Investment Q&A

Q: ZUH is a US Health Care ETF hedged to CAD. I cannot find a non-hedged version for US Health Care. Are you folks aware of any?

Q: This company based in Illinois has piqued my attention trading around $14. In the microphone space which I think will be imbedded in the AI revolution. Can you tell me if they are debt free and growing fast. Thanks.

Q: Looking over the previous questions on UFS you note debt his a bit too high and little growth has been observed.
1) If we assume online shopping trend strengthens do you think this will increase UPS’s profitability?
2) Does UPS produce the cardboard used to make packaging?
3) Assuming UPS produces newsprint do you think any strengthening in cardboard prices will will be matched with weakness in newsprint prices leading to zero net gain (or worse)?
4) Does UPS own their electricity generation infrastructure and if so is it fully utilized or do they have surplus which could be sold?
5) How vulnerable is UPS to competition from other companies?
I note since the last question in August UPS’s share price has increased by about $8 and set a new high on December 15th on rising volume. Momentum seems to be swinging to the positive.
Thanks,
Jim

Q: Hi
looking to take a new position in healthcare: which one is a good investment or should look somewhere else?

Q: What did you think of ADBE recent earnings and would you be a buyer of this stock to day in a reasonably diversified portfolio?

Q: Hello 5i. I owe the above noted stocks. Weightings= amzn-8%, goog-6%, avgo-4% and apple-12%. Please advise how would you adjust weightings going forward in 2018 and 2ndly, would you substitute any of these tech stocks with any other ones you deem better plays?

Q: Please give your opinion on Biotricity

Thanks Mo

Q: We have some u.s money in a RIF acct and would like to compliment our balanced and income portfolio and were thinking of VG - IYJ- XLF and VXUS. Does this make sense as we are also playing the currency and this is profit from 2017 thanks to you and your service....thanks...Eugene

Q: Google has contracted this co. to develop an optical face technology. The stock has moved up 30% since the announcement a few days ago. Looks like a good place to park some money. Your thoughts.

Q: Capital preservation and sustainable growth at reasonable cost is key for us . Not looking for income . Long term timeframe . Don't do momentum . Have portfolio of Canadian large caps that have significant operations outside of Canada . For more diversification , we need exposure to U.S. large caps (not financials or commodities ).U.S. estate taxes major consideration for us. Directly held U.S. equities would be U.S. situs assets . Current U.S. deliberations re Federal Estate Tax will not eliminate this concern in the longer term . We plan to add a portfolio of sustainable U.S. large caps that have significant international operations .Mawer U.S. Equity Fund (MAW 108) is a possibility. The 1.19% MER is a factor, given the amounts involved . Could you identify one or more "Canada-Domiciled " ETF/s that would reasonably align with our objectives ? Could you also identify pertinent sources we could access . Thanks.

Q: Cleaning up at year end - winners & losers & am left with approx. 200K in a RIF that still holds ICHR, BOTZ (an experiment), VGT, SQ, FB & KXS. I definitely favour US however, am open to your suggestions & expertise. As always, thank you for over 6 years of excellent guidance & advice.

Q: Your thoughts on CSX with the passing of Mr. HARRISON and how much does this stock drop on this news? THANKYOU

Q: Another consideration for our RIF. I like it & it's off recent high of $35 - Price /BK 3.5: about 15% debt /cap. with 11% Profit & strong growth. Your opinion &/or other comparable suggestions. Thank you.

Q: Thinking of taking a position in SQ. Your thoughts on growth prospects from current levels for the next 24 months? Any other recommendations in the same space?

Q: Please comment on Disney acquiring Fox.... I own a small position ... I don’t know if I should buy more , or sell . I presume this is a good move from a cash flow perspective. How manageable is their debt ?




“taking on a lot of debt.

Q: Happy Holidays 5i!!
If you were to pick one or two ETFs or two to four companies which are expected to be show very good growth in the USA in 2018 which would you choose. I am not concerned about sectors and I realize you don't follow US companies closely. I do, however, respect your overall knowledge and welcome your comments.
Thank you
Dave

Q: Looking at buying vgt as opposed to individual tech stocks. Opinion please. Are there better etfs out there?

Q: Following your debate on Bitcoin stocks, I've done quite well and doubling on a few that I would NOT have known off except for following your esteemed Q & A. Now I'm trying to decide on GBTC, which I had bought @ $925 and sold half @ 1,826. I still have a few and am debating whether to sell before the CME Futures open on Sunday or wait. Nothing much happened when the CBOT did the same last Sunday. I'll make my own decision, but much value your insights.
Thanks as always!

Q: Cognex has been very weak of late, any concerns?
Thank you

Q: SAFM had a miss in their earnings reported today. The reaction seems to me to be excessively negative. Did I miss something in the call? Is this a good buying opportunity. Your thoughts please.
Cheers
Ian