Investment Q&A

Q: Hello 5I team,
Thanks for the great service.

In my TFSA, I hold the following:
AW.UN (15.2%); BPY.UN (4.4%); BYD.UN (15%); DSG (5.3%), EMA (5/5%); ENB (10.3%); GC (4.2%); GUD (0.7%); JWEL (1.9%); KXS (7.5%); PEW.VN (1.6%); SAP (4.5%); SHOP (17.1%); SLF (4.1%); TSGI (2.6%).

I have about 12k to add to the above and I would like your thoughts on which 2 stock I should select from the above and/or any of 2 alternate selections you might suggest, I am interested in positions that would include some dividend growth, some capital appreciation, lower volatility and improved diversification. I note that my weighting in financial and healthcare are least represented currently.

Your suggestions and details for your selections are very much appreciated.

Q: I have all these stocks in my non-registered account, I have some money to deploy. My two smallest holdings are CP and WCN, should I add to either one or would you suggest a new stock?

Q: I own 1410 shares of BCE and 1435 shares of Rogers in a Riff. In order to reduce the number of stocks that I am holding I would like to combine these share into one of the above. Which stock would you suggest I sell. Thanks. Ernie

Q: Hi, Rogers stock took a hit this week due to soft earnings and market concern in general about slowing subscriber growth in wireless. We have 3.5% position in BCE, but wanted to add another Telco/Cable co. for decent dividends and some growth. Just started a 1.5% position at $67.10, average price, in past 2 days. Is it a reasonable move from a long term perspective ? I am aware of the large debt with Rogers, but I also like the growth profile of the company in the group. Could you help us with your assessment. Thanks

Q: Hi,

Wondering what you think of Rogers at these levels? Although I'm not a fan of them missing earnings per share estimates due to bad Blue Jay trades, I'm curious what you think of their 5G investments. Thanks, Steven

Q: With talk about banning huawei, should I be concerned in owning any telco stocks for the next 12 months. Maybe an opurtunity to buy on a dip if it happens. No idea what effect it could have financialy on these companies other then investor reaction on the stock price

Q: Hi,

By my analysis, Telus has achieved 6% growth of stock growth over the last five years, while RCI has achieved 12% over the last five years. Why the discrepancy and which telco do you think will perform better in next five years, if any?

Q: Hi Peter and Staff

Down 3.5% today and do not see any news - volume up dramatically over normal daily volume .
Any news you see or any idea who were big sellers?
Thanks for all you do
Dennis

Q: Hi Peter and team, I'm just starting to look into setting up my RRIF and wanted to ask if 5i could recommend any good reading materials, with respect to what sort of assumptions I should make? Currently my portfolios are producing income which would equate to about the minimum I would consider withdrawing on an annual basis. This will be my only income other than CPP and OAS. Is there any benefit to equalizing my US/CAD exposures when I'm not really planning much travel to US? For example, I could replace my Telus with VZ or my RY with JPM. Thanks again for your great service.

Q: Could we have comments on earnings released this morning. Looked ok but market doesn't think so. Explanation and thoughts for next year or two.

Q: I currently have zero exposure to the Communications sector. Do you recommend having at least one company from this sector in one's portfolio, even it it already has other dividend-paying companies (BEP.un, SLF, CSH.un, etc)? What is your favourite Canadian company in this sector, and why? Do you suggest staying with a Canadian company to address this sector in one's portfolio, or would a US Communications company be a better option? Thanks in advance.

Q: Greetings 5i team.
Given that Rogers is up approx 12% on the year and pays a dividend of 2.7%, would it make sense to SELL RCI.B and buy either BCE (down 9% with a div = 5.2%) or T (down 5% with a div = 4.3%)? This is registered money; Cap gains are not an issue. I own the stock for stability and income.
Steve

Q: I have read that if Canada bans Huawei ( I think they may have to) from 5g that the telecoms , Rogers to a lesser degree will have a 1 billion hit as they will have to remove the equipment they have already installed. Now the time for the crystal ball.

If that were to happen , it is a one time hit, probably some tax write offs etc would the market react violently negative.
I own a lot of bce.

Q: I would like to add one of the Big Three telcos. Which one has the best upside in your opinion over the next 1-3 yrs?

Q: Good afternoon,

I manage 2 portfolios. One is growth (Non registered and tfsa) and the other one is income (RRSP). The income portfolio is long term investments. I have stocks in every sector at equal weight (approx. 5%) except telecommunications in which I have no investment at all. Since the telecommunication sector has been dropping because of increases interest rates would still invest in them and if so, please, recommend the which stock would you buy?

Thank you,

Paul

Q: Hi 5i: What are the prospects for Rogers over the next couple of years? I currently own both RCI and VOX, the US Telco ETF, and I would like to hold only one of these going forward. Many thanks. RT

Q: I am thinking of replacing positions in Shaw and Rogers with BCE and Chartwell. My only real reason for doing so would be if there was no downside with respect to balance sheets and current valuation and potential upside on share price appreciation and dividend growth over the long term. Would you make the change if those were the only criteria (i.e. without respect to Chartwell's smaller size, different sector etc.)?

Always look forward to your insight, thanks.

Q: rogers reports on jan 25 just wondering if you have any pre report info or street consensus Thanks

Q: Good Morning 5i,

Here's a different question guys: I am helping a good friend with his investing. He is a hard core hockey aficionado and wonders if there is any publically-traded company that he can purchase that is related to the game he loves. He already has some Rogers shares. I am stumped. Got anything? Leafs preferred but ultimately doesn't matter.

Thanks!

Kim

Q: Hello 5i Research Team, I'm a long time follower and new subscriber to your service currently looking to reestablish a diversified portfolio. Telecom especially in Canada is still rather archaic with respect to other developed nations and I believe there's a considerable amount of room for industry growth through investment in infrastructure development encouraged by government subsidies. Meanwhile the growing trend in digital cable and satellite seems to be people cancelling their packages and opting for web-based content distribution. Do you think that these companies have found alternate revenue streams to offset for this trend and if so which of the big 3 do you feel most confident in for future growth and stability of the dividend? Also, is there any evidence that NAFTA negotiations may allow for American telecom providers such as Verizon to enter the Canadian market in the future? Thanks!