Investment Q&A

Q: I hold XQQ and have a small gain. In light of the US election result would you recommend holding on to this etf? Or, would you switch to a Dow based etf? Thanks, Bill

Q: Due to Trump's election and his political/economic agenda, would you recommend taking up a position in an American Equity fund at this time? Or, would it be wiser to "Wait and See" because of the market's current unpredictability/volatility? Thank you.

Q: How would you suggest I invest $100,000 in fixed income today, or would you recommend I hold the cash position into December? My only fixed income holding at present is a $200,000 5 year GIC ladder. Thanks, Barrie

Q: Hello 5i Team,
I have a hard time understanding the recent drop of Gold and, in contrast, the sharp rise in base metals. I thought the former was a hedge against uncertainty and inflation and the latter to be a reflection of supply & demand.
Thanks,
Antoine

Q: Where is the best place to hold some short term cash that will be deployed over the next 2-3 of months? Is it worth holding in high interest account, ETF or just to leave as cash and deploy as opportunities come up.
Thanks

Q: I have losses between 55% and 33% on the following list of stocks. DH 55%, PIH 48%, TPK 46%, CAM 33%. My regret is not so much in the losses but rather not having the good sense of using stop loss orders. Would you appreciate your opinion regarding stop loss orders and if you would continue to hold these stocks. With thanks, Bill

Q: I have 4000 SIS stocks,has made money so far is pullback in price also gold and oil pull back a good opportunity to buy?.

Q: Hello 5i
Thought I would ask Investor portfolio management and psychology/behaviour question.

As I watch my profits in companies like Emera drain away 2% per day ( down $5/share since August), I wonder what the statement to investors should be when the question comes up, why did we not get out seeing clearly this stock is in a down trend and with rates moving up, is going to be out of favour and see price declines?

Waiting for an annual dividend of $2 when in four months $5 of capital disappears, just does not make good math sense or a profitable stance.

In September this was a good investment. What are your thoughts on this today with debt high, rates moving and short sellers pointing at companies like this?

Should we not have been selling at $50 instead of holding at $45.....and watch the price tick lower?

As you can imagine, it is tough watching long term paper profits in REITs, Telcos and utilities drain away.

Would you please offer your thoughts on the emotions that arise in this situation and with the stated company and sectors?

Thanks
Dave

Q: When looking at BIP.UN an infrastructure stock, can you compare this stock to other infrastructure stocks like a stantec or wsp global. My feeling is that stocks like stantec are more directly involved in the infrastructure industry and will be more directly affected by the Canadian and USA infrastructure spending that are planned in the near future. Your feeling would be appreciated. Tnx.

Q: Is it a good/bad time to buy and hold this etf for the long term?

Q: So I planned to add to my positions after the election but things went up, not down. Should I do it now or wait until end of November? When does tax loss selling start?

Q: Peter; Do you know of a US ETF that would reflect the hoped for infrastructure spending ? Thanks. Rod

Q: Dear Peter

On October 17th.I cash out all my power balanced portfolio (13 stocks total 400 k.) to avoid stock crash if Trump wins US election.
Now US election is over ,Trump won and stock market did not crush on contrary it looks like stock is going up and up.

Because I want to replace my previously sold portfolio positions please tell me if you would do it now or would you wait for another month or two to buy previously sold portfolio positions.

I was happy with my portfolio which was pretty close to 5i Balance Portfolio and I'm not planning to change any thing in it.

AndrewB.

Q: With the market looking at the Trump victory positively.
Is there still a bullish case for gold and metals considering That US $ looks bullish as well.

Q: Looking towards an isolationist, anti-trade Trump presidency, which sectors in Canada do you think would suffer most? I'm thinking of autos and lumber, as a start. Are there any names on the balanced portfolio which would be particularly hard hit if NAFTA disappeared and their US exports were threatened? Ie, Magna, SJ.

Q: If the S&P 500 tanks tomorrow morning, would you consider it a buying opportunity? Thanks, Bill

Q: The theme of this questions is the potential for rising coffee prices and how it may affect the companies I have listed.

I have been watching the iPath Bloomberg Coffee Subindex (JO) and it has me concerned enough to trim some of my position in SBUX and I am also curious to know if you think this is something investors in PHB and TPK need to worry about. Thanks.

Q: Some believe dividend growth per one year and 5 year is very more important criteria to select a stock.I appreciate your response..Thank you.ebrahim

Q: Regarding the recent conclusion to the CETA negotiations, which industries/companies would you consider could be negatively affected, i.e. would a company such as Andrew Peller be adversely affected given the removal of tariffs on european wines. Thank you.

David

Q: During the process of analyzing a companies quality the management team is often referred to as an important factor by many analysts. During your many years in the industry who would rank on your top 5 all time list of CEO+company combos for creating investor satisfaction. Or in other words, if someone started a brand new company today who would you invest in on day 1 based solely on their reputation?