Investment Q&A

Q: I'm looking to re-invest the proceeds received from the BNK take-out transaction. Ideally looking for another takeover candidate but doesn't have to be in oil/gas sector. Another criteria would be that the company is "solid" with limited downside if a takeover doesn't materialize.

Q: Hello,

The following 5 companies are on my buy list to complete my portfolio:

PBH
TOY
NFI
BCE
CAR.UN

I have room for two in my TFSA, two in my non-registered and one in my RRSP. How should I divide the above 5 stocks into these accounts?

My plan is to buy on pullbacks. But I'm thinking about buying CAR.UN now because it has already pulled back on the mortgage news. Does this make sense?

Q: Hello Peter, I have some US cash to invest in an RRSP. Can you please suggest four US 'growthy but somewhat conservative' stocks for a long-term (10+ years) hold. There is no need for current income. Also, I know you've suggested IWO as a US growth ETF. Would you be inclined to favour that for an investment now, or do you think that, with current near-highs and the upcoming election, it makes sense to wait until closer to year-end. Thank you for the terrific service!

Q: I would like to make my TFSA more growthy. The candidates I have in my TFSA that I am considering replacing with more growthy names are: TD, IPL and WCP. I own these in a non-registered account as well, but since I can’t take advantage of the dividend tax credit in the TFSA I would like to replace them.

The growthy names I have in my TFSA are DHX.B, ESL, and GUD. I think I have enough of these, so I am looking for other suggestions from your growth and model portfolio. I am considering, CXI, TOY, PBH, ZCL (maybe KXS if it pulls back to the mid-50s). I already own SIS, NFI, OTC, CSU in a non-registered account and think I have enough for now.

What growthy (but not overly risky) stocks would you suggest for a TFSA today for a long term hold?

p.s. I have already maxed out my TFSA contributions. With some cash in the TFSA and the sale of shares I may not have enough $ in the TFSA to buy a full lot(s) of the replacement (e.g sell 100 shares of TD @ $58, buy 200 shares of TOY @ $31.50). I would rather not buy an odd lot (e.g 184 shares of TOY) because I don’t have enough cash in the TFSA, and I can’t add any more $ to the TFSA until next year. Should I wait until I can buy the full lot (i.e. the price falls, or I get dividends to increase cash), wait until January when I can add another $5500 to the TFSA, or find another stock where I can buy full lot(s). What is your opinion on buying odd lots, especially with low volume stocks like TOY and CXI?

Q: Good morning…just reviewing one of my RRSP accounts and would like to make some adjustments…CSU is now 15% of the account…no other similar stock in portfolio….although very happy with CSU should I sell 50% and buy Open Text or Absolute Software or SIS…will not access RRSP for another 15 years…

Thanks

Q: Starting a new portfolio of higher risk stocks to offset my more strategic long term investments. I have listed several juniors that are either in your Growth Portfolio or have been lately receiving considerable attention. Would appreciate your comments, order of preference & recommandations. Please deduct whatever number of credits you feel appropriate. Thank you.

Q: Good Morning
I have replicated both my RRSP and TFSA accounts to hold many of the holdings in both the Balanced and Growth Portfolios save and except CGI and Cipher. I have reviewed your comments on theses companies but would like some specific advice if you think I should swap these out or continue to hold. I currently hold all your teck recommendations except OTC and have full positions in GUD and SIS
Thank you for your exceptional advice and guidance.

Q: Recently, there has been much in the news about improved Canada-China relations, and the Liberal government pursuing a free trade deal with China. As it appears that more business opportunities are on the horizon (e.g., SNC-Lavelin, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board), what Canadian ETFs or specific stocks I should be considering?

Q: For simplicity, the following list of stocks are close to equal weight in my RRSP portfolio. I want to add another full position of one stock. I am thinking of CM for dividend or TMR for gold exposure or another suggestion you may have. I included my TFSA holdings so that you can see all of my equities.
RRSP
Energy-ENF/RRX/WCP
IT-ESL/SYZ
Industrials-EIF/MAL/RBA/SIS/WSP
Utilities-BEP.UN/EMA
Consumer-MG/NFI
Financials-BNS/SLF
Health Care-SIA
Telecos-BCE/T
Materials-CHE.UN/SJ
Realestate-BPY.UN

TFSA
ADW.A/CCL.B/CSH.UN/DSG/ECI/GUD/IPL/PUR

Thanks and have a good weekend.

Q: I invested in a 'Global Small Cap' fund about 18 years ago. Incredibly, my return AFTER 18 YEARS is NEGATIVE 16%! (I guess this is lesson in the effects of both high mutual fund MERs and picking a lousy fund company!) Can you please suggest an ETF that would be good for the 'global small cap' space. Or another 'small cap' ETF or strategy, if you don't think a global small cap ETF is the way to go. Thank you!!

Q: Hi,

I have $40000 in TFSA but no holdings right now. I will like to know

1. how many stocks should it hold?

2. which stocks should I buy for growth?

3. is it good time to buy those stocks?

will appreciate you input.

RR

Q: Hi 5i , I guess when you talk about growth of a company, you are referring to their estimated future earning. Do you have a list of top 10 growth companies and their rates of growth?

Q: Hello 5i team,
I have been following Pure for awhile and have been tempted. What causes hesitation is the size. you mentionned in one of the comments that there are some companies that a relatively conservative, retired investor should not own, as they are too risky. I make more than I need to live and so I am not adverse to a little risk. But, I was wondering how you see a company like Pure under this perspective? It would be great to have your comments on that subject in general, if you have time.
thanks

Q: Could I get your thoughts on NYX Gaming for a high risk/high growth company to hold long term (3+ years).

Q: What would be your order of preference for growth today for these 5 stocks (without risk and sector considerations) Thanx Robbie

Q: I repeat my question. I am an aggressive growth investor and would like to know if these 4 companies fit my profile. Realizing that you do not my portfolio, I would still like you to
forward your favourite 6 or so growth companies. Unless you have a compelling case, I do not invest in resources ( mining, gold, oil/gas ).
FIRAN, EXCHANGE INCOME CORP.,DBOX,TECSYS-TCS
Thanks for your great service and advice.

Klaus Schmidt

Q: Can I please get your comments on the recent agreement signed between Carmanah and Globalstar Inc. and how you feel this impacts outlook for Carmanah.

Thanks

Q: When will PIH release fourth quarter and year end earnings? When do you expect the company will get analyst coverage? Risks understood what do you think of PIH?

Q: Thanks for all the great info on so many companies. Here is a crystal ball question for you.

Below are 2 groups of up and coming growing companies. Group 1 has market caps below 500M whereas Group 2 has higher market caps of roughly 1-5B.

Group 1: SYZ, CRH, ADW-A, SIS, TNC.

Group 2: KXS, SH, PLI, GUD, BYD-UN, PBH, NFI, TOY.

I am trying to get a feel of which companies have the potential to grow significantly over the next 5 years or so because of the quality and increasing demand for their products/services. Based on your knowledge, could you indicate which companies in each of these 2 groups are most likely to double (or more) their market caps in the next 5 plus years. And perhaps indicate the least likely candidates to do so.

Thanks - James.

Q: Hi 5i team,

From the growth stocks listed above what would be your top 5 for expected stock performance over the next 3 - 5 years.

Feel free to take as many question credits as you feel necessary.

Much appreciated,

Jon