Q: I am getting old and grumpy and often ask myself why didn't I have the good sense to just buy 40% XIU and 60% VFV, and spend the rest of my time playing golf, tennis or whatever interest I might have had. It seems to me that is very difficult to do better than the indexes. Do the 5I portfolios beat the indexes? Thanks, Grumpy Bill
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Investment Q&A
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Q: My non registered portfolio consists of blue chip dividend stocks and the goal is to keep the stocks forever and use the dividends only. I’d like to add BCE as the dividend is great, but I’m on the fence because it seems to have less growth going forward and more competition. What is the thesis for buying bce and what are the risks?
Q: With regards to Covalon and their contract with Saudi Arabia. They have stated that the current diplomatic squabble does not effect their business. Are you aware of any terms of the contract and/or delivery of product or payment schedule that has or is scheduled to happen? I'm just trying to determine if despite the rhetoric it's not effecting or delaying the terms of the contract.
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Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
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goeasy Ltd. (GSY)
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ECN Capital Corp. (ECN)
Q: My 20 year old son has been investing based on your balanced portfolio. He has little need for income currently as he has at least two more years in school. Those costs are covered by an RESP. His financials holdings consist of BNS and ECN. Do you see any value in selling ECN and replacing it with either SLF or GSY? Is there any possible catalyst that will start ECN on an upward trajectory?
Q: Hi, Do you consider this new contract announced this morning, significant ? Thanks
Q: I purchased a 1/2 position in WEF a month ago, and I am now down 10%. I haven't seen any reports from any of the forestry sectors, about how the wild fires have affected production. Have there been any?
Thank you so much, Susan
Thank you so much, Susan
Q: Could you list the micro caps that you have listed in your portfolios?
Thanks for your service?
Thanks for your service?
Q: I like the idea of New Look Vision rolling up prescription eye glass companies. I just spent a lot for a little bit of plastic in front of my eyes. I'm not sure why BCI does not perform better. Are there a lot of intangibles in their balance sheet. My real question is whether hearing aids are part of their business. If not is there a similar company that specializes in hear aid companies?
Q: Hi 5I,
If I'm not mistaken the US is slowly opening up to online gambling which clearly will benefit TSGI . My question is more related to the psychology around how fast or slow these markets are opening up. After all Vegas and all the casino operators exist so gambling itself is not a problem. How does it differ being an online industry ? I never could work this bit out.
Thanks
If I'm not mistaken the US is slowly opening up to online gambling which clearly will benefit TSGI . My question is more related to the psychology around how fast or slow these markets are opening up. After all Vegas and all the casino operators exist so gambling itself is not a problem. How does it differ being an online industry ? I never could work this bit out.
Thanks
Q: Which would you buy today for a RESP not needed for 5+ years TSGI or TOY.
Thank you PB
Thank you PB
Q: A follow up to my previous question. What are your thoughts on their
report? Agree or Disagree?
Thanks
report? Agree or Disagree?
Thanks
Q: Good Morning;
Both companies appear to have been caught in recent Tech sector selloff. Both also continue to struggle to recover. Has anything changed in underlying fundamentals of either company that would cause concern or limit growth prospects going forward? In addition, was the market reaction extreme and would you expect a (partial) bounce back up or will both companies require some catalyst to maintain/gain growth and regain lost share value?
Thank you
Ian
Both companies appear to have been caught in recent Tech sector selloff. Both also continue to struggle to recover. Has anything changed in underlying fundamentals of either company that would cause concern or limit growth prospects going forward? In addition, was the market reaction extreme and would you expect a (partial) bounce back up or will both companies require some catalyst to maintain/gain growth and regain lost share value?
Thank you
Ian
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Dollarama Inc. (DOL)
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CCL Industries Inc. Unlimited Class B Non-Voting Shares (CCL.B)
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BRP Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (DOO)
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A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (AW.UN)
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goeasy Ltd. (GSY)
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New Look Vision Group Inc. (BCI)
Q: I currently own TOY (my only holding for Cyclical Consumer). I did have MG but sold it. I am wondering for a RRSP with a long time frame which 2-3 stocks of the list BCI, DOL, DOO. GSY, CCL.B. AW.UN which be best as I am trying to increase my holdings in this sector.
Thanks
Thanks
Q: If I wanted to buy COV would you suggest a 1/2 position for now or ok to do a full position?
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Re my earlier re above,just realized that KXS was trimmed 2% & PHO 1% for port. management purposes, which likely result in hit today.Any other reason? Thanks for u usual great services & views.Have a nice weekend.
Q: Do you have any concerns with Cormarks downgrade of Great Canadian Gaming? I hold the position that GC has good management that would analyze all scenarios before making decisions on the GTA bundle or any other investment. The share performance over the last 5 years speaks for itself and I see the dip as a buying opportunity for long term shareholders.
Q: Is there any reason why Cormark has just cut the tarteg for GC from $49 to $44 this
morning?
morning?
Q: Knight just bought about 4M shares of TherapeuticsMD @ $5.10. Oppenheimer just raised their target (I know!) to $14 and another to $15 which would provide Knight with a $36-$40M profit.
Would you buy TXMD and do you think Knight will get Canadian/Israeli rights to their recently-approved 12 month birth control product?
Would you buy TXMD and do you think Knight will get Canadian/Israeli rights to their recently-approved 12 month birth control product?
Q: Can you please give us your thoughts on their latest quarter. Bouncing around a bit after what I thought looked like more of the same steady growth for them.
Q: These oil stocks look to be at lows. Would you recommend a buy. I have virtually no oil stocks at present and am looking for an entry. Do you recommend others?