Investment Q&A

Q: If I was to request to have SHOP moved from a US account to a Cdn account - how does it work? If say i had 100 shares in a US account - would they simply add 100 shares to the Canadian account and equivalent cash for exchange or would they add the equivalent shares - say 135 to account for the foreign exchange difference?

Q: More of a general question/comment. I wonder if you've ever experienced this or have suggestions?

I tried to make a purchase today of CASH.TO, the Horizon High Interest Savings Account ETF with my BMO Investorline account and the trade was not allowed, with the notification that only sell transactions are allowed for that security.

When I called the help desk, I was told that their internal policy does not allow investors to purchase any high interest savings account ETFs. Of course, they would be more than happy to open a BMO savings account for me!!

I was able to purchase this security just fine via Scotia iTrade. I am completely at a loss to understand the rationale here, but thought I'd post the question here as to whether this is standard practice in the industry or is there some inherent risk to this security that I'm completely missing that would cause them to blacklist it?

Thanks,

Ryan

Q: Just a note of total frustration in dealing with the big banks (for example TD). For the last couple of weeks, I have been researching high-interest savings ETFs. Some of my recent questions to 5i reflect this. I have been monitoring dividends, and price changes, etc. At the conclusion of my research investigation, I decided to pull the trigger on HSAV. I brewed a strong cup of coffee, did my finger exercises and fired up my trusty laptop with 2 screens glowing brightly in anticipation of a vigorous workout. I signed in to my TD direct investing account and entered all the appropriate data to buy HSAV.

After entering my trading code and proceeding to the next step I was advised in bright red letters that I am not allowed to buy this ETF and I should call TD. In that call, TD advised that I can’t buy that ETF. WHY? Because I can’t and the gentleman advised that even, HE can’t buy it. Why? He doesn’t know. Luckily your November news report on ETFs and Mutual Funds was released yesterday and hope was restored when other slightly similar ETFs including HSAV where provided: CASH, PSA, CSAV. It turns out TD does not allow me to buy those either.

Is this legal? If it is shouldn’t be!!!

Now researching Questrade where a 3 minute call revealed that I can buy any of these with no commission. Now the painful process of moving all my stuff may start.

Q: Most of the time we are coming out of the recession before they even announce that we are in one.

I am currently fully invested, but I wonder whether there will be a drop once announced.

Anecdotally, I have seen a complete slow down in retail customers at my place of business. It is the slowest I have seen in over 10 years. My suppliers have also slowed considerably, so it isn't just me.

I understand it is best to stay invested and diversified and the markets will correct over time.

Questions:

So, will the markets drop if they announce that is the case and we are in a recession, or is that priced in already?

If the markets do drop once announced are there any trades / hedges / or opportunities that I should be investigating or doing some research in?

Thanks.

Q: Wondering if the 5iii team has considered a survey type / sentiment analysis of what your entire membership is in fact holding for their portfolio positions ? This would give us all a perspective as DIY cohort how like minded we actually are !

Q: Currently hold this ETF. Happy with the dividend but expect it may be adjusted down. Where would you see the "bottom" for the dividend rate over the next 12-24 months and what will influence it? What are your thoughts on holding this long term as an income investment. Or is it a "trader" ?

Q: I was going to include this link in my last question as I thought it was a good read and a good reminder for long term investor's, but forgot. Here it is:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/04/op-ed-investor-ron-baron-on-investing-during-periods-of-entropy.html

Q: Could you give some pointers as to what priority's you look for in regard to "how to analyze an earnings report"?

How often are earning reports issued?

Thank you.

Q: Good morning
When a broker recommends a stock a disclosure is made stating that:

"Broker is a market maker or is associated with the specialist that makes a market in the securities of the subject company"

Can you please explain what this means and whether it is significant?
Thank you

Q: My floating rate mortgage is now approaching 5%.

Do you think it is better to invest in some of the strong companies that are currently at good prices, or to pay extra toward the mortgage?

Thanks!

Q: Good morning, what ETF's would you advise for a new portfolio today. Mid age investor, including sector allocations please. TFSA and Non reg'd accounts

Thank you

Q: Could you please comment on the safety of this etf. Would investment in this at this time be ok for income and some future growth?
Thank you.

Q: If the republican party took over the house and senate in the midterms ,how might this affect the price of oil and gas? Thanks harris

Q: I recently read a short article on CDR’s on the NEO exchange designed, by CIBC, to gain access to American companies without worrying about currency exchange. What is your take on CDRs and how does one access them?

Q: Hi Guys
I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around how Asset Writedowns &Restructuring Costs can actually add to Cash from Operations, in the case of Cenovus say 1.5 Billion. Can you enlighten me on how this should be perceived as Positive Cash Flow
Thanks Gord

Q: When assessing income/dividend stocks, I would like to look at the total return of such stocks over a period of years, say 5 year. Do you know of any free web sites that provide such information? ......Thanks....Tom

Q: Do you have any insights on financial planning/stock tracking software that can track various accounts and stock performance across institutions? ...and with the input of financial variables (inflation, spend etc) provide updated information on meeting long term targets. I struggle with financial providers (hide fees, limit what you can see etc) and cannot get a comprehensive picture of my financials.

Q: Has tax loss selling started? What is your take on Tax loss selling in this most unusual year.?

Q: This will be a stupid question sorry. Can you explain in laymans terms what i have bought here and how it functions in relation to the regular stock.

Q: Hi folks
I received a letter from Facebook about the Facebook Fair Fund FBFF. it's about their alleged misleading disclosures. I did have about $5400.00 in their stock at the times stated in the letter. I no longer have any shares. Do you think it is worth my pursuing?
Much thanks