Investment Q&A

Q: I am an 80 year old income investor with some growth. I have $20,000 to employ. The above is a list of my losers out of 50 winners in a portfolio of mostly the Income Portfolio plus 15 yield maximizer ETF's like UMAX. Should I:
1. wait for your monthly advice before acting
2. distribute evenly accross the losers
3. add to the winners
Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
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Thank you

Q: Would you be comfortable adding to a position at these levels?

Q: Hi Guys

Wondering what your thoughts were on Russel Metals recent earning report. Also for a long term hold would you prefer Richelieu Hardware or Russel Metals?

Much thanks

Stuart

Q: Hi 5i, I was listening to a steel analyst stating that "value added steel manufacturers" like Russel metals would be exempt from steel tarrifs. I realize the companies that actually make steel and the steel outputs for downstream manufacturing will be taxed. If this is true then aren't companies like the one mentioned or DRX or HPS also exempt? Now if anything manufactured in Canada is taxed then all bets are off.

Thx

Q: Is this a good buying opportunity?

Q: I feel I have too many small positions (2% or less) in a diversified RRIF. All are above water except for DOL which is the most recent buy. Could I have your input re eliminating 2 (or 3) of the holdings and applying the funds to the other 3 (or 2)? Thank you.

Q: If Trump wins election and he follows through with his promised 20% tariff on imported goods, which Canadian industries would be most adversely affected?

Q: I am retired
Looking for income with some possibility of growth
Please rank rio, Russell, Cisco, aqn
Any other suggestions appreciated
Many thanks
Peter

Q: With a record immigration numbers and very few pre-construction sales due to the spook that high rates have put into real estate investors, there is a massive shortage of new housing units that has yet to be felt by the market (in my opinion). I think this is a uniquely Canadian problem and wonder if you see any companies poised to outperform when rates are falling and housing starts begin to pick up? Could you name 3-4 companies that would benefit in different ways when the shortage of available housing starts to translate into a rapid increase in units built?

Q: What is your updated view on Russel Metals after their latest earnings report and large acquisition (Samuel $225M) in December. Net cash position and commentary on some recent and future CapEx focused on value added moderinazation projects to expand margins. It seems like something has changed with the company finally breaking out from the 30-35 range it has been in for 15 years.

John Reid
"It's definitely been a very robust market compared to anything I've seen and really the sustainability of that over 3 years...So the demand has been very good and also price of steel has been very good... And so, yes, it's been a really nice ride for the last 3 years and we don't see anything really pulling back on that next or I guess the next 2 or 3 years as far as we can see out, we just don't see anything to change that right now."

Q: Payer; Does RUS even come on the screen for an acquisition re todays Nippon /US a steel deal ? Thanks.
Rod

Q: What would be some investments that would benefit from the potential residential building boom that is being incented by Federal money in Canada?

Q: of these 3 stocks which would you choose RUS-T, ALA-T, CNQ-T

Q: I own MTL and CN and done well. Any other similar companies I could add (with decent div. )

Q: I am looking for a replacement for cae in the industrials. Already own wsp, mg, tfi. Also can you give me 3 or 4 solid companies with little dept and low valuations.
Thanks Steve

Q: Looking ahead to the US re-industrialization policy what companies or sectors will benefit most from the growth outlined in the IRA? Top US and Canadian traded please.

Q: Good Morning. My mother (94 years old) is looking for a metals stock. She asked about Rus. I see it has been flat for a year (-2%). 5i seems to like STLC which is near a 52-w high and up about 60% over a year. I have Teck.b and it is near a 52-w high, so not sure about recommending that. I was thinking NTR (materials) may be a suggestion. Or what about FM as a new thought?

What would the experts at 5i suggest?

BTW, I suggested that she subscribe to 5i but she reminded me that she has never used a computer ... maybe lucky her!

Q: These are my current holdings and I am looking forward to 2023. They are held in relatively the same quantities in 5 different accounts, a RRIF, 2 TFSA's and 2 Non registered accounts. I am retired an enjoy the income. Do you see any issues with these holdings or have any suggestions looking forward. The only non dividend holding is AR.
Take any extra credits as necessary. Thank you in advance. Enjoy and appreciate 5i'S help. Happy New Year.

Q: In adding to my cash account, which of LIF and RUS do you prefer and why?

Q: would you buy some shares(10,000) for a 5 years term?