Investment Q&A

Q: Hello 5i,
I have $21,000 in XSB and the same in XLB. Should I sell these and just get ZAG or does it really matter and stay as is?

Q: Up until now I've only invested in canadian dividend stocks and ETFS in my non registered to take advantage of the favourable taxes on dividends. My RRSP and TFSA are balanced across all asset classes. But now that my non-registered account is growing, I'm thinking about adding the other asset classes in. Are there any kind of bond etfs that are more tax favourable for a non-registered? And what about US and Intl etfs... any that are more tax favourable?

Q: I just read one person claiming that he turned 50k into 11 million trading this stock. (probably fake news).But if it goes the other way, how does this retail gambler pay back an 11 million dollar loss when he's only got 50k in the bank?And how does the winner get their money from robinhood or whomever? the amount of margin required ,would astronomical for this retail trader.Hedge funds at least,can sell other stocks which drives other asset values lower.It seems someone is going to get a beating.

Q: Gents,
Your thoughts on the GameStop situation.
With the success of the Robinhood + Reddit influencers, how does one put pure speculative momentum trading back in the bottle? It feels like an OTC chat board on steroids' that self perpetuates. Other examples like AMC, BB and FR (today).
Some CEO's may even embrace this activity.
A sidebar question, what would happen if a Company had an approved ATM financing in place and fed into the mob?
Just thinking out load...
Thanks.
G

Q: I seems like the CEO of Real Matters is selling shares on the public market while company buys back shares. In December CEO share buy backs for redemption or cancellation were always followed by CEO public market sale. Could this be an indication of something stinky going on?

Q: greetings.

how do we calculate the yield on LIF.Un given the 'special dividends' paid out on an adhoc basis. For example, i think we just received a special dividend today of 1.80. How much of that amount is the regular dividend and how much is the special dividend. I can't find any details about their payouts.

Q: Hello,
Between LUV, WYNN, and NCLH, which would you go with for a post COVID play and why.
Thank-you,
Antonio.

Q: HI Peter and Team,

Curious if you can provide thoughts on this REIT in the Irish Realestate Market. Was a topic on BNN Market Call today and curious on your thoughts.

Q: What is the economic value added by "short selling"? Especially lately, the practice seems to be driven by nothing other than greed? Why isn't it prohibited by regulators?

Q: WOULD YOU PLEASE EXPAND ON YOUR REASONING FOR PREFERRING YAMANA OVER KINROSS?
THANKS, HUGH

Q: Hello Team,

Real Matters held their cc today. TD in a research note indicates that Real expects T&C to see a Tier 1 lender to be brought on board in the current quarter and for revenues to accrue in the 3rd quarter. While I note that the Company is working on getting a tier 1 lender into T&C, is that your takeaway from the call as well?

Q: Hi Team,
I have no exposure to the online gambling theme that seems to have promise for growth. Do you still believe that this is a good theme to be buying into for the long term? And if so, what's the best way to play it? I was thinking Flutter? But, its came a long way from its 52 week lows. What's the chances of it going back to that level and was the rise justified? And do you believe it's uptrend will continue long term? I know you also mentioned before it has a much better valuation than Draftkings, although DKNG still seems to move with more leverage for the time being. I wonder if Flutter will eye a US listing to get their valuation up? I never hear Flutter talked about on sites such as CNBC. ( I assume its because its a European Company and CNBC would rather talk about Draftkings)? Another possiblity I was looking at was Score Media. Please let me know your thoughts.

Also on a seperate topic...CELH has dipped some off its highs. Is it a buy today. And your quick thoughts on how big of potential you see this company having in 5-10yrs. Is it a stock that could multi-bag from here? Deduct as many points as required. Thanks!

Shane.

Q: I bought several inter-listed Canadian companies in the USD side of a tax-deferred account (RSP). I am thinking of selling some of these holdings and buy them back in a taxable account in order to have the benefit of the dividend tax credit. Is the dividend tax credit worth doing this? If yes, after selling on the US$ side of the RSP account , would you buy the same securities on the US$ side of the taxable account, or do you prefer to buy them back on the C$ side of the account?

Please excuse my smuggling in a question asking for your opinion on what the two currencies are likely to do in the next year or so.

Q: 1. With reference to the likelihood of interest rate increase (and increase in inflation rates) over the next 3 years, are these factors such that they are more likely than not to depress the value of CSU.db?
2. Do you rate these debentures reasonably safe given general business conditions faced by CSU in the next 3 years? I do not know what sources are reliable to check ANY issuer’s credit worthiness.
3. If you had a largish amount ( 8% of a portfolio that has no other fixed income) would you trim the holding? If yes, what would be your suggestions to buy in lieu of CSU.db? I am hard-pressed to find other securities that would be equivalent in the current TINA world.

Q: Two questions:
1) I don't have much understanding of how royalties companies in general, and OR specifically, earn their revenue. Can you provide a simple explanation please.
2) Is OR a reasonable (diversified?) choice for the only gold (or "metals") exposure in a Cdn dividend-focused portfolio? I'm reluctant to buy a mining company directly. Is there an alternative ETF with equivalent distributions?
Thank you.

Q: I have CQQQ in a tax-deferred account. Given uncertainties over China-US relations (and concerns about China’s aggressive stand on Hong Kong and her claims over Taiwan) would you buy any China ETF?
If yes , would you buy KWEB or simply add to an existing holding in CQQQ ? Or would you be fine buying both?

Q: Apologies for the dumb question, but the craziness over these short squeezes has introduced me to new ideas I don't fully understand.
1. I didn't realize I could instruct my broker not to permit my shares to be borrowed by short-sellers. But how can I lend out a share to a short-seller if I'm holding the stock the entire time? I don't plan to sell my 100 shares of LSPD anytime soon, so how can I lend it to a short-seller?
2. Can't all shareholders instruct their brokers not to permit borrowing of their shares? If so, would'nt that restrict the ability of short-sellers to short a stock? It seems like reducing the ability of short-sellers to short a stock I own would be good for the stock price.

Thanks
Michael

Q: HI GUYS I WOULD LIKE TO ADD SOME TFII FOR A 2 YEAR HOLD CURRENTLY HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION IF I COULD HAVE YOUR OPINION AS TO WHETHER ITS TOO PRICEY OR HAS SOME UPSIDE LEFT THANKS AS ALWAYS

Q: I know you often suggest not jumping into IPOs right away, but do you think it will be a good idea to buy the new Telus International (TIXT) once it starts trading or would you wait for it to settle as well?

Thanks.

Q: How would you characterize/rank TXN in the semi space? Is it diversified in its product offerings versus others and would you recommend it as an all-around buy or are there others you would prefer that may be more focused or in other markets? Thanks