Q: On Feb. 3, a member wrote on the question board that "TD Waterhouse stopped coverage on GSY only because their analyst quit." Would a brokerage as large as TD completely drop coverage of a company if an analyst left their organization, or would they simply transfer coverage of the company to another analyst which they employed (or perhaps hire another analyst if the company in question could not be evaluated by analysts within their employ)? I would figure that any brokerage which offers analysis of publicly traded companies would not drop evaluation of a given company altogether due to one of their own analysts seeking employment elsewhere. I am curious to know your thoughts on this question. Thanks so much!
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Q: Hello all,
My portfolio is largely based on your balanced portfolio with some stocks from your growth portfolio. I'm reviewing asset allocation in my portfolio and recognize that some stocks represent too much of my portfolio e.g., GSY which is currently almost 22% and is now a 4 bagger for me. I've always let winners run, but I recognize that this increases my risk. I've seen, in the past, that you typically do sell stocks to reduce allocation to a certain level. Is this a strict rule you follow or do you ever let a stock go until there's a concrete reason to sell it? Thank you as always for your great service.
My portfolio is largely based on your balanced portfolio with some stocks from your growth portfolio. I'm reviewing asset allocation in my portfolio and recognize that some stocks represent too much of my portfolio e.g., GSY which is currently almost 22% and is now a 4 bagger for me. I've always let winners run, but I recognize that this increases my risk. I've seen, in the past, that you typically do sell stocks to reduce allocation to a certain level. Is this a strict rule you follow or do you ever let a stock go until there's a concrete reason to sell it? Thank you as always for your great service.
Q: Would you provide a list of companies covered by 5i that fall under the Environmental, Social, Governance theme? Thank you.
Q: As concerns withholding tax on foreign-but-non-US dividends in registered accounts: the member's concerns are certainly valid, but it bears mention that a great number of ADRs also give holders the option of receiving dividends either as shares, or as shares converted immediately (by the issuer) to cash, neither of which option involves withholding taxes.
To be sure, this exposes you to risk as concerns the share price at the time shares are sold, but for corporations with liquid shares, this is unlikely to cause significant losses, and, certainly, should not cause losses anywhere near the tax hit.
The complication in this arrangement is that not all ADRs offer the most-tax-efficient option by default, i.e., for such ADRs you would need to give instructions to your broker prior to some cut-off date. This sort of information falls under the general heading of 'Corporate actions', i.e.: supposing you trade online, you would need to check your inbox for a corporate action notice re: the ADR in question.
To be sure, this exposes you to risk as concerns the share price at the time shares are sold, but for corporations with liquid shares, this is unlikely to cause significant losses, and, certainly, should not cause losses anywhere near the tax hit.
The complication in this arrangement is that not all ADRs offer the most-tax-efficient option by default, i.e., for such ADRs you would need to give instructions to your broker prior to some cut-off date. This sort of information falls under the general heading of 'Corporate actions', i.e.: supposing you trade online, you would need to check your inbox for a corporate action notice re: the ADR in question.
Q: Is there a chart that shows separate CDN , US and international average etf returns for 5 year and 10 years?
Thanks, Jean
Thanks, Jean
Q: With many markets currently expensive by historical measures, I wonder whether you could suggest either some regional or country markets that may offer good value at this time. One area that may qualify is emerging markets but I wonder if you may also have other suggestions. I realize this goes outside of your normal field, but I would appreciate any insights that you may have.
Q: I will be spending a significant amount of time travelling for work. I was wondering if you had any podcasts you could recommend relating to financials and investing. Thank you
Q: What is YOUR definition of a momentum stock?
Please name companies in your portfolios that you Currently consider to be momentum stocks.
Thank you
Please name companies in your portfolios that you Currently consider to be momentum stocks.
Thank you
Q: I look at the company profiles you provide (among other things) before purchasing a stock. I sort of like a stock with a low PB ratio. It worries me when I look further and see a low price to tangible book value. I'm not totally sure what it means to have a negative price to tangible book. No real underlying value compared to the value of a bunch of good will or patents? I'm ok paying for patents (I think) but I am less happy paying for good will as I think that is just management paying too much for an acquisition. Is there anyway to distinguish the provenance of the intangible assets? How do you view the intangible value stats? Does this even come into your review of a company? Or do you just consider intangibles "good" if the company performance by other metrics is "good". Could you please recap when price to tangible book value is a stat that is worth considering. It causes me worry sometimes and I hesitate on purchases to my detriment.
Thank you for your excellent service.
Thank you for your excellent service.
Q: Comment on US RIF withdrawal. TD uses the exchange rate at time of withdrawal to calculate the amount.
Q: Not sure if this question is in your bailiwick but here goes. I turned 71 last year and converted my 2 RRSPs to RIFs in October. I now have to make at least minimum withdrawals starting this year. I know how to handle my first (Canadian $) RIF - 5.28% of its Dec 31 2019 value. I cannot however find any information about minimum withdrawal calculation for my second (U.S. $) RIF. For example, what US $ to Can $ conversion rates do I use ?Can you help ?
Q: Many members ask about "green" or sustainable investments. Here's an interesting article from the Toronto Star: (We own Algonquin and used to own Stantec).
https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/01/27/the-global-100-twelve-of-the-worlds-most-sustainable-companies-are-right-here-in-canada.html
https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/01/27/the-global-100-twelve-of-the-worlds-most-sustainable-companies-are-right-here-in-canada.html
Q: Hello .. I would like your opinion on EARK (Emerge ARK Global Disruptive Innovation ETF) for a long term hold in an already well-diversified portfolio... or are there better options for this theme.? Thanks!
Q: I'm thinking of choosing a managed mutual fund for my exposure to the precious metals sector due to all the risks associated with this sector.
What mutual fund would be your favorite for this volatile sector. It seems reasonable to me to pay an MER for a really good manager, when returns can very a much as 40% some years.
Thanks Gord
What mutual fund would be your favorite for this volatile sector. It seems reasonable to me to pay an MER for a really good manager, when returns can very a much as 40% some years.
Thanks Gord
Q: Hi 5i
A question about reporting to CRA and Form T1135. I believe that If the "specified foreign property" is over $100,000 and is held inside a RRIF, RRSP or TFSA you do not have to report it on the form, is this correct...?
A question about reporting to CRA and Form T1135. I believe that If the "specified foreign property" is over $100,000 and is held inside a RRIF, RRSP or TFSA you do not have to report it on the form, is this correct...?
Q: Hello 5i. I use symbol ^TNX:US to track/monitor the 10 year US T note. Is there an equivalent symbol for the Canadian 10 year note that I can use for on-line access. Many thx. Steve
Q: This question is about covered call strategies. I know that your mission is primarily to gibe advice on individual stocks but you are often good enough to share your knowledge on other points, as well. So, i will submit this question. If it doesn't fit into your framework, that's ok, too.
I know thatyou like to sell covered calls a month out. If i don't have any intention of owning the stock, i imagine that it doesn't really matter if i buy the stock one month, collect the option and then buy the same stock back again a month later at a higher price. Because i am only interested in collecting money on the money i have. Right? ( i am doing thisin a tfsa. I have googled it but haven't found a definitive answer on whether I can do this there? Am i ok with that? ). If i am going month by month is it better to take a lower payout, knowing that you are more likely to have to give up the stock, or go a couple of dollars less in the premium payout in order to have a higher possibility of keeping the stock, realising that this is a monthly process? a number of questions here so please feel free to subtract the appropriate number of points, if you decide to answer.
Thanks again for your grat service
I know thatyou like to sell covered calls a month out. If i don't have any intention of owning the stock, i imagine that it doesn't really matter if i buy the stock one month, collect the option and then buy the same stock back again a month later at a higher price. Because i am only interested in collecting money on the money i have. Right? ( i am doing thisin a tfsa. I have googled it but haven't found a definitive answer on whether I can do this there? Am i ok with that? ). If i am going month by month is it better to take a lower payout, knowing that you are more likely to have to give up the stock, or go a couple of dollars less in the premium payout in order to have a higher possibility of keeping the stock, realising that this is a monthly process? a number of questions here so please feel free to subtract the appropriate number of points, if you decide to answer.
Thanks again for your grat service
Q: What is your opinion on this new issue
Q: I am seeking to understand why it makes sense for an individual investor to limit the number of equities to about 30, when ETFs have well over 100. Due to age I am considering switching more to ETFs.
Thanks for your great service - much appreciated!!!
Cyril
Thanks for your great service - much appreciated!!!
Cyril
Q: It appears that the corona virus is continuing to affect the world markets...
I realize that it is still very early in the developing story but what kind of affect did previous health situations have on the U.S. and Canadian market place???
Ed in Montreal
I realize that it is still very early in the developing story but what kind of affect did previous health situations have on the U.S. and Canadian market place???
Ed in Montreal