF with european exposure and a relatively good dividend. Could you recommend any that fit the bill.

Thanks
David

Q: Hi,

Can you please comment on this fund with respect to its allocation, MER and your view of the fund as a long term hold. Is there a comparable ETF, if so, which one?

Thanks,

Craig

Q: I was starting to build a position in rio thinking it was a fairly solid dividend payer in the materials sector with some international exposure. It is down almost 4%today. do you think this is on the basis of the decreased copper production due to temporary issues or the sec charges for past executives and likely to smolder for some time. SGould I continue to add or bail. Thanks for your advice.

Q: I need some International ( outside Canada) exposure. Please suggest one or 2 dividend paying ETF's. US exposure ok, but mostly outside North America.
Thanks Team

Q: Can you give your opinion of STM (on NYSE) as a growth vehicle. I believe huge growth in earnings is expected for 2018 and the forward PE is "only" 20

Q: Interested in placing direct investments in China, Japan & possibly India. Trading market must be US. Primary interest is Technology & Space.
This will be completely separate from our current traditional investments as reviewed occasionally with you over the years. Aside from established players in the above markets, I would consider vertically specialized ETFs that have a strong Bloomberg rating. Please deduct accordingly. Thank you.

Q: Would EFX be a speculative shortterm buy or a longterm opportunity?
SFTBY - what is your opinion of this stock, and is it traded in New York?

Q: Good morning! Could you please give your choice of a Emerging Markets ETF. I have just looked at Goldman Sachs "GEM" which has been recommended. Do you like it or is there another that you would choose. Thanks, as always your opinion is so appreciated.

Q: I have taken a position in Goldman ActiveBeta Emerging markets equity ETF (GEM).It is actively managed with a low expense ratio. This helps me to diversify my portfolio. I have purchased it in my U.S. trading accounts.What are your thoughts on this ETF.

Q: Hi team, I am looking to diversify a bit more out of North America and was wondering what you think of the above ETF's. What do you think of AIA for Asia or do you recommend a different ETF for this area. Also, at this time which European ETF would you recommend, currency isn't an issue.
As always thanks for your advice.

Q: What is your opinion on Horizons Total Return Index ETF's in general and the recently added Horizons Intl Developed Markets Index ETF (HXDM).