Investment Q&A

Q: With interest rates moving up on growth optimism, do you like CVD as part of your fixed income allocation. Seems it might hold up better than other bond funds and it pays a decent yield. I'm also considering ZPR in the fixed income side for the same reason. If this is two questions, please deduct accordingly. Thanks.

Q: Hi 5i,
Could you explain why you prefer XAW over ZGQ. I understand XAW has no Canadian exposure but ZGQ has much better returns and only .85% of the ETF is exposed to Canada.
Thanks
John

Q: Hello, Which companies are benefitted by chip shortage and which companies are affected negatively due to the semi conductor shortage? Thanks,

Shyam

Q: I am a 3-5 year medium and long term investor. I need to increase my position in Consumer Staples by about 3%. I currently hold ATD 3% and PBH 3% are in my taxable account. I have full confidence in the management of ATD but I now wonder if their business model has not changed a bit compared to the company I bought a few years ago.
1- If the electrification of transport raises from 2 to 10% within 3-5 years, how many customers will ATD lose?
2- If you have an electric car will you wait 15 minutes to recharge your battery in a convenience store?
3- Can ATD still grow by buying competitors at attractive prices?
4- Will future growth come in less profitable areas such as grocers and if so the P.E. will drop.

What do I do? Can you help me sort this out?
Buy more ATD? Add DOL? Add a little to the 2 already owned and add DOL, not DOL...

I'm lost.

Thank you.

Yves

Q: Can you name some Canadian ETF's which will benefit from the switch into materials or oil and gas or value rather than growth and safety? And can you rank them please? And give reasons for buying or not buying?

I know that's a lot to ask but I am interested in your assessment

Thanks for your help as usual

Q: Based on Keystone XL decision, more crude will most likely be shipped by rail. US refineries need Canadian crude oil caused by shortfall from South America. Gibson plans to build facility to maximize crude content of rail shipments.
With footprint of tracks being different, who stands to benefit the most and why?

Q: Morning 5i,

Some time ago you recommended a podcast called Invest 'Like the Best', which has been great, thanks for that. One of Patrick's recent guests is Jeremy Grantham who outlines a case for the current market being in late stage bubble territory. Do you have the same feeling? Any advice as to some defensive plays prudent investors should take other than taking some profit off the table or going to a slightly higher percentage cash to be prepared to take advantage of a downturn? Are you recommending any examples of securities which have done well in such situations?

Thanks,

Dan

Q: Can you comment on BIGC since it has given back some of its post IPO gains? Does it rank anywhere near some of your favourites in the tech sector?

Q: It appears to me that there are a number of potential hotspots in the world today, which could make the defense industry a good investment. What is your view about the aerospace and defense sector over the next 5 years? Are there any ETFs which you would recommend, especially US based ETFs?

Thank you for your excellent advice.

Q: Hello. Could I get your top five metal/mineral plays (excluding gold/silver) with a few comments on each?

Thank you!

Q: Your investment guidance on buying these 3 stocks at this time for growth in 2021. thanks

Q: In your expert opinion are there any super mispriced stocks that need time and patience and should eventually produce solid returns?

Q: Three consumer discretionary stocks I am interested in. Your thoughts?

Q: I see the above recently reported earnings. If you were looking at this sector at this time, would this be a company you would favour over others. And if not, is this a space and who would be your favourites
at this time? Thank you....Maureen

Q: Hi Peter/Ryan, do you have some book recommendations for Growth/GARP investing? Thanks in advance.

Q: Hello,

Could I have your assessment on OSTK's results. Would you consider it a buy at these levels? Thank you

Q: In less then a month I am up 50% on Twitter. As a result Twitter is now 5% of my portfolio. Similar story with AT.TO, up 90% and just over 5% of the portfolio. I am thinking of trimming Twitter (25%)and significantly trimming AT (50%) before q results. Money to be used for ICHR, what weighing would you start with or is it better to go with SOXX at 5%? I believe I need a position in this sector given current/future demand.

Don't you think AC stock is getting ahead of the reality and air canada path back to business will not be as smooth as the stock is indicating? Or are the investors looking 2 years ahead and are willing to discount any turbulence? Is that the strategy here?

Q: Markets are really backing off with Nasdaq down over 500 points Thursday afternoon. Looks like a good correction. Can you list your top 10 stocks (1 to 10) you would buy that seem to be set up for big rebounds.

Q: Can you please give me your thoughts on their 1/4ly report and future.

Thanks

Q: Hello,
Thoughts on the $5M bought deal? Do you still like the potential of this company longer term? I wonder if buying into the weakness here makes sense longer term?
thanks