Investment Q&A

Q: Thanks for all your excellent work. Having recently moved to the US and opted to convert my young-ish Nova Scotia pension account to an RRSP and a LIRA, I’m looking to invest the ~100k in these accounts. Horizon: at least 5 years, but probably much more (I’m 40). Having narrowed down a tentative list of names (see below – tech-heavy, I realize), and with a focus on growth, I’m hoping to sort out the best buying strategy. Specifically: (1) At this moment, does the conventional wisdom to buy each stock gradually makes sense to you as good rule of thumb (e.g., over the course of a year, for each stock, adding a quarter of the total intended position once every few months or so)? (2) Also: I’d greatly appreciate seeing a ranked list of, say, which five of these stocks you think it would be especially wise to start with (i.e., buy now, or buy more of sooner) and which five you think I should wait to buy. Feel free to dock me for two questions! Thanks a ton, Chris

CSU, SHOP, LSPD, XBC, SYZ, BEP.UN, PHO, KXS, ENGH, WELL, GUD, EGT, SJ, BNS, WSP, STC, ATZ, LAC, BYD, REAL

Q: Some help for Paul asking for ideas to invest in his TFSA. In February (13)?, 2017, 5i answered a request for the top 10 picks harvested from the 5i portfolios. They were as follows: GSY, SHOP, SLF, WSP, GUD, OTEX, SIS, KXS, PBH, and one other I lost track of. Over the 4 years the return, if still held, would be +280%, but even without SHOP or GUD, the return is a respectable +96%. So for Paul and me would you do it again from current portfolio holdings. My New Years resolution is to pay more attention to your picks...........thx. Lionel

Q: When does REAL next report and what is expected? Also, what kind of beat will be needed to get REAL back on an upwards trajectory. It's been drifting lower over the past while. Are you still high on the company?

Q: What are your thoughts on REAL at this point? I have a small position and thinking of adding to it. What would be a good entry price.
Thank you
Donna

Q: The put I sold for REAL will expire below the strike price. Was wondering, when I'm assigned shares at $25 per unit, can I claim a tax loss if I transfer them to my TFSA in kind at the current price.

Q: TFSA: I treat this account as my bank account because I earn no interest in my checking account which typically has fairly high cash balances and I have other investment accounts accounts that generate a ton of dividends as I am basically a "dividend grower" investor. I am retired and earn more than enough to live on. I own these tech. stocks: ETF IGM, ETF ARKK, and NIO ( I guess not a tech stock). I have approx. $35K in my TFSA to invest. I know you like KXS, SHOP & LSPD - I do not see the same returns as has happened this year and they are not value at this point IMHO. ERGO, three or four of your best suggestions going forward - equal weighting please.

Q: With the pullback on DND recently would it be a good candidate for my TFSA?
what are your thoughts on their financials.
I am also considering REAL. Your thoughts on them also. How would you rank them?
Thanks again for the great service.

Q: After reading Opendoors convincing investor presentation, I'm looking to start a position in an ibuying company. How would you rank these three companies in terms of overall growth? (rdfn/open/z) Do you know of any Canadian listed companies that take part in this?

Thanks

Q: They seem to have settled down. What are the expectations for this quarter? I have a small position and am wandering if I should add to it. Or wait till the end of this quarter.
Thanks John

Q: Happy new year to 5i team!

I own the companies listed above within TFSA in equal positions of 8-10% except KXS where I am at 3% position.
I will add 6K to TFSA in 2021
Option 1: Buy more KXS with new money
Option 2: Buy XBC with new money
Option 3: Sell REAL and buy both KXS and XBC

In your opinions which of above option has better growth potential

Q: Of the above stocks which would you feel is the best to add to our TFSA and why? Could you also rank them in order best first, in case I decide to add 2.

Second related question: LSPD, CTS, and DCBO are in a non registered account They could be moved over to the TFSA but am reluctant to do so because l have a capital gain on them, 200%, 60%, and 60%. LSPD would be a partial move due to its greater value.
Thanks for all your guidance and suggestions in the Q and A. The 3 above profits are a result of 5i.

Happy New Year to all.
John

Q: I asked a question before Christmas about trimming or dumping my above laggards which I haven’t seen an answer to.
Thanks

Q: Thanks for your very helpful and informative service. I have the following stocks in an RESP for three young grandchildren. Could you kindly suggest any of them that I should sell or add to along with three other names in order of preference which I could buy with new money. THX.

Q: I am going to sell one of these in my taxable account and rebuy it in my tax free account jan 2. Which one do you think has the best upside?

Q: Hello Team 5i,
I own the companies listed above within a TFSA
REAL is smallest holding at 11% of this account = approx 12k
I will add 6k to TFSA in Jan 21

I am considering four options
Keep REAL and BUY more REAL with 6k
Keep REAL and BUY more XBC, STC, ATA and/or WELL with 6k
SELL REAL and BUY NVEI with 18k
SELL REAL and BUY more XBC, STC, ATA and/or WELL with 18k

-sector allocation not a consideration
-transaction costs not a concern
-concentration (# of securities) within TFSA not a consideration

Your thoughts please?

All the best to all the people at 5i who provide such a wonderful service.
Steve P

Q: Without looking at any other factors, which of the above 3 stocks have the best potential for growth over the next 6 months and your reason for that pick.
Thank you Ian

Q: Thanks to your excellent recommendations 2020 has been a record year for my family’s portfolio. Thank-You.
However, I feel like I need to consolidate some of the tech companies I own so when their prices rise I will have more torque. Which of the above companies would you suggest I merge, drop, or even add? Growth is my only objective.
Enjoy the holidays.

Q: what do you mean by" a transition in shareholder base" for Real? could it be that institutional sellers feel the stock has lost momentum or there is short term problems with the financial metrics? thanks for the clarification Richard

Q: After REAL's bad Q, should I continue to hold or would I get a better chance at quicker growth from NVEI? (I realize while both are Tech, services and markets are different)

Q: how many large Canadian and US banks and insurance companies use the services of Real and what are their names? who are Real's biggest competitors? what percent of revenues are in US funds v. CAD. thanks Richard