Investment Q&A

Q: I do not follow the Canadian market at all, relying only on 5i model portfolios. I have done VERY badly on my TFSA held at a Canadian bank-owned broker ( iTRADE). I would now prefer to end the misery and hold only US- and European listed scurities in my TFSA. These are markets that I am familiar with. This broker advises it will not transfer any inter-listed securities from the Canadian side to the US side. (It would only transfer other US securities). This would force me to liquidate inter-listed securities, then buy US securities. I thought of withdrawing the entire Canadian $ proceeds, with the intent to reinstate next year the full amount withdrawn but in US$ . Question: do you know what exchange rate I should use to calculate the amount in US$ that I may deposit into the TFSA next year? Would the taxing authorities accept rates posted by the Bank of Canada or Bank of England? Any traps I should be aware of (if you know)?

Q: I currently have GSY in my TFSA having purchased it (at your suggestion) when it dropped in March. As a result, I have a significant gain. My question is, might it be time to move this out of the TFSA and into my non-registered account to start taking advantage of its (growing) dividend? In other words, while I still expect above-average growth in this stock and don't think it is now "just" a dividend play, do you think it's hyper-growth days are behind it?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: I would like you opinion on this Company; in particular the financials, long term growth potential and risks they may face.. thanks

Q: My Son is turning 18, wishes to open a TFSA with $6G. and add $6G /yr for next 30 years. It will be a buy and hold. Please recommend a portfolio of ETF's (Vanguard/Blackrock/BMO) in Canadian Dollar's that he can use to invest.
Based on the ETF'S you pick, average of past 5 years Total Return. Can you give me a "guesstimate" of portfolio value In 2050---Will be apart of his Retirement income.
Thanks...Cec

Q: My 19 year old son has td bpy and real in his tfsa what would be your top 3 picks to add to his account
Thanks Terry

Q: My son who is 42 is opening a TFSA. He is getting a late start at investing as he has been emloyed overseas for most of his working life. He has asked me to help him. I am wondering if ETF's would be the best way to start. If so what would you suggest for seomeone his age. Also if he started with equities what would you suggest as well?

Q: I hold Costco in my TFSA and with the news of a special dividend I am debating on selling ahead and rebuying after to avoid losing 15% withholding tax as I am assuming a special dividend is subject to the same 15% withholding treatment. Thanks

Q: Please advise your thoughts on holding US equities in a tfsa.

Q: What is the contribution limit for 2021? Thank you

Q: I hope I know the answer but I want to make sure. I'm already at this years limit for my TFSA. However, within my TFSA I'm getting dividends that I want to use to buy new shares. I want to confirm that that is OK. I also want to confirm that if I buy stocks with the dividends that I can buy a stock that is not already within my TFSA.

Q: If you could only pick one CDN growth stock for your 2021 TFSA which would it be? Thanks

Q: What stocks do you like for a growth oriented RRSP with 15 to grow? Maybe 5 CAD and 5 US.

Thank you,
Duncan

Q: this is preparing for 2021 in my TFSA...I recall early in 2020, you provided guidance about 5iR positions that would be good, my term, to hold in a TFSA......as I'm in my 70's, my TFSA is a mix of Balance (48%), Income (22%) plus "Yield" (5%), and Growth (25%) positions from the 3 5iR portfolios.....looking ahead to 2021, what are the 10 or so 5iR positions that you suggest I consider hold in my TFSA for appreciation and income?.........much thanks for the assistance......Tom

.ps...I know this early to be asking about 2021 but I'm "staying put", aka got plenty of time on my hands....hahaha

Q: Presently the family investments are about 80% Cdn stocks and 20% US stocks....excluding defined benefit pensions.
I would like to increase the US stock portfolio to 30% US stocks, using primarily new cash.

What I'm mulling over, pondering is this - what factors should I consider about taking US stock positions in TFSAs?

One that I'm aware of is that there is no recovery of US taxes withheld on US stocks held in a TFSA.

On the other hand, it seems the overall appreciation of US stocks is better than Cdn stocks, especially in certain sectors.

As the investments in the TFSA are to be held for the long-term, I am inclined to do it....take US stocks positions in the TFSAs.

What say you about doing it?.

Much appreciate your thoughts..........Tom

Q: Helping my son to start to invest in the stock market. What five stocks would you suggest right now for a 10+ year TFSA account?

thanks,

Q: I am trying to build a TFSA asset mix and have looked at the top companies in a number of ETFs. I already have investments in Oil & Gas. I would appreciate any suggestions for companies that I can add that would be stable and not high risk as I am 70. I have been mostly looking at dividends and growth companies of Canadian companies due to the tax implications of a TFSA. Thank you.

Q: Hello 5I team,
I hear unless you investments in your TSFA are all Canadian, you would be subject to CRA tax.
Is this true?
What about ENB, a Canadian Co but with lots of USA income?
....Thanks ....JC

Q: I have a 100 post split in my TFSA and Dividend stocks are not recommended for TFSA. But the AAPL dividend is so very small so does it matter?
Thanks.

Q: Hi Peter/Ryan, In my TFSA I hold the following; ATD.B , BCE, CM, CSU, ENB, GSY, LGO, PHO, RY, SHOP, TRP and T. I have a bit of cash to allocate can you suggest 3 or 4 favorite holdings that might be a good addition to this group. Thanks for being there for us DIY investors you're a great help. Nick

Q: Hi Peter,
I am down a little over 50% on Western Forest. It is in my TFSA account, so I will not get any benefit as a tax loss. I am willing to hold on to it if there's a reasonable chance that in a year or two the stock will start growing and a dividend will be re-instated. Would it be more prudent to sell the stock and take the loss and buy something else? And, do you have any suggestions for a replacement?
Jane