Investment Q&A

Q: 5-I,
What is the most time efficient way of keeping track of dividend cuts made by individual stocks or ETFs? I have set up alerts of dividends paid from the brokerage but am looking for a more efficient manner. I see your listing of dividend increases in Moneysaver which I find very good . It is the cuts that I most want to keep track of.

Thank you,

Paul

Q: Would like your thoughts on whether I should sell or hold with the upcoming quarterly report. I am down 35% on an 8% holding. I like the dividend but am quite sure of a cut coming very soon. What would you expect as a % cut and would that propel the stock price up or down?

Thanks Gary

Q: Hi,
Could you get your crystal ball out to help with this decision. I bought facebook on the dip at $159. Now its bouncing around $190. For a two month return thats pretty great. Do you think its a good value "forever" type stock because of their user numbers? Or do you think its looking like a good time to move that money into something else offering greater upside? Im not into chasing gains and moving money around alot, I prefer value investing. However, since its hovering around its highest high is it likely to slow down to maybe just a few percent growth per year? Its growth has been very consistent since the end of 2012, but if that was to slow down and not offer a dividend it would lose some attractiveness for sure. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

Thanks

Q: 5-I,
I am looking to create some guidelines for investing in an RESP. Specifically what % of equities you would consider for a child, assuming a 4 year university program. It is my opinion to look at 100% equities up to a certain age. Assume for this example the student begins post secondary at age 18.

1) At what age do you think it is reasonable to start reducing exposure to equities?
2) What percentage of equities is reasonable for the period the youth is 15-18?
3) Assuming the payments will be paid out over a four year period do you think it makes any sense to have any equity exposure during the post secondary years?

Thank you,

Paul

Q: Hi Peter, little confused looking for growth stuck between these two any thoughts. Thanks. Alnoor

Q: Trican Well Service (TCW) had exceptionally high volume today .. June 8th.
Any ideas ?
Any input appreciated.
Thanks,

Q: With the recent more aggressive move into packaging by TCL, do you have a preference between it and CCL? I’m thinking of its growth potential and higher dividend.

Q: Was curious if you had any thoughts on this company as a contrarian investment?
Thanks Gary

Q: Hi there, I watched an interview this evening with David Rosenberg who was predicting a recession in 2019. My first question is what is your thoughts on this and do you agree with his perspective and second - while I know you are not in favour of timing the market, how would you approach/adjust your portfolio if you believe we were heading into a recession? For a person no fixed income portion, would you stay 100% invested in equities or move into a partial cash position - if so, how much cash? This bull market seems like its in extended innings, however the economy seems to be doing well overall and earnings seem strong. What do you think the best approach for ones portfolio heading into the 2019 or 2020?

Thanks!

Q: In what order would you rate the following U.S. equities
I am considering adding to a well-diversified portfolio?
IHI IWO XLK XLF KRE VISA
Thank you.

Q: In addition to your response to Umed's question " Why Spotify keeps going higher everyday ", Spotify has received few upgrades, last week, most recent as follows:
* June 7, 2018 : Buckingham Research raises price target to $195 from $175 *
RBC Capital Market also has a $210 price target, re-iterated recently by Mark Mahaney, a prominent Tech Analyst.

Q: Good afternoon guys:
The following names are in my portfolio and am looking to add a couple more.
Savaria,ccl, cargojet, Td, new flyer, Crh , knight, couche tard, mty food, great Canadian gaming, people, Stella jones.
Could you provide me with 2 more names to add. I am looking at Dollarama, premium brands, pollard banknote, kinexis. Could you please provide me with your professional and honest opinion with 2 more names and your opinion on my present portfolio. I am in this long term for 3 to 5 year hold on these names.
Thank you for the great work you folks do
Mark

Q: I have a half position in Photon - up 30%- would you top up @ $2.25 ?? Thanks Jim

Q: Any idea why Enghouse made such a big jump today???

Q: Hello, if you had to select just one company between AMAT and MU, what would it be? Is there one of these two companies that is debt free? Are they direct competitor? This would be for a long term investment in my TFSA. Thanks, Gervais

Q: Hi 5iResearch Team,
I have a full position on both SHOP and CRM for a while and doing quite well on both. Since these companies are in similar business, I am just wondering if I should reduce my holdings in either one (which one?) or both to limit my risk exposure.
Cheers,

Q: What would be your favourite monthly income stock recommendation?
Thank you.

Q: What are your thoughts on VX.US as a means of further diversifying ones portofolio?

Q: I have a large holding of WFS.PR.A. I have done reasonably well on it, with 5.25% return on capital distribution and a stable price, it was much better than any other fixed income I held.
Here is my dilemma, I have to either redeem it now or hold until 2025. Expecting interest rate to go up, I am not sure it will hold its value. My thinking is to redeem it now and perhaps buy it later at a lower price, or just move to other investment. I know this decision is mine, but I highly value your opinion on what you think my best option would be.

Thanks

Q: Sold FB and have some US$ to spend, can you provide 3 of your current favorites that may provide short term upside from down south please - higher risk is fine? Of the two I provided, which would you choose and why?