Investment Q&A

Q: Hello 5i,
Could you please advise me which securities to sell and/or lighten up if I was to buy a house. Please take into account the prevailing economic environment. Let’s say the mix is 80/20 stocks to bonds/interest bearing certificates and the securities are evenly dollar-wise represented.
Thank you in advance,
Rick

GUD ENB WSP MG ATD.B PBH SLF DOL AEM KXS CSU NFI MX SU SIS,CSH.UN INO.UN BIP.UN PSLV SBUX VWO VGK VIG,CBO CPD XCB CSU(DB) HYGH LQD

Q: Q2 results are out. They look spectacular to me , do you have the same interpretation ?
In the past you were not too keen on this stock.
Has your opinion changed ?
If owned, would you sell, hold, or buy more
Currently minus 55%
Do you know what the consensus was ?

Thanks for your help.


Thanks

Q: Good afternoon!
I am helping a friend move away from mutual funds, and I note on Bloomberg that the "Current Mgmt Fee" for this fund is 2.1%, and the Expense Ratio is 2.61%. Am I correct in thinking this means that 4.71% comes off the top here before valuation?
Also, over 77% of this fund owns other BMO funds, which I assume have their own deductions not included in the above. Is this also a fair assumption? Of interest, it says it is 2% to redeem!
Thanks! … Paul K

Q: I need to top up my utilities exposure and am considering one of Emera or Fortis. Which of these would you recommend or is there a better choice?

Q: ayx,amt,pypl,sq,uber,xyl.All US and my looser which one or all I should sell.I know they are all US but need help only because of tax time,highly appreciated.IF possible.

Q: Hi, could you please rank the preferred shares of the above companies best to worst in order of dividend sustainability only going forward. Are there any you would avoid. Thanks.

Q: What do you think for the current quarter results? Still prefer SLF over MFC?

Q: I realize that these guys are in a very difficult position, but, could you give me your thoughts on their 1/4, and do you think they are having to burn the furniture to keep warm?

Q: what has been moving stn up lately? Thx

Q: Hi,

Is there something similar to TLT in Canada?

Thanks

Q: Im 27 and Im looking to become financially independent VIA my investments by 35. I currently have $120,000 invested (90,000 in my TFSA, 20,000 in my RRSP, and $10,000 in cash) I also have $130,000 worth of equity in my rental property, which I intend to liquidate within the next few years to invest. I’ve got a mixture of investments including dividend stocks that’s are set up to DRIP, index funds, stocks that I researched, and some speculative plays. What do you recommend I focus on going forward? I’m looking at adding $2000/ month to my investment program. Thanks!

Q: The Globe and Mail had a big story on SHOP and primarily about its valuation. The gist of the story was it may be over-priced and it will be hard for future growth to justify its valuation. What is your take on the article?

Q: Hello Peter/5i Team
There has been mentioned that there is a shift from growth stock to value stock.
Please provide me three of you top picks that you would consider good value stocks.

Also are the banks stock a good place to be adding to ?

Thanks
Claudio

Q: Could I have your thoughts on this stock?

Q: Hello 5i,
I have just opened up a Family RESP (currently ages (-0) and 1.5 yrs) and have been going through the RESP questions as well other questions. I would like to contribute $2,500 this year for existing grandchild and $5,000 next year when #2 comes along.
I think you would agree that at this point it is probably best to start with an ETF? So, given that, could you please give me a couple of your top recommendations for this point in time/cycle/interest rate environment, etc.. Should you feel that some individual equities might work better solo or in combo, any suggestions would be welcome. Based on what I have read, I was leaning towards VGRO, but am not sure that would be your top recommendation, so a couple of ETF and/or equitiy suggestions would be much appreciated!!
Best to all - and, as always, Many Thanks!!!
Cheers,
Mike

Q: My only holding in the communication sector right now is a half position in Telus and I would like to increase my weighting in the sector. Would you recommend that I top it up to a full position or purchase something else in the sector. I am also underweight US equities right now so I would accept a Canadian and/or US recommendation.

Q: Wondering if you could provide an opinion on the above company. It appears that the share value is on an upswing and analysts ratings are positive with a substantial target price. I am now showing a positive gain and wondering if you would rate these as a buy, sell or hold.

Q: I read an article about company spinoffs in cdn moneysaver. Do you know of any ticker symbols for ETFs on CDN or US markets that cover these new companies? thank you. mike

Q: Can i get your quick thoughts on LPSN Third Quarter Results? Getting hit quite hard today.
Thanks

Q: I regretfully bought both of these stocks for the high dividend payouts. At this point Im sitting at a 50% loss on both stocks. They each represent a decent chunk of my total portfolio. Also they’re in my TFSA. Should I take the loss on these now or wait them out for a bit? Thanks!