Q: Good morning...I currently have CDN100,000 to deploy.. about 10% of portfolio...I have the majority of your favorites...I always get anxious with cash and like to be in the market 100%...its hard o have it "parked" when you can get some decent yields...what would be your top 5 income stocks or beaten down others and a good buy/add to...in addition, should i just wait it out for another 30 to 60 days and keep cash? no tax issues whatsoever...Thanks
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Q: Can you comment on Vermillions latest quarter?
Q: I have a full position in the major banks and a half position in NA. I sold NA this morning after it dropped $1100, and all the other banks are down big time as well. What hit the fan?
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
The dividend of this stock is 8.2%, I am concerned how substainable it is.
Pls give your insight as to their cash flow, payout ratio and whether their debt level is a concern. Would you think all these are manageable for such a high dividend.
Thank you for your professional advice.
The dividend of this stock is 8.2%, I am concerned how substainable it is.
Pls give your insight as to their cash flow, payout ratio and whether their debt level is a concern. Would you think all these are manageable for such a high dividend.
Thank you for your professional advice.
Q: Would you prefer the Xhy bond etf over the us Bond etf because of hedging currency? Or because the yield is higher for income investors? Would pimcos bond etc be more stable?
Q: Hi Team:
Interesting article in Saturday`s Globe about negative interest rates. I have held a # of Cdn
bank stocks for years & have benefited from their dividends & rarely check their stock prices. It is interesting to note the conflicting views in the article concerning the ramifications of going negative. If Canada joins the sub zero fraternity, what effect would this have on the shares of my Cdn Banks?
Thanks: Jerry
Interesting article in Saturday`s Globe about negative interest rates. I have held a # of Cdn
bank stocks for years & have benefited from their dividends & rarely check their stock prices. It is interesting to note the conflicting views in the article concerning the ramifications of going negative. If Canada joins the sub zero fraternity, what effect would this have on the shares of my Cdn Banks?
Thanks: Jerry
Q: If you believe the news reports indicating that the big oil countries appear to be coming close to an agreed production cap, this could mean the Canadian dollar has hit bottom and is due to rebound to some extent (probably a little, not a lot). With that in mind any US equities held would be exposed to currency risk. I have made some decent returns on US equities in the past year or so with a good portion of such gains attributable to the Canadian dollar decline. Would you consider selling US equities now if you thought the Canadian dollar could appreciate in value say 10% over the next year or so?
Q: just did a deal with suimitomo for $1 billion for a 13 %interest in a US copper mine.(morenci).
according to the talking heads this deal values copper at a minimum $3 per pound and has moved FCX stock nicely.
my question is with FM. this announcement seems to have moved the stock.would a small position be advisable 1 or 2% As I have learned these stocks move quickly in both directions.If you believe the sky is not falling ,there should be a bid for copper as this deal indicates.
Thx Blake
according to the talking heads this deal values copper at a minimum $3 per pound and has moved FCX stock nicely.
my question is with FM. this announcement seems to have moved the stock.would a small position be advisable 1 or 2% As I have learned these stocks move quickly in both directions.If you believe the sky is not falling ,there should be a bid for copper as this deal indicates.
Thx Blake
Q: Many commentators are concerned growth stocks may retreat in the next while taking a back seat to value stocks. Do you agree? Thanks Bill
Q: will you please advice if this is a safe buy? whats with the dividend
thanks donald.
thanks donald.
Q: just need assurance not to sell stocks when market drops out and stay long
Q: Hello 5i team,
I have learned that, with a positively sloping yield curve, lending institutions provide much needed liquidity into the economy; but the current situation seems, to me, to defy all logic. Mind you, compared to the rest of the world with negative yields across the spectrum, the US yield curve seems OK despite the fact that it is dangerously flattening. How does all this affect liquidity? and is this a precursor of an eventual recession?
Given the uncertainty, 20% of my equity RRIF portfolio is in cash.
Thanks,
Antoine
I have learned that, with a positively sloping yield curve, lending institutions provide much needed liquidity into the economy; but the current situation seems, to me, to defy all logic. Mind you, compared to the rest of the world with negative yields across the spectrum, the US yield curve seems OK despite the fact that it is dangerously flattening. How does all this affect liquidity? and is this a precursor of an eventual recession?
Given the uncertainty, 20% of my equity RRIF portfolio is in cash.
Thanks,
Antoine
Q: Would you comment on articles on Bloomberg and CNBC websites, among others, indicating China's potential banking crisis could be 5 times worse than the US subprime crisis? Very daunting article! Thanks.
Steven
Steven
Q: Hi Peter!
What broad market and sector specific ETF's that are currency hedged would you recommend for the US market for a 2 year hold?
Ian
What broad market and sector specific ETF's that are currency hedged would you recommend for the US market for a 2 year hold?
Ian
Q: dear team 5i: took a tax loss on pgf. could buy back at same price or less sold at 1.08. do you concer with opinion of canaccord on page 33 of dec. jan. moneysaver as for pgf could benefit in market recovery How so? Ifso? thanks Larry
Q: Capitulating :( (me) .... so expect the market to turn up very soon!
Nonetheless, I am now firmly in the "income camp" and have reviewed the 5i Income portfolio where I already hold all but ADW and IGM of your stocks but none of the ETFS (VCH, XHY, CVD,CPD, ZRE). With the exception of VCH they have all taken it on the chin in the last year - like so much else.
I am building a "sleep at night portfolio" and have set aside an appropriate cash reserve portion. The rest will stay in the market. With "sleep" well and make a few bucks top of mind, would you recommend any of the 4 ETF's or something else like ZWB, ZDV? Thanks for help with this project.
Nonetheless, I am now firmly in the "income camp" and have reviewed the 5i Income portfolio where I already hold all but ADW and IGM of your stocks but none of the ETFS (VCH, XHY, CVD,CPD, ZRE). With the exception of VCH they have all taken it on the chin in the last year - like so much else.
I am building a "sleep at night portfolio" and have set aside an appropriate cash reserve portion. The rest will stay in the market. With "sleep" well and make a few bucks top of mind, would you recommend any of the 4 ETF's or something else like ZWB, ZDV? Thanks for help with this project.
Q: Hi Team,
Could you please provide your thoughts on Whirlpool as a three year hold? Is appliance growth expected in India and other developing nations?
Thanks,
Richard
Could you please provide your thoughts on Whirlpool as a three year hold? Is appliance growth expected in India and other developing nations?
Thanks,
Richard
Q: I am 44 years old and I have $100k, thinking of an even split $50k for CPD and $50k for Zdv. I have also considered putting the whole $100k into XIC, and writing the occasional calls. Your thoughts on this. What would give me best returns over 10years with the least amount of work or worry?
Q: I already own several hundred shares of ZWB. My average purchase price is well above the current unit price. I am thinking of adding more ZWB primarily for income but also to bring my average unit purchase price down. I do not have any other exposure to my Cdn banks.
What do you think is the forecast for Cdn banks for 2016?
Please be forthright in your answer - add more or not.
Thanks
What do you think is the forecast for Cdn banks for 2016?
Please be forthright in your answer - add more or not.
Thanks
Q: Good Morning Gentlemen,
I am writing to you to get your counsel in developing a long term diversified portfolio in US$.
My Canadian portfolio is based on the 5i 3 platforms.
My objective is to outperform the SPY if possible.
I have chosen 5 ETF’s that when analyzing them seemed to show good performance, good Morningstar rating, and non duplicated holdings.
I have researched their MER’s, objectives etc.
My question to you, (I obviously am not a PM, but Peter is) is by purchasing these etfs:
1)am I duplicating effort?
2)Am I diversifying sufficiently or too much?
3)Would you recommend I add or delete any suggested holding?
5)I have no specific sector ETF, as I can’t predict which one will outperform, is that ok?
Here they are:
Dividend: SDOG (unique approach)
Large Cap: PRF
Small Cap :IJK
Low Volatility: SPLV
Growth: IWY.
Thanks so much in advance for your advice/suggestions.
Sheldon
I am writing to you to get your counsel in developing a long term diversified portfolio in US$.
My Canadian portfolio is based on the 5i 3 platforms.
My objective is to outperform the SPY if possible.
I have chosen 5 ETF’s that when analyzing them seemed to show good performance, good Morningstar rating, and non duplicated holdings.
I have researched their MER’s, objectives etc.
My question to you, (I obviously am not a PM, but Peter is) is by purchasing these etfs:
1)am I duplicating effort?
2)Am I diversifying sufficiently or too much?
3)Would you recommend I add or delete any suggested holding?
5)I have no specific sector ETF, as I can’t predict which one will outperform, is that ok?
Here they are:
Dividend: SDOG (unique approach)
Large Cap: PRF
Small Cap :IJK
Low Volatility: SPLV
Growth: IWY.
Thanks so much in advance for your advice/suggestions.
Sheldon