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Q: How do you go about calculating annualized returns on a stock that you've purchase across multiple dates? For example, in my portfolio I purchase PLTR 3 times, at 3 different prices. Questrade calculates a weighted total return using a weighted cost per share. However, the % just represents the absolute return to date. If I try to annualize this, can I do it without having to use each individual transaction date? Similar to the weighted cost per share, could I do the same calculation for the hold period? Any guidance or resources you could provide would be helpful here, as I've found online resources lacking in this general area.
Thanks!
Marc
Read Answer Asked by Marc on June 29, 2021
Q: Hello Peter,
I have GDI in my TFSA account and have done well so far.
Thank you.
However, I feel there is not much growth in the future and am considering replacing it with either EGLX or AT. The hesitancy stems due to the old adage - don't fix if it ain't broken. From a reward perspective, is the increase in risk justified ? I would appreciate your selection amongst the three for the TFSA. Subsequently , a preference amongst the remaining two for a margin account.
Do you consider GDI a growthy stock with a dividend yield?
Regards
Rajiv
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on June 29, 2021
Q: My question relates to the 10 yr less 2 yr government bond spread as an indicator of a recession. Has it ever happen that Canada has had a recession without one in the US, or vice versa. The reason I am asking is because is it better to worry about the US 10-2yr spread or the Canadian 10-2yr as an indicator of a recession. Tnx

Read Answer Asked by Jacques on June 28, 2021
Q: Hi,

I've held FIH.U shares for a short while and have done fairly well. I'm a little confused about the tender offer and dutch auction style. For example, it seems like the stock is trading mid-range of the potential purchase price right now.

I have no real reason to sell, unless this is a trading opportunity where the stock could dip below the tender range after the buybacks are complete.

I'd appreciate your thoughts on the tender in general, knowing you can't give specific advise on if I should hold or put my shares in the pool

The shares are in a non-registered account, so would be subject to the dividend tax event if tendered.
Read Answer Asked by Yasin on June 25, 2021
Q: Hi, looking to high grade my portfolio and swap QSR for MED. Small gain currently with QSR. Can you compare the two fundamentally and do you see MED having higher growth potential? Which would you rather own?

Can you rank these for long term growth? BYD, QSR, DOL, DIS, SBUX, MG, ATZ

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on June 25, 2021
Q: If I were to pick one of these three - STLC, RUS and LIF - strictly on SP growth in the next two year time span, which would be the choice? Also, on a scale of 1 to 10 for SP growth what would be your ratings of the three? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on June 24, 2021
Q: Hi Awesome 5i team, I have some cash to invest, in Canada, I am thinking of "AT", "GSY" &"CTS", some of these names are at all time high, could you please rank them from risk/growth perspective. Given recent volatility of the market, could you please provide a good entry point if you will.

For US, please also provide three names that are growth oriented, and three reflationary driven. All are for long term investment.

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Lin on June 24, 2021
Q: I need to increase my material sector weighting. So what Canadian & US growth and value oriented material sector stocks would i5Reseach recommend. Thanks … Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on June 23, 2021
Q: I'm up about 60% on GSY, my current largest holding. I'd like to reduce it a bit and start a position in STLC. I know these two companies are not directly comparable, but as an investment do you think STLC's SP can out gain GSY in the next two years? As well, what's you overall opinion on these wo companies? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on June 22, 2021
Q: Add to a sector and stock in the doghouse recently or pump it into one with some recent momentum. In my registered account, +5yr hold. I own both and just need to decide where to put some cash I have in the account and too samll of an amount to add a new name. I unfortunately added engh just before the tech selloff so am down almost 20%, ENB I added in the lows back in oct and has done really well with the sector rally and paying a silly yields as well. So add to ENB and hope the ride continues or top up ENGH a well run company in a beat up sector?
Read Answer Asked by Tom on June 22, 2021
Q: The listed companies each carry about a 1% weighing in my portfolio. There are no tax implications and I am positive on all of these. I am trying to reduce my overall holdings to about 25. I believe each company has its merits but I will never hit a home run with such a small investment. Can you advise which ones you would keep and consolidate or perhaps suggest something else to put all of the proceeds toward.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Marty on June 22, 2021
Q: Looking at adding to my TFSA portfolio (junior investor - not playing with a ton of cash). I’ve had my eye on WELL for a few months and I’m looking to get in because of your recommendations. What would you say is a good price to buy at?

Also, could you rank ENB, ARX.TO, and SU.TO? Looking at enbridge alternatives, but maybe ENB is the best best way to go?

Would you prefer SHOP or LSPD.TO?

Out of all the above companies (WELL, SHOP, SU, ARX, LSPD, ENB), what order would you buy in?

Comfortable with a bit of risk.

Thanks for all you do!
Read Answer Asked by Carol on June 21, 2021
Q: I see there was today (June 17) a rather substantial shift to Growth and away from Value which I did see you acknowledge in an answer today. Can you provide some insight as to why? I'm thinking Fed, but if so, what in their comments caused that? Should these gyrations be ignored in the medium/long run? After all, it was a pretty violent switch previously but from value to growth and for an extended period. Is there logic/fundamentals operating here? It was all fine with me as I am overweight growth/tech. As an additional question, I am playing copper with FCX but I see you suggesting other stocks for a copper play, and with the copper price downturn would you suggest switching FCX for another name? As always, thank you very very much for the service you provide.
Read Answer Asked by William on June 18, 2021
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