Investment Q&A

Q: Good day guys ..
small and mid cap stocks getting crushed here.. what names are appealing to u right now for 3-5 year holds .
thx
Mark

Q: Hi 5i,
May I please have your insight into the deal between Lululemon and Peloton?
Do you see it as good/bad/indifferent?
Is it better for one company more than the other or is it equal?
Thanks!!

Q: AEG seems unusual in terms of its extremely low dividend payment to cash flow ratio, price/book, and other ratios. Its 12% 3 year dividend growth average is very attractive. However, the negative earnings, etc. are concerning. Is this a stock you would buy? Which North American insurers would be more desirable for growth/safety of dividend?

Q: I am heavy into Tech with most weight in NVDA @ Avg. of $222. All good stocks/COs...Should I be worried? About which ones?
Many Thanks!

Q: Hi team,

Which Canadian and U.S. stocks do you see as presently having positive momentum leading to strong growth in a near future ?

Have a good day,

Jacques IDS

Q: Hello 5i,

I'm looking to get into Europe through multi nationals in the UK. Currently own Rio-tinto and Unilever. If you could name five other dividend paying companies trading on a US exchange worth buying it would be very helpful.
Thank you!

Q: Is there any difference in tax treatment between VFV and ZSP in a TFSA?

Q: Could I have your thoughts on Archer-Daniels-Midland and if you would consider current levels to be an acceptable entry point .
Thanks

Q: Hi Guys.

Looking to buy Raytheon on the setback but would prefer to buy the CDN Canadian Depository Receipt version. I just wonder if the CDR is too thinly traded to be "safe".

I own the CDR of Alphabet but it trades thousands of shares each day. The CDR of RTX sometimes trades no shares in a day so I don't even know where my bid should be to match the US version.

Are my fears real and any strategy to use to buy the CDN CDR or should I just but it on the NYSE?

Thanks so much

Stuart

Q: What’s going on with Stryker, it’s on a significant downward trend?

Q: Klaviyo Inc
NYSE: KVYO

What's your opinion on this company? Another boom & bust?

Thank you.

Q: I think there may be some confusion about my previous question re VFV and also a question posed by umedali.
I may have misunderstand, but you seem to imply that VFV would undergo double taxation (withholding) because it is an etf that holds another etf. Is that what you mean by a “second level” of tax?
I am not sure this is correct. The etf being held by VFV would be U.S. domiciled, which would not be subject to tax on the dividends it receives from U.S. companies. However, VFV, being Canadian, would be subject to tax on the flow through of dividends to it from the underlying etf. Then, after this, the dividends should flow through to a Canadian holder without further tax, since it is from a Canadian listed etf. So only one round of taxation. Unfortunately, they call it “level 2” taxation in that link you provided, which is about the most ambiguous label they could have possibly come up with.
As far as I can tell, double taxation would only come into play if the underlying etf held by VFV itself held foreign securities (ex European stocks).
Apologize if I’ve got this all wrong, it’s not very clear on the Vanguard website imo.

Q: Is MSFT at a good entry point for a long term position?

Q: Hello 5i
elf is down 25% from recent highs. Would you consider this a good entry point?
Thank you
Dave

Q: My son is starting an FHSA account at Wealthsimple. With the goal of contributing monthly and maximizing the limit over 5 to 7 years before needing funds. What combination of ETF's and blue chip stocks would you recommend that combines steady/increasing dividends, capital appreciation and minimal downside risk. Looking for a manageable # and combination of stock/Etf

Thank you

Q: Hello Peter,
From an earlier question on VFV in terms of foreign taxes, it looks like there is a double taxation as VFV invests in US ETF not directly in US stocks.. I would think i am better off with xsp excepts the etf hedges. Would i better off just investing in SPY or is there another ETF that is like VFV but invests directly in US stocks.. Thanks very much

Q: Crown Castle inc has gone lower recently.What is your opinions for the stock ?Is it a hold, buy or sell ?
Thank you !

Q: Hi 5I,

Can I please get your thoughts/analysis on XPO Logistics.

Thank You

Q: Hi Peter, do you see and opportunites in the Auto space ? Anyone currently looking to purchase new may steer away from the big 3; Thank you.

Q: I have done very well with AVGO as a long-term hold in my RRIF but the recent speculation about GOOGL's intention to phase out AVGO chips and replace them with its own design has made me nervous. AAPL has been doing this too, so it makes me wonder if it is time to sell at least a part of my holding. What other semiconductor maker would be less prone to "taking in-house" risks? CSCO maybe? It is clear that both AVGO and CSCO have been and are making big acquisitions in the software space to diversify away from semiconductor risk: this makes me wonder if I should just stay the course and trust AVGO management? As always, I value your opinion.