Q: Linamar, Magna, Methanex and many other cyclical stocks are near lows. So in order to buy low and sell high, would this be the time to buy these cyclical stocks? What generally is a cyclical cycle? I keep thinking of Warren Buffet: Buy when others are fearful and sell when others are greedy!
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Q: Gold has had a good run up the last three months. Would you still advise buying it at this point in time ? If so, what form would you prefer (bullion or bullion surrogate, royalty receiver, equities (large or small) or an ETF ? Do you have a particular company you would prefer ?
Q: Can you comment on STN earnings please. Is the market over reacting?
Q: What is your opinion on Yamana Gold, given its recent move around the rise of underlying asset. Is it a strong company that will move in line with Gold or is there another or others better suited?
Q: Would you start a small position on USA today say 2%? And what are your general thoughts/risks on owning usa
Q: Hi 5i Team,
With negative rates piling up globally, even talk of negative US rates. Would it be prudent to hold a bit more gold? Say, AEM, KL?
Thanks
Henry
With negative rates piling up globally, even talk of negative US rates. Would it be prudent to hold a bit more gold? Say, AEM, KL?
Thanks
Henry
Q: Can you give me your opinion on this company. It is starting to get some exposure and latest results appear to show it is on right track, Thanks
Q: Can you compare each company from a valuation perspective including debt. Which metrics are best to compare these similar companies. Lastly, which has the better entry point?
Q: This one seems interesting. Brookfield owns 80%, just raised the dividend plus a special dividend and palladium is a precious metal.Your opinion will be appreciated.
Q: Would you have a preference between IWM and IJR for small cap exposure? I know IWO has been a favorite but was hoping to capture some growth and value names. Are there any significant fundamental differences between these 2 ETFs. Also, could IJR be added to data analytics pls. I tried adding it but the system did not recognize the ETF. Thanks as always.
Q: Dear 5i:
Do you expect an increase in the stock price in the near future or is it dead money respectively an investment with further declines expected?
If I sell DOO, what are your best 3 U.S. and CAN. growth stocks
without consideration of category? Thanks.
Klaus
Do you expect an increase in the stock price in the near future or is it dead money respectively an investment with further declines expected?
If I sell DOO, what are your best 3 U.S. and CAN. growth stocks
without consideration of category? Thanks.
Klaus
Q: Kinder Morgan's minimum reset preferred has a credit rating of 3H trades at a discount, pays 5.25% minimum dividend and if interest rates do a moon shot on reset day will pay 3.51% plus govn canada 5yr bond, why wouldn't this make a good income investment?
Do you know of a site for preferred info?
Do you know of a site for preferred info?
Q: WHAT IS PRO AND CONS OF HAVING CASH IN PREMIUM MONY FUND OF TD OR HIGH SAVING ACCOUNT OF TD AND HOE EACH INSURED ?
THANK YOU
EBRAHIM
THANK YOU
EBRAHIM
Q: My question is about US/Cdn exchange rates. If I go to my bank as I understand it, I pay 2.5% on top of the exchange rate when both buying or selling U.S. dollars (I do pay less than 2.5% on my online brokerage account, though). This 2.5% fee results in a different final exchange rate depending on whether I am buying or selling U.S. dollars.
So my first question is, in an etf like VGG which is denominated in Cdn dollars but invests in U.S equities, when they apply the exchange rate to show the unit value in CDN does it include this 2.5% fee? Or is this 2.5% fee not applied?
My next question is related to the first one. You recently answered a question describing an (apparently) cheaper way to convert dollars between US and Can. As I understood it, if you want to convert USD to CDN, buy a non-volatile Canadian stock that trades on a US exchange with your USD, then phone your online broker and ask them to "journal" the stock to the Canadian exchange, and once they do that you can sell it for CDN. So the question is, does this avoid the 2.5% fee? (I would think it must, otherwise why not just go to the bank and change your money.)
Thank you.
So my first question is, in an etf like VGG which is denominated in Cdn dollars but invests in U.S equities, when they apply the exchange rate to show the unit value in CDN does it include this 2.5% fee? Or is this 2.5% fee not applied?
My next question is related to the first one. You recently answered a question describing an (apparently) cheaper way to convert dollars between US and Can. As I understood it, if you want to convert USD to CDN, buy a non-volatile Canadian stock that trades on a US exchange with your USD, then phone your online broker and ask them to "journal" the stock to the Canadian exchange, and once they do that you can sell it for CDN. So the question is, does this avoid the 2.5% fee? (I would think it must, otherwise why not just go to the bank and change your money.)
Thank you.
Q: I sold my K-Bro linen several years ago because I got nervous when they expanded --- a bit too much too quick I thought. But recent financial results seem OK. This should be a solid long term business.
Can you comment on my observations and more importantly on the quality of the management and board ?
Can you comment on my observations and more importantly on the quality of the management and board ?
Q: Peter; Both smu.un and dir.un reported, I thought, really good earnings but both dropped on higher than usual volume. Am I missing something here ? Thanks. Rod
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB)
Q: There are plenty of forecasts telling us that bond yields are declining and may go to zero.
If they continue to decline , what does this mean and how can an investor take advantage of this. Your Asset Allocator tells me I need to move $500,000 into fixed income to balance my portfolio, which is predominantly equities.
Do I go to a bond fund , or actual bonds? If so what would you recommend? If bonds what type and term? I will hold for min 5 - 10 years.
Thanks and take as many credits as you wish.
If they continue to decline , what does this mean and how can an investor take advantage of this. Your Asset Allocator tells me I need to move $500,000 into fixed income to balance my portfolio, which is predominantly equities.
Do I go to a bond fund , or actual bonds? If so what would you recommend? If bonds what type and term? I will hold for min 5 - 10 years.
Thanks and take as many credits as you wish.
Q: Can you tell me the breakdown of the publicly traded Bam. subs that make up the % of Revenue and profits of the parent.
Q: I note that a number of Alberta based companies, especially the oil and gas companies, are reporting better profits in part because of the reduction in the Alberta corporate tax rate that came into effect on July 1, 2019. As the earnings period now being reported is for the quarter ended June 30, how do the companies already get a tax benefit? I don't think the rate reduction wqs retroactive.
Q: Peter; Is there a CAD etf that’s tracks the long end of the US bond market - and if no what would be a US etf that does it ? Thanks. Rod