Investment Q&A

Q: Is there any advantage to use a fixed income ETF instead of using an account at Tangerine that pays 2%?
If there is, what would you suggest to use in the fixed income part (which is close to nil) of my unregistered portfolio?

Q: can you give me an opinion on kinross gold td has it as an action list buy

Q: Corning seems reasonably priced with rising trend. Your thoughts, please Thanks Jim

Q: Dear 5i,

I am aiming to configure a fixed-income allocation that is an equal compromise between safety/security and long-term total return potential. I would like to choose ETFs that are versatile enough that they may continue to be reasonably held irrespective of changes in market, interest rate, inflation, and economic conditions. Which configuration do you think would be most appropriate for fulfilling this mandate:

1. 100% VAB
2. 50% VAB, 50% VCB or ZCM
3. 25% VAB, 25% VSB, 50% VCB or ZCM
4. 50% VCB or ZCM, 50% intermediate-duration (~5 years) Canadian government bond ETF (does one exist?)
5. another configuration (please suggest)?

I would prefer to avoid the higher risk XHY and CPD. Why does 5i prefer CLF (VSG is cheaper and similar) and CBO (VSC is cheaper and similar)? VCB is relatively new and has only $12.7M in net assets at this time, is this a problem? Or should I opt for the costlier but similar ZCM?

I realize there are actually many embedded questions in this 'question', so please deduct as many credits as appropriate. I am sure your answer will be well worth it.

Thank you.

Q: Firstly, thank you for your insight into the various securities. BRP has offered to purchase up to 350M subordinate voting shares on an Auction Tender at between 37 and 44 per share in increments of .10 until July 17th (unless withdrawn or extended.) Is it best to hold? Can you offer guidance? Thank you again ... Marty

Q: What is your opinion of buying any or all of the above at this time for some US exposure generally and for these sectors specifically.Please rank them in the order you'd recommend them and I understand the limitation of your opinion regarding US equities. Thanks - Ken

Q: Hi 5i, between Pho, Bus and BB, which one has more potential grow for long term hold 3-5 years. Thank you.

Q: If you had an additional $20K to invest, which 3 companies would you consider that are not currently in your balanced model portfolio?

Q: Insurers(like Sunlife)seem to be underperforming Banks(like BNS)in last 6mths.
Comments ? Is it earnings ? Do you expect this trend to continue ?

Q: Would you be comfortable purchasing IPL @ the current price?
If you choosing between IPL or ALA, which would you pick?
Thank you,
Martin

Q: what REITs would be positively or negatively impacted in a meaningful way by SEARS closing its doors?

Q: I'm setting up an income portfolio. What would you think of ENB, IPL, ALA, PEY, and Vet comprising 10% of the portfolio? The utility sector will be 15%, as in a separate question.

Q: Hi,
How/ where do I sign up for your ETF Update newsletter?

Q: I own equal amounts of both of these shares (1% of my portfolio).

BDSI is performing well and owns a non-opiod painkiller (BELBUCA) that just received approval from Health Canada. They need a contact in Canada to sell/distribute it. Is this the sort of thing that Knight would facilitate?

Palladin used to sell BDSI products but recently returned that portfolio to BDSI to focus on other areas. BDSI now sells directly in US.

Cam.

Q: Could you please give your view of this company, including your assessment of the balance sheet, outlook and insider holdings.

Thanks, Alan

Q: Where can I find a list of Canadian Div Stocks that shows Monthly, Quarterly, Annual Payment Frequency?

Thanks!

Q: I'm retired and am interested in building an income portfolio. A recent contributor provided a list of 6 utilities Aqn, Bep.un, Bip.un, KWH.un, FTS and VNR for a total of 15%. 5I was OK with the choices. I've been considering ZWU @ 15% for the utility sector. Comments, ideas please.

Q: why does this company continue to fall and be unloved? dividend investor Paul

Q: Where can I find a list of Canadian Div Stocks that shows Monthly, Quarterly, Annual Payment Frequency?

Thanks!

Q: Can you give me your opinion on bewhere inc
Rob