Investment Q&A

Q: If you were to list favourite US and Cdn companies with the added criteria of high cash flow and significant stock buybacks what would they be?

Q: I am interest in expanding my oil and gas investments to the service side of the oil and gas sector. Would you be able to compare three drilling companies that I am considering. I am interested in PD and NBR for on shore drilling and RIG for offshore. I would prefer a company that is profitable or projected to be soon. The focus is on growth and less on dividends. A fair amount of risk can be handled. Please compare information on these three companies.

Q: HI 5I, I like to reduce my tech stocks, I like to keep 5 of them (the ones with more stability) , the rest will sell to buy BN & COST (or any other suggestion) , I hate to let go some of them since they have provided me good gains , but I need peace of mind, and balance, I hate to be in your shoes with this question, please advice, thanks

Q: Can you explain the product from Purpose ETF (ticker APLY) in the link below. Seems to be an ETF which owns Apple shares and somehow gives you yield with a call strategy as you hold. What is downside risk ? What is upside ?

Does anyone just hold shares anymore ? The financial wizardry with these ETFs seems like it will all blow up at some point just like CDOs in 2009.

https://www.purposeinvest.com/funds/apple-yield-shares-purpose-etf?utm_campaign=apple&utm_source=bnn&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=takeover

Thomas

Q: Please provide a rundown of the pros and cons of holding a USD stock i.e. Costco (COST) or Apple (AAPL) in a TFSA.

Q: Do you see any issues with owning LLY CDR CAD hedged?

I can't find this in portfolio analytics?

Would it best to just own in USD? My only logic is CAD is low against the greenback at the moment.

Q: Looking at basic materials, would you consider Linde a good choice?
What materials do you think might be in greatest demand in our fast evolving future?

Thanks,
V

Q: This is a question regarding portfolio composition, which I would describe as alpha-balanced. I have chosen not to invest in real estate (as I own a home) or materials (too volatile). I am overweight in Tech (17.5%), Industrials (19.25%) and Finance (22.3%). The other sectors are all at appropriate weights. I am somewhat concerned about having too much allocated to financials and seeking advice. The stocks I hold in relatively equal amounts are: BAM, BN, X, V and HMAX. (I hold HMAX strictly for the out-sized dividend with the expectation of little growth; with a solid dividend here, it frees up other funds to invest in more aggressive companies that don't pay dividends such as HPS.A and LMN.). Long story short: do I have too many eggs in one basket, or do my financials have sufficiently different drivers that you would be comfortable with this imbalance? Any other comments with regard to the strategy behind my chosen portfolio composition would be most welcome. Many thanks.

Q: Greetings 5i,
This ETF was mentioned in an earlier question today. I can't find 'MAGS'. Is there a typo?
Also, are there alternative ETFs that hold the 'magnificent seven' that have been around for longer?
Thanks as always
SP

Q: Trying to gauge potential runway for growth. Particularly market cap proxies. Are there any comparables that make sense. Do you see this eventually in time exceeding its all time highs? Are you buyers at todays price.

Q: MAGS Good morning, your thoughts on this ETF,
Thanks
Peter

Q: I am looking at some of my struggling stocks- any comments on whether greener pastures are better found elsewhere and where to go?

Q: What differentiates NXT from other recent IPO’s such as ARRY or FTCI to make NXT a top solar investment idea for 2024?

Q: Good morning,

I own a substantial amount of MAW 108 in my Non Registered, TFSA and RRSP accounts.

After reviewing the numerous questions relating to VFV ETF and closely examining the annual performance of MAW 108 over the last 15 years, it is clear to me that VFV ETF has performed much better on the whole over a long period and that VFV or HXS would have been a better choice .

Given that there would be substantial capital gains tax incurred by replacing MAW 108 with VFV ETF or HXS ETF in my Non Registered account and therefore not an appealing option, what are your thoughts on:

Q1. Replacing MAW 108 with VFV or HXS in my TFSA and RRSP accounts;

Q2. Are there any withholding tax considerations in holding VFV or HXS in my TFSA and RRSP accounts?

Q3, Is VFV your preferred recommendation over HXS ETF, ZSP ETF, XUS ETF for holdings in a TFSA and RRSP account?

Thank you and I will await your usual sage and valuable advice.

Q: Good Morning
Your answer to a recent question regarding the difficulty selling your losers certainly hit home with me. I had bought ARKK pretty much at the peak buying into the Cathy Wood hype and also placating my need to not miss out on the next “Big Thing”. The fund as you know invests in many new innovation and concept stocks.
Would you endorse a switch to something like Celsius? You have been positive on this stock months ago and I wished I pulled the trigger then.
Thank you

Q: I currently own XHC.

I see that VHT has a lot lower MER. Does it make sense to make a switch?
I assume VHT is more North America while XHC is global?

Also have about 4% in ABBV in an Registered Account with a 52% return. (thank your;)
Would it make sense to cut this down to 2% and add LLY?

LLY has had quite a run the last couple of years and that can be scary. Does LLY have a good runway?

Thanks.

Q: Hello 5i,
I am up 56% to 90% on the MSFT, JPM, MRK,ABBV, AND PEP amongst a few others. It has been said to take profit if a holding is up 30%. I have held these for about 20 years and do not need the funds. Should I realize the 30% profit or let these continue to rise according to your advice of "letting the winners run" before a black swan occurs.

Q: Hello 5i,

We have a full position in VGT and 1/2 position in BRK.B in an RRSP and NVDA, AMD, and Google in our TFSA's.

Do you see reduced growth in the VGT & BRK.B ETF's with AAPL downgrades and a possibility of consolidation of MSFT this year after stellar 2023 numbers?

Would you swap VGT or BRK.B to another ETF for 2024 or just let it ride?

Thank you for your advice

D&J

Q: I am looking to add exposure to the US market in my TFSA. I currently own ZSP and ZNQ and would like to add an ETF listed on the Cdn exchange that would balance my exposure to the Mag 7. I have seen you recommend EQL which I am considering however is there another ETF that would broaden my exposure beyond the S&P 500. Perhaps to include some mid and small cap stocks?
Also would you expect that mid and small caps will outperform given where we are in the market cycle?

Q: Could you please describe SPSC’s business model, competitive advantages or weaknesses? What are the key factors that would support a long term investment in SPSC? Would you be confident in their earnings forecast? Could SPSC be a takeover candidate?