Investment Q&A

Q: would you buy this stock today, dave

Q: This U.S. technology stock has had a big run up this year. Could I get your opinion on buying it now given the price momentum?

Q: Hi are both these companies doing the same thing,is there a real difference ?? If any.
Thanks

Q: I would like your thoughts on this U.S. defense stocks ETF. It is performing well and I am considering buying at these levels. Do you see continued long term growth here? Thanks.

Q: Hi 5iResearch Team,

Ethical issues aside, I am looking at investing in Atria Group the main businesses of which are: smokeable products, smokeless products and wine. However, I am concerned about the law suits filed by US Federal Government a couple of decades ago against tobacco companies in the States seeking major financial penalties. Would you please provide an update on these law suits. Are they still on going? If they have been settled, are there still lingering issues and the Feds could come back in future and file more law suits?

As always good work guys and your help is much appreciated.

Harry

Q: I know that you suggest Sun Life for a Canadian life insurance company, but how would it stack up against the potential of other life insurance companies in the US? Brian Acker recently recommended Met Life saying it was much cheaper than Sun Life. How would you compare Sun Life to US companies? Overall what Life Insurance companies would you invest in regardless of Canada or US?

Q: Hi 5i Team.

I am thinking of adding to my position on HD (currently representing about 2% of my portfolio) and would like to have your comments on this company going forward. Also would you please comment on its PE ratio as well.

Cheers,
Harry

Q: Good morning from the West Coast. My question is about diversification. I have purchased CDZ. I would like you to recommend an equivalent ETF for the USA please.
Thanks
Rick

Q: Do you have any thoughts on the Mackenzie Canadian Growth A Fund and Dynamic European Value Fund?

Q: Do you have any thoughts on AGNC New York . It pays monthly , which is nice .
I am not certain on the timing and vulnerability . Thank you

Q: Which of these two US healthcare stocks would you prefer for growth potential for a moderate to high risk investor?

Q: I bought NXPI at $84. Should I tender and why?

Thanks!

Q: Good day Peter and 5i Team,

This question is basically about asset allocation. My goal is to gain more exposure to global markets as opposed to the Canadian market. (United State, Europe, and Asian markets). I would like to gain this exposure by investing in, what you consider to be the highest quality ETF'S currently available with exposure to these markets. I understand there are countless possiblites available; therein lies my problem, but I would appreciate keeping the number of ETF'S to a minimum. So, what is your best investment for in each of the sectors for capital gains, some dividend support, and lower fees for overall investment appreciation?
-Europe?
-Asia?
-United States?
Keeping in mind the current condition of the world economy, what percentage of my funds would you designate to each ETF?
Thanks-you for your continued support.

Q: I have a large investment in VFV and would appreciate your opinion if I should sell my position in favor of VSP S&P 500 hedged? With thanks, Bill

Q: Hi Team Fab. I'm interested in US financials because of Trumps plans. How would you rank these.
Thanks.

Q: Hi there,

I have owned this stock for some time and recently it has been correcting even though they posted decent results. Anything that you know of that is driving this correction in the stock price.

Q: Hello. My 31 year-old son has been diligently saving for his future retirement, and has a combined portfolio of $80,000 (TFSA & RRSP). The money is mostly divided between Canada (45%) and USA (44%), with a small bit in the International market (11%). Under your advice last year, he sold his Canadian ETFs and bought some individual stocks. The result is amazingly better than the index, so THANK YOU!

Now, I'm wondering about his US portfolio. In the US part of the portfolio, he has several ETFs: VFV, VGG, ZLU, XSP - 42%, ZQQ- 18%, Health - XLV - 12%, and a remaining $10084 CAD cash (28%) that can be dedicated to US equities. What should he do with the money?

Alternatives: 1) increase his US ETFs. 2) buy individual stocks. 3) wait until the dip...
What should be the strategy for this portfolio? I'm interested in buying GOOG for him for a long term hold, but the price is too high for such a small portfolio. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thank you!

Q: Any idea why the recent price weakness in ULTA and would you advise initiating a position or waiting.
Thanks.

Q: I would like to invest n the US healthcare and have been recommended to invest in TMO but since this Would be the only stock in the healthcare that I would invest in I think it might be better to invest in a healthcare ETF and have found IXJ and IHI and wonder if better to invest in an ETF or ok just to invest in one US healthcare stock? If an ETF which one would you prefer?

Thanks

Q: Since you mentioned this company before, what is moving the stock price down? I don't own it but have been keeping an eye on the stock. Are you still positive about the long term company prospects?