Investment Q&A

Q: If you had a bit of money today to buy a small basket of 5 stocks you consider to have the most potential for growth in the next four to five years, what would you buy?

Q: Hello 5i,
I am looking for income and found these two. I am up with BAC and PRMW and would sell these and buy ICHR and IEP. I know there is no comparison but would be fine with the change for income. I am 76 with a good pension and a balanced portfolio value investor in all sectors. I also have covered call ETF's ZWC, ZWE, ZWH, ZWT, HDIV AND HYLD. The other forty-two stocks are blue chip equities in all 11 sectors with ten ETF's doing well with ZAG to balance it all. I am not using the principal and reinvesting excess dividends and using some for travel. Is there a downside to selling BAC and PRMW and buying ICHR and IEP or is that too excessive with the covered call ETF's now in play? Please take as many credits as needed.
Stanley

Q: Fidelity ZERO Large Cap Index Fund (FNILX) Would this index fund be a buy in your opinion, or something else instead?

Thank you.

Q: Hello 5i

Could I have your current thoughts on CGNX please ?
Are increasing costs and inventory an issue (considering recent price action) or more likely just general market malaise / sell on news ?

Would adding to an existing holding seem premature at this stage ?

Thanks

Q: Hi Peter
I have read alternative investments as a way diversify the portfolio beyond stocks and bonds.
There appears to be many types of alternative investments and complicated too.
If one were to invest in alternative investments, do you have any recommendations on how to approach such investments?
Are there any ETFs in this space that simplifies the investment approach?
My purpose is for income with a bit of ongoing growth.

Q: Hi 5i,

Amongst other pricey cybersecurity companies, CHKP seems very reasonably valued. It it 'cheap for a reason', or is it a solid stock to pick up now?

Also, do you still like RPD after its recent report?

Is there anything else (besides CRWD) that you prefer in this space?

TIA!

Q: Hi 5i,

regarding PTF. Can you explain why Penderfund just doesn't offer this as a mutual fund like their other offerings? Can you please provide any comparable stocks like this worth looking at? You mentioned fees are high but can you please state what they are?

Q: I would like your opinion of Spartan Delta. Do you think their debt is a concern and does this company keep up with its ~$2 Billion peers in the energy sector? If not, who do you favour?

Q: Hi 5i Team - Can you provide an update on Rubellite` Energy, its fundamentals, insider ownership, drilling prospects and overall growth potential. Thanks.

Q: Could you comment on transalta's first quarter results. What was it's cash flow/free cash flow per share. What are the cash flow/earnings per share estimates for the entire year. How do these compare to other companies in this sector.

Q: Hello 5i
While interested in making a little extra money , I have also wanted to keep my life simple, so I have concentrated on selling covered call options and puts. Because of the crazy recent markets, though, i have been looking at other strategies. For instance the bull put strategy looks interesting. Wondering whether you think it is worth while for an average investor to put much into these other strategies

Thanks as always for your help

Q: Hi guys
could you please give me your evaluation of this stock and whether it is a good play in this sector or if you feel there is a better choice thx as always

Q: Hello Peter,
I would appreciate your comments on Enerplus results on May 5th. Is Powercorp a good long term hold for dividends and a bit of appreciation? Thanks very much.

Q: My daughter has a Family RESP Account for our 2 grandaughters.
They are soon to be 16 and 13 years young.
Both, at this stage of the education game, appear to be headed to college or university.. I contribute monthly into the RESP plan for my grandchildren.
The original funds were invested in a Target 2025 mutual fund RBF1048, recently rename to RBF5731. This is showing an inception return of 4.4%. Since 2016 I have been investing this thru my Direct Investing Account. My present portfolio mix is about 98% equity Stock and is showing a return of 28%, since inception.
Finally to my question. Since the oldest Granddaughter will be attending post secondary education in the next 2 years and little.
What is your suggestion on how to split the total amount? Should I start investing more in fixed income?
Any other suggestions you have for a situation like this?
Thanks team,,,, your are my number 1 in finance.

Q: Yesterday would have been Benjamin Graham's 128th birthday. Born in London on May 9, 1894, Graham founded the disciplines of security analysis and value investing, was Warren Buffett's mentor and wrote the classic book after which this newsletter is named.

Graham knew hardship. His father died when Ben was only eight years old, and the family business -- importing porcelain and decorative objects -- fell apart. His mother's brokerage account was wiped out in the Panic of 1907. Graham never forgot being sent to the bank as a boy and hearing the teller ask whether his mother was "good for five dollars."

Then, in and after the Crash of 1929, Graham's investment partnerships were almost wiped out. He went on to build one of the greatest investing track records of the 20th century, but he never forgot the lessons of loss:

Don't invest using borrowed money.
Never pay too much for the prospect of future profits.
Never count on greater fools to bail you out of reckless risks.
Above all, your results depend much less on how markets behave than on how you behave.
As fear fills the air and financial markets around the world continue to totter, do yourself a favor and read -- or reread -- what I consider the most important paragraph about investing Graham ever wrote. It may, in fact, be the most important paragraph about investing anyone has ever written:
Peter; Publish if you wish. Rod

Q: Given the current market sell-off, could you please give me three growth stocks and three value stocks that you believe are seriously oversold and "on sale" at current levels. Would appreciate a line or two on why you are choosing these stocks.
Thanks!

Q: Happy Friday,

With the current dip and a further downside expected are there any income equities that you would classify as very attractive.

Looking for some new ideas. I have lots of banks, pipes, telcos, utilities, insurance cos, etc. but am not immune to buying more.

Anything in the US really strike you fancy?

Thanks very much and have a great weekend.

Q: Based on your review of 1st q earnings and company’s outlook, is this stock hold, sell or buy more to reduce average cost.
Thanks

Q: What do you think of the latest result (published may 10th) - The market doesn't seam to be impressed.

Q: Can you please recommend a couple of BRIC ETFs?
Preferably Canadian, but perhaps a good US also.
Looking at a 3-5 year timeline.

thanks,

Paul