Investment Q&A

Q: Looking for some feedback on my International holdings in my RRSP. Currently have zwp; zem; and Zdi.
I am interested in PID to compliment my existing holdings. I would split my current zdi holding to make 4 equal positions.
Pid has had better performance over the last 5 yrs, covers the same geography as zdi however with different country and industry weighting’s. Pid’s MER is higher than Zdi with a lower dividend.
Is it worthwhile to split my zdi position, convert entirely to Pid or leave well enough alone.
I do not have to Rif for another 9 years

Q: Hi,
I wanted to increase international equity exposure by adding ETFs. I currently own VWO (about 3%). What is your view on VIGI and VEU? Could you suggest 2-3 other names? Thanks,

Martin

Q: What are thoughts about this company...is the risk/reward favourable? Thanks

Q: Hi, as many canadians I suppose, I am really overweight $CDA in my investments. I try to buy canadian cmies with lots of international exposure to mitigate this risk. Can you please provide your comments on the validity of this argument. For the average canadian investor who plans to stay in Canada, what % of your portfolio would you allocate to US / international stocks? (General rule of thumb). Thank you.

Q: Hello, could I please get your views on this Company particularly their potential connection to Tesla and possible growth over the next 3-5 years.

Thanks

Q: Basically, I bought MIXT because I thought it was connected to 5G. What are the prospects for MIXT? Getting impatient with it. Thanks!!

Q: Hello 5i Team
I want to invest in an Emerging Markets Bond Fund or ETF. My preference is to invest in Canadian Funds. Choices I have found are:
iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) – Symbol XEB.CA
BMO Emerging Markets Bond Hedged to CAD Index ETF – Symbol ZEF.CA
RBC Emerging Markets Bond Fund Series D – Fund Code RBF1097:CA

Questions I have are:
1 – It is not clear from BlackRock’s website, but is XEB 100 % invested in BlackRock’s US ETF EMB:US ?
1 – XEB and ZEF net assets are $97M and $380M, is the lower net assets a concern?
2 - XEB and ZEF average trading volume is 1,707 and 2,664, is the lower daily average volume a concern?
3 – Although the MER for RBF1097 is 1.07% is this a better choice than XEB/ZEF whose MER is 0.54% and 0.55 % as the net assets for RBF1097 is approximately $1.7B?
4 – Any other ETF/MF that I should review?
Thanks

Q: Hi,
I was wondering how you view Sony and Activision blizzard. Would you own them moving forward? There were reports that Sony would decrease production on the PS5 last month, but they denied the reports.

Q: Hello!

Just wanted to get your thoughts on the game developer CD Project Red (CDR) which trades on the Warsaw exchange.

Q: While Canadian dividend stocks are my preference due to their favourable tax treatment, etc. some emerging market exposure can't be all bad, especially if you can get a reliable dividend. Is BBVA an example of a suitable emerging market dividend payer to your mind? Thanks.

Q: Hi 5i,

Do you have a view on Jinko Solar? The stock has been exploding as of late, perhaps due to the new emissions targets laid out by the Chinese government.

Thanks!

Q: I have no exposure to China. What can you recommend as an ETF for growth over the next 5 years including some individual companies.

Thanks Peter

Q: Hello -
According to TD Webroker, the PE for this ETF is about 23. I am trying to determine how this valuation compares to its historical past. Is this considered expensive for this ETF? I sure would be reluctant to purchase a stock at a PE of 23.

Thanks,
James

Q: I want to invest in a global small cap etf/mutual fund , is the Mawer global small cap a good choice . Any other alternative.
Thanks

Q: I read over the internet that this European company has the only technology to produce the future generation of chips for the big manufaturers like intel and nvidia. I hear that they could be in a sort of monopoly situation because of the complexity of the machines that they manufacture. Is apple a customer of ASML with their chips ? Thanks for your opinion about this company.

Q: Hi,

I'm interested in allocating a small percentage of my portfolio to Aston Martin. The company has had some tough years, however Lawrence Stroll and Toto Wolff have both recently purchased part of the company. I'm hoping to get your thoughts on the company as a whole.

Thanks.

Q: What are your thoughts about this company ? Thanks.

Q: My question is about A2 Milk our of Australia/New Zealand but also trades on the Pink sheets. Are you seeing any reason for the 10%+ drop this morning? Looking at the fundamentals would you hold ACOPF? Thanks

Q: Would you have a strong preference for one over the other? Which do you expect to have the best growth potential?
Thanks,
Barry

Q: Your thoughts on these 4 companies in water treatment. Thank you!