skip to content
  1. Home
  2. >
  3. Investment Q&A
You can view 3 more answers this month. Sign up for a free trial for unlimited access.

Investment Q&A

Not investment advice or solicitation to buy/sell securities. Do your own due diligence and/or consult an advisor.

Q: The 5% interest rates from Co-Power Green Bonds is very tempting. How safe are these investments?
Read Answer Asked by Mustafa on February 06, 2019
Q: I have been reluctant to invest in the cannabis industry as there did not seem to be much understanding of the industry as a whole or little (if any) rhyme or reason as to valuations. While acknowledging that things are still far from stable, I do sense that a greater understanding of the industry is developing since legalization in Canada occurred. I am now seeing some thoughtful reports on potential annual demand, analyses of corporate cost structures, critical discussion of common industry issues and a separation of the better companies from the laggards

Would you agree with this assessment? If so, do you feel that enough solid fundamentals and information are now in place to warrant investing in this ETF?
It is up over 50% in the past month so are we witnessing irrational exuberance and a probable bubble or reasonable expectations based on real growth prospects?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 06, 2019
Q: I purchased these ETF's a little over a year ago as my first outside of North America holdings. Just wondering what your thoughts are about these. I do have a long time frame.
Read Answer Asked by stephen on February 06, 2019
Q: I know you do not officially cover any U.S. names, but are there are any large cap dividend payers that would garner a "B" or higher rating using your methodology and you would consider worth a look at current levels with a long term holding period in mind
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 06, 2019
Q: Hello 5i,
Let me say first of all that I thank you for venturing out beyond simply stock analysis and providing many of us with answers and advice to broader financial questions. This may not even be in your mandate. But, it is certainly appreciated.
Following the good words is such a question:). I have always loved making what looks like free money on dividends. But, I have been wondering lately whether I might be better off moving to a capital gains strategy, instead. I am only at the beginning of this inquiry and wondered whether you might be able to steer me in the right direction.

I have been looking at swap based etf's as one possible way of doing this. Would this be the best way? what recommendations might you make?
I also don't know quite know where to start in determining whether this would be a better strategy for me. I am wondering if in your portfolio review whether you would from time to time, look at the tax consequences, as well as the asset allocaton?

thanks as always
Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 06, 2019
Q: In the past, 5i has often made reference to a falling stock's "floor value" as a barometer to judge future risk/potential. In the case of SNC for the value investor, what would your estimate be as to how much of the 407 ETR asset is represented in the current stock price? I imagine this is one of Ontario's most attractive infrastructure assets. Are markets pricing in any stock value beyond the 407 asset?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 06, 2019
Q: Please recommend 1-2 Canadian companies ( I have KXS) do you recommend that derive revenues/earnings mainly from cloud computing?
Read Answer Asked by Dev on February 06, 2019
Q: Could you please comment on Cyberark (CYBR on the Nasdaq)?
Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mary on February 06, 2019
Q: Peter could you suggest 5 can or us stocks that have a div us I have $15000 to invest for each one
I am a conservative investor looking for div income
Thanks for your opinion
Pat
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on February 06, 2019
Q: Thanks 5i for your unbiased insights and for introducing me to many new Canadian growth stocks that I had been unaware of.

Question on Constellation. CSU seems to have some conflicting attributes for a typical tech stock. It trades at a very high PE ratio, 58, yet a low beta of 0.53. Can you explain why this stock trades at such a high valuation with such low volatility?
Read Answer Asked by David on February 06, 2019
Q: Yesterday’s question regarding short interest for Tsgi, what is the website for short interest?
Thanks always
Read Answer Asked by Hue on February 06, 2019
Q: I want to build a 5 stock portfolio in my TFSA (growth stocks, medium risk) Can you please recommend 5 stocks?

Thanks
Luigi
Read Answer Asked by luigi on February 06, 2019
Looking for more? Sign up for a FREE 14 day trial! No credit card required

We invite you to sign up for a 14 day free trial of 5i Research!
Experience all the benefits and tools we have to offer; stock research, model portfolios, Q&A with our experts, and so much more. Join a community of like-minded investors today!