Investment Q&A

Q: Thank you for your wonderful service. I would like to purchase a couple of US dollar ETF that follows the large cap stocks, and is not hedged to Cdn $. Can you recommend one or two?

Q: Any thoughts?

Q: With the theory , which is debatable, that the most unliked bank of the majors currently, comes out with the best return the following year(s). Which Canadian bank should I look at for 2017 based on 2016.

Q: I have the listed companies in my TFSA($60k). I haven't been too concerned with portfolio weightings due to the portfolio size and have let the winners run. As a result close to 50% of the portfolio is held in just 2 stocks (CCL.B and CRH) I have nice gains in the others except DBOX and SYLOGIST which are both flat and I have considered switching out. Two questions I have are 1. Do you think it is a prudent strategy to stay this course or would you rebalance keeping in mind these weightings are not that out of whack when you consider my other portfolios? 2. What name(s) would you consider adding to this mix for my 2017 contribution of $5500.

Thank you and Merry Christmas to the entire 5i staff for your outstanding service.

Q: Hello 5i,

I'm considering PLS for my TFSA as I have no materials exposure. Currently holding Boyd, Enghouse, Spin Master, Premium Brands. I know this is speculative, but in light of potential infrastructure spend in the U.S., possible lower CAD and a stock that seems oversold, in your opinion is it worth the investment or would you have a better recommendation.

Thanks

Q: I am thinking of starting a position in lif the covered call lifeco etf on the Toronto exchange. Do you see this as a bit of a hedge against rising interest rates?

Thanks,
Doug

Q: Each year I have maximized my TFSA contribution and have a total value of $80,000 consisting mainly of small cap stocks such as BYD.UN, PPY, CRH, HNL, and tend to rotate stocks periodically. With my advancing age I have toyed with the idea of simplifying the management of my TFSA by holding a single ETF, that being ZDY. Your insight would be appreciated.

Q: I would like to add another bank to my granddaughter's RESP. She is now 13. Would you recommend a Canadian Bank ETF. A US Bank ETF. Both or just a Canadian bank. Which would be the best choice for a 13 year old. Please provide some name suggestions.
She now has 100 shares of BCE,RY,XSP,XDV.
Thank You

Q: Who are the main competitors of Pure Technologies? If you have spoken with them, what did they say about Pure? Thank you.

Q: Peter and team

I am looking to add some growth potential (along with acknowledged risk) to an otherwise fairly balanced portfolio.
Sector allocation aside, could you please comment on CRH, ITC, and PHO with regard to current valuation, potential growth, risk, and order of preference in the current market.

Thank you for a great service.

Phil

Q: I hold the above stocks in my RRIF and plan on transferring 'in kind' one of the stocks into my non registered account. Which one do you consider most appropriate and why?
Thanks and enjoy your time off. RAM

Q: Hi 5i team:
from CNQ I received some shares of PSK. I noticed that analysts have it as a "hold" mostly, what is your opinion should I keep them ?, I am underinvested in energy, so a would not mind to keep them, but if risk is high I would prefer to sell them and buy something more predictable. Thanks !!!

Q: Great article"An investor wish list for 2017" by Peter,which appears in the Vancouver Sun on Dec 26.

Q: Merry Xmas everybody
We are starting our 2017 stock pool ---Need 3 tenbaggers
Got any good ones? Wont be upset if it doesnt work out.
Thanks
Peter

Q: If you decide to have a model US portfolio, when do you expect to make it available?

Q: involved in internet of things top etf s are piling in . your thoughts please

Q: I had to sell xtc because of tax loss selling. Would you consider buying it back or do you recommend another stock or two. Is it considered in the industrial sector?. Thanks for the great service. Bill

Q: Hi, I own growth stocks PBH and KXS and have been lucky with them. Im looking for one more growth stock to hold for several years. Which of the stocks SYZ, ATD, or Dol would you choose and why?

Q: According to my record keeping over the past year, these stocks were spoken of favorable by you in the Q & A section of your site:

COR, JPM, SIMO, SBUX, QCOM, NDAQ, EBIX, AMZN, ITRI, IWO, PI, NVDA, ARLZ (NASDAQ, NYSE)

Looking out to 2017 do you still feel favorably about these stocks?

If not which ones you cull?

Also, are there any US stocks you would add to this list, whose growth prospects you really like over the next year or two?

Thanks in advance.

Sheldon

Q: No question today. Just wanted to thank Peter, Ryan and the entire 5i staff the best of the season and all the best for 2017. The support you have given to me this past year has been invaluable, and I assure you, much appreciated! As a retired teacher, I think all public school students should be exposed to your service before they graduate from high school. Not sure how this could be achieved, just know it has huge potential to improve their lives. Just a thought.