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Q: Hello 5i,
I have a general question regarding the P/E ratio in Portfolio Analytics. Do you have a "rule of thumb" about when that ratio tips a stock from being a value stock- i.e. relatively low P/E to "normal" or "average" to one which has become "high risk" due to an elevated P/E ratio? Is there a range within a sector or is it complete individual per equity based on other (unknown to me) considerations?
To specify, in terms of the P.A. P/E, my portfolio ranges from <-5.7 & -2.7> for BIPC and BEPC respectively and then proceeds in a range of gradation to EIF at 48.7, WSP at 51.4 and PBH at 55.9.
At what point do I look at these numbers from the perspective of "actionable" information?
I can totally see where this might be far too complex to answer in a question so if you can point out any specific resources that might help, that would be great.
Many thanks!!
Cheers,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 28, 2021
Q: Supposing the US enacts an effective climate change policy, shouldn't gas do better than oil/coal/tarsands, etc? If so, who among Canadian energy processors/transporters should realize the greatest benefit?
Read Answer Asked by John on April 28, 2021
Q: Hi gang, have $200,000.00 canadian to invest for 2-3 years. Just want to invest 50-50 Canada-USA. Would like to be as safe as possible. Some stocks and some ETF. If possible dividend paying one. Thanks
Alnoor.
Read Answer Asked by Alnoor on April 28, 2021
Q: Greetings 5i,

Tesla just reported Q1. Trading down even though it looks like Elon beat expectations. Some controversy on Seeking Alpha regarding what alalysts were expecting vs realistic expectations. So lots of varied opinions and Tesla is down about 9 or 10%. Im still up about 15% as Im recently in, but I dont hold alot of conviction in this name vs something with more of a realistic valuation such as Berkshire or Sunlife/Manulife or maybe even one of the Brookfield subs. So a 2 part question. What does 5i think of this quarter and Tesla overall. Would you switch to one of the above mentioned names or hold for another quarter and re-evaluate?

As always take as many credits as required.

Cheers!
Read Answer Asked by Duane on April 28, 2021
Q: I am looking to more real estate to protect from massive inflation from money printing everywhere. I already have PM's and already have a bunch of Canadian Reits . I am looking to buy more in the US. I already have STOR and SPG ,I am thinking about COLD and Gladstone land corporation LAND mainly because I am from agriculture and Michael Bury has taken an interest in this company.I know it's out of your scope but any opinion would be appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by lynn on April 28, 2021
Q: MAW105 is supposed to be more tax efficient but how can it be since the distribution under that fund is greater than under MAW104 or MAW130.
MAW104 is a fund of funds while the other 2 hold the securities. What is the difference between the global balanced fund and the tax efficient one.
What will be the best one for a non registered account and for an rrsp. Why?
Thank you for your help with this matter.
Read Answer Asked by Monique on April 28, 2021
Q: What is the best way to purchase this stock? My online brokerage service only allows me to buy Canadian or stocks listed on U.S. exchanges.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on April 28, 2021
Q: I'm looking to reduce the overall amount of positions. Of my tech names which would you suggest selling?

From what I can gather you prefer NVDA to AMD and would suggest one of either SHOP or LSPD. Is this accurate? Other suggestions or ideas to pair down?

Thank you very much
Read Answer Asked by Stefan on April 28, 2021
Q: Hi
can you recommend one or more ETFs that together or individually cover Europe, Australia and the Far East?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mary on April 27, 2021