Investment Q&A

Q: Hello 5i,
I am aware that the CAD markets are tied closely to the US markets; evidently with the S&P500/TSX composite. However, I don't fully understand it in the context of emergence from the COVID crisis. Canada has performed much better and it seems like reopening is more realistic here than in the US.

My question is, would it be possible for some CAD stocks to outperform and be disconnected with the USD markets since we are handling the crisis relatively better? If so, what sectors and top 3 stocks in those sectors would you pick?

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Q: We are now down about 7% on the S&P from the recent high. The virus is rising vigorously in parts of the U. S. If you guys were traders ( which I know you are not) would you see this as a signal to take profits and raise cash?? Or, to put it another way, do you see a likelyhood of a correction back close to the 200-day average, where we are now?? Thanks Jim

Q: How would you rank these ETFs. Would you hold all three or is there to much overlap between them. If not these do have another suggestion for international exposure.
Thanks

Q: I know U.S listed Chinese companies are likely not your primary focus but I'm very interested in some of the tech based companies China is producing (KC.US specifically). I understand there are political risks but do you see 3-5 companies that you find VERY interesting as a mid-term hold? Or is this a space too filled with risk to bother?

Q: Since you last spoke about GSI in March, the company has announced a multitude of contracts. As a result, its momentum has become extremely positive and its market cap has now tripled to $35M. With good future potential but recognizing that it's still very small and high risk, is it starting to become more interesting?

Q: I believe you have had favourable comments and outlook for both of these stocks in the past. In our current environment can you indicate your preference for a long term hold, and perhaps a brief discussion of any risks that go with the potential rewards?

Q: I have been keeping a lot of money out of the market for most of this year waiting for stability to return. Bonds seemed to be pretty much a pointless investment to me for the last few years but I've reconsidered. Putting a chunk of cash into a bond etf seems better than just leaving it in my account where it earns next to nothing. On the other hand, it's safe where it is. How safe are bond ETFs? I'm particularly thinking of bond ETFs which don't seem to bounce around much like BLV, VLB, and XLB, but which seem to have done well YTD.

Q: What is your opinion of buying into the recently announced offering of convertible debentures versus just buying the common shares? Thanks for the great service.

Q: Can you please provide us with your comments with respect to the shut down of Line 5 in Michigan?
A couple of brokers view this as "Negative" with respect to the ENB's valuation.
Thanks

Q: What's your opinion of VERY? Plant based alternatives seem to be popular and beyond meat has done well in the US market

Q: What is a Realestate Income Trust

Q: Sean asked on June 26th for a good app to watch stocks. So in the interest of sharing information, I recommend Portfolio Trader available at the App Store. I have used it for years and find it exceptional for tracking stocks, markets and portfolios.

Q: In the Tech Sector I have MSFT (8%), AAPL (7%), SWKS (4%), KXS (3%). I am considering adding a 2% position in either CSU or DSG. Which would you recommend and why?

Q: How do I play the demise of wirecard? Would a competitor swoop in and take all the market share? If so which company would in your opinion be the most capable of doing so? Pypl? Sq? Maybe even shop? Any others worth considering?

Q: Hi team,
What are your thoughts on PTQ's latest prospectus offering? Does the amount of shares dilutive, and what metrics are used to calculate one warrant to purchase two shares at 1.60$ up to 12 months? Am looking at purchasing shares on weakness as it's prospects look promising due to the rising number of Covid 19 cases and the possibility of the company being bought out perhaps within the next 12 months.
Many thanks,
Jean

Q: Hi, new member here and a bit overwhelmed with reviewing all the stocks being discussed.
Can you give your top 3 growth, balanced and income stock picks today that you feel are undervalued/oversold with good growth/future prospects?
Your picks don't have to be in your current portfolio's. I would like your top picks overall.

Q: Hi Team
I am looking for a long term trend, not short term trade
I looked at the XEG (etf for oil & gas) for a 10 year period, it has lost money
and all the way back at 2001/2002 (18 years) ; it has lost money
given the current govt policy to discourage building pipelines to enable Canada to sell oil to other countries at the World market price and the general trend of attacking Alberta to have dirty oil, is there any scenario that could change the long term trend for an index etf like XEG ? I do hold some pipelines to generate dividends but I could sell the position of XEG and put them in pipelines to generate some dividends (primary goal)with hopes of some capital appreciation (secondary) instead of losing my capital
Thanks
Michael

Q: Peter/Ryan, I have held 50 shares of BEP for a while now with my original cost being 1576.30 and have noticed that the book value is 1335.84, and that it has been going down through the years, how is that. Is it worth holding, or do I lose if I hold on to it over time. Thanks

Q: Hi, In my opinion, right now it's a good time to enter the UK and France markets. I've looked at a few mutual funds, however none target these markets aggressive enough for my liking. I'm now considering purchasing a few blue chip companies that operate out of these countries. From my understanding, in order to do this, I must purchase them through the OTC. Is that correct, and if so, do you consider this an acceptable strategy? Thanks.

Q: I have held this trust for 7 years and it has performed nicely for me as I have held it for income only. Lately for the first time it has faltered in unit price and I am wondering how safe the units are and the very nice payout it produces monthly.