Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, My current exposure to the health care sector is less than 2%. I am considering increasing my position to approximately 5% by means of etf (I currently own GUD and GILD approx 1% each). I am considering XLV or IBB for etfs. Which of these (or) any other etf you would recommend? I noted that IBB seems more volatile than XLV when I compared them..I was wondering why?

Q: Is their anything to read into DCI trading at the buyout offer price of $19.00 a full 3-4 months before closing?

Regards,

Robert

Q: I was comparing banks and was intrigued by comparison between these 2.
YOY, BNS is about 14% higher than CM, whereas 5 yr return shows both very similar return. Is there a merit in switch from BNS to CM,to take benefit of relative discount on cibc. Over longer term banks have moved in locksteps. thanks

Q: Good day 5i,

Would you have a suggestion for a research service for US equities? I have tried zacks, and so far, not impressed.
Do you plan on initiating us equity coverage in the future?

Thank you
KR

Q: Hello 5i
Would you please offer your opinion of a few individual holdings and other investment vehicles worthy of long-time hold and more importantly dividend reinvestment. I see your a selction of ETF you have been noting are VGG(for USA) and CDZ(for Cad). Is this the top idea or are there other ideas (individually or combination of holdings)?
The goal is to take advantage of the market ride and still feel comfortable with the investments and know more of a good investment is being purchased regularly.

Alternatively, would one just let cash build up and buy shares and units on a quarterly basis instead of utilizing a DRIP?

By example, just bought CAR.UN today. Working to determine whether it makes sense to join the drip; especially with the 5% discount of the Plan.

Thanks for your thoughts
Dave

Q: I would appreciate any updates you have on CAM and is it a buy, sell or hold? Thanks team.

Q: RRIF - I have to convert my RRSP to a RIF by the end of the year. My broker is TDW. TD Canada Trust, their agent, wants me to make the minimum withdrawal on a regular schedule ie monthly, quarterly etc.
I want to make the withdrawals on an as required basis, subject to the annual minimum, to help with my overall cash flow demands.
Is there a legal requirement to do it TD's way?
Thanks

Q: I see there have been changes to the S&P/TSX Composite Shareholder Yield Index and that Enercare has been removed and (AD) Alaris Royalty has been added.
I am surprised to see Enercare removed and can you explain how this decision is arrived and also if this will have any impact on the share price of each Enercare and Alaris.
Thanks
John

Q: In one answer you advised that their dividend payout ratio was 70%. S&P Capital report says IPL annual payout ratio was way above 100% throughout past years.. I think you said someplace that you were concerned as they maybe borrowing money to pay dividends higher than than their net earnings..
Could clarify pls
Art

Q: I read an article in the Globe and Mail by someone named Bryden Teich in which he predicted that the lack of liquidity in the corporate bond market would cause bond ETFs to tank at dizzying rates in a market panic. Is there anything to this, and if so, how would it impact popular bond ETFs such as CBO, XSB, and XBB, and what would be the long term effect?

Q: What investments would yield income with some safety(conservative)?
Was thinking of ZWH or XTR?

Q: Regarding the Model Growth Portfolio, which 5 companies do you rate as having the best quality of management?

Q: I have a question about 932
Hello 5i:
in response to a question on MG/LNR, in, I believe August, you said "MG has a solid balance sheet and a very cheap valuation. Recent earnings were solid and we would consider the sector fairly attractive right now overall." From everything I can read, it appears that LNR has a substantially lower valuation than MG. Am I missing something?
Can you elaborate on LNR, and discuss why you think MG has a lower valuation.
thanks
Paul L

Q: What a difference a month makes! Last questions on PPY were about the fall off in price. It has jumped 20% since. I saw Pembina got a mighty upgrade today. What's going on with these Monteny plays? All about LNG?

Q: PPY has gained 250% since the beginning of 2016, and 14% in the last 5 days, the stock is presently trading at $9.38. What has been the catalyst for the gain, and what would be your recommendation, buy , sell , hold, or trim.

Thanks for your insight.

Q: ZCL is a profitable pick of 5I on 8/31 @ $9.99,now $11.21 plus current 2.85% yield.After market close on 10/14,co.announced that its CEO is granted a temporary medical leave of absence to deal with a benign tumour,& that its strong board can handle business during his absence.Please your view on impact,if any.Technically it is very strong.Appreciate your usual great views & services.Looking forward to your mid month report given the volatility & fast approaching US elections.

Q: Hello; You have spoken favorably about SIA in previous commentary; My concern is about valuation and its vulnerability in an increasing rate environment. Can you comment about SIA's stock price relative to operational cash flow. I suspect it is in the 15 to 20 range which seems very high. Thanks for your great service.

Q: There is a coffee ETN trading in the US under the symbol JO.

Q: I am a little confused by your answer to Richard's question yesterday about HCG. On the one hand, you still consider HCG a good long term investment, while on the other hand, you said that you took it out of the Balanced Portfolio on short term prospects. I had thought that your advice was based on long term investing, not short term trading. I would appreciate your clarification.

Thanks,

Q: I keep reading and hearing that coffee prices are set to rise substantially... What stocks, both Canadian and US, are available to play the coffee commodity

Thank you