Investment Q&A

Q: What is going on with this company... going down and still down... Sell or HOLD

Q: Here is the current EV/EBITDA ratios for the following energy producers (lowest to highest): CPX (8.3), BEP.UN (9.3), NPI (11.6), FTS (13.0), H (14.0), AQN (16.5), BLX (17.4), INE (37.1). CPX seems to be a top contender for value, with lowest P/B too at 1.49. Considering all factors, please rank from best to worst, in terms of possible best total return over the next 10 years.
Thanks!

Q: What are your recommendations for the best US and Canadian REITS for a 5-10 year hold?

Q: Am looking to invest in a Canadian Dividend ETF.
I have researched the above ETF's, they all have pros & cons.
Am leaning slightly towards VDY at this point.
Criteria: Will be in a non-registered account, am after monthly dividend income with
some moderate growth potential. Am not overly concerned with a high weighting in financials, ideally would have a lower MER but am after solid 3-5 year growth.
If forced to choose one only, which ETF would you recommend?
Thanks for the great service,
Steve

Q: hi, can I get your thoughts on INE after you digest the earnings and forward looking statements please. Is this a good buy price?
cheers, Chris

Q: Hi 5i Research. I have all the above ETFs in my RRIF. Does it make sense to combine all of these ETFs into one. If so, would XSB be a suitable choice? Thanks very much. Ron

Q: I presently have QQQ and VIG in a USD TFSA, in roughly equal weightings. I'm looking to add one or possibly two more USD ETFs to this TFSA account to diversify a bit more, resulting in rougly 33% or 25% equal weightings depending on whether I end up with three or four in total. If adding just one I would be willing to sacrifice some growth opportunity in favour of some stability and yield in the roughly 3-4% (+/-) range, if possible. If adding two I would prefer something just as described, plus something growth oriented with little or no yield. I'm hoping to minimize duplication or overlap with the existing QQQ and VIG combination, to the extent possible. These would all be securities purchased in USD for long term term holds, and I am not too concerned about the withholding tax on US dividends in a USD TFSA. Can you offer some suggestions? Thanks.

Q: In a rising rate environment I would like to own a stock that has a reasonable dividend and good prospects for growth, I assume you agree with this thesis.
I’m considering buying one of AQN or CSH.UN. Both have approximately the same dividend.
My question is which would you choose as having the greater growth prospects or do you have what you consider a better choice.

Roy

Q: What are your top 5 picks (CAD) with sustainable dividend growth for a 10 year investment horizon and why? Prefer lower risk/volatility as I am close to retirement.

Q: Oct 25 closing price was 25.58. It has constantly dropped since and is now 22.02. Also WTI oil in Feb was 59 dollars and PXT was at 22 dollars. I cant make sense of this. 5i likes the company. Why don't over investment firms like it. Was it overvalued at 25 dollars. Any thoughts would help.

Q: Hi 5i Team.

Really enjoy this service.

I am primarily an income investor and will be retiring within the next few months.

No pension.

Need to make some adjustments to my non-income holdings.

Have most of the Income Portfolio.

Looking for 5 - 10 new ideas. Preferably with a little higher yield but still reasonably safe and enough growth to keep up with inflation.

Thanks very much for you help.

Q: hi, Ben Pham of BMO has a report out today on AQN. do you agree with the assessment, and do you see this as a good buy price? this would most likely be a long term hold for me. cheers, Chris

Q: Hello
Can on comment on Transalta and Hydro one earnings?
Many thanks
Stephane

Q: Hello, With the supply-demand dispersion caused by governments pushing clean energy what is your outlook for growth in CNQ over the next few years? The company has increased their dividend last seven years to a healthy 4+%. As a US citizen will I pay taxes on the dividend? Thank you

Q: Peter and Co. Q2 performance looked pretty good relative to expectations. The balance sheet looks like in good shape and going forward looks positive. What is the 5i opinion and is the stock today cheap relative to intrinsic value ? Much respect for you and your team's opinion.

Q: what does the market expect this quarter?

Thx

Q: Good Morning Peter & Team,

On November 3rd subscriber Peter' asked;

"Top USD stocks for dividend income please."

Your answer offered a number of suggestions all of which indeed generate good dividends but offer minimal (for the most part) in the way of capital gains.

Can you please tell me how your answer might have been different if the question had asked for;

"Top USD stocks for dividend income which have the potential for good growth/capital gains moving forward please."

Thanks for all you do

gm

Q: Is it an overkill to own both CU and ENB for the purposes of diversification, or are there sufficient distinction between the two businesses?

If the focus is on a steady growing income, and some growth, which would be your pick today? Thank you

Q: Looking at big picture need for natural resources pls compare these 2 companies? Which would be ur choice for long term hold? or other suggestions? Is BHP dividend really sustainable? Does it hamper growth?

Thank you

Mike

Q: They've had a great run, I've owned it for probably 10 years, and every time I think the story has stalled out, they seem to do another consequential acquisition. Blow-out numbers, particularly on the organic side, and raised dividend significantly. Do you see any issues with this one, or steady as it goes?
Thank you as always...