Investment Q&A

Q: down 10% today been falling for days any news Dennis

Q: I bought WEC.us a couple of years ago, thinking of it as a bond proxy. WEC appreciated modestly in value this past year. I just looked at updated financial metrics and WEC struck me as expensive –but I am not sure.

Is WEC a good proxy for bonds? Should WEC be sold and a 'growthier' name bought? For this question ‘growthier’ mean to me means a security that is expected to have reasonably good dividend growth, consistent with industry, interest-rate and other risks.

If, in your opinion, there are other, better bond proxies, I would be thankful for your suggestions. US and ‘Europe ex-UK’ preferred but I am also open to Canadian names you care to suggest. (If you want, disregard tax aspects. The Cdn and US Governments own 60% of me; I finally accepted that resistance is futile.

Q: whats your opinion on dis thanks

Q: Hello 5i.

I have some cash and would like to add another US stock to my portfolio, and looking for a recommendation.

I currently own Enbridge (US market), Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, UnitedHealth Group AT&T and McDonald's.

Based on what I own, can you recommend 3 or 4 stocks which you think would be good for my portfolio?

Income is not necessary, but not a problem if it has a dividend. I am looking to invest in a well managed company, with good balance sheet, and good growth potential.

Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

Q: Would you consider LOW and or HD a good long term buy at these levels. Would you prefer one over the other. Thanks for help.

Q: EFX is still dropping in price.Would you recommend a purchase soon or wait for more news.
Thank you
Al

Q: Hi 5i

I own most of BE along with AAPL,GOOGL,DIS, TD, BEP.UN and a few others. Want to add 2 of the above soon. Which 2 would you recommend now?

Also, I would like to know your thoughts on PEG/PEGY ratios. Do you use them and if so, how?

Thanks, Greg

Q: Hello folks:
Do you have an opinion on Phillip Morris (U.PM)?
Thanks so much
brian

Q: What are your thoughts about CLH?

Thank you

Q: CSRA has apparently been awarded a multi billion dollar govt contract. This would be pretty significant to a 5b dollar company wouldn't it? What are your thoughts?

Q: Good morning from the West Coast.
What is your opinion of this stock as a long term hold in an income portfolio ?
Thanks
Rick

Q: Trimble Inc. TRMB
Could you give me an opinion this US company. Things like cash flow, balance sheet, debt, % of insider ownership and whatever else you think might be important.
Thankyou
Bob

Q: Hello, I would like to take a position in the growing field of AI. I was wondering if there is an ETF specializing in AI Companies or if there are any you could suggest? Any US or CDN companies? but I would consider any outside of North America as well.

Q: Please provide the names of a couple quality US big pharma ETF's. Thanks

Q: I am down 73% on CBI after holding it for a number of years now. I read your Sept 11 answer. Would you advise I continue to hang tough or should I sell and move on.

Thanks for all you do

gm

Q: Can you tell me about this company, and would you consider it a momentum stock?

Q: Hi folks:
I am a a long time holder of a block of GM shares and have no idea whether to hold or move on. I also own Boeing, United Technologies, Cummins and Rayethon in this sector.
Thanks for everything
brian

Q: I have some new money to deploy in a non registered account. I am considering a new portfolio of 10 canadian dividend stocks, 5 canadian growth stocks and 4 US stocks.
The goal here is income with some growth. Keeping in mind that I am also concerned about being diversified what would be your top reccomendation here.

Q: I have room for an Industrial holding, and looking at either Boeing or Argan. PE on AGX better than BA, although I have read your recent comments about BA. If you folks wanted to buy only one, which one would it be, and perhaps a little justification?

Q: Thanks to 5i I have a well diversified Canadian portfolio. I have been augmenting it with Large Cap US stocks that expose me to markets that are not available to me through the TSX and most of these US names have done very well for me. I am comfortable with being more concentrated in my US holdings as my Cdn investments make up 75-80% of my total portfolio and are well diversified across sectors. My US holdings are in a non-resgistered account and break down as follows:
AAPL - 35%
AGN/REGN/BIIB - 15%
BAC/MS - 27%
LYB - 3%
PYPL - 8%
SWKS - 7%
WBA - 5%

AAPL has done so well for me over the past few years that it is now a large part of my US exposure. My microchip stock (SWKS) has also done extremely well, but it is closely tied to AAPL. My question is given the current announcement by AAPL and its strong recent performance would you be inclined to take some profits off the table or let the "winners continue to run"? I have a reasonably high risk tolerance but do not want to be unduly foolish/greedy. Would you suggest any other changes to what I am holding? What would be your top 3 or 4 US stocks to augment this portfolio?

I value and appreciate your guidance.

Many Thanks
Scott