Investment Q&A

Q: Hello Peter. What do you think about the $250M deal that CSU announced this morning, and what do you think it will do for CSU's outlook and share price going forward in the near/mid-term?

Thanks,

Q: As a follow-up to your Jan 12 reply to Elmer: I bought OTEX a couple of years back partly based on a very low PE in the 6-7 range (Thompson-Reuters stock info in National Post). Same source now has PE at 80. Your response says: the stock is cheap at 13X earnings. I'm confused. Could you explain? Should investors ignore the Thomp-Reuters numbers, or how can they be used?
Thnx in advance.

Q: i currently own aqn as well as car. do u think these stocks will be heavily affected by rising rates would you hang on or sell?

Q: Hello 5i team,
S&P Dow Jones Indices and MSCI recently announced revisions to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) structure for 2018. I think it would make a great topic for a 5i blog. In the meantime, I have a some questions: (1) does this announcement confirms that we should not always follow blindly industrial classification? (2) the classification is not always up to date, especially in developing industries (internet, telecom, media, communication) or when companies are transitioning activities? (3) Investors should allow themselves to split classification 50%/50% for some companies? (4) Could you list some companies that you think are currently "misclassified" by index providers (SHOP communications?) including companies either under coverage or in 5i Research portfolios or that will be reclassified?; (5) Would you agree that this announcement confirms that long term investors should not care that much about short term sector weighting fluctuations (rounding to the closest 5% is good enough) and should focus on selecting the best investments (stocks) whatever the sector, while just avoiding too high sector concentration, instead of doing mandatory diversification among all sectors in less good companies (for exemple recently : energy)? My main point is: many investors will change the composition of their portfolio (trade) following S&P and MSCI decision while their portfolio exposition (economic drivers) will not have change. Reading most 5i Research questions every day, I see many questions about sector allocation. I thought my questions would help some clients. Any other thoughts?
Thank you for your collaboration, Eric

Q: I am looking for an ETF for RESPs for my three grandchildren. The eldest is 8 yrs old, so the money will not be needed for some time. I would like conservative growth, if there is such a thing. I am thinking of XIC or CDZ. Or maybe you could suggest something else. The amounts are about $5K so one ETF is probably best, for now. Thanks

Q: Happy Monday !
I am looking to play a little defense, with the current high valuations of stock market, without getting out entirely. Thinking about consumer staples, in an etf basket. Which do you prefer, better valuation, liquidity, other metrics ?
KXI.. a global etf, XLP ...U.S stocks, or XST ...Cdn stocks, ..(not my fav)

Q: Good Morning, I am looking at Mawer 102 International Equity and Mawer 120 Global
Equity. How do you compare the two Mutual Funds? Which one of the two would
you buy today and why for a long term investment?

Q: Can you suggest a good China ETF, preferably in tech, that is in CAD $. I am concerned about the US $ going down, and think I might be better off buying in CAD. Does this seem logical to you, or should I take a chance and buy CQQQ, KWEB or QQQC?

Thanks again for your insights!

ELizabeth

Q: Hello,

I have been holding TDB902 Mutual Fund which tracks the S&P500 over the last few years. The approx return for TDB902 from Jan 2014 to Jan 2018 is 77%, XSP has been 52% and VFV 78%. However, the one year return for TDB902 has been 16.21%, VFV 16.42%, but XSP has been 22%. XSP is CAD hedged, and I'm looking for the best investment to track the S&P 500. Is it better to have XSP/CAD Hedged ETF? My understanding is that on average CAD to USD has been approx .80 (outside of the few years when CAD was on par with the USD), I think there may be some fluctuation between .75-.81, but will stay around .80 (or decline). Which ETF would have the best returns and track the S&P500 accurately, and should I consider a CAD hedged ETF?

Q: I have a question about A&W Revenue Royalties. The early warning report dated Jan 05 seems to boil down to A&W food services increasing (or wanting to increase) its ownership stake in A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund from 21.1% to something in the vicinity of 24.7%. I cannot see this as anything but good news as it is essentially insiders buying significantly into the fund. My question is, is this just that and would you consider the December buy levels (slightly above the current price) a sign of confidence toward the stock price? Or, is there something else potentially going on here? Thank-you.

Q: I have held this dog for years I know hope is not a strategy.
Is there any chance of share price increasing in the next 12 to 24 months Do they have any proven reserves I see one of the major sharholders is dumping the stock

Could you give my your valued opinion on this company
Much Appreciated
Paul

Q: Why wouldn't BCE buy CJR.b and incorporate it into Bell Media?
The 5% BCE dividend versus the CJR.b 12% dividend would pay for the purchase in dividend savings.

Q: What do you think about the merged company of Potash & Agrium . Is it a buy at these levels ? RAK

Q: Any particular reason for the downturn this week,im thinking of adding to my holding at this point.

Q: Please, my I have your opinion of Canada Goose, for a small exposure to speciality retail. Are they a "winter" only story - Thanks

Q: What are your current thoughts on extendicare? Any news that would lead to its drop? Is this dip a good time to pick up some shares or would you stay away?

Q: Good afternoon,

I have enough money to add a 5% position in one of the above companies. I know you like them all. Is there a particular one that jumps out at you at today's levels that you may consider a buy above the others? Growth being the main consideration, to be held inside a TFSA. Thanks for the great service. - Jeff

Q: just sold pure industrial on the buy out Thinking of replacing with drg whats your opinion

Q: hi guys : at this time' I have zqq and have done very well with this ETF it is hedged to the cdn. dollar . could you explain the differnce between hedged and non hedged and is there an non hedged that would be better ? tanks Gary

Q: Would appreciate an updated opinion on Blackberry. Is now a good time to buy compared to other tech options.