Investment Q&A

Q: As a dividend investor, I read with great interest the article by Peter and Moez in the November/December issue of Canadian Moneysaver, titled 'Does High Yield Really Mean Higher Risk? YES, YES, YES!'. Some compelling long-term return data showing returns of equities stratified by dividend yield were presented in the paper. Were the data based on all constituents of the TSX index? TSX 60? Something else? Would you be able to provide similar data for the S&P 500 and world indices as well (only return data would be great, I'm less interested in the other tables)? Thank you.

Q: Hi,
I'd like to increase my industrials in both Canada and globally. Can you recommend 3 stocks and an etf in each?
Thanks.

Q: Along with iTrade, I have other accounts with another institution with a broker. With my RRSP it has been converted to a RRIF and this institution once it goes into a RRIF, if you sell a US security, it is converted to Canadian dollars and then when you want to buy another US security, you have to convert Canadian dollars back to US dollars. Is this common practice? My wife being a few years younger than me, I was thinking of taking her US securities out of her RRSP at the same institution and transferring them to her TFSA at iTrade. If I were to take $25,000.00 US out for example, could I replace it later with Canadian dollars? Would I be able to transfer it from this institution to where my iTrade account is or would I have to open a TFSA where the RRSP is? Thank you. It is nice to have this type of advice. Well worth it. Thanks Dennis

Q: I am down 20 % on LIT was hoping for a play on E Vehicles .... Also up the same dollar amount on Detour . Wondering about selling both to end up balanced from a tax prospective. Thoughts ? Opinions on these 2 going Forward .
Many Thanks
Greg

Q: Hi 5i

Would like your thoughts on the scary four letter word DEBT. The US is at $22 trillion and counting. I asked a chief market strategist of a major brokerage firm if I should worry about this and was told China's debt is more worrisome right now. they also said that the US may have a problem in 5 years. It seems the world is drowning in debt. A recent Forbes article said global debt is 251 trillion, 3 times global GDP.
How concerned are you about this? How can we protect our capital and when should we start? The Forbes article sited four countries Brazil, Italy, Greece and Argentina. I will call them BIGA because similar to the worries about PIIGS a few years ago, we could have a BIGA problem if any of them head towards default.
I look forward to reading your comments.

Q: According to 5I or your data supplier NFI is classified as Consumer Cyclical, my sense is that it should be Industrial, not? If NFI is miss classified than I would just add it to my industrial weight.
Having said that, I need to reduce my cyclical exposure to meet our Portfolio Analysis. Of the 3 companies listed if you were to keep one for 3-5 years which would you keep?
What would be your top 2 recommendations for Consumer defensive stock for 3-5 years hold. I currently own ATD and PBH. I can add to them or add a new name regardless.
Deduct as many credits suitable.

Thank you for your clear explanations on all topics and your excellent service.

Q: Greetings 5i team,
I recently read an article that talked about these three companies.
Q1. Please comment on Toromont Industries as an investment.
Q2. Please compare the investment qualities of Stantec Inc with one of 5i favourites; WSP.
Thanks again for all of your good work.
SP

Q: Hello, Air Canada has been very strong for quite some time. AC's PE now sits at around 13X wheras US carriers are sitting ~7-8X PE. With the risk of oil prices spiking likely sitting at all time lows, the previous "highly cyclical sector" knock on the airline business, seems less of a problem. What are your thoughts on taking a position in an airline at this time? If you were to take a position, which would be your preference in order - and why?

Q: Good morning folks. I just received my Canadian Tire Mastercard Bill. As I am a preferred customer I have been enjoying a 16.99% rate which I never have had to use. They just increased it to 19.99%. I called them and they told me it is because Canadian Tire say it is because "we are going into a recession". I just thought this is odd that they are so sure that they raised the rates now instead of say a year or so from now. Do they have the illusive crystal ball? I just thought other members may be interested (or not).... post if you see fit.

Q: Hi Peter, As part of clean up exercise, I have below loosers in my RRSP/RESP/TFSA accounts. Need your opinion whether to hold, buy more or let it go and to replace with what.
RRSP-ALA,ZWP,CGX,MX,NTR,MAW150,MAW160
RESP-FAH.U, TSGI,BOX,FFXDF
TFSA-COV,ECA,HEXO,TOY

Thanks
S

Q: I would appreciate your thoughts on the prospects for each of the above. They have fallen below my 2.5% goal - should I consolidate? Hang in? Sell one and add to the other 2? Or ???
Thanks again
RAM

Q: I currently hold Loblaws in an RRSP account. Which should be held the long term investor. L or WN , thanks

Q: Like many others here, I'm interested in possibly investing in 5G companies, but I keep seeing Doctors and experts in other fields, as well as former President of Microsoft Canada (Frank Clegg) saying they believe 5G will be harmful to Humans.
Obviously big companies involve in this field are no doubt aware people are worried, but is the investment community talking about it?
Here's a link for anyone interested:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S16QI6-w9I8&feature=youtu.be

Q: I need to rebalance and would like your top 3 recommendations in both Health Care and Consumer Defensive. It’s for a ten year investment window. Thnks

Q: What are your thoughts on these companies? Looking at investing in hard assets at this stage in the cycle. Will they hold up better in the event of a recession?

Thanks,
Jason

Q: Hi team I asked a question on LSPD re claiming a loss. While that question was answered I also asked for a analysis of the company over the short term. Unfortunately the second part of the question did not get answered please analyze LSPD short term/long term also am looking at buying QSR can you also give your opinion thanks

Q: In an otherwise well balanced portfolio, which one of BAM or ECN would you choose for growth and some stability for a one to two year hold.
Thank you for your excellent advise over the past 3 years.

Q: Which 6 top Canadian companies do you consider the best tax year selling purchase for this year?

Q: I have invested in all the Brookfield companies, most recently with a purchase of BBU.UN in my TFSA account. I have read that there may be tax withholdings for this investment that I cannot recover. Should I sell BBU.UN that I currently own in my TFSA account and purchase it in my open account?

Q: What do you think of the $11 Catalyst offer? Is there any chance this offer will be accepted given that approximately 57% of the shares are owned by the Baker group? How do you see this "bidding war" ultimately playing out?