Investment Q&A

Q: I want to invest in a global small cap etf/mutual fund , is the Mawer global small cap a good choice . Any other alternative.
Thanks

Q: Hi- could you give a quick analysis of QUIS vs CTS- which would you prefer
at these levels - thanks

Q: I read over the internet that this European company has the only technology to produce the future generation of chips for the big manufaturers like intel and nvidia. I hear that they could be in a sort of monopoly situation because of the complexity of the machines that they manufacture. Is apple a customer of ASML with their chips ? Thanks for your opinion about this company.

Q: Hi 5i Team. Other than Horizon with HXT, HXS and HBB what other ETF providers (Canadian or US listed ETF's ) offer or have in their portfolio mix, Total Return ETF's that use swaps to reinvest dividends instead of paying them out. I'm looking for some tax efficiency with capital gains instead of payment's from dividends. Thx Steve.

Q: I would like to have a little fun with this question. Imagine a boxing match between Canadian companies and American companies...each round is represented by a sector so lets say it is a fight gone bad and there are extra rounds covering 11 sectors. Please pick a favourite Canadian Contender and a strong American contender for each round and who wins the round. Example Round 10 Technology Red corner Constellation Software vs Blue corner Microsoft. Won by Microsoft or Constellation Software. The rules...If you wish to give reasons why the round went one way or another, it's your choice. A good clean fight use the criteria of your investment strategies. The point...I am curious if the Canadian Companies stack up and in what areas I should be looking at South of the border. Thank you

Q: I was reviewing Vanguard's VFMO ETF and comparing it to iShares MTUM ETF. These two momentum ETFs use very different approaches. Which approach do you feel is best for a long-term investor? Is there any other US momentum ETF which you prefer to these two?

Thank you for your excellent advice.

Q: just watched your money show seminar on is the bull market over? or just beginning?
on one chart you had "signs if a good company in a crisis"
where does enbridge stand on this theory in your mind?
a bit concerning since stock is down some 30% from beginning of year and most other stocks are making a comeback.

Q: Hello 5i,
I held BEPC in a non registered US account as dividends supposedly were in US dollars. I sold BEPC and added to my BEP in that US non registered account. I also have BEP.UN in a non-registered Canadian account. Should I keep both BEP and BEP.UN or would it be advantageous to sell one of them and add to the other? If so, which one? I have increases in each but am within the portfolio percentage of where I want to be.

Q: Good day
If I wanted to purchase ETFs instead of Mawer funds what would be the equivalent ETFs in Canada or the US
Thanks

Q: Are there any good green energy ETFs you can recommend?
Thanks!

Q: Your thoughts of buying either of these companies at present price. ppl rumored to have a portion of their business up for sale to brookfield. kop sold a unit in china. Thank you

Q: Could I have your comments on HLS's acquisition of a Portfolio of 4 royalty interests.
Thank-you.

Q: I need to increase my non-NA allocation. Could you suggest your favorite etf's to serve this purpose? What % would you assign to developed and emerging markets? Would prefer Cdn. dollar, non-hedged products. Thanks Ron

Q: Morning Hi 5iTeam,
Of the above 2 companies, which one would be your choice to take a position in and why.
Thanks,

Q: Hi, I have these 3 companies in my new TFSA acct. at about 1.5-2% each. ( I have quite a bit of room to add ).
I like each one and will be adding to each, but would also like to add two or three more for better sector diversity, any suggestions? I do like dividends but not necessary.
Thanks for your input.

Q: Would you have an updated view of the potential for MYOK?
Thanks.

Q: What three companies would you recommend for growth and safety in USA?

Thank You.

Q: Hi, In a severe or even a moderate market correction, how do u think this ETF would perform, even though it hasn't been around all that long, thanks?

Q: I own both ENB and PPL and are down 21% and 31% respectively. I keep thinking this has to the bottom for these two low risk pipelines and yet share prices of these two keep on sliding. Would you recommend doing an averaging down at these levels for both, just one, or none?

Of course in my "perfect world" scenario I'm collecting over 8% yield on the new additions for now, and chances for a big rebound in SP down the road. You insight is much appreciated.

Q: I just read your report on ABT thank you for that. I would like to know which you think has better prospects over the next 3-4 years SYZ or ABT.
Keith