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- iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
- iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
- Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
- Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
- S&P 500 ETF TRUST ETF (SPY)
- INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ)
- Vanguard Total International Stock (VXUS)
Q: Happy Holidays!! Two part question - What are your thoughts on index funds, I don’t think I see any in your portfolios.
I read some commentary sometimes how some “professional investors” say they are better than stocks, for as the stock market goes up the index funds will too, but stocks don’t always rise when the market does. I do see the counter argument there too.
And assuming you’re not opposed to them, you which ones would you recommend?
Please take 2-3 credits, as that was a long question.
Thanks,
Cam
I read some commentary sometimes how some “professional investors” say they are better than stocks, for as the stock market goes up the index funds will too, but stocks don’t always rise when the market does. I do see the counter argument there too.
And assuming you’re not opposed to them, you which ones would you recommend?
Please take 2-3 credits, as that was a long question.
Thanks,
Cam
Q: Good day. Could you please advise the sector to which this new stock belongs. I am having difficulty finding this information. Thanks so much
Cheryl
Cheryl
Q: A good entry point for QSR? How can the addition of someone from Dominos help with the next leg of growth?
Q: Can you please provide various metrics where the sp500 is still over valued?
Q: Hi 5i,
Can I please ask your opinion on Darling Ingredients today?
Can I please ask your opinion on Darling Ingredients today?
- iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB)
- iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF (XLB)
- iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
- iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF (SHY)
Q: If one believes the 2 year note yield will fall, what are best ideas to play this scenario?
- Amgen Inc. (AMGN)
- Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD)
- AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)
- Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
- Danaher Corporation (DHR)
- Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
- UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (DE) (UNH)
- DexCom Inc. (DXCM)
Q: I have no Healthcare companies in my portfolio. What names are you presently recommending; Canadian and/or US $. Thanks.
Q: I purchased SFC mostly for the dividend. Down about 10%. What are your thoughts on the safety of the dividend, SFC overall, and prospects for 2023 and beyond ?
Q: What are your thoughts on rail stocks at this point in the business cycle? Any preference between CNR AND CP?
Joe
Joe
- BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZIC)
- iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (XSB)
- iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
- iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY)
Q: Hello,
Many experts are predicting a downturn in the market for at least the first half of 2023 and possible even longer. With that in mind, and if the Feds and Bank of Canada pause in Q1,... the market will stabilize and GIC rates may pull back. In fact RBC GIC's short term rates are about the same as longer term. Therefore, is this a good time to start buying Bonds ETFs with the hope that as rates start coming down the stock price will start moving higher? Am I correct in this assumption? And, which ones would you suggest? short, mid, or long term.? As well, what are you thoughts on Prime Linked Cashable GIC's ( offered by RBC)? Finally, would you buy a 1 year GIC currently at 4.65% ( by RBC) ?
Thanks
CR
Many experts are predicting a downturn in the market for at least the first half of 2023 and possible even longer. With that in mind, and if the Feds and Bank of Canada pause in Q1,... the market will stabilize and GIC rates may pull back. In fact RBC GIC's short term rates are about the same as longer term. Therefore, is this a good time to start buying Bonds ETFs with the hope that as rates start coming down the stock price will start moving higher? Am I correct in this assumption? And, which ones would you suggest? short, mid, or long term.? As well, what are you thoughts on Prime Linked Cashable GIC's ( offered by RBC)? Finally, would you buy a 1 year GIC currently at 4.65% ( by RBC) ?
Thanks
CR
Q: I recently sold CRWD and bought PANW for a tax loss, would you recommend repurchasing CRWD or stay with PANW?
Thanks for your service!
Thanks for your service!
Q: Happy New Year to the 5i crew. A question regarding EXLS, it's had a very nice climb since early 2020 and has more than tripled. The PB and PS look reasonable for a growth company but the PCF looks quite high. Is there more gas in the tank over the next 1-2 years?
Q: Hi 5i,
Can you explain how the “VIX” is related to the “VXX” ETF? I would have thought they should trade in tandem but they don’t even come close on some days (Example: Jan 3/23 VIX up $1.23 VXX down 8 cents).
Thanks
John
Can you explain how the “VIX” is related to the “VXX” ETF? I would have thought they should trade in tandem but they don’t even come close on some days (Example: Jan 3/23 VIX up $1.23 VXX down 8 cents).
Thanks
John
Q: Can you please provide two Emerging Markets ETFs ex. China that you would recommend to an investor seeking exposure to those markets?
Thanks as always for your expertise.
Thanks as always for your expertise.
Q: TFSA top up for 2023. I hold all IWO in the account currently. My crystal ball doesn't like the current USD:CAD outlook so buying USD with CAD to get IWO at the moment doesn't feel like a good move. Does anything in the balance or growth portfolio look particularly attractive as a buy? I hold OTEX and ENGH as tech stocks, both have been adequately beaten up to be buys but I hate owning the same stock in multiple accounts so would consider a different CAD stock for the TFSA account if you can think of one. So long way to ask: just suck it up and buy, IWO, buy ENGH, buy OTEX or buy ??? as it is your top pick right now. 5 year hold.
Q: Hi Team,
My thoughts are on what to do with a portfolio that was caught "tech heavy" before the recent fallout. My opinion is...that if the holdings were "winners" in the previous environment, and will survive until the next cycle up for the sector happens, then at this point it is best to just hold on to the positions, as opposed to try to sell for big losses and diversify at this point when the entire portfolio fell 50% in 2022. My hopes are to wait for a big recovery in my holdings at least somewhat...then after that diversify to more appropriate levels. Am I wrong in this thinking? Tough call I know...but what do the odds point to here? Thanks!
My thoughts are on what to do with a portfolio that was caught "tech heavy" before the recent fallout. My opinion is...that if the holdings were "winners" in the previous environment, and will survive until the next cycle up for the sector happens, then at this point it is best to just hold on to the positions, as opposed to try to sell for big losses and diversify at this point when the entire portfolio fell 50% in 2022. My hopes are to wait for a big recovery in my holdings at least somewhat...then after that diversify to more appropriate levels. Am I wrong in this thinking? Tough call I know...but what do the odds point to here? Thanks!
- Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS)
- iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
- Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP)
Q: If held in a TFSA, I believe RSP would be exposed to an American withholding tax. If this is the case, can you recommend a Canadian based equivalen that wouild not?
Q: Hi Everyone at 5i!! If you had to chose between CGY or DOO for future growth, which one would be your choice and why?
Cheers,
Tamara
Cheers,
Tamara
Q: Thoughts on Mara as an investment? Crypto could be poised for a bounce here. I’m not thinking Long term with this company though.
Have insiders been buying/selling?
Have insiders been buying/selling?