Investment Q&A

Q: What do you make of their announcement of a share issue?

Q: It looks as if the Williams Cos mess is coming to a close, but which option to choose? I have 200 WMB in my RIF. I am thinking the cash option would be best and then to buy a U.S. stock with potential. You thoughts please and suggestions?

Q: Hi 5i team,

My interest is first time dividends as a trigger for an initial purchase. This based on Peters article in Moneysaver magazine many years ago.

I follow the 5i Twitter Feed to watch for dividend news (raises and reductions), but especially for news of first time dividends.

Womder if you have considered providing a summary of first time dividend stocks (an ever-increasing list, or by quarter, year, whatever) ? I would really value that.

Thanks for the great service.

Q: Hello,

To further your last response on the company:

"Markets did not like the May quarterly release and since that time the stock has fallen roughly 18%. So we are not huge fans of the momentum here and would prefer to wait for a sign of strength but at 12 times earnings, the stock is likely getting close to a fair level."

Revenue was up 37%, net income +68.6%. What's not to like? Did they have 1 time items that bloated results?

"The current platform for VCM is reaching maturity and the company now needs to transition to a new platform, the uncertainty around this is likely what has caused the weakness but the outlook remains positive."

Could you elaborate, the company says "Sales of Terrace Family products this quarter reached the highest level ever for the product line as deployment of the MPEG4 capable TC600E continued"...are some of their other products being replaced by newer technologies, or...?

Q: This is a follow up to your responses on these Bond funds (XSB CBO). Which would you prefer, and why? CBOs market value seems to erode over time versus XSB. Is this a concern?

Q: In light of the brexit vote weakness which are their 4 or 5 names you would recommend for a income investor looking for dividend and growth thanks

Q: i appreciated you opinion about tax advantage having this stock(pro and CON)

Q: What are your views on this company. I am considering it for a 3 to 5 year hold. Thanks. Gerry

Q: Your thoughts about ETF : BXF ( 1-5 y Ladder Gov Strip Bond)
Is it worth it to add in a portfolio instead or with CBO ?
Thank you.
P.

Q: Your thoughts on Vecima, please.

Q: I have some cash parked to build a house and am wondering if I should keep this as cash or invest these in bonds to get some interest. If the latter, what do you think of 50% in XSB and 50% in XGB?

Q: I have some US $ sitting in my RRSP account which I am looking to invest. Preservation of capital is important and I am looking into this preferred share etf. Your thoughts please.

Q: My question is companies that will benefit from rising interest rates. I was wondering if you could give me a top three that trades in Canada and a top three that trades in the US...May one ETF too if possible. I understand that rates wont go up over night. I just want to start accumulating now for a 5-7 year hold to wait for rates to rise. I would prefer it if they paid a dividend as well.

Thanks so much
Jimmy

Q: Your opinion for this stock is appreciated.Thanks.Ebrahim

Q: Please comment on CSW.a. What do think of it as a buy for income and growth? What are its financials like? What is the history of increasing dividend? On a related note is the proposed Constellation Brands wine IPO planned for TSX or US market?

Q: I have some money that I will be putting into an RESP for my children: while it is roughly 0.5%-0.75% of my actual total investment portfolio, I would prefer to avoid more volatile companies in this particular account. I do have a long time horizon (about 6 years before I start to have any demand for the money), but have been burnt before in this particular portfolio by trying to "hit a home run" with an investment play, and am looking for slow, steady growth.

I have listed three companies above, with ATD.B as my first pick as I only have roughly a 2% overall exposure (between all of my collective accounts) to the Consumer Staples group (I assume that ATD.B would be under Staples rather than Discretionary). If you would recommend something else in this space, or another sector, rather than the companies I have mentioned, I would be most grateful for the suggestion. In any event, I look forward to your thoughts. Thanks so much!

Q: Let's start with the past! Going nowhere for several years except for numerous lawsuits, litigation, high settlement costs & legal fees - BUT, the worm turns and, I believe, there maybe light at the end of the tunnel! At least, that's my current position since I still own a chunk at close to 6 dollars! While I completely agree with your cutting the cord about 2 years ago, I would appreciate a revisit & up to date opinion.
Thank you.

Q: Could you please give your views on Hammond Power Solutions. Please include div. history and div. growth.

Q: I have a question about Enbridge Inc. Yesterday The Oxford Club ( a US newsletter) issued a very poor safety rating on the ENB dividend. They claim ENB lacks the cash flow to support the dividend. Yet, you, and many Canadian analysts are bullish on ENB.

Q: In response to a previous question re TZZ you mentioned that the company was going to be wound up. I am confused - does that apply to TZZ or to TZ5 only? TZZ seems to be doing quite well. The Trez family is quite confusing, with TZS as well. Could you please clear this up?