Investment Q&A

Q: Can 5i tell me if bond coupons have "ex-payout dates". My transaction records show that the date coupon is posted is always on the nearest weekday to the maturity date of the Bond. I presume there is a posting lag, but I would like to know what date I can sell the bond and still get the coupon

I enjoy the service you provide And wish the team a happy Yearend and many more of them in the future.

Ernie

Q: I've seen an article recently that speculates that the next paradigm shift will be a faster expansion of the "Internet of Things", especially by large industrial companies that over the next 30-40 years will automate more processes using equipment and sensors provided and monitored by outside companies. Names mentioned that are expected to benefit most were GE, Honeywell, Rockwell, Cisco and IBM. I'd appreciate your opinion on whether this seems like a good idea for long-term investment.

Q: I'm looking to add to my small cap portfolio, this is a small start up, any opinion on it.

Thanks

JIm

Q: G'morning Peter
Your thoughts on BXE going forward. I have held it through this turn down a looking at possibly adding now that debt is controlled.
Thanks Don

Q: I hold both DRT and IT in my growth portfolio, both have taken a dive and I am underwater . With this portfolio, I am looking longer term of course, do you think these two are worth adding to
Thanks

Jim

Q: I have been gradually repositioning my real estate/reit holdings over the past few months on fears of raising interest rates. For example I switched from BPY.UN to BAM.A and reduced CSH.UN and recently bought FCR because it looked cheap. I currently hold full position in BAM.A, TCN and HOT.UN and half positions in FCR and CSH.UN.

Do you think these holding make sense for the current environment? I am concerned that I may be a bit over exposed and was considering letting one of these go. I would be interested to see what you think. Thanks.

But I am now a bit concerned that

Q: could you please rank the relative risk of the stocks in your answer to Stephen's question about generating capital gains.
I'd like to do the same, but don't want to take on unnecessary risk.

Q: I have EXE SIA and hig.un about 2% in my portfolio, would it make cense to consider either of the above ones. Can you provide some info of them. Many thanks, J.A.P., Burlington

Q: For someone looking at a retirement in 2 - 3 years that will be funded by personal investments, I am having trouble formulating an investment strategy that would currently include fixed income investments. Fixed income securities seemed destined to only go down in value in the foreseeable future as interest rates rise so why would I want to invest in them? Pipelines, utilities and telecoms may also drop but their yield is currently quite good and secure and capital appreciation is always a possibility, if not a probability, in the longer run.

It seems to me that much of the argument for holding fixed income assets is to ensure the preservation of one's capital. But if I am ultimately going to invest largely in quality dividend paying stocks eventually anyway to fund my retirement is capital preservation the main concern? Isn't dividend "preservation" more the issue?

I feel like I am missing something because it seems that all advisors, planners and analysts strongly suggest there be some fixed income in a portfolio, especially as retirement nears. What are your thoughts?

Appreciate the insight.

Paul F.

Q: Will be doing some re-balancing early next year and would appreciate your thoughts/ considerations/ suggestions.
Can. Tech :
Own CSU, DSG, and ENGH. Will keep CSU - which of the other two would be the better complement and the keeper?
Can. Industrials:
Own CNR, NFI, STN and SJ . Will keep CNR and NFI and leaning to STN due to SJ small over-lap with CNR but would appreciate your thoughts.
Thank-you.

Q: Hello Peter and Ryan,
Without knowing my portfolio details, I know it is hard to give advice. However, I do have a diversified portfolio and am looking to add a long term growth stock and a dividend paying stock without using my cash. I have to sell a stock and replace with another. I constantly hear good things about Spin Master. I was thinking of selling Alterra Power corp and Brookfield Business Partners and use proceeds to buy Spin Master. Does this switch make sense? Kinder morgan (aside from protests) has had good news with government approval and potential sale of their assets. However, the stock is not moving which is surprising. Is it worth holding or replace with ENB and TRP to get some growth and dividends. Lastly, Magna and Linamar have had good gains. Time to sell or let them run? Please let me know. Thanks again

Q: I have owned this stock in the past and would like your opinion on it at this stage. I would like to place 3% to 5% and hold for 3 to 5 years if in your opinion it has good growth potential and is well managed. Thanks.

Q: Hi,

I know US holdings aren't your main focus. I'm currently about 20% down on CALM. Do you think they're worth holding onto or do you think there's a different US company in the same sector that I would be better off owning? My time frame is very long on this one.

Thanks!

Q: With the PAL Aerospace division of EIF being part of the consortium to win the large Canadian government contract announced yesterday, how long into the future do you think it might be before we understand how truly beneficial this will be to EIF? Would you consider the announcement "material"?

Regards,

Robert

Q: I have a fairly large sum of money to invest from an estate and I am primarily interested in just taking the dividends and keeping the principal reasonably safe. I was thinking of the Brookfield companies and Canadian Banks however just wondering if you would have some suggestions for a couple of other companies in different sectors. I would like to try and get close to 5% on the dividend.

Q: Looking at building my USD assets and then investing it in Vanguard ETFs. Would you invest in the S&P500 or maybe the specific sectors such as consumer staples? If so, what percentage would you put in each sector? Ultimately I would like to invest in specific companies but there is no 5i US equivalent so this would seem like the next best alternative.

Q: I'm looking to eventually add both of these but only have cash for one at the moment. Which would you open a position in today?

Q: What would be your choice between these two for growth in the coming year bearing in mind interest rate hikes and the Trump administration effect? Would appreciate hearing your reasons. Thanks again.

Q: I know 5i often recommends IWO for US small cap exposure, but what are your thoughts on IJH (Ishares S&P Midcap 400)? This etf caught my attention just before putting in an IWO buy order. By comparison over 1, 3, 5, & 10 year periods this midcap ETF has consistently outperformed, has higher volume, a higher dividend, and appears less volatile. Am I missing something, or could it possibly be a better option than combining 2 small & large cap ETFs for US exposure. Thx again as always.

Q: I have always struggled to categorize into sectors the companies I own. What guideline would you suggest to use to make this exercise accurate and hence more meaningful.