Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i - thanks for everything in 2013, success to you and all members in 2014.
Sorry if this is repetitive - maybe need more links for these categories - What are ur best 5 stock picks for growth and 5 best for dividend in 2014.
Tks.

Q: Hello,

I have a portion of my savings sitting in savings accounts at Ing direct, would you suggest leaving it there or are there better alternatives which give better returns. Is it always better to have some cash liquidity or can I use my line of credit to replace that? Thanks very much. Shyam

Q: Hi Peter: Could you let me know what percentage of a portfolio should be allocated to each market sector - I am using the 10 TSX sectors. Many thanks.

Q: Hello team,
I just recently subscribed to 5i and have been very impressed with your service. I am new to selecting stocks and a couple questions have arisen. I have about $35,000 in my TFSA that I would like to dedicate to growth stocks. My two questions are:
1) Given the small balance (and limited to adding only $5500 new money each year), what would you suggest to be an appropriate number of stocks to purchase? I would like to have some diversification but also think the fees of buying and re-balancing 20 stocks like in your model portfolio would be too costly.
2) Based on the number of stocks you think appropriate for my situation, do you have specific stock recommendations I should consider for purchase in 2014?
Thanks in advance,

Q: In our portfolio all of our US allocation is 25% in in one etf - XSP, also 23% allocation is international, again one ETF - XIN Would you suggest an alternate or is XSP and XIN ok in you opinion?

FYI our portfolio is 27% bonds - CBO, 25% US, 23% international,
15% Canadian using 5i portfolio, 5% emg mkts - VWO, 5% cash.
Please give us your opinion and suggest any tweeks or recommendations.

Since becoming a member I have had great benefit and enjoyed this web site, hence the above questions on whether my allocation which I am comfortable with is using the correct product.

Wishing you all a happy and successful new year.

Q: Happy New Year 5I Team. Would you give some insight into how the US ecomony may fair this coming year? Do you see the Canadian Dollar losing strength against the US Dollar?

Q: Gentlemen,
Is Italie possible to suggest 2 or 3 shares for your sectors suggestion
Industrial 15%
Materials 15%
Cons. Discretionary 10%
Cons. Staples 5%
Utilities 5%
Financial 15%
Energy 10%
Info Tech 15%
Telecom 5%
HealthCare 5%
Thanks a lot
All the best to I5 team

Q: Hello,

What would you recommend for sector weightings for 2014 for a moderate to aggressive investor?

Thank you and all the best for 2014

Q: Happy New Year Peter and Staff,
I would like to replace my defensive positions and go into more cyclical stocks for 2014.
Could you suggest your best cyclical stocks ideas going into 2014.
thanks and have wonderful holidays.

Q: What Canadian stocks do you think will get the most American interest and might get the most upside next year? I'm looking for investment ideas for new TSFA and RRSP money in January.

Thanks Peter for your invaluable advice! Happy Holidays!

Q: Hello Peter
My total market value portfolio is about $136,000 it consist of:
ACQ in TFSA 10.8%
CSU in TFSA 11.4%
AD in TFSA 8.0 %
BAD in TFSA 11.1%
AYA 8.5%
STN 6.8%
BYD.UN 8.0%
MG 3.8%
ESL 5.7%
RRX 5.6%
MCB 6.1%
DHX 8.1%
LSI 6.1%
On January 01.2014 I want to invest into my TFSA account $10,500
and another $10,000 into other part of my portfolio.

I am down on AD about 15% and on LSI about 16%.
My question is should I increase existing units number or add another stocks like AVO or HCG or maybe you have any suggestions.
Regards Andrew B.

Q: Hi Team: Is AGI.warrants a buy? Trading around $1.17 a warrant.
Has long term life.I do not know how to value these warrants.
Thank you
George Hemmerich

ALAMOS GOLD INC WT 8/30/18

Q: Peter and Team,

With tapering beginning and possibly progressing, what are your thoughts on buying an ETF that is the reverse of the Thirty Year Bond in the US... something like HTD? It seems like interest rates are basically as low as they can go and will rise - its just a question of when.

Thoughts?

Q: Hi team:
great work and thanks for your advice
I have some REITs and are holding them for income for a yield of about 4-5%
From what I understand, switching some of those to FSV and TCN
both are involved in real estates especially in US could offer a better potential of
capital gains (though lower yield) than the current REITs in Canada, would that be
a correct assumption ? Merry Christams!

Q: Hi Peter, I am finally picking up the courage to invest in the stocks in your model and summary portfolio in January 2014. What is the outlook for the next 3 years. I have more than $31500 to invest and am thinking of about 15 stocks at about 5% in each.
Thanks for all the great advice.

Q: Hi and Merry Christmas!
In recent posts the topic of a company (WIN,ESL specifically) being bought/sold (take-over?) has come up. My question is (although I hold both WIN and ESL)general: what, if any, criteria or factors should one consider in terms of whether to sell early, sell into the offer, hold on with the new entity/owner or ?? Are there any guidelines that apply across the board or is it totally stock/offer specific? Any thoughts would be appreciated. I did not see any Q/A address this in the Market Strategy area.
Best Wishes for the Holiday Season to you, staff and members!
Cheers,
Mike

Q: All things considered, technicals, fundamentals, and current outlook for the global economy and stock market would you say it's an opportune time to take a full position in your Model Portfolio or a half position? Why?

Q: HI 5i,

Now that tapering appears imminent, how badly do you think dividend stocks in my portfolio, like Telus, IPL, Suncor and PBH will be affected?

I sent you this question a couple days ago but haven't heard from you. (Perhaps i sent it to the wrong address?)

Thanks G

Q: A really general question but could you provide a prognostication/guess on the January markets in general. Do you foresee a major shift to the downside and should investors be more defensive than usual.
About 80% of my names are good dividend payers....but I have a few that would suffer when the tide goes out.

Q: RE DHX: I'm considering re-entering DHX after this gap pullback finds a bottom. Is there anything of concern at DHX fundamentally - is it still a Strong Buy? Is there anything else you would like more for capital appreciation in the new year? The fiscal cliff chatter will evidently be looming again quite soon - lol - Your thoughts going into 2014 are greatly appreciated. Thanks.