Investment Q&A

Q: I bought NXPI at $84. Should I tender and why?

Thanks!

Q: Greetings Peter and 5i Team,
I have $100,000 to invest in the fixed income part of my portfolio. All investments will be inside a RRSP. As a retiree, I'm hoping for capital preservation, (safety) with a reasonable return on my investment. Currently, the only exposure I have to fixed income is ZPR. I'm considering adding the investments in your Income Fund (CVD, XHY), as well as HFR to my portfolio.
-Do you believe these investments will provide solid fixed income exposure?
-Do you see any way I can improve my exposure to the sector? i.e. is there any need for exposure to foreign bonds?
- What percentage of the $100,000 would you allocate to each ETF?
As always, thanks in advance for your appreciated support.

Q: Good day Peter and 5i Team,

This question is basically about asset allocation. My goal is to gain more exposure to global markets as opposed to the Canadian market. (United State, Europe, and Asian markets). I would like to gain this exposure by investing in, what you consider to be the highest quality ETF'S currently available with exposure to these markets. I understand there are countless possiblites available; therein lies my problem, but I would appreciate keeping the number of ETF'S to a minimum. So, what is your best investment for in each of the sectors for capital gains, some dividend support, and lower fees for overall investment appreciation?
-Europe?
-Asia?
-United States?
Keeping in mind the current condition of the world economy, what percentage of my funds would you designate to each ETF?
Thanks-you for your continued support.

Q: I'm looking for some Canadian ETF's that track base metals. Any suggestions?

Q: I have a large investment in VFV and would appreciate your opinion if I should sell my position in favor of VSP S&P 500 hedged? With thanks, Bill

Q: Hi 5i,

I'm looking for a couple of income ETf suggestions to complete my TFSA. I have 50% in laddered GIC's now the remaining 50% would be for the ETF's. I'm considering CDZ.
I look forward to your suggestions.

Q: Hi Team,

with the recent fed hike of 25 basis points can you please explain how this will affect short bonds and bonds in general.

Thank you

Q: If i own this in a tfsa will I have to pay tax on the interest?

Q: Hi Team Fab. I'm interested in US financials because of Trumps plans. How would you rank these.
Thanks.

Q: The fact sheet for Vanguard etf VIG and VCR mentioned the fund total net assets and the share class total net assets. What is the meaning of those terms?

For Vig the total net assets amount to $30.2B and the share class total net assets amount to $24.4B and for VCR those respective numbers are$2.5b and $2.3B.
What is the reason for the difference between the two number and why is it that the difference is larger for certain ETF?

Q: Please comment on earnings.
Thx

Q: There has been a fair bit of insider trading in ET since its last earnings report. Do you know how much insiders own of this company? I wonder if this suggests the next earning won't surprise to the upside like the last earnings did?

Q: CIBC has issued a downgrade on PLI reducing their target price from $4.40 to $2.15. I don not usually pay any attention to target prices but this seems to be a significant cut. They also mention cash burn rate and that the company will likely need additional financing.
Would appreciate your views on this. Thanks John

Q: Hi Peter and Group. I have just taken some profits on WEF - I needed to lessen my exposure anyway. What is your top 3 stocks I should reinvest in? (regardless of sector) - I am a moderate risk investor. Thanks for the service

Q: Hi Team, I would appreciate your thoughts on MGX Minerals. It appears this Canadian company has patented a filtration system and recently successfully tested it for the removal of Li from oil and gas waste water. In addition purified water is a by product. I have been following the Li story and own shares in ORL and ALB. However, it seems this process is cheaper, faster and more efficient than the current solar and hard rock mining methods and we have lots of O&G. MGX can also apply their technology to recover magnesium and boron. Quite frankly the technology that MGX has tested seems to me like a HUGE discovery and breakthrough. Thanks Team Chris

Q: I am looking for investments which will respond positively to rising interest rates. I suspect CPD has anticipated a rise and I am told E*Trade will substantially benefit from rising rates - why? what are E*Trade prospects and for that sector in the current environment? Can you recommend an ETF for the US regional banks and do you think they will outperform? Thanks for your consideration

Q: Hi 5i Team:
Would like your analysis on a small company, Dynacert. It did well on the TSXV last year and was thought to be promoted to the TSX by now! Just curious!

Thanks in advance..Stan.

Q: Which 2 of these silver miners do you perfer? Would it be better just to buy CEF.A or SVR and forget about the miners?

Q: Would like to get your opinion of this company for a long term hold. thank you.

Q: Hi there,

I have owned this stock for some time and recently it has been correcting even though they posted decent results. Anything that you know of that is driving this correction in the stock price.