Investment Q&A

Q: While I could buy a number of international or emerging market ETFs, are there any large cap Canadian stocks that would provide some degree of exposure?

Q: Good Afternoon. I'm still searching for an international etf that suits my needs, that being a 65 y/o retiree who is more concerned with income, albeit with some growth. Most I have looked at have relatively low yields, around 2% or so. Is there such a thing as a high yield international etf? Are there any that use covered calls? Would also prefer hedged to CAD. Cheers.

Q: Hello,

Can I get your thoughts on starting a position here? Seems to be good value.

Thanks.

Q: Could i have your analysis of results - market not impressed

Q: Good morning I would like to know your thoughts on Ateyy

Q: Would you consider this an interesting way to participate in India's growth? If so, at what price would you start accumulating? Thanks

Q: CLPBY - COLOPLAST A S AMERICAN DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS SPONSORED

Hi guys

I have followed Coloplast (Danish company I believe) for a very long time as a good safe, reliable health care play, with an interesting way to play the aging demographic trend. I notice also that it is near a 52 week low and has trended downward generally the last 5 years. Probably not a great chart.

And realizing you don't generally follow too closely European stocks, do you have any thoughts on the company, its products, whether it has a moat around its products (seem to be a bit sticky once people start to use them), and its current valuation? A buyor better stocks in the health care products area?

Much thanks

Stuart

Q: Can I get your updated views on RACE?

Q: Any reason for concern with the recent price action in SE? Is it still a good long-tern hold in your estimation? Thank-you.

Q: Orix (IX) is a Japanese financial services large cap ADR with a 3% dividend trading at 11X PE. With the pro-business govt change there would you be a buyer?

Q: If a new Canadian investor wanted to get into the North American market and use low cost index investing to achieve both diversification and simplicity what would you consider for such a portfolio. And if international exposure was desired what could be considered as additions for that.

Q: What are your thoughts on Softbank as an investment.

Q: ASML reported last week and said it expects strong growth going forward due to AI. ASML has a nice niche business. But they also said they expect demand from China to drop significantly in 2026. China accounted for around 40% of the current quarter orders. Plus, China is restricting exports of rare earth materials which ASML needs for their machines. ASML said they will feel the impact in a year or so. I have a smaller position in ASML and a nice return. I was prepared to hold ASML but now am wondering if next quarter and 2026 results may be disappointing. Would you continue to hold or sell? Thanks.

Q: Good morning, I currently use ETFs for foreign investments and I now have a large position in ZDI. I like it's growth and dividend. I have been looking at VIDY recently for diversification. I like it's growth rate of the last 5 years (does not have 10 year history). Can I have your thoughts on both these etf's and any other growth oriented ex-north-america etf's. Thank you.

Q: Emerging markets sure seem to be emerging from the doldrums. What do you see as the short and long term futures here? What ETFs to you recommend in both CAD and USD? Are there any particular parts of the world you would focus on & is there a specific index that covers the emerging markets?

Thanks

Paul

Q: I have owned MAW120 for almost 10 years, and upon looking at its recent performance, I can't find any reason to continue owning this fund. Can you?

As per Mawer's web site (https://www.mawer.com/funds/performance) it shows results as of June 30, 2025 versus its benchmark:

MAW120 1yr: -0.9%; 3 yr: 9.8%; 5 yr 7.7%
Benchmark: 1 yr: 15.8%; 3 yr: 19.6%; 5 yr 13.7%

For the one year period ending June 30th it lost money! It's benchmark earned 15.8%. It has > 50% invested in the US market. I don't see how they could lose money over that time period. Can you explain how it could lose money when markets in US, Canda and Europe over that period were generally good. Even their International Equity fund made 23.3% over the same 1 year time period.

I will be "firing" them. I have sold 1/2 today, and will sell the other 1/2 next week. I would like to invest in the benchmark for this fund, or something as equivalent as possible. Can you suggest 3 ETFs for me to buy for global equity exposure that have significantly better performance than MAW120.

Thanks,
Paul

Q: hello 5i:
regarding the proposed "drone wall" for Europe: can you tell me which companies would be leaders in this field?
thanks
Paul L

Q: Could you please explain the advantages of owning Banco Santander using these 2 different ways.

Thanks
Mark

Q: Hi 5i,

MELI has had a sharp decline in its share price the past two days and I can't seem to find any news that would explain it.

I know.... I cringe when I see a question about "why did this stock price drop" and usually the answer is "because the market is crazy and doesn't have to make sense short term".

I am asking this question because when I take a look at what I would consider MELI's competitors/similiar business, like AMZN and SHOP, their stock prices are moving in a positive or at least stable direction. Can't help but feel as though I am missing some key info.

I have held the stock for over 5 years and intend to hold it for at least another 2-3years. Still have confidence in the Business model going forward.

Maybe I'm just letting the market noise finally get to me.

Would appreciate your thoughts.

Thank you,

Greg C.

Q: May I have your thoughts on this stock. It has been moving up steadily.
Are there others that you would prefer?
Thanks.