Investment Q&A

Q: TD launched a series of Target Maturity Bond ETFs that terminate in Nov of each given year (e.g. TBCF winds up in Nov 2026)
Normally, for Fixed Income, an investor could:
- own individual bonds with exact payment/maturity certainty but very laborious
- own traditional bond ETFs: very easy, but perpetually renewing maturities and mysterious trading prices---often downward, it seems
However these new ETFs seem to offer the best of both worlds.
MER is 0.20 vs XBB 0.10 which isn’t bad.
By TD’s offering chart (May 2), TBCF shows a Yield to Maturity (net of fees) of 4.87%.
Seems like a lot to like here for the individual investor, in Fixed Income.
As a Portfolio Analytics subscriber, the Asset Allocator is unhappy with my dearth of Fixed Income holdings!

Q: What is your opinion of the Buffalo-based Rand Capital Corp.? There doesn't seem to be any mention of this firm in your database or, to be fair, in Stockchart's database, either.
Best regards,
David

Q: What is your opinion of BRDG:US as a source of income in a retiree's generally well-diversified portfolio?

Thanks!

Q: Hi, What are your thoughts on Nextracker earnings and outlook ? CC is scheduled for 5 PM. We took a starter 1% position, last week, after reviewing several favorable comments from 5i team. What would you recommend going forward - Add to the position gradually, starting, Tomorrow Or, wait for stock to settle Or, wait for another quarter ? Also, would appreciate decent price levels to accumulate.

Thank You

Q: I've owned this stock for a good while and have made some money with Ian t. Back in July it was at $ 30.00 and now approx $ 24.00. I've heard something about the local government wanting in on the money it's making ? Any info on this and would you sell or hold ? Thanks

Q: Could I get an update on this company, which was asked about in July 2023.
Thanks

Q: Will Japanese component maker Asahi Kasei is set to announce the construction of a new battery-related plant near Niagara today likely to impact Magna negatively ?

Q: Hi, With CDN interest rates maybe coming down I'm wondering if a switch from a covered call utility ETF (ZWU) to an equal weight ETF like ZUT makes sense? ZUT though has a fairly high MER, so is there a better option, or maybe better to just buy individual stocks. Thanks.

Q: Would appreciate your analysis of CPH's Q1 results that were released last week.

Q: I am looking to start a new position in Texas Roadhouse. Any comments regarding the company?

Q: Hello,
Would you add to MG at these level? As a long term hold, do you consider the stock relatively safe? Thank you.

Q: Hi Peter,
For my RRIF, I want to invest in covered calls ETFs that generate high income with some growth potential for long term hold. Given the current market with possible near term interest rate cut, please share your top four Canadian listed covered call ETFs and top four US listed, with their respective current yield. Thanks.

Q: I have below weight holdings in DHR and TMO and am looking to sell my holdings in one of these and use the proceeds to increase my holdings in the other. Which of these 2 do you prefer.

Thanks

Peter

Q: Hello, what is your opinion about Five Below ?

They plan to achieve 3500 stores by 2030 (in 2023 they opened 205 and plan to open 230 in 2024) and now have 1544 stores and grow sales at around 15% per year.
Easy to understand business model
468 millions in cash and no debt
Francois Rochon of Giverny likes the company (5% of portfolio)
They talk about shrink headwinds (can you explain) and not sure about their moat since a lot of competition in the US.
But the share price has been going down 35% this year.

Thanks

Q: Hi. I’m looking for a Canadian-listed ex-North America equity ETF for a TFSA. And am familiar with the options you usually refer to, such as VIU. My question is whether there are more “actively” managed ETF’s (focused on developed markets) which you would consider. Such as QIE.

A separate related question. Are there U.S.-listed alternatives you would consider, in spite of the withholding tax. And is the withholding tax less of a deterrent than we make it to be.

Thanks.

Q: You recently answered about RRSP being the ideal account to hold viu in to minimize withholding tax - does this apply to VEE and ZSP too?

Thanks in advance. - Jeff

Q: Would you consider this stock investable at this time for long term - 5 years or longer or you would prefer other Brookfield family stocks ?

Q: your opinion on latest vqs
earnings out mon may 13.
thank you.

Q: Can you please comment on their recent quarter and news release to acquire the remaining 50% interest in its Middle East JV? How material is the acquisition?

Thanks.

Q: With AI growing rapidly, do any REITs in Canada stand to benefit? Allied Properties had such a presence but sold to reduce debt (and keep their dividend). I'd rather a Canadian than a US REIT if possible.
John