Investment Q&A

Q: GSY's YTD results are disappointing and in spite of the many positive touts (including 5i), I am losing patience in the almost 39% drop so far.

I've been interested in DOL for some time, would you recommend a swap of GSY to DOL at their current prices today? Or should I wait for the GSY report due on 11/10 before I do anything? Please advise.

Q: Hello

Want to sell GOOG and AMZN in my cash account for the tax loss.

Replace them with FTS, PPL and ZEB. for dividend and safety.

Your comments thank you.

Mike

Q: Kindly comment on the NTR Q3 results and forward guidance released after closing today. Thanks.

Q: hey guys i currently am holding enbridge and dollorama on a neither are doing overly well but holding and both have good dividends i was wondering what your opinion would be on a switch to TRP and JWEL I realize in the current atmoshere returns will not be great but both carry a decent dividend
thanks as always for a great service

Q: Hi 5i,

Would appreciate your take on GOOS recent earnings and future prospects over the next 5+ years.

Can GOOS continue to grow with weakening and potentially hostile Chinese market? Is the worst already baked in?

Thanks in advance!

Greg C.

Q: Can you recommend 6 quality TSX stocks that may be victims of tax loss selling yet be attractive opportunities? Thanks.

Q: Hello Peter,
Is VFV and XSP about the same except one is hedged? I have held Sienna and Chartwell for a long time and I thought from a demographic point , they would be great long term holds.. I am down alot but the dividend is great. Are these two good long term holds or since covid, the recovery maybe too long of a time given the high interests that we see. Thanks very much

Q: When looking at dividend ETF performance, are reinvested dividends included, or is the stated performance capital appreciation only, e.g. Morningstar performance for CDZ shows a 3.5% dividend and a 5 year total return of 6%.
Thanks Peter

Q: Hi all at 5!, thnx so much for all your info and insights for us DIY investors, much appreciated!

Can you share your insights on these companies, 2 which announced good quarterly reports lately?

Thnx so much!
Dave

Q: Hi
Please comment on CHE.Ca as an investment.

Thank you

Q: Any updated thoughts, analysis on STLC since the last question on 21 Sept? An interesting commentary on INK Morning Insider today.

Many thanks.

Q: Hello, Can I get your take on how the markets react during a recession? It seems we are heading into a recession in 2023. Do markets drop further? Do company earnings drop? What sectors if any do you see doing okay during a recession? Do I hold off on buying stocks till middle of 2023 and just stick some money in short term gic/treasury bills? Trying to figure out how to prepare my portfolio for a recession. Thanks

Q: Hello 5i,

I currently have some capital to deploy and I am looking to increase my exposure to the industrial sector. I have been watching ATA & CJT as potential candidates. What do you believe would be a good entry point for these stocks? Are there others you could recommend in the sector that would have better prospects?

I have a high risk tolerance and I am looking to hold these stocks for 5+ years.

Thanks again for all that you guys do.

Greg C.

Q: In a response to a recent question 5i answered: “its TAM is only going to grow “. What is TAM? On this subject, would 5i consider a glossary of acronyms placed on the site to enable your clients to further understand what’s being discussed?!!

Q: IF the tech sector has had its day (decades) in the sun and will not outperform coming out of this bear market, what do you think will outperform instead? Next 10 years or so.

Q: Hi Everyone at 5i!!!
First, I would like to thank everyone for your support and hand holding in these trying market times!! You have helped me keep panic and the temptation of emotional selling at bay. My question: I am building TFSA’s for my kids . Could you please give me 5 long term holds either US or Canadian which you think hold decent growth prospects for the future for them . I understand that you do not have a manic crystal ball . Cheers, Tamara

Q: Somewhat unexpectedly, I will need to raise about $200,000 in the next few months. I'm trying to think through my options and would like your perspective. I can think of three approaches, perhaps there are more. I'm near retirement but employment is secure and there is no compelling reason to retire. I own a home in Toronto that has a small remaining mortgage (less than 10% of market value). No other debts.
1. sell stocks in a non-reg account to raise the funds. Assume a mix of stocks in the red and in the black so there would be little net tax consequence. Plan to replenish the account over 5 or 6 years.
2. borrow the funds and plan to pay off the loan over the same 5 or 6 years.
3. sell stocks as in #1, but then also borrow the same amount to replenish the sold stocks over a shorter period of time, say 6 to 12 months through calendar 2023, legging in to dollar cost average. Pay off the borrowed funds over 5 or 6 years. Interest expense on the borrowed funds in this case would be tax deductible.
Part of the decision relates to expected interest rates over the timeframe and the shape of the (expected) recovery. If we assume 4 to 6% average interest rate over the life of the loan but a more significant bounce in equity markets, then option 3 makes sense. But I am not sure I've considered everything, including risk.
If you think option 3 makes sense, could you suggest 5 - 10 lower-risk stocks (dividend growth / growth) with the noted timeframe in mind. Many thanks and take as many credits as needed.

Q: Which of FTT or TIH would you buy here and why? I think Toromont has always been the quality choice but of course you have to pay a premium for it. Time for FTT or buy TIH while it’s below $100? Thanks

Q: Which would you prefer for a shorter time frame of 2-3 years and why?

Q: We hold an all-equity portfolio with 40-45 stocks and ETFs. Core holdings are large-cap Canadian and U.S. companies. We assume that a full position of 40 names would be 2.5% of the portfolio. Top two holdings are BAM at 5.23% and CSU at 4.31%. At what level would you trim?
Also, the Brookfield family is presently 10.26% of the portfolio. What level would you trim there?
We are not planning to trim soon as 12 positions which are small-cap tech are sub .50% and we anticipate a reversal of large-cap dominance.