Investment Q&A

Q: Hello 5i,
If one wants a high concentration of very strong growth stocks and understands the risks involved with applying this type of investing strategy, can you please name 10 stocks that 5i would be very comfortable in owning for this purpose (a mix of USD and CAD)?

Q: Is there any reason at all to hang onto either of these two companies -- HR Reit and Cenovus -- in a well balanced portfolio. These are two of my deadbeats in the Worst Performance category. Any suggestions to improve stability and growth?

Q: Hi
I sent a question on July 1st but have not received an answer. I was wondering what your thoughts are on this company? Would you buy it in to-day's environment?
Also, do you know of a service for US stock similar to your Canadian service?
Thank you
Steve

Q: Good Afternoon
Some brokers, when recommending a security, they properly disclose whether they have managed a public offering of the security or whether they have received compensation for investment banking services. Thus, the investor is in a better position to assess the recommendation of the broker.

My question is about Morningstar. Do they provide any type of services for the companies recommended in their portfolios ?
Thanks again for your insight.

Q: Polls currently indicate that Trump will lose the US presidential election, and the Democrats could possibly win both the Senate and Congress as well. If this were to take place, what do you see as the risks/opportunities for the US market? What sectors/ETFs do you feel will do well in a fully controlled Democrat US government?

Blackrock has recommended that the US will underperform both Canada and Europe over the next 10 years. Do you agree with this assessment? Should investors be reducing their US holdings and reallocate to Europe and Asia? If yes, to what extent?

Thanks again for this amazing service, and your excellent advice.

Q: Can you provide your opinion on inflation linked bonds and what role (if any) they should play in diversifying a long term portfolio. What is your preferred ETF for this? Are they redundant if you have gold?

Q: Hi,
I am wondering what your thoughts are on ETFs that focus on China. As it reopens, do you see any benefit to owning either an ETF, or possibly specific shares, that are expected to grow coming out of Covid? CNXT is another ETF I've looked at, but it is not in your database. My portfolio is about 60% in Canada, the balance in US and I have been focusing on adding more US exposure, mainly in the tech and health care sectors. I also find it interesting that the auto industry in China gained as Covid restrictions eased and am seeing a bit of follow through in the US auto industry, possibly driven by TSLA - but I am not sure why that would be, as I would think it is the last thing anyone would be buying now. If adding more international exposure, what would be a good target percentage and does this make sense at this point in time? Please deduct points as you see fit.
Thanks - your suggestions are always welcome!
Dawn

Q: I have seen many questions about TRI with deposit receipts. Are there two classes one with a receipt and one without? What are the parameters of these receipts? Do the receipts trade separately?

Thanks

Q: I currently hold positions in Sandstorm Gold and Newmont Corp (larger holding). I would like to add one more stock and I am considering Kirkland Lake, Agnico Eagle and B2 Gold. I have a relatively high risk tolerance and I would appreciate your choice from among these three companies unless you have an alternative that you prefer.
With appreciation,
Ed

Q: Hi 5i team,
Congrats on the recent upgrade to Portfolio Analytics. It seems to be a big hit. I would consider it myself but over the past several years, I have moved 75% of my equity holdings to the U.S. (in RRSP, TFSA and non-registered), which has vastly outperformed my Canadian holdings. PA would tell me to come back to Canada which I don’t want to do. I don’t follow the conventional portfolio rules. In fact, I am considering moving all my remaining fund to the U.S. markets. Other than the currency risk if the CDN $ appreciates on a sustained basis (which I doubt), do you see any other pitfalls with this strategy?
Thanks again for your insight.
Happy belated Canada Day from my 25% position.
Dave

Q: Did you see any news that may explain such a large one day move in TCS on July 6th? I appreciate that this isn't the first time this thinly traded stock has moved this much but thought you may have some news I didn't see, or was this just some interest in a thin stock on a strong day for the sector. Thanks.

Q: if I want to received dividend in US , will it be advisable to buy co. like Enb. in U$., or other dual listing companies, like RY,TD. or will it be better to simply buy equivalent US listed Co. instead. Thank you as always.

Q: Good Morning Peter & Team

Last we discussed NNO was early March. Based on your recommendation, I held my position.

Today the price is up over 40%. Last news I read was June 24 when a "Breakthrough in longer lasting Lithium-ion Cathode Materials" was discussed.

What do you know about why NNO has seen such a big jump today?

Thanks for all you do

gm

Q: Further to this mornings's questions on Northview Apartment REIT and its new entity - the Northview Canadian High Yield Residential Fund website is now active.
https://www.northviewfund.com/
All the documentation regarding the new entity is available on the website.

Q: I'm retired with a defined benefit pension and enough investment income to live comfortably at the moment. What do you consider to be the best protection against a stock market crash followed inflation or hyperinflation?

Q: Can I have your view on this company? Your last comment on Drop Box appears to have been only in 2018. Thanks in advance.

Q: I am interested in the plant food industry and would like you opinion on these 2 companies. Thank you

Q: Hi Group appreciate all your guidance in these turbulent times. Is there an ETF that covers all or most of the companies that are working on Vaccine+ Treatment for Covid-19 Thanks

Q: Hi 5i,
I would like your opinion Concerning the recent IPO of DNB. Is this a company you would consider for a new investment. Why/why not?
I see most recently that DNB had been taken private last year in 2019 and now has gone public again. Is this an action that raises a warning flag of some type.
Thx

Q: What are your thoughts on WFH ETF
Can you please give me MER. Is it expensive OR fairly price

Thanks for the great service.