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Q: Hi,
I've owned ONEX in the past but currently don't have any exposure to private equity and I'm looking to get back into this space. Should an average long term growth investor have some exposure to this asset class? Looking to make PE 3-5% of my total portfolio. Can you rank the mentioned stocks from best to worst and which ones are best for long term growth and capital appreciation. Any other suggestions or advice would be welcome. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on October 21, 2019
Q: Interesting article in Tuesday's Globe about the SNC sale of Highway 407. Stephen Jarislowsky is against the sale, he thinks it should go to a shareholder vote and feels that the value of the 407 investment will double in 10 years. My question is how can an an investor like myself invest in the 407 and if the answer is no can you recommend a similar investment. Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on May 01, 2019
Q: Please recommend one of the financial companies to be added in my portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Dev on January 09, 2019
Q: I hold a full position in both ONEX and BAM (BAM in US$). I'm 79 and have cash to see me through the next 2 years. I look to my portfolio to mainly provide growth with reasonable security. Is this too much private equity, and if so which one would you sell and what would be a better investment?
How do you allocate these two when considering geographic and sector allocation. It doesn't seem right to classify both as Canadian Financial
Read Answer Asked by Doug on August 23, 2018
Q: Hi 5i,
I understand that many high net worth and institutions have alternative assets in their portfolios. Can you please help suggest some stocks which may be available for purchase on a Canadian stock exchange for an individual investor representative of the asset class.
1. Private Equity: BBU.UN, ONEX?, stock?, ETF?
2. Hedge Funds: stock?, ETF?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on August 17, 2018
Q: Hello 5i, Thanks very much for all you do for your members. I look at your organization as the "Robin Hood" of the Canadian financial industry. My question today is: I sold my ECI this last week and decided to capture the gain and redistribute to one new position with the proceeds. I'm looking for another dividend aristocrat (as identified by the S&P index or one that could be as CIX will be getting the boot) I'm closing in on retirement but still like to stay in the growing type names. Not terribly worried about maximizing my income at this point. Which of my choices do you think has the most upside over the next 5 years.
Read Answer Asked by Keith on August 10, 2018
Q: Hi 5I,
How would a small investor get in to Private equities. This only seems possible for High Net Worth Clients. Is there good Publicly traded company's or ETF's that focus on Private equities. Is this a type of asset class that is recommended to diversify your portofolio.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by André on August 07, 2018
Q: I have owned stocks in above companies for a while. I want to make additional investments in quality dividend stocks.
I also own stocks in KO, GE, MSFT and SYY. Total portfolio about Cnd $ 300K and US $ 120K
1st question, In your opinion, should I sell any of the above stocks, if so which ones.
Which additional stocks would you recommend for me to purchase
Thanks for your guidance. John
Read Answer Asked by John on March 15, 2018
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