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Q: What are your thoughts on IGV? Buy, sell or hold. Is it worth holding a basket of software stocks or just sticking with Microsoft which is owned? If you were to recommend selling IGV what sector would you suggest? Tempted by energy but know late to the game. However, looking at PEs of energy companies they are still relatively cheap compared to other names. Look forward to your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 07, 2022
Q: Hello 5i,
I currently need to add a U.S. Industrial in a RRIF, so yield is very important - as is overall safety. I need to increase Industrials by about 3.0 % and increase my U.S. holdings by 4.5 % so an equity suitable for a larger weighting would be ideal. My other industrials are EIF and SIS.
I have been looking at Raytheon, Ryder, Lockheed Martin and A.O. Smith but was wondering if you have any other suggestions and how you would rank these for safety? If there is a name with a yield in excess of, say, 4.0% that you would be comfortable recommending, that would be ideal.
As always, many thanks for all of you invaluable assistance - it is always very much appreciated!!!
Cheers,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 07, 2022
Q: With both the US and Canadian governments announcing taxes on share buybacks could one speculate that companies might in the future start to accumulate more cash and not always having a “good” option to make good use of this cash. Almost giving some companies no choice but to issue more in dividends or start a dividend? Am I mistaken but I thought from the 1940’s to the 70 or 80’s dividend’s were quite common? This shift in taxation could be interesting the way it plays out. Your thoughts on this is greatly appreciated thank you again for all your help.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on November 07, 2022
Q: Please comment on Q result released on Nov 4 morning & going forward. Its parent T reported sold results & increased Div. It is very discerning to see Tixt dropped 7.2% to $29.85 on Nov 4 on a strong day for N.American markets after big drop of 4.92% to $33.42 on Oct 27 after announcement of $1B acquisition,.Add,Hold or Sell? Txs for u usual great services & views.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 07, 2022
Q: Hello:
Appreciate your ongoing honest and open approach. I know many of us find these challenging times. It feels like many "truths" of investing are no longer true. (i.e. how bonds respond to various market periods, whether preferred shares will ever behave as expected and how valuations of growing companies can swing so wildly.)
I need some help (I know, you can't personalize advice...) with SELL strategies. I am tempted to sell part of some holdings at all-time highs such as XOM. Is this ridiculous? If it's down 30% in January I will be kicking myself. I did NOT sell during very high valuations for a lot of growth stocks and I don't mind being patient while those recover but in hindsight selling half positions would have been a great way to solidify paper gains. I have held XOM for a long time as it was under water from my buy-in position, and it swings so widely on demand and oil price.
Is it crazy to be reducing positions in oil and gas now? Any SELL strategy thoughts appreciated.
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Marilou on November 07, 2022
Q: I was going to include this link in my last question as I thought it was a good read and a good reminder for long term investor's, but forgot. Here it is:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/04/op-ed-investor-ron-baron-on-investing-during-periods-of-entropy.html
Read Answer Asked by Shane on November 07, 2022
Q: Hi
With reference to Brian’s question on October 11th regarding high dividend stocks like these 3 & their safety 5i was OK with these 3.
I accept that nothing is invincible….. But is the risk/ reward on these positive enough to anchor an income on?

I m not greedy and don’t hunger after really big capital gains These would keep me
quite happy.

My plan would be to add other dividend etfs ( XLF etc) and some individual stocks like an ENB, BNS, CM, ABBV….

Thanks for your helpfulness. I
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 07, 2022
Q: Will Banks and Insurance company benefit from higher rates,is it god time to sell loosers for tax purpose and buy Banks,Insurance comonies and/or Energy stocxks.
Read Answer Asked by Nizar on November 07, 2022
Q: What is your outlook for GOOG if we get a "hard economic landing" ? Will their Cloud business help soften the blow?

Maybe 5i can have a bit of fun with this........ Looking out into an uncertain future, what would you currently see as a screaming buy, and what would be a good stink bid (you know, a crazy bid that has a slim, but not impossible odds of hitting)?
I'm not worried whether or not it actually strikes that price. If I get it, it's a bonus.

One other comment. Although I read comments from the odd subscriber voicing their displeasure when things don't pan out, and attempt to hold you accountable for your advice, I am one to realize that not a single investor / advisor / expert on this entire planet has a perfect investment record.... not even close !
Read Answer Asked by James on November 07, 2022
Q: Hi Team,
Looking at the stock reaction to today's earnings, Is it time to throw in the towel on LSPD? At one time the story looked so compelling. Is that story gone now? NVEI just released today with positive reaction to earnings. What are your thoughts on NVEI earnings? Is there more future potential for NVEI compared to LSPD? If so should I be selling LSPD for a loss and buying NVEI for an eventual recovery? OR another such as SHOP? Or any other ideas you would prefer? Thanks

Shane
Read Answer Asked by Shane on November 07, 2022
Q: In your response to a question you stated "ENB. & FTS would also be highly correlated"
Can you explain? Did you mean if you owned ENB you don't need to own FTS?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 07, 2022
Q: Unusual for CSU to trade down 5% today, possibly in sympathy with TWLO and TEAM, down substantially, 30%-35% on their results.

Despite missing Q3 EPS estimates by a wide margin (not unusual for CSU), would you agree with revenue growth of 33% and forecast 2022 annual cash flow return on equity of nearly 60% there is nothing to worry about here and the drop in CSU today caused by other software companies was unwarranted?

Would you further agree rate of acquisitions for CSU is actually increasing in the current environment?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Keith on November 07, 2022