Investment Q&A

Q: Quite a few subscribers mention that they want to increase their fixed income percentage in their portfolio. Yet they ask for your advice on bonds. In my experience, they are not the same. I think of fixed income as a GIC. Your thoughts?

Q: Hi,

How is TNT.UN doing in terms of its distribution? Is it reasonably safe?

Thanks,

Gord

Q: The old adage that selling is harder than buying is certainly true. As previously discussed I have done a double with EGLX in my TFSA in a relatively short period of time. I mentioned selling half and having the remaining 50 % as free money. This makes sense and feels good. However, because of unrelated circumstances it was not done and the good news is that the stock is up another 20% ! What to do?
I know you are a momentum investor; how would you handle this? The investment is now almost 50% of TFSA but less than 3% of total investments. Thanks. Derek

Q: which company do you prefer for growth over the next 5 years? which company has the best balance sheet? which company is forecast to be profitable first and in what approximate time frame? which company represents the best takeover target? thanks Richard

Q: Hello
In Friday's (Jan 15th) Globe & Mail, Clyde Russell warned that the 2020 bullishness on commodities may not continue into 2021 because China's massive buying spree seems to be ending (e.g. Dec imports of copper were down 8.7% from Nov's imports etc). What is your view on commodities for 2021?
thanks

Q: which do you like best, or is a better stock in this space?

Q: Do you see small holding in Bitcoin as a reasonable hedge against inflation. I am thinking of 2-3% of my portfolio? I would likely get exposure through an ETF.

Thanks, Mike

Q: Peter;
Closed Funds (CEFs).
Intrigued by your recent articles on DIY investor’s advantages and becoming a fund manager again, I re-read a couple of my books on hedge funds by Seabastian Mallaby, Edward O. Thorp, and Simon Lack’s “The Hedge Fund Mirage: The illusion of big money and why it’s too good to be true”.
In the latter 2012 book Simon Lack argues large hedge funds and most institutions ignore closed funds which leaves good opportunities for small hedge funds and sophisticated investors of which there are very few in his opinion. In Lack’s opinion the CEF space is dominated by individual retail investors who chase yield that is mis-stated (CEFs publish a distribution yield rather than the actual yield so are engaging in ROC) and foolishly buy IPOs of CEFs. Lack says numerous articles and books have been written on this subject and how to evaluate CEFs but my research did not produce very much at all. Do you have any views and suggestions on how an individual could or should approach this opportunity if it still exists?
WRS.

Q: I need some help in understanding some of the OTC Pink Sheet listings. While asking for a quote on Sika AG at RBCDI, two different options are presented. SXYAY at $27.52 USD and it has traded volume. SKFOF at $237.00 USD but has no traded volume for 15 Jan 21, and a very low avg vol.

Why the 2 diff "listings"? Different classes of shares?

Q: Do bonds rise when interest rates rise? If so, can you recommend a few dividend paying bond funds for a RRIF.

Q: What do you think about this company and can you invest in it ?

Q: I put $12,000 in each of these stocks in mid July. Would you sell MCR and put the money in the other 2 stocks or still hold onto MCR?

Q: Hello all, I am hoping you can compare these two companies in terms of the different metals they are exposed to (if you have the percentages at your disposal so much the better). Also, could you provide a mini-risk assessment of the two? I know their are differences as to royalty versus operator, market cap, geography and valuation, and I’m sure many other things, but I’m having trouble assessing it all.

Thank you!

Q: Do you see CCIV having significant growth once it goes public similar to Teslas numbers?

Q: I have received 31 shares of Topicus from CSU. Can you give me some idea of what they are worth? I understand they will will not be available to trade until after February 1st?

Q: Why the big move in Alcanna this morning? Is this the start of something new here ?

Q: Would you consider Loblaws a wise choice to add to my growth porfolio? I notice they are in to far more than just selling groceries? I don't have much experience and that is why I subscribed. I would appreciate your insight or other recommendations in the same category. Thank you, John

Q: I was wondering if you have an opinion on the risk coming from possible political stability/volatility in the US. While I would guess your answer is status quo, it is hard to think of a more alarming political situation, and right now, increased susceptibility to a subsequent event, such as an outside threat.
Also, somewhat related: with the stimulus package now priced in, do you still think that there is a catalyst ahead for another leg up in the market? Is it any different from our current theses (environment, pot, tech, industrial, gaming etc)?

Q: Dear 5i,

I have a question about TRP.
If TRP were to walk away from the XL project what material impact will it have on the company? Is it significant and do you think it is a short term blip or will it hurt them long term?

thanks

Q: is topicus projected to be profitable in its first year? what percentage of shares will be owned by CSU? will topicus be debt free? on a percentage basis how will revenues be derived country by country? who will be the major competitors of topicus? thanks Richard