Investment Q&A

Q: Peter; Re Lin’s question on his sons FHSA at TD- my granddaughter also has her FHSA at TD - I advised her to buy an ETF instead of the TD MF - but TD wont allow it- or individual stocks, Very restrictive - and ANTI TRADE ! Haha.
Rod

Q: You recently provided me with your top two picks in the industrial REIT space- thank you. Could you please do the same for the CDN office REIT space. Again looking for a focus on share price appreciation over dividend yield. Thank you.

Q: Understand that crypto is outside of your coverage universe, I am curious to hear your thoughts on Bitcoin as an investment.

How viable is it?
Do you see it appreciating in value over the next 5 years, and if so, would you expect above market returns?

Lastly, for an agressive investor (with the clear and unequivocal understanding that huge losses can be Incurred), what would seem like a reasonable portfolio allocation, in terms of percentage, to BTC? I was thinking 10%.

Thank you.

Q: With the potential Bit Coin Spot ETF ruling on January 10th from the SEC being a positive one for BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity, Ark and other Investment Companies, does it make sense (and dollars) to take a nibble on HIVE or MARA (knowing there would be a 30% currency hit in the case of Mara)? I realize things will be very volatile so just a small position to start. Thanks, Lesley

Q: Hello!

Can you compare valuations of CSU, TOI and LMN?

Im holding on TOI since the end of 2021, hoping for some recovery.

Thanks!

Q: I am considering making an investment in this ETF. I understand that it basically follows the returns of the S & P 500 and is equally weighted. Any information you may have on this ETF would be appreciated. Do you consider it a good investment. I look forward to your timely comments. Thank You.

Q: What is your opinion of Faraco?
Thanks

Q: Does the increase in catastrophic weather not impact the P&C companies? Maybe they will just increase premiums to offset the new normal?

Q: I have owned Theratechnologies since 2018 and watched this stock fall since I purchased it. The stock has been rising the last few weeks and was up 23% on Friday. I couldn't find any exciting press releases that would explain the increase. Do you know of any reason for the recent increase?

The 5 analysts listed on Qtrade have a price target of anywhere from $5.50-$12.04. How much faith can we put in the price targets of analysts?

I was quite excited that it was up to $3.03 but just noticed there was a 4 for 1 stock split in August 2023 so my 700 shares are now only 175 shares. So rather than being down 60% I am actually down 90%. Yikes, I better not tell my wife about this trade!

My holdings in TH are only worth $530 now. Should I sell this loser now or is it worth waiting until the annual report (November year end) comes out?

Q: If gold appreciates significantly in the next few years, would you buy bullion wafers/coins or shares in quality companies such as Agnico Eagle or Franco Nevada?
With appreciation,
Ed

Q: Hi Team,
could you rate these companies for a 3-5 years horizon considering I am looking for income and capital preservation but a bit of capital growth would also be good...

Thank you

Michel

Q: Hi,

KXS or Lumine for long term growth?

Thanks
Robert

Q: GDI or TSU for 2024?
Thank you!

Q: Hello, I have the following in my TFSA: GIB.A, OTEX, NVEI, KXS, DSG, DOL, NXR.UN, with more or less the same weight. I am under water with NVEI, KXS, NXR.UN. Should I just sell OTEX, DSG and GIB.A and buy XIT instead and wait for NVEI and KXS to break even before selling them and buy XIT? I know XIT has 50% in SHOP and CSU and 5i likes CSU very much. I am less sure about SHOP. What is your opinion of SHOP for a long term hold? I did not fully understand their recent change of strategy. FYI, I have US tech names in a cash account, that’s why I am looking at CDN names in my TFSA. Thanks.

Q: Everyone, what did you learn at the end of the first week of trading? Clayton

Q: Can you recommend any small or medium cap, US dollar denominated ETFs, that don’t have any dividends, phantom dividends, ROC, etc? Only looking for a capital gain/loss.

Q: 3 years ago I divided my pension 50/50 between MFS Global Equity and Schroder Emerging Markets in an effort to increase my international exposure. I had been 100% in the MFS Global Equity Fund and would have been much better off had I stayed there. I have a couple of options as I see it:

1) Move back to 100% MFS Global Equity Fund (portfolio drops to 20-25% international)
2) Stay the course (portfolio stays at 30% international)
3) #1 plus allocate some non-registered funds to an international ETF to get portfolio back to 30% international (suggestions?)

Q: Fellow 5i members: i'm interested in reading about your best allocation of capital (other than stock purchases) which has created value in your life beyond your investment account. After all, bettering our life quality is why we began investing in the first place. I've just created a thread under Forums..Non-investment topics. I titled it 'Best Spending ideas 2024'. I believe that our large community of prosperous and like-minded people has alot of good ideas to share. I've shared a few of my best allocations of capital in the thread. I invite you to spend a few minutes sharing and lets get the conversation started so we can learn from one another.

Q: I have recently received $100,000 and as I have maxed out my TFSA, RRSP and RESP contributions for 2024 I will be depositing this into my cash/taxable account. I am looking for tax-efficient growth stocks. As capital gains are taxed lower I am looking for growth with no or low dividend.

Can you suggest 5 - 6 companies?

Thanks for your help,

Mike

Q: I have small positions in TOI, NVEI, SIS, TOY and WELL in a TFSA, and am considering
adding to one of these.
Please rate these stocks in terms of growth prospects and indicate how much patience might be required.
Thanks.