Investment Q&A

Q: I am a bit light on Financial companies; 12% of my portfolio I want to go up to 15%. I own TD, BNS, SLF and GSY in about equal amounts. Do you have any suggestions to add another financial company. I am retired and do not want to add a high risk company.

Q: Have small positions in these 2. I am up on gmp and even on fsz. What are your thoughts and analysis of them over the next year.
Thanks Gary

Q: Relatively balanced portfolio....Analytics shows heavy Canadian financial and need to add US communication and Industrials. Have
BAM 6.25% AD 2.82% FSZ 2.2% GSY 1.9% BNS 1.5% SLF 1.4% ZBK 1.4% ECN .87%
VB .8%. Which would you trim/eliminate and which US communication and industrial would you add. 5 years to retirement.
Thanks

Q: Hi 5i and team
Thanks for your sound advice during this last market correction. It made me finally understand why it's important to concentrate on limiting losses rather than going strictly for gains. I need to eliminate two Financials from portfolio. It is in a RRSP account. I do prefer a combination of income and Growth. Thanks for your help.
Gilles

Q: Which one of these 3 companies would you choose to buy and hold? Are there any other ones in this industry that you would prefer over them? Thanks!

Q: According to the Asset Allocator, I am considerably underweight in the financial sector. I hold the above stocks, and they are about 3% of my portfolio [balanced income]. I hold a lot of cash at the moment. What would you recommend that I add, to increase my weighting in this sector to the recommended 17%. I am 72 with pensions, and do not need the income.
Kind regards, and thank you for all you do.
Ellen

Q: hi
can you tell me if fsz has distributed a dividend in 2019
jacques

Q: Saw the analyst’s downgrade of Fiera and the resulting 5%+ drop in the company’s share price today (Monday). Do you believe the rationale for the downgrade to be valid? Is it still worth holding? Do you still have Fiera in any of your model portfolios? Thanks as always.

Q: FSZ has taken quite a beating today. Any idea what's causing it? Time to buy more?

Q: Have held onto BNS for a couple of years. Down 10% and considering a switch to FSZ. Would appreciate your view on which company likely will generate the best total returns (dividend + growth) over the next three years. Thank you.

Q: Hi there 5i. With a pending takeover; I am wondering if there is an opportune time to sell my shares in GS or if I should hang onto them in the event there is an increase in value or a trade off in shares of the buyer, or are there other options? I am currently down approx. 13%. Thank You so much for your excellent service. Glynn

Q: Hello,
I have held FSZ for a few years now (small position of less around 1%). The share price has not moved basically since mid-2013. I am very happy with the dividend (another increase this quarter) and it appears to me they are a well managed company.

I know they operate in a sector that is not favorable but are there any catalysts on the horizon that might be a positive for the share price in the mid to long term or should one simply hold this for the income?

Would National Bank eventually buy this out (I know this is speculation but had to ask)?

And, what would be a good target % to hold in a well diversified income portfolio inside an RRSP for the average investor? I have full positions in BNS and SLF.

Thanks,
Dan

Q: Hello all.
Looks like GS has worked out ok for recent purchasers.
Given this:
"The Gluskin Sheff board of directors, after consultation with its financial and legal advisers, has unanimously approved the transaction and determined that it is in the best interests of Gluskin Sheff, and unanimously recommends that Gluskin Sheff shareholders vote in favour of the transaction." I would expect low likelihood of a competing offer- your thoughts?

Also wondering if you can recommend another pick, (in any industry), with similar qualities, especially a significant and solid dividend.
Thanks

Q: Can you comment on earnings?

Thanks

Q: Your comments on earnings ?
Thanks!

Q: Peter; I’m trying to find the next dividend info on FSZ re ex-date etc. Thanks. Rod

Q: In July 2018 you had a b+ rating, hoping for growth in AUM, and possible acquisitions, can you provide current scorecard on these points please? Opinion on sale of Mutual Fund business to Canoe and how that will effect previous points? Your report was accurate forecasting slow and steady and enjoy the dividend, suppose I'm bored and looking for a reason to not bail and look for more capital appreciation when markets are flying.

Q: Hi 5I.
What is your take on these stocks? Debt level and earnings? Next reporting? Growth potential?
Are they worth keeping?
I bought FSZ for income. Is income safe?
Many thanks,
Dick

Q: I bought Fiera some time ago and am at a loss, but, do appreciate the dividend being paid. I am a senior, very conservative investor and a "buy and hold" investor to a serious fault. Please advise if the dividend is sustainable. Should this be sold or can I buy more to bring my cost down? I know you are not a fan of averaging down. Please suggest other stocks that provide a good dividend and have a favourable outlook.
Thank you for your great service.

Q: A good article on Jonathan Goodman (GUD) in today's ROB magazine. Also, full page ad submitted by Fiera Capital Corp alleging increased investor interest in 'alternative investments'.
Steve