Investment Q&A

Q: Some maintenance of my portfolio is long-overdue. I have been sitting on PBH, VEEV, and VZ which are all down about 30%. WELL is down about 50%, MG about 40%. Should I keep holding, or take the loss and pivot to something else? These are the worst performers, overall the entire portfolio is up 20% this year. Many thanks for your assistance.

Q: hi,
thoughts on earnings report? did you listen to the earnings call, and if so your thoughts? does it look like the ship is on track?
cheers, chris

Q: Hello! I own LMN.V, but I don’t have CSU or HSP.A. Are these tech companies similar? Should I consider them as a group purchase, or treat each name individually as a tech stock within my portfolio?

Q: What’s your view on Toromont earnings today? Is the drop in share price an opportunity to buy?

Q: Hello,

General best practice question here on portfolio diversification based on a question asked many years ago.

1. If you were starting fresh with an equity portfolio, how many names would you choose and would they all be equal weight by name? Within that number, would you have a recommendation investing in a set number of ETF's?

2. Would you recommend adding stocks across each of the 10-14 sectors (or prioritize specific ones) and apply the same weight?

3. In terms of tax benefits, would you tend to hold US stock in a TFSA or RRSP? I seem to read conflicting views.

Q: Hello
I m am reviewing my respective sector allocation per the PA portfolio recommendations.
Can 5i elaborate why AQN and BEPC are classified as Energy Sector positions while BIPC is classified as a Utility ?

Q: Good day,

Did a huge portfolio makeover a few months ago, almost entirely with your picks (minus a few that didn't click for me) and some of my high own high conviction names. For the most part, they've all done pretty well, with the exception of the last few weeks.

1. Is the last few weeks just overall uncertainty/retraction?
2. bep and bip are down ~15%, is it worthwhile getting out and averaging down BAM or BNS?
3. ATS and CELH are down after large runups after I bought. worth buying/averaging down on one of these?
4. DCBO and NXT back to scratch after huge runs. Do you expect those levels to return? Timeline wise? NXT spun from FLEX, but Flex continues to climb
5. KXS is down 8%, and seems pretty spikey over the last 5 years. Just wait for the next one? Should this start to create more of a steadier trend upward?
6. I bought POWL, and it's basically done nothing, thoughts on the company now? alternatives?
7. I saw a youtuber vid that really loved POET for the coming months years. I was telling a friend about it yesterday because I like (and understand) the technology and what it could do. He literally bought some while we were talking yesterday morning and he's up 30%... Are the company fundamentals/contracts improving? or could it just be hype from youtubers and the like?

Almost all of these had some pretty significant periods of running since I rebalanced in Jan/Feb. I know market timing is not a solid practice, but in a lot of these growth names, at what point is that jump worth moving on from, freeing up some cash for another opportunity down the road? And how do you determine whether it's time or not?

Finally, in the event that your attitudes have changed on any of these, do you have a top 3 CAD, top 3 US new ideas over the last few months that have really turned the tide/become strong buys that I may replace/add?

Thanks for everything!

James

Q: Any idea why these 2 are up on such a down day?

Sheldon

Q: I have purchased a Bitcoin TEF in the past as a trade. I made money and got out. I do not have the understanding/trust in crypto to consider making a longer term or large Investment. I am aware that there are crypto assets, trading platforms and miners. However the concept seems to be based entirely on a level of trust which I do not have. This question is not about FOMO. I do not have a burning desire to invest here but to understand. I am not asking for deep dive but what is your approach to investing in the crypto market? Thanks for your help.

Mike

Q: Greetings: This question is not only directed to 5I but also to any members who own Neighbourly Pharmacy CVR'S. My cvr's were removed from my self directed RBC account. RBC can't supply me with an explanation as to where they went. I have tried to phone Persistance capital- left three messages- with no return call. Anyone have any suggestions? thanks BEN.

Q: At present valuations,would you rate any of these companies a buy and,if yes,then your order of preference.Thanks.

Q: could you please comment on CVX.There is a lot of talk about this company going forward.What is your view on CVX?
Also what is you compelling story about Hammond here?can you tell a bit more about what this company does and why it has a bright future?Is Hammond manufacturing in essence the same stock?why two TSX listings?

Q: Two questions:
1) on Apr 26 the price jumped significantly and from Apr 18 to apr26 it is up ~6.2%. ANY idea what is motivating it to perform upwards now? Also RSI is near 70, meaning it is nearing overbought stage.
2) What is difference between their .UN version and .DB.F version?
Thanks

Q: Hi Folks,
Looking to add either HPS.A or VRT to my non registered account. May I have your opinion as to which one you would recommend today and why.
Thanks

Q: Hi, I’m wanting to replace Trp as I’am losing confidence in the stock, and I already have Enb.
Sector not an issue, so could you recommend something from your income or balanced portfolio that you like going forward. I’m thinking more in line with a stock that may do better if we do get a market correction. (My first thought was something like ATD). Could you give 3 picks
Thanks

Q: Which companies could benefit from the new Honda announcement?
Thanks Steve

Q: If one believes in the further weakening of the Canadian dollar does it not make sense to journal interlisted stocks from a C$ TFSA to a US$ TFSA ?
Thank you

Q: How would you rate these stocks for maximum growth?
Thanks, Peter

Q: Your thoughts on earnings. Tough trucking conditions but Tfii seemed to do reasonably ok but missed estimates. How will market view things? Would you top up position now or wait?

Q: Can you please comment on CP's earnings and whether you would buy for the long term.