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Q: Looking at one/both of these for a TFSA. Could you comment on their competitive advantage - if any. Other issues that would concern you ? If you were to put a 5i rating on them for the Growth Portfolio, can you take a stab at what that might be ?
The 3 smallest positions in my TFSA are MCR, PHO, and LSPD, (I also hold a full position in Shop) . Would increasing those be preferable ?
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on December 19, 2019
Q: Some new fears i heard on the radio going shopping yesterday. Maybe they are already part of the financial behavior jargon but new to me.
Everybody knows about FOMO fear of missing out. But these ?
FOBO fear of better opportunity
JOMO joy of missing out, had a good laugh on this one !
Nice holiday to the team for the great work and all 5i members kuz if you're not there 5i non existent, impartial great service non existant !

Denis.
Read Answer Asked by Denis on December 18, 2019
Q: Thanks for the update on GSY.

I like the valuation, growth rate, management stake and conservatism. My main concern is whether they are chasing loan book growth during a period where Canadian personal balance sheets continue to deteriorate. In an unfortunate scenario of net charge-offs rising through their B/E charge-off rate of 24.6%, how quickly could their funding dry up? Does this name have a large short base from the short Canadian Financials camp out of the U.S.?

Do you know the breakdown between secured and unsecured loans within easyfinancial’s $1.03 billion loan portfolio? For the secured portion, what type of collateral do they typically receive?

Thank you very much!
Read Answer Asked by Angus on December 18, 2019
Q: Hello 5i team. Laugh if you want, but I'm very tempted to take a small position in Tesla. On the one hand, the stock is up almost 70% in the last six months, they turned a modest profit last quarter as you well know, deliveries are at a record clip, and it definitely has the cool factor. On the other hand it has bled buckets of money for years, quality issues abound, and I'm torn between thinking Elon Musk is a pothead / space cadet, or a genius. Please act as my chamber of sober second thought on this one. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Asher on December 18, 2019
Q: I'm considering a contrarian play on an o&g service company. I understand it may take a number of years but at these prices the right company could be a multi bagger when the sector turns from these very low share prices. A strong balance sheet is key to be able to last however long it takes. I see MCR, TCW, and ESN fitting the bill here, but which one would you invest in? MCR has actually done quite well in the downturn and is up considerably. TCW and ESN are more similarly aligned and have both been beaten up. I'd imagine TCW and ESN would have much more torque than MCR in a recovery, so more value there. Clarke has been a big buyer of TCW at these levels, but MCR has large insider ownership. Which one do you feel is the best choice and why?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on December 18, 2019
Q: I own Chartwell and H&R few years , they are steady however it appears in the continuing low interst several Reits out perform like Granite REit Dream industrial cap reit etc I don't follow Reits . I am considering replacing one say H&R or both
with quality names in Canada or U.S Sector doesn't Matter
Read Answer Asked by thambirajah on December 18, 2019
Q: Hi 5i team,

Over the past several years, I moved a lot of funds to the U.S. for the growth opportunities. The CDN dollar has been range-bound in the 74-76 cent level but is now breaching 76 cents. I am inclined to think it won’t push much higher, as the FED is on hold and the recent U.S. job report was a lot stronger than in Canada. But you never know, so I am considering some hedging activity. I don’t really want to move money back to Canada. Is there a large cap S&P type ETF product that would hedge the CDN $ in my U.S. accounts?

As an alternative, as I am not really an ETF guy, is there an option to buy/add to some Canadian domiciled, inter-listed companies in my U.S. accounts, such as OTEX, MEOH, FTS, TD, others, assuming they fit my portfolio? If the stocks do well, and the CDN $ rises, then my U.S. priced stock will have to rise proportionately to keep pace with the CDN $ value. Does that option make sense or is it all a wash in the end?
Any other ideas for hedging a large U.S. exposure?

Thanks again for your insight, and for a great year in U.S. stocks, even though it is not your focus area.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on December 18, 2019
Q: I have a balanced and diversified portfolio.
In reviewing my holdings, these two stocks are at the low end of my portfolio %. I have money to invest, so my options could include rolling one into the other to increase my holding %. , or adding $ to one or the other.
I see ALA has restructured and their outlook looks positive whereas ITP is OK for income but not growth. Your thoughts and recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by Ric on December 18, 2019
Q: Looking at using some cash in our RIF accounts (mostly a mix of Income/balanced portfolios) to boost the yield a bit and am considering AW.un or NFI. With price pullbacks, both currently have a higher than average dividend (sustainable ?) and, it appears, some cushion against any significant capital loss, (barring any new bad news). Do you think these are now good candidates for an income portfolio ? Alternative suggestions?
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on December 18, 2019
Q: I would ask for some clarification re your response to my question re a custodial issue . Brokers note that "These securities are held in segregation and cannot be used in the conduct of our business " . Given that the securities are registered in the broker's name , how does " held in segregation " protect the investor ( the beneficial owner ) from a loss , as a direct result of insolvency of the broker , it's parent or affiliate ? Again , I refer only to a loss which exceeds the limited CIPF coverage . My question relates to a loss , not the probability of a loss . Also would you shed some light on the basics involved in registering shareholdings ? Thanks .
Read Answer Asked by michael on December 18, 2019
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