Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i, In my GARP account I have full positions in 3 REITs, TOU, and CGX, and half positions in AGU, TPX.B, BNS, TD, BCE, WJA, AIM, CAE, CEU, AQN, NIF.UN. I have cash to top up half positions. should I start now or let Sept, Oct play out? What order should I top these up? Should I sell any?

Q: I have set aside funds specifically for the purpose of establishing an income portfolio. While I understand your reservations in trying to time the market, could you recommend a strategy for deploying the funds giving consideration to the weak seasonal period for equities we are entering, the imminent elimination of QE, and the potential for incremental increases in interest rates starting within the next six months. Would it be wise to place the funds in money market, or even a short term bond etf like VSB or VSC, and wait till later in the year to begin the investing process? What ideas in the 5i income portfolio are buy-able currently? Many thanks.

Q: EQI.New shareholder,Smoothwater been buying some $322k shares @ $9.45 to $9.50 from Aug 19 to Aug 25 according to Canadian Insider.Please provide your expert advice on whether it is an entry point now CSS.Really confused & disturbed by the instructions In my humble opinion,the instructions should be FOR or AGAINST.Are the brokers biased as there maybe equity financing coming by TFI for the purchase of CSS BNS.The market today reacted unfavourably to its results.Did it make a loss provision for its operations in the Carriben It s bigger than that of CIBC($500k provision in the last Qtr) & Royal(sold its operations at a loss at beginning of the year)Both BNS & TD are the favourities of fund managers.I am waiting for an entry point Thanks a lo

Q: Hello 5i.
We hold small holdings of TD(325 shs) and BNS(230 shs) We also hold XIU and XIC. These ETFs hold TD and BNS in their top 10 holdings. As part of our financial sector we also hold 575 shs. of Gluskin Sheff(GS) My question then, is there any point in holding BNS and TD?

Q: PeterYour thoughts on BNS results
Stan

Q: My RY and BNS stocks have soared over 15% of my portfolio. Should I sell. If I do, which financial stock would you recommend. Do you think a switch to MFC or SLF would be appropriate. Thanks

Q: My plan is to invest in the Canadian financial sector. Not sure if I should invest in a Canadian bank etf or perhaps in a Canadian financial etf containing the banks and other financial institutions.
I would appreciate your comments.

Q: Hi 5i,

I am curious, you often recommend BNS over other canadian banks yet of the main canadian banks it looks as though TD is in the best position to expand into the US. I know the dividend yield is slightly lower then BNS yet the growth of all the canadian banks seems to match each other. Would TD not be a better choice for growth/yield over a 2-3 yr time frame? Or are we splitting hairs a bit here?

Q: I am interested in investing in one or two of the Canadian banks.
I would appreciate your recommendation and comments.
Thank you ---Gary

Q: I would like to add BNS to my portfolio, but it is at its 52 week high. Do you still recommend buying it at this price? Or should I wait for a pull back? Also, BCE has been rated a hold by some analysts. Any idea why?

Q: Hello Peter and crew, I have been a member for just over a year and have to say my portfolio is up about 35% all thanks to you and your crew! I am 46 years old and will be retiring from my current career in 5 years. I will have a very good pension and will likely find something else to do. I am would say a bit aggressive in my investing. So here is my current holding all about equal in amount....except for aya which is currently 3X everything else...woohoo!!! I have placed a sell on 1/3 of my position. I hold BNP, SGY x2, TPH,AQN, CPX, CSH.UN, LRE, NPI, VSN, WCP, BEP.UN, CSE, PPL,RBI X1/4. I was going to add BNS with the sell of AYA.....do you have any suggestions, like a good replacement for BNP or others...I do like my dividends they have helped me grow with other purchases. But a good growth stock would be good too. Thanks Ed

Q: Hi Peter (and Crew),

I am totally pleased with the service you offer.

I rarely ask questions as I find accessing the questions database almost always provides the information I need.

I am looking to add a retirement holding to my TSFA. The time frame is a minimum of a 10 year hold. I am looking for cap gain and yield and am considering Chartwell (CSH.UN). Would you recommend it and if not, could you recommend 1 or 2 names that you prefer in this space.

Thanks for the wonderful service.

Q: I am considering selling TD Bank and buying either Bank of Nova Scotia or Capital Power CPX. TD has had a good run and I think BNS may provide more upside over the next 2 to 3 years. I also like Capital Power for it's 4.8% dividend and it's growth prospects over the next few years. For capital growth potential and dividend growth which would you prefer between BNS and CPX?

Thanks for your help,

Duncan

Q: Hi 5i People: Sent this question over a week ago and have not seen a response? I have $25,500 in my 13 year old grandson's RESP - was looking at TD,CNR,CPG, TRP - ideas appreciated - want stocks with drips and some growth if possible? Thanks, Tom

Q: Hello Peter & Co,
Would appreciate your opinion on the make up and segmentation of my RRIF portfolio.
Consumer discretionary 5.7% LNR MG
Energy 12.0% BTE CPG KEY TOU VET
Financials 10.2% BNS EFN HCG TD ZUB
Health 7.5% CXR GUD VRX XHC ZUH
Industrial/Transport 6.0% CHE.UN CCL CNR
Infrastructure 10.2% BAD BIP.UN SJ STN WTE
Materials 3.0% IFP
Pipelines 8.1% ENB IPL PPL
Retail 3.7% ATD DOL
Services 7.2% BYD.UN CGX THI
Technology 15.2% AVO CSU DSG ESL CGI MDA OTC
Utilities/Telecom/RE 8.5% ALA BCE BEP.UN TCN
Cash 2.8%
I hope I'm not asking too much of you guys and I know that I could do with less holdings.
Thanks,
Tony

Q: Bank of Nova Scotia's results look promising with a share buy back of 1% and strong earnings over last year. Can you comment and disclose estimates for the quarter please.

Thanks,

Eric

Q: what do you think of the banks right now is this a good time to buy for a long time hold. What bank do you prefer. thanks

Q: I have a question about Bank of Nova Scotia:
Given your last report was published Jun 2013, has anything changed since then? What are your thoughts on the planned divestiture of CI which was factored into your "Growth Plans" section.

Q: Greetings 5i Team. I am currently trying to add more CORE holdings to my portfolio. (Companies that I will hold indefinitely and add to on market pullbacks). After looking at your 'income portfolio" I would consider the following to be core holdings: Bank of Nova Scotia, BCE, Loblaws, Sun Life, and Telus. My plan is to add all of them to my portfolio. My questions are:
1. Am I correct in assuming the above mentioned companies are core holdings?
2.Do you consider others in your 'income portfolio to be core?
3. Which of these companies would be the best buys at current valuations?

Q: Hello Peter! I have 30K in my TFSA and I want to invest them in one or two of Canadian Banks or in bank ETFs.Please provide me with 2 good banks and 2 good ETFs names. In your opinion what is better choice for long time, single bank or bank ETF? Thanks.