Investment Q&A

Q: Thoughts on this ETF?

Thanks

Q: Is writing covered calls on a US Market Index ETF (e.g. SPY, QQQ) safe?

Q: What do you think of United Utilities Group. Should it be a long term hold in a portfolio.

Q: Good morning from the West Coast. Looking over smaller companies in the US for diversification, I found this little gem. Fundamentals look solid, and growth looks positive as well. May I please have your opinion.
Thanks Rick

Q: Is this a good entry point to buy COST-N for a long-term hold?

Q: Cascades has had a good run. What other names are there in packaging in Canada & USA. With more online shopping more boxes will be in demand . Is Cascades a buy ? RAK

Q: Little movement with GSK of late. Would you transfer out of this stock into another healthcare stock or is health care too out of favour and should move out of sector entirely for now. If out of favour, would you suggest another global stock?
Thanks. Lorraine

Q: I have held Intel in the past for many years, but sold it 3 years ago. I am thinking of purchasing it again.
Could I have your thoughts on this company please.
All the best to you all on Canada Day!
Rick

Q: With changes of Buy backs and increased dividends what are best US banks to buy both large banks and regional banks. RAK

Q: Is this a good time to invest in ZUH?

Q: I currently hold ZBK-BMO Equal Wt US Banks Unhedged and I am considering with the strength in CDN$ adding ZUB-BMO Equal Wt US Banks Hedged to my portfolio. I prefer to hold Cdn$ ETFs that invest in US companies rather than buying those companies directly in US$. Would appreciate your comments on holding both these ETFs as a method of having more US Bank exposure and balancing the currency movements?

Q: Hi Peter and Team,
What is your thought on Propress Software (US) 2nd quarter earnings?
The result seemed not exciting but the stock rise in after hours trading. Would you expect there would be strong growth in the following quarters ahead?
Do you like this company?

Thank you as always. Pui

Q: I currently do not have any tech holdings. I feel like I might be late to the game here. Looking for you to convince me otherwise! I was looking at goog, kxs, orcl or if you have any suggestions as all of these have had big runs lately. thanks.

Q: Hi All at 5i!!! Would now be a good time to invest in Google, or should I wait for a better entry point as it works through its troubles? Have a great long weekend ( it's only Wednesday and my mind is already in weekend mode). Cheers, Tamara

Q: Hi Peter, I am looking to generate income selling options (both put and covered call). Ideally stock has the dividend, some blue-chip characteristics in case I have to hold. , How you view this as a strategy. Please some good US stocks /ETF for this strategy. thanks.

Q: What is your take on the fine to Google

Q: Please give me your opinion of this company as a potential buy for income. thanks, Rick

Q: THIS COMPANY HAS BEEN A CORE HOLDING IN MY RRSP FOR YEARS BUT AT 25 TIMES EARNINGS I WONDER IF THERE ISN`T A BETTER PLACE TO BE, I SEE PEPSI AS A GREAT COMPANY BUT WHERE DOES THE GROWTH COME FROM. THANKYOU FOR YOUR OPINION

Q: I am considering making a rather substantial (for me) investment in Energy Transfer Partners (symbol ETP). I am however concerned about the fact this is a USA Limited Partnership. I'm wondering if the distributions might be subjected to any withholding taxes or if I might find myself needing to file one or more USA Income Tax Returns, in the states within which the limited partnership operates? The investment will be made within either my RRSP, my LIRA or my TFSA account. I am considering investing up to $50,000.00 in this entity and so would very much appreciate any advice you may be able to offer regarding potential tax or regulatory hurdles I might face today or in the future, as a Canadian citizen making an investment in a USA domiciled Limited Partnership. Thank you.

Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Could you please give me your update comment on store capital corp. Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway has just taken 9.8% stake of STOR. Is STOR debt high as a REIT? IS a good or a OK investment after share price up $2? Thanks