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Q: Greetings 5i team,
I am looking to start a position(s) in the following:
- two of STC, GUD, REAL or MMX, and
- four of BYD, MX, CAE, WSP, TRI, GIL, ENGH or BAD
From a quality of investment with a 3-5 yr potential, perspective (not sector nor type of account etc,..) in what order would you make the purchases within each of the two groups?
Thank you for all of your good work
SP
Read Answer Asked by Steve on January 12, 2020
Q: I've held Artis Reit in my RRSP for quite a few years. I'm thinking of replacing it with H&R Reit. My thinking is H&R Reit:
1) has higher quality assets
2) is almost 4 times the size of Artis Reit (base on market cap)
3) pays a larger dividend
4) is at least as diversified geographically and by asset type (office, retail, industrial, and residential) as Artis Reit

I have two questions:
1) Is H&R just now heading into the problem of too much concentration in Alberta that Artis went through over the last few years (so this may not be the right time for the switch)?
2) Is Artis share price going to appreciate over the next qtr or two from its divestiture of properties at above the REITs NAV? If so, maybe waiting a qtr or two before switching would be better.

As always, I appreciate your insights.
All the best to the 5i Research team in 2020!
Peter

Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 12, 2020
Q: Both these companies shares seem to me, based on fundamentals - choose any - seem way over priced. SHOP especially is in the stratosphere in terms of valuation. What the heck am I missing? Do you have an in depth explanation that can convince me that I should own either using XIT ETF?
Read Answer Asked by James on January 10, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team,
Looking to add 2 stocks (2-4% position) in my RRSP portfolio from the following (MG, KXS, CSU, GSY, WSP) for a holding period of 5-10 years, not too concerned about market volatility. Looking for quality company (good operator in his business, good balance sheet, etc…) with good growth potential.

What would be your top 2 picks from these and why ?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Luc on January 10, 2020
Q: I am getting to an inflection point with Sylogist as my portfolio has grown but it has declined. I like to keep holdings at a 2% minimum so at this point do I sell or add to it? I am a long term investor. If the dividend is considered safe, I would consider adding new money and ride out the investor indifference although I know you generally don't like investing into a declining stock. I would consider this holding as higher risk within my portfolio but I would be comfortable staying with it as well.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 10, 2020
Q: Which would you favour over the next year: REITS or banks? And if banks, can you name your top pick for 2020? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 10, 2020
Q: Suggestion for Derek on January 09, 2020. He wants to transfer funds to the US.
I use Transferwise to transfer from the UK to Canada. They have minimal fees and a much better rate. I don't know if it would work for larger amounts but it is far more economical on smaller amounts.
PB
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 10, 2020
Q: Good Afternoon,

The Portfolio Analytics tool has pointed out that I should consider purchasing stocks in the: Basic Materials, Consumer Cyclical, Real Estate and Technology. Can you make a suggestion regarding what stocks would help me round out my portfolio?

Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on January 10, 2020
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