Investment Q&A

Q: Could I get a list of the best Small Cap ETF's to buy for Canada, USA & International?

Thank you.

Q: Hello,
I have owned these 3 stocks for a few years now and doing some portfolio cleanup and wondering if still worth holding - long term. I don’t trade. Can you please briefly comment on their potential individually and if some should be sold, in what order in your opinion. Thank you.

Q: Hello,
Can you please recommend a few US blue chip large cap with reasonable valuation, decent dividend, some growth, buy and forget type of stock. I am reviewing my portfolio and looking for some ideas. No need to comment on why you like the names. Thank you,

Q: Could you please recommend your top 5 solid, dividend-growing companies? what would be your buy prices for each? Thanks.

Q: in the globe and mail this weekend ian mcgugan wrote about how dividend investing has lost its mojo. just wanted your take on this story.

Q: Looking to get rid of some of my losers.
Between DND and REAL which would you let go first?
Thank you

Q: Hope everyone had a great long weekend!

I've a question well outside of your regular commentary on Canadian and US markets. Fevertree Drinks PLC had a great run from listing until 2018, and then again after sinking when Covid hit until January 2022. The stock has since hit what appears to be another floor and has bounced along it since.

I am curious what your thoughts are, if any, on their performance, what management issues has led to their share price challenge and what they are doing about it, and lastly the stocks potential for value appreciation over the next 3-5 years.

Thanks very much

Q: Sorry about this tax loss question but I find it a little confusing regarding the minimum 30 day waiting period.
If I sold all my BCE shares on April 16 for a loss.
What is the "earliest" exact date I can start buying BCE back and still claim
the loss in my taxable account?

Q: Want to get into the AI space via the ETF route. Might split the available money between LRNZ and BOTZ. Will this give me the widest diversification?

Q: Hi,

Are there any utilities that will benefit from AI that you thinkares a good long term hold? Can you give me 2 US and 2 CDN?

Q: I recently changed Financial advisors. I am sitting on a significant amount of cash to deploy. I am concerned deploying the cash while Canadian and US Markets reach all time Highs. Given the tremendous run the markets have had in the last 6 months, what would be your advice?

Thanks
Tim

Q: Comments please on EFN's latest quarterly results. I have a half position. Do you think that this is a hold or buy more.

Thanks, Tim.

Q: Given the current direction of the Canadian economy, my goal is to focus the majority of my investments in the US. According to Portfolio Analytics, currently 53% of my portfolio is US, 46% Canadian (the remainder being international). I believe my US holdings are significantly under-rated given the Canadian stocks I hold. I would appreciate ballpark figures regarding the US/international component of the following TSX listed stocks: WSP, TFII, BIPC, BEPC, BAM, BN, and HPS.A. This will enable me to get a better handle on what my actual US/international holdings are. Thank you.

Q: If you were an insider of CJR, what would you do with this dud ?
Great weekend and gardening!

Q: a buddy of mine recently bought this stock at $4 and in the last week its been as high as $14 and now he thinks he's warren Buffett , is there a reason for the sudden jump in share price ? thanks and have a super long weekend.

Q: Hello
Pardon my tone but
Since since the start of Q1 Is it just me or are there in fact less questions being answered by the 5iii moderators both in volume and in a timely manner ? I know I ve had a t least 1 unanswered question for Q1:
- 1 being what would the 5i BE Portfolio return in fact be with out the CSU position being included since inception ?

and a new question -
To align the 5i platforms company reports to the 5i portfolio recommendations
Perhaps its time for 5i to seriously consider to post your research reports as follows: only 35-45% Canadian Equity reports with the remaining reports being USA or International equities (matching your member questionnaire) or the very least post the US research reports of the US Equity positions that the 5iii directors etc all in fact own per your disclosures ! - as I assume an alike research analysis has obviously been completed.

Based on my personal returns using the model portfolio baselines I have concluded believe there is a serious disconnect in that the model portfolios are 100% Canadian focused (zero US and international equity exposure) & none of the researched & recommended equity positions are owned by 5i directors. This issue also entertains what portfolio make up the 5i moderators in fact have in comparison or in lieu to the model portfolios that paying members utilize as a baseline ?
This perspective is no different than the importance of insider ownership of the public companies we all invest in.
*Perhaps a new platform feature of the various 5i members portfolio positions alike to the 5i subscribers portfolio allocations.

I look forward to your response and perhaps a disclosure of some 5i insider information on genuine portfolio make up.

Q: Could you please advise me on which ETF you would recommend for trading Bitcoins in Canadian Dollars. High daily trading volume, Liquidity and bid/ask spread are important criteria.
Thank you

Q: If Trump wins this election i am considering moving most of my investments into the US market. I think that Canada amongst others will suffer thru his direction (dictatorship) and US stocks will do well. Would you have any stock recommendations should this election play out this way. Thx, James

Q: What are your 3 favorite choices in each of Canadian pipelines; electric utilities and telecom companies categories for a 5 year hold considering both income and growth?

Q: Please advise what is the closing price of SLF on May 1. Txs for U usual great services & views