Investment Q&A

Q: For health care stocks I look outside Canada. Is there anything in particular one should look for in these? I view them differently due to the long process to bring a drug to market and potential law suits etc.

Any thoughts on whey a recent downturn in this sector?

I am considering purchasing Cardinal Health.

Many Thanks

Paul

Q: I plan to build a small aggressive high growth portfolio within my TFSA. This will represent a very small part of my overall investments.

Can you give me 5 or 6 names of companies that could have great growth potential over the next year or so that I could buy today? Risk is not really a factor as this is a small part of my overall plan and I am quite prepared for volatility and even loss.

Q: In response to a recent question, you mentioned BIP.UN as one of your favourite companies for both income and growth. Can you list a few others, please, with reasons?

Ted

Q: Although I typically look at some ratios when purchasing stocks, I never have used the Relative Stock Index (RSI). Although I understand roughly how it is calculated and understand that an RSI above 70 is an indicator of an overbought situation, I was interested to know if you use this tool as part of any of your recommendations or when you are answering Member's question and why or why not.
Also, if I am asking a question that has already been asked in the past, how can I search the history of questions asked to find questions related to a specific issue. The only place I can find anything seems to be in "MISC" however there does not to be any means to search this specific area to determine if a specific question has already been asked.
A specific company I was looking at in regard to RSI was Manulife. In the last month the RSI of this company has risen from about 50 to the current level of about 85 as the share price has increased from about $20 to $23. Obviously, if I look at RSI, I should not buy until the RSI drops to below 70.
I appreciate very much your thoughts on RSI and what if any value you would assign to it.

Q: Do you think there is still room to grow for the small cap index?

Thx

KR

Q: Hello
My interest was in your recomendation of Pimco Monthly Income Fund. When reviewing this it appears the positive returns were made on the exchange rates alone. The US denominated fund shows negative returns. Am I assessing this correctly?
Thanks for the great service.
Peter

Q: Because the markets seem to be moving in a different direction, I am concerned about sector allocation. As the major portion of our income comes from our investments I would appreciate it if you could provide the percentage that should be taken in each sector. Please use a balanced equity model. Thanks for your help

Q: I've recently taken pretty big hits in d box and nyx gaming. It's time for me to get away from the small caps and move on to something with stable growth and actual profits. I don't mind fluctuations in share price or the market in general but I no longer have the stomache for the wild swings. Any suggestions?

Q: Team 5I
Your independent service is very much appreciated.

Previous Question: from other member on Oct 3 2016
How would your adjust position from Oct 3 2016 have in view of projected present US situation.
Re: dividend aristocrats vs dividend growth

Q: Good Morning
I am rebalancing the 40% Fixed Income portion of my portfolio. I currently have 30% Preferred, 8% CVD, 33% Renaissance Global Bond. The remaining is currently in cash.
I am considering adding Pimco Monthly Income for the remaining 30%. Pimco is rated somewhat higher than Renaissance and is similar with a Global component. What would you suggest for a rebalance, an allocation to some Bond ETFs etc.
The Equity side is diversified and makes up the other 60%.

Thanks to all

Q: Hi Team
My son turned 18 and I opened up a TFSA for him.He only has $1000.00 and a cost of $10.00 per stock or etf.Any help would be appreciated for long term goals 5 to 10 years
Thank You

Q: Freehold and Pembina are my 2 largest energy sector holdings and energy is 23% of my portfolio. FRU at 6.7% and PPL at 7.9%. Surge and Whitecap are the 2 smallest holdings. SGY at 1.8% and WCP at 1.0%. Need to reduce my energy sector. Should I reduce my holdings in FRU and PPL and keep SGY and WCP or should I just sell SGY and WCP and reduce either FRU or PPL.
Appreciate your assisstance.

Wayne

Q: Good morning,
Looking for your insights into the latest iteration of preferred shares issuances- fixed /resets with minimum floors. In the past number of years the broad market for various types of preferred shares have been negatively impacted by shocks( the perpetual market in 2013 "Taper Tantrum" / the most recent declines in fixed /resets with rates lower for longer) which for the most part, were wholly unforeseen. In terms of the newest preferred type, could you please offer your analysis on what factors could create the same problems( ie downside) for this share structure.

With thanks,
Brad

Q: Would any one of these companies be a good longer term investment? Your assessment is appreciated, as always!

Q: Can you give me three hedge fund names you would consider strong investments for next 5-10 years .i am retiring in 10 years and have most of my money in a variety of hedge funds and wondering what your guys opinion would be good picks for a tfsa,rsp, and a non registered account individually.

Q: Gentlemen I was advised to keep all the Canadian stocks that pay a $US dividend in $US accounts.

Can you please provide me with a list of all Canadian stocks that pay their dividend in $US in the 5i portfolio and coverage equities.

Thanks very much

Sheldon

Q: Hi there,

is there any way to know the target price for above companies you have recommended.

is there any source that would provide the target price for these companies or any other companies you cover.

also, what's the usual timing of your stock recommendations.

Thank you for your service.

Q: Hello,
In your response to a question about tax loss selling you mentioned that you've noticed some strange trading in some stocks this week. Just wondering if you see any good long-term companies that have been "kicked to the curb" recently due to tax loss selling. Air Boss seems to be one that is consistently making new lows in what seems like a daily basis and Black Diamond Group has plummeted since reporting disappointing results a few weeks ago (you have a B- rating on BDI as of Jan 2015). Any names fit the bill as tax loss victims?
Many thanks,
Kent

Q: Hello 5i Team,
The markets keep going up. When do you think tax loss selling will begin?
Thank you for your insights,
Pamela

Q: This is more of a portfolio management or investor psychology question. I am trying to determine when I should sell a stock. I am currently up 71% and have exited half my position already. The stock has continued to climb almost in a straight line since selling. I have crystalized exactly half my gains with the other half being unrealized. I don’t want to be a victim of just selling a stock because its up. I also don’t want to possibly give up the unrealized gains since its a smaller company. What's your thoughts?