Investment Q&A

Q: What is the risk in owning BANK other than volatility correlation to financials?
Will the distributions be reliable?
What about EBNK?

Q: Hi Peter
here are 3 income stocks that have been dropping recently . are there any company specific issues i should be aware of or is it the general market drop .
How do you feel these companies will fare in a recession
Thank you
Howard

Q: Hi 5iTeam,

Would you please recommended 3 beaten down stocks (regardless of sectors) in both Canadian and US markets with significant potential upside for a 3-year hold. Please rank them in order of buyability.

Cheers,
H

Q: In a registered portfolio looking for income and capital preservation, to whatever extent possible; how would you rate current price for an entry point? Charts indicate a downtrend but I believe oil demand will continue. Would mid $60's compel you to add to or initiate a position?

Q: Can you compare ZDI vs VXUS and rate which you prefer?

Q: Would you be able to give some thoughts on the recent price action of NTR? I had wanted to pick some up, but waited for a pull back. Got some under $130, saw it pull back some more and got some more at about $120. It's still dropping however, and I'm a bit perplexed as to why it is dropping. Thank you.

Q: Can you please tell me the P/E for BEP in the 5i Income Portfolio? I usually use Koyfin but can't find the P/E anywhere.
Thanks

Q: Hi team
I am thinking of replacing Engh.ca with CSU.ca
I already have a position on DSG and KXS

is that a wise choice, or I could re-locate the funds 1/3 to each of CSU, DSG and KXS?
many thanks
Michael
lost faith in Engh

Q: One of the better looking 1yr charts in these trying market times. Do the company financials and potential correspond with the chart? Would you consider this stock as one with some potential over a 3 to 5 year term?

Q: More fuel for the tax loss selling debate is the prospect of a higher future capital gains tax rate where (hopefully) losses would be worth more also. With federal govt. spending showing no sign of abating and increasing interest payments on its debt, it's possible this issue will be revisited in the next budget.

In Paul's scenario it's possible more tax will be paid by taking the loss now and paying much more later with the greater cap gain on the stock price.

Also, tax rates tend to rise evidenced by tax freedom day getting pushed further along in June, and there's the phenomenon of bracket creep to consider.

Q: On a 1 (unlikely) to 10(very likely) scale how much likelihood do you place in recent predictions of people like Michael Burry and Jeremy Grantham that this is just the start of the bear market, and that markets could drop a further 50% from here?

Q: Quick follow up to my CWW Q.

I see a response to another question on CWW immediately following mine. In the answer, you mention FIW as another Water focused ETF to consider and that it has had better performance over time. So should I sell CWW and buy FIW? If I bought FIW and kept my CWW, is there too much overlap?

Thanks again for your prompt responses.

Cheers.

Q: Earlier today you replied to a question with: "We are not big fans of averaging down, but if we were to do it BAM.A would likely be near the top of the list. When 'the market' brings down all stocks we are more comfortable buying more as opposed to when a company in isolation declines. We are not worrried about BAM getting through this market and/or upcoming recession. "

Please list 5 cad and 5 usd stocks that would be in your top list that would meet the above criteria.

Thx.

Q: Hi, Oil and Gas sector has come under pressure for past two weeks, with above equities declining 20-30% from their respective highs. Volatility in oil and gas prices could be a reason and other days, it could simply be in sympathy with general markets.
This is in the backdrop of analysts forecasting very strong cash flow generation by all these companies, resulting in outsized shareholder returns and much higher equity prices. We have 10% weighting in the sector ( Not including 5.5% ENB ). Based on the geo-political, demand/supply and other relevant factors, do you believe, this sector still has legs, say another 6-12 months or longer and equities should recover over time. Also, what would cause, in your opinion, for market to change course for this sector, in near future. Thank You

Q: Hi, kxs is around half from its high, I have about half position. Would you wait till the market settles on tech stocks, or are you confident enough on kxs that now would be a good time to buy more?
Thanks

Q: Can you tell me ECN’s relevant valuation ratios and then comment on if the shares are expensively, fairly or cheaply valued? And how would this company do in a recession?

Q: I'm looking to add a defensive element to my RRSP account and would appreciate a recommendation or two for an income generating consumer's staple ETF.
Also, if holding just one, would you suggest a CAD, US or global fund?
Thanks, Rick

Q: Hi

Thinking of selling some of my BAM.A and buying SYZ .in my cash account

Why? Apply the loss in BAM.A to my gains so far this year.
The dividend in SYZ is bigger.

Your comments, most welcome.

Thank you
Mike

Q: I hold WSP from 5i's Balance Portfolio and wonder if this stock is over priced in this market with a forward P/E of 22.8x (according to Koyfin). Just prior to COVID in January 2020, WSP traded around $96 and now it is about 40% more. Is WSP over priced in this market? What is their main focus on the consulting front?
Thanks!

Q: I am wondering about the relative safety of these Reits if interest rates runs really high. I was reading an article in Barron's which claimed a high number of Reits went bankrupt in the 70's and 80's, but went on to say it wouldn't happen today even in the same case scenario, but it did not say why. Wondering what you think of that statement, and if you could answer "why it wouldn't happen now". Do you think these Reits are safe to add to as they go down, and would their dividends be safe if interest rates ran hot for a couple of years? Thanks.