Investment Q&A

Q: Given DND is not going private, at what price were stock options granted, who gets them and when can you convert. I am trying to decide whether I should invest now at around $35 or wait for a better entry point closer to the end of tax loss selling season. Do stock options align management with investors?

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and 5i Team,

My wife and I need to reduce holdings in some stocks in our RRIFs to raise enough cash for the mandatory RRIF payments, which in our case is in late December.

Portfolio Analytics allows various ways to rank stocks, so I looked at the column "Total Portfolio Equity Weight" and ranked the stocks accordingly. For example, in my RRIF, my highest weight is with MG, and my wife's highest weight is with GSY. Not surprisingly, Portfolio Analytics also indicates that the Consumer Cyclical sector (MG), and the Financial Services sector (GSY) are overweight in our combined family portfolio (RRIFs, TFSAs, and non-registered accounts).

Is this a good way to determine the stocks that could be reduced to raise the required cash while at the same time putting sector weightings more in line with the recommendations of Portfolio Analytics?

I notice that many members ask questions about their holdings in various stocks, but 5i generally answers that weightings are personal.

Perhaps there's an alternative "rule of thumb" to use when going through this yearly process, and your valuable advice would, as always, be greatly valued.

Q: Canadian/USA dollar, where do you see it in 6 months/1 year according to economic uncertainty, which currency would you want to be involved in?
thanks

Q: All of the above are existing positions in my TFSA. Which three would you suggest adding to today?
Thanks

Q: How much will Amazon go up on the Rivian IPO? Amazon owning around 10% of Rivian and if the IPO goes as planned than we will get an actual valuation of Amazon's ownership of these shares. My play was Amazon - not Rivian. Or is the Rivian valuation too small to move AMZN stock?

Q: Do you like Paypal or Square right now?

Q: Have the fundamentals for Dye&Durham changed? Would you add to a 2% position today.
Thanks for your outstanding advice over a challenging year.

Q: Is there different ways of calculating price to sales figures re this stock. I see morningstar has a price to sale number of 32.17 for this company, while others show numbers around 18.0 - 19.0. Wander what is the right number and why not standardize the calculation. Many tnx for the great work.

Q: What are you thoughts on the recent run by plug. I know there is some energy concerns that has investors looking a alternatives.
Is this a breakout event? Is it sustainable?

Q: Could I get your opinion on Kneat (KSI), its balance sheet, valuation, headwinds/tailwinds and competitors?
Thanks for your great advice.

Q: Portfolio Analytics calls for 6% in the Utilities sector, at present made up of 33% Aqn, 33%, Bep.un, 20%Npi, 14% Rnw. Is this diversified enough, a good selection or do you have other suggestions ?
Thank you for your great investing service. Ian

Q: Am I ever happy I bought ATZ at $18.75 about a year ago when you first mentioned it.
Thanks.

Q: I need to reduce my technology holdings to balance to the Portfolio Analytics suggested weights. In tech I am biased towards growth and strong fundamentals. Which of the above listed would you sell (if any). Are there any companies in technology that you would consider "must own" names in such a portfolio?
Deduct as many points a you wish.
Many Thanks for you help
John

Q: In my portfolio 10 top equities (stocks or ETFs) comprise 30.8 % of the total. In your opinion is this an appropriate weighting? Or there is some rule to it? None of the stocks is over 5% in its weighting and one global EFT is slightly over 5 %.
Thank you as always for your advice and recommendations
Miroslaw

Q: Hi. Thanks for your amazing service. Dividend investor here.

What do you think of RBF 1012 for monthly income? Do you have ETFs you would prefer?

Thanks

Q: I bought AMZN around the time that the pandemic hit in March 2020 at $2000/share and then rode it up to an all time high of $3770 in the summer of 2021. Since then the stock is down $500-$600 -- which is basically the level its been at throughout most of 2021 -- except for that "blip" in July 2021. The reason for my message is a request to convince me why I should hang on to AMZN -- when what I really want to do is sell. Thanks!

Q: Some analysts are wary of Enbridge's payout ratio vis a vis its dividend. Can you advise what the true payout ratio is, and in your view is there any concern it can't be met? Thanks, Bill.

Q: Good day team,

Please excuse me if this question has been asked before but is there an international focused etf I can contribute to in my tfsa where I don't have to pay withholding taxes? If so, can you list a few please?

Cheers

Q: Currently have ~10% loss on T. Considering taking the loss and buying VZ in its place. Any concerns with this swap?

Thanks,
TJ

Q: Dear 5i,

does VIXY behave like a leveraged ETF such that they are not suitable for buy and hold investors. I understand that leveraged ETF's reset every day and there is price erosion so they are only suitable for short term investing. Would VIXY be ok for a buy and hold investor who believes that there was going to be a significant correction in the overall US market in the medium to long term? Your thoughts are much appreciated.