Investment Q&A

Q: Hi All at 5i!! A young friend is starting to invest in his TFSA. He has a long time horizon. Basically, he wants to just put the money into the TFSA and let it grow until retirement in an uncomplicated manner. (IOW no individual stocks). If you were to suggest an ETF, would VFV fit the bill, or would he be better off investing in a more structured ETF which encompasses several markets (US,Canadian etc) and a small bond holding as well?. What would you suggest?


Cheers,
Tamara

Q: Hi 5i, I am looking for some new options for relatively conservative, monthly income funds. I would prefer no leverage and no return of capital. Over the years, you have mentioned these three funds (ZMI, XTR, FIE). Are there any new options that you would add to this list? Have the fundamentals changed on any of these three that would cause you to no longer recommend them? Thanks so much.

Q: Gentlemen; Is this an attractive entry point for ATS with the settlement of their outstanding receivable?

Q: I'm presently under water on these stocks : could you please, based on potential growth, list them as hold or sell ? Looking for faster returns ?

Q: What is your opinion of this ETF ? Is this a good option to have Large Cap Equity exposure to European Large Cap equities ?

EUZ is up about 24% YTD. Do you see more upside to it, considering current geopolitical and trade uncertainties due to US administration policies ?

Would consider it as a good long term holding to add for diversification ?

I like its Sector breakdown as the largest weight in Financials, Industrials, Technology and Consumer Discretionary at 24%, 20%, 12% and 12%, respectively. Your comments, please.

Thank You

Q: For fun, a year from now what order will these stocks be in based on price appreciation, would your answer change if it was a 3 year term?

Q: Hi,
Having read a lot of Q&A s on both these stocks, I know you still support a Hold position and bit cautious because of tariffs drama but not too worried about the management or long term prospects of either company.

My question is this. I have GSY and understandably now I am down. I was up a while back before it trended down. However I did take the profit in PRL! (Lucky me!)

Should one sell some of GSY and buy with that money a position in PRL now? To hedge one's bet in that risky lending domain? Or add to GSY gradually and wait? If I am right in interpreting your answers, you think PRL has more potential for faster growth and rebound than GSY. Hence I am contemplating on such a move.

Many thanks in advance.

Q: The impending big ugly Republican bill is supposed to increase the witholding taxes for Canadians, on certain companies.

According to the Globe ("Trump’s new bill threatens major tax increases for Canadian companies", by Clare O’Hara and Rudy Mezzetta, May 22, 2025), this would include, "Canadian corporations that receive dividends from U.S. subsidiaries" and "Canadian individuals who own U.S. securities directly". This tax would rise to 50 percent from 5% and 15% respectively.
Though I do not depend on dividend income, I do own a couple of securities which I am wondering about:

Brookfield Corp: A company based in Canada but which is trying to become based in the US. Though this has a small USD yield, would it be affected?

Purpose US Cash High Interest ETF: This pays interest in USD on USD but is a Canadian company. Would this interest be affected by this bill?

Can you name some companies in particular that would be hit hard by this?

Lastly, I wonder if our pension plans, like CPP, HOOPP, etc would be affected significantly and how would they respond? Any insight on that?

Thanks as always.

Q: Looking to open a position in one of the 2 listed companies or others if you have any to recommend. Long term investor with 0 exposure to the real estate sector in the portfolio yet.

Colliers growth projections and better valuation along with positive analysts ratings make it more attractive on the surface. However, I know that you have First Service in the growth portfolio, is there something that I'm missing as to why I should choose FSV before CIGI? Could you please give a breakdown between the two and the reasoning behind choosing one over the other? Also open to any other real estate sector stocks that would be a good add.

Thanks again!

Q: Hello Peter,
With the recent announcement of the tax bill in the US where the withholding tax could increase to 50 percent from the current 15 percent, is this only for non registered and TFSA accounts? I am assuming the RRSPs are exempt as there is currently no withholding tax on RRSPs from US domiciled companies.. Thanks for your service.

Q: Can I get your take on this company.

Thanks

Q: I'm in need of cash. Please place these companies in order of which you would sell first. Thanks.

Q: Recently received their final construction permit. Shovel ready.

And today "Generation Announces Receipt of Support Letter for up to $200 Million from leading Financial Lender."

This is in addition to "other money" already on the table. Looks like this mine may be built.

What is your perspective

Thank you

Q: Which 5-6 companies look like good buys after the recent quarter and are in sectors the markets favor at this time? Thx

Q: Is there a specific reason why Walmart dividend appears so erratic over the last few months? Two payments in May.

Q: You recently answered a question about HDIV and ETSX. I currently own ETSX and have been happy with the income and growth it has generated. I am thinking of adding HDIV or EIT.UN.
Could I get your comments on EIT.UN as a comparison to the other 2 funds?
I am a retiree looking primarily for steady income with some growth.

Q: Good morning.
I’m considering adding bip.un to my income portfolio.
Could I have your thoughts on it.
Would this be a ok entry price.
Please provide a couple other stocks you would also consider comparable
Thanks Steve.

Q: Stock has been hammered while reportedly May 19th CEO and CFO collectively buy ~$30 mln worth of stock.
Lots of problems, do you believe the company can recover from its Medicare Advantage woes?
Thanks for all your great work! Ted.

Q: Hi looking at two small caps at the moment. What are your thoughts on the news of the conclusion of the strategic review for NEO and news put out today on GIP's sale of its water, waste and recycling facilities and lead equity partner agreement for the Future Energy Park? thanks

Q: My question is on portfolio management, trimming rather than selling.

I'm hearing and feeling that some sectors and companies, or even countries like the US market, are a bit expensive, ahead of their skis, and might well be trimmed. I have done so for gold, for example.

I would like your opinion. Even if you don't agree with the premise, what areas would you trim on that basis.

Lastly, can you suggest some areas that do not fit that premise and are under-valued. I think this of oil and gas, for example.

I'd be grateful for a detailed answer on this and would be happy to spend a few points for it, as you see fit.

Thanks, as always, for your wisdom.