Q: One commentator said the recent spread of PPI to CPI is in negative zone. It might indicate the stock market can go down a lot . Negative spread happened in tech dot com bubble and sub prime crisis. Please elaborate. Thanks a million.
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Q: Can you please provide a link for me to an article to describe how readers should use/interpret your sentiment survey.
I usually look at sentiment as a contrary indicator I would like to read your POV.
Thanks
Sheldon
I usually look at sentiment as a contrary indicator I would like to read your POV.
Thanks
Sheldon
Q: What headwinds could cause the equity markets to roll over and perhaps drop 5-10% in the next 6-12 months? Thinking of raising cash levels. many thanks...
Q: This is a broad market query….
What is the impact of a recession on equities in general? Specifically which sectors are likely to decline the most?
What is the impact of a recession on equities in general? Specifically which sectors are likely to decline the most?
Q: After a bear market at what point in the cycle do small caps recover? Do you think this will happen anytime soon?
Q: What sectors do you prefer for the next 2 to 3 years given that the markets remian somewhat volatile?
Thank you
Tim
Thank you
Tim
Q: Good afternoon, it's been some time since I rebalanced my portfolio, and I'm wondering if I could get an update on how you would weight the various sectors on the TSX at this point in time.
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Do you think that the alliance of China, Russia and Iran and these countries as well as others starting to use currencies other than the US dollar for trading commodities is the beginning of the end for the dollar as the reserve currency? If so what are the implications for the value of the dollar going forward?
Q: In reference to the following question: "Please provide an overview of your thoughts on best sectors to be invested in for growth in next 12 months. Ranked highest to lowest. Thank you."
You replied "We think this order will work in the next year: Industrials, tech, consumer discretionary, energy."
Can you please shed a few words re your reasoning. Thanks.
You replied "We think this order will work in the next year: Industrials, tech, consumer discretionary, energy."
Can you please shed a few words re your reasoning. Thanks.
Q: I am looking to initiate a position in Canadian Telecoms and noticed that only BCE is present in your Income portfolio (4.5 %). Nothing in Balance or Growth. No Telsus either. Could you elaborate your reasoning please.
Q: Everyone, IF (speculation) there is a collapse of the current government in Russia what would happen to the markets in the short term, say less than 6 months. Clayton
Q: Hello 5i
1. Do you think a recession will occur within the next 12 months, and if yes, when?
2. Do you think the US debt ceiling issue will cause the CDN stock markets to drop, and if yes, by how much?
Thank you. Ron L
1. Do you think a recession will occur within the next 12 months, and if yes, when?
2. Do you think the US debt ceiling issue will cause the CDN stock markets to drop, and if yes, by how much?
Thank you. Ron L
Q: Rick Rieder from Blackrock posted that fixed income is setting up for generational returns. Also "on a relative valuation basis, stocks cannot be considered the cheaper asset". Would you agree that its shaping up to be a big opportunity to buy fixed assets, and if so what tops your list? Thx
Q: Please provide an overview of your thoughts on best sectors to be invested in for growth in next 12 months. Ranked highest to lowest. Thank you.
Q: Retired, dividend-income investor. My wife and I are 68 years old. I receive a company pension, along with CPP, OAS and income from an Insured Annuity.
It has been quite a while (years) since I asked about your suggested asset allocation for the equity portion of a typical conservative retired investor. Could you please provide me with your suggested allocations to the 11 TSX sectors that you think is appropriate in our circumstances. I will then adjust as I see fit, if necessary.
I understand that your answer is without the benefit of more knowledge specific to us.
Thanks....much appreciated...Steve
It has been quite a while (years) since I asked about your suggested asset allocation for the equity portion of a typical conservative retired investor. Could you please provide me with your suggested allocations to the 11 TSX sectors that you think is appropriate in our circumstances. I will then adjust as I see fit, if necessary.
I understand that your answer is without the benefit of more knowledge specific to us.
Thanks....much appreciated...Steve
Q: Could you please explain some of the terms that you use. I’m thinking of: you want to see a stock “gain support” at a certain level; you want to see a stick “settle in”; and other such terms. Thanks
Q: Should I wait and see how the US debt ceiling fight goes before investing this year?
Q: 1. Do bear market bottoms typically occur before or after the Fed starts to cut rates? (I see conflicting answers when I google articles on this with some saying "always before" and others saying "always after".)
2. I read that markets bounce hard (like ++20%) in the 6 months after a bear market bottom but we have a less than 10% market return and the 6 mos is almost up, therefore conclude the real bottom is still to come. Thoughts?
Thank you.
2. I read that markets bounce hard (like ++20%) in the 6 months after a bear market bottom but we have a less than 10% market return and the 6 mos is almost up, therefore conclude the real bottom is still to come. Thoughts?
Thank you.
Q: How do you think Deutsche Bank? Is it still safe to hold some shares of it now? Will it follow the footsteps of Credit Suisse to fail and break shareholders? Please share your professional view. Thanks.
Q: Do you think it is all clear for megacap tech from here? It would seem that a lot of energy money and now financials money is now flowing into these stocks.