Investment Q&A

Q: In your article Stock VS Bonds you wrote:
Investors theoretically should have an exit target price in mind when making a purchase.
Can you explain this a bit more? Would you give an example? Maybe with SU?

Q: In your reply to the Dan’s June 27 question concerning NTR you said NTR is much larger, and much cheaper (4X earnings). When I look in your Market Data section I see no reference to 4X earnings for NTR. How was the number determined & where in the NTR’s market data do I look for that number. Thanks … Cal

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and 5i team
Our financial advisor is changing from a non discretionary advisor to a discretionary advisor. We understand that it will allow him to buy and sell securities without our consent allowing for quicker action. Is there any advantage to this type of portfolio. The fee structure will be going up from 1 % to 1.15%.
Is it fair that the fee structure will be going up?
Thank you for your opinion

Q: any comments on class action? Being down 78% should i simply join in to try to recoup part of the loss. I realize you, partners etc... still own shares but trust your opinion.
thanks
Sherrill

Q: I own above ETF’s in a non taxable accounts for the purpose of relative stability and diversification. I am looking now for the next 12 to 18 months and thinking of concentrating on the Canadian market (VDY) for better return in the medium term.
I value as always your opinion.
Raouf

Q: Is there a website where I could track 1. the yield above inflation for Canadian real return bonds. 2. the yield above Canada bonds for Canadian investment grade corporate bonds.

Q: Hi, I have very small positions in each of these. Do you think it makes sense to sell STC ANRG and WELL to add to DND and CTS ? I view them as «safer» compagnies if a recession comes and they have as much long term upside potential as the others. What are your thoughts ? Thank you.

Q: Good morning good folks
When you suggest a hold period of X number of years does this imply the beginning of growth for that stock ...or perhaps a 5 or 10 or whatever percentage of growth. ? For instance I stepped in to buy more LSPD. If you suggest 2 or 3 or whatever number of years before I see any kind of profit..what could this mean in percentage?
Thankyou as always

Q: Hi guys, I know I missed the boat on the latest downturn but is it better to short the CDN index or buy an inverse fund when the markets take a nosedive. Thank you

Q: I have the above in my TFSA along with 5 individual stocks currently.
Any gapes or duplication in the ETFs, Should I just add to each equally with any new contributions to an approx 10-12 % weighting for all and thereafter considerate on individual stocks for more growth torque.

Q: How do we follow Peter or Ryan on twitter?


Sheldon

Q: Following the much-anticipated rate increases that are pending here and in the US, would you buy a house or two for rental income and hopefully sell in the next 2-3 years for a quick profit?
Similarly, would you invest in a developer in Ontario who is building twelve homes in a small subdivision to sell and build to spec for buyers?
Thanks.

Q: hey guys just wondering what happens with a stock split does the value just without the amount of stocks increasing to keep the same value in your account thanks as always

Q: What interest factors do analysts use to calculate the discount on equity cash flows?
Perhaps you could give us novices an example.
Thank you

Q: What do you recommend for high yield short term savings?

Q: In the current market environment with high inflation, lower growth, risk of recession and war, if you were building a portfolio today for income/growth what sectors would you avoid entirely, if any? And, if one was building the portfolio today what percent would you allocate to each area that you are suggesting? Thank you!

Q: How can one best analyze in a simplistic way the cashflow of a company, what is the ratio that you fine most useful in your analysis?

Q: The brutal war in the Ukraine is expected to cause global food shortages. With the exception of fertilizers, how should a retail investor play this trade?
Thanks for your insights.
Ian

Q: How would you invest 40K USD (which stocks and/or ETF's) in a balanced way, to limit downside risk, but maximize capital appreciation over the next 1-3 years. What timing would you use to make this investment. Thanks

Q: I have no fixed income in any accounts, and I have never traded options.

I keep hearing voices in my head—in the middle of the night— that I should have a healthy allocation to fixed income, AND that I should sell covered calls on securities I love. Problem is I do not know where to start.

How does one even buy bonds? I would appreciate:
1- User-friendly sources for identifying symbols.
2- Similarly, if you would please identify sources where a clueless person learns how to sell covered calls.
3- How to select fixed income : is it only bonds or does the term include PREFERRED SHARES?
4- *When* to buy fixed income. Is now a reasonably good time?
5- Would you buy US bonds or Canadian or both?
6- Is it not better just to buy boring steady companies that pay good growing dividends, companies that chug along "nicely" paying dividend ,without intruding into one’s thoughts at night? At least I understand equities.

5i portfolio analytics scolds me on many things but never on lack of fixed income in my accounts. This strikes me as VERY ODD. Is 5i analytics silent on this because 60-40 appears to have been trashed? Is that even true?