Investment Q&A

Q: For Equity Bank, what Risk Weighting would you assign to this stock.....like 10 being low risk and 1 being high risk???......Thanks for your take as I considering adding EQB to my Income Portfolio as it seems to be showing good value......Tom

Q: I am considering selling a few stocks to raise cash. MFI, FCR and ADEN (formerly HDI)
are on my list.

Any reason to hold on to any of these?

Q: Looking to sell either SYZ or AQN for a tax loss (will still retain SYZ and AQN in registered accounts). SYZ in an unknown, so I am thinking it may be the better one to get sell. AQN will still pay some kind of dividend and is more likely to improve with time. Would appreciate your comments.

Q: Hello 5i Team

Further to Larry's previous question on preferred shares.

Farstad Portfolio Management (Scotia Wealth Management) publishes every week as news the Scotia Wealth Management Daily Preferred Share Analysis which lists the reset date amongst other preferred share information.

https://farstadretirement.com/#news

Otherwise one is forced to download the prospectus for each individual preferred share issue to determine the reset dates (for all approximately 325 preferred shares issues on the TSX not including split shares).

Thanks

Q: Hi Folks,
I've held BNS in my RRSP account for a couple of years now. I also hold TD. I am breaking even with BNS, would this be a good time to switch to RY. I realize there is a difference in the dividend but I am looking 5-10 years down the road.
Thanks

Q: Hi,
Just wondering what would be the best type of an investment vehicle for money I will want back in possibly a years time? GIC's are giving over 5% but would a bond fund supply a better overall return and if so what bond fund duration would be best for this time frame? Appreciate any suggestions.
Thank you.

Q: Would you advise against selling CTS for a "medium" sized tax-loss harvest at this time? If not, what would you recommend to proxy?

Q: Hi, holding these three as my staples holdings. Current weights:

ATD - 2.44%
COST - 2.37%
PBH - 1.30%

Thinking of selling the laggard PBH and adding to ATD/COST or just maybe COST. What do you think about this? Is PBH a buy, sell, or hold? Can you compare the three in terms of valuation and which would be best going forward for growth.

Thanks!

Q: I need to raise some cash in my RIF and I have narrowed my choices down to either selling META or selling TOI.
Which one would you let go and what is your reasoning.

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, & 5i team,
Major Drilling just reported. What did you think of this quarter? Being in a cyclical industry do you think their services will still be in demand in the next few years.
Thank you for your opinion.

Q: I am intending to take a small position in one of these 2 companies. Security of capital and long term growth are the mainstays of my investing objectives. Current distributions or dividends are of no particular importance, except to the extent they contribute to the objectives. Which company would you choose, and why? Thank you for your excellent service.

Q: Looking forward, I would like to increase my Industrial sector holdings, especially in the US. Other than for aerospace, what are 5iR's suggestions for my consideration, for growth and good value at this time???......and me, leaning more to larger cap ones.......Thanks for the directional pointers........Tom

Q: "US proposes green steel-maling club". Please advise from this list
1. what are the pros and cons/ risks for each
2. rank based on safety and growth, with a suggested buy target price
3. your thoughts on AA as a metals diversifer in this group

Q: Is it a good time to start buying REITS or should I wait until 1/2 way through next year when we know more about this recession that everyone is predicting?

Can you recommend 1 or 2 CDN and 1 or 2 US for a long term hold?

Q: Shawcor is changing it's name and initiating a strategic review of it's oilfield services.
What is the new company going to focus on and assuming the sale process is positive what is the future outlook for the company?
Thanks

Q: I am thinking about purchasing shares in some companies where the shares may be depressed currently due to year end tax selling. do you have any suggestions?

Q: Hi Group is it true that Blackrock has put restrictions on withdrawal of funds (cash) from investments. For a company of this size and magnitude to restrict withdrawals is extremely worrisome. Can you please comment assuming this info is correct (I heard it on BNN last week) Hopefully if true we will not start to see a run on banks and other financial intuitions. When people start withdrawing cash and putting under their pillows causing panic i would be more that a little concerned? Your thought are much appreciated

Q: What is future of this company. Is it buyable at current price? Please provide your views and analysis. Thanks

Q: Can you give me the symbols of ETF's that matches the movement of the tsx 60 , SP 500 and the NASDAQ. With the lower mer or fees. Thanks .. Borrowing money to invest on the stock market was something that was getting very popular. With interest rates now at normal rates in my view I believe this will end. Our economist drop the key interest rate at the beginning of covid to reduce the risk of a recession. In 2022 these same people are raising the interest rates to prevent inflation. I believe they will not succeed. I wish I had a company that could right out checks and not needing any funds to pay them. Only or government can do this.The same people that are raising and lowering or interest rates. Imagine that. Thanks for the great service but with 122 credit questions I guess I'm not using your services to the max. You guys are great happy new year.

Q: Are TRP and ENB dividends sustainable? With a 3 year hold in mind, which do you prefer today?