Investment Q&A

Q: Please share your overall evaluation of the management and business model, is current prices a good entry point? Thanks.

Q: Hi Peter, I have 2 of your tech companies, but was thinking of adding some XIT to bring my IT up to 10% to 15%. Is there a better ETF?

Q: Hi 5i:

From some data I've seen lately it appears as if Amazon is causing major problems for the big apparel retailers (among others). Do you think it is a buy despite its p/e? It seems it isn't going to change its ways anytime soon.

Q: CenturyLink makes up a fairly high % of my portfolio (7%) and as such I try to keep up with it's financial results and the analysts reports. However, it's share price has had a fair dip in the last while. Your thoughts as to what has caused the drop and will it continue to slide. And the current yield is above 7%, is the dividend secure (or as secure as it can be), going forward? thanks!

Q: I hold this etf in a number of accounts to cover the US market as opposed to individual stocks. I also hold VYM for a bit of income. Your thoughts on these etf's and do you see anything better. Many thanks for your great research!

Q: I like the yield on SFL but worry about capital appreciation. If this cyclical stock goes markedly lower, will the income remain attractive. Do you have any info on what this company has traditionally done with dividends in both good and bad times.
Thanks
Kyle

Q: Hi,
Im a young, passive investor. Im looking for long term strong TFSA growth to eventually convert into TFSA retirement income. I am new to investing and don't really have a grasp on all the concepts yet.
Can you offer an opinion/advice/education on the pros and cons of investing in ETFs that are Canadian dollar hedged vs. non. Which you you recommend for long term consistent and strong growth.? The two listed are what Im thinking for gaining some US exposure, unless you are able to recommend something better?

Thanks!

Q: Hi Peter and the team,

Could you provide some financial details about a US stock Lending Club(LC)? The business model looks interesting and have good potential but just don't know how high is the risk and is it worth to buy at this price level?

Thanks

Q: Hello, I'm looking to take a full position with Apple, how low do you think Apple's stock price will go without some kind of catalyst to move it forward? Do you think it's best to buy it in increments or do you think we are at bottom now?
thanks,

Q: What do you think of Int'l FLavours and Fragrances and their latest quarterly results? How would you rate it relative to HD.us, PBH.us and STZ.us for a 5 year investment? Thank you.

Q: Hi,
My brother is a Primerica agent (err..salesperson). Im not big on Primerica as a company at all. He keeps pushing though about this large cap fund ( http://www.fidelity.ca/cs/Satellite/en/public/products/mutual_funds/equity_funds/cdn_equity/bu) supposed to have great long term returns. One of the things I don't like about this is the management rate of 2.28%.
Im not an active investor, but have some exposure to real estate (through reits) and a little finance through CM.
I am young and have tfsa savings and want to invest in long term growth (etfs maybe?). Could you offer some recommendations on good long term low cost, passive investments?

Your website is awesome and Ill be signing up as a member tonight!

Thanks
Dave

Q: What is your opinion of Purpose Best Ideas fund, thanks?

Q: Could I please have an update on Athenahealth Inc (ATHN). Do you still like it and consider it a good holding? Thanks

Q: The returns on this fund are excellent, the mer not so much 2.34%.
Your thoughts please or alternate suggestions. Thank you.

Q: Looking to place additional $100K into the US. Already own a split between XLK & IGM which covers the largest players in the Teck sector. Would appreciate your pics for 3 - 4 solid Cos. in health, consumer discretionary, industrial or other. Thank you.

Q: This company is new to me, what are your thoughts, steady performer, PE66.
Would you suggest something else if not this one? thank you.

Q: I am thinking of buying the above but still may favor a u.s. equivalent. Any suggestions. I own ULTI.

Q: 5I and team you are greatly appreciated. I still have 200 shares of BIN,would you sell or hold today? Also I hold 250 shares of KHC and am up 95% in CDN $ sell all or 50% or hold?
Looks like 2 questions to me.
Thanks M

Q: I plan to add to these stock positions. Would you consider the timing appropriate and the value levels suitable for growth?
Thank you Team!

Q: When I sent this yesterday, I did put in the name of the companies, as well as the symbols.
I will give it another try. Aerovironment (AVAV) and Ultimate Software (ULTI). Hope this works. Both these companies are U.S.
I know these companies have had questions submitted in the past, but I am now unable to access. Thanks.