Investment Q&A

Q: Nat Gas:
I hold ~1% each of ARX and TOU. Also, ~5% XOM, which is also a major gas producer.
I don't have much confidence in this liberal gov't's promises of gas development. Would you recommend a US gas producer, and if so, which one?
Thanks
Jerry

Q: Are they overvalued or at what price range is a good entry point ? Thanks a lot.

Q: Thoughts on the quarter?

Q: Sold TIXT in tfsa (11 equities) as do not want to hold Telus in this growth leaning account as I already have some in cash account oriented mostly towards dividend paying growth equities. So looking at which of my “better” remaining tfsa holdings to add to for next 18 to 24 months: lmn, tvk,dsg, drx or eqb or do I consider something new like png, vhi or zdc? I am long retired and survive on a DB pension.

Q: How do these two ETF’s compare with respect to withholding taxes if held in a non-registered account

Q: Netskope will list on the Nasdaq under the “NTSK”

Your opinion on his one, buy, wait, forget about it?

Thank you.

Q: I red recently an article on insiders who have sold a significant stake of this company since the last months to the point where it seems justified to raise a red flag for investors. Can you give me your appreciation?

Thank you very much

Q: Can you comment on Rakla Metals - prospects, management, fundamentals, risks... ? Their website indicates their first drilling began in July. The stock has done well in the last year during this sector surge. Looks interesting for a starter position. My thanks.

Q: stock seemed to be under pressure today on large volume. Do you have any explanation?
jerry

Q: I acquired this stock ( a significant position) one month ago ,with a 1-2 years perspective, believing that it is a solid Cie financially, well priced,and well positioned for the natural gaz demand in 2026 .It already shows 11% loss on paper,is my choice still "reasonable", and do you see it as a sell,buy,or hold in your perspective ?

Q: Hello, I am turning 60 in January, while I still work, I would love to retire in a couple of years, would it be a reasonable portfolio to migrate my portfolio to a more income focused, covered call strategy portfolio, in general terms, I know you cannot get personal. I think the vast majority will be broad based ETFs with maybe 25% using leveraged based ETFs. From what I have seen, the BETA for these funds seems to be a lot less than there non covered call cousins.

Q: Good Morning - I'd like some exposure to China. Can you suggest an ETF or two? If there's a specific company you consider worth while, please advise. Thanks, as always.

BTW, great early call on NBIS. Very ahead of the curve on that one.

Q: What are your thoughts concerning REITs in this current market? What would you suggest as a couple attractive options?
Thanks Ric.

Q: Hi 5i
I am bargain hunting so looking at Brookfield Renewable. I charted BEPC and BEP-UN and am puzzled by the significant outperformance of BEPC over 1-5 years. I don't think the div treatment should make that much of a difference. BEPC is 9% off 52 week high, BEP-UN 15% off. Your thoughts? And if I decide to buy, am I wrong to think BEP-UN could have more gain potential?
Thanks, Greg

Q: TRI has had a noticeable selloff over the last few months. Any specific company reasons?

Q: hi 5i,
I like to start a new position on TOU for my RRSP ?, is it now a good time to buy it.
The goal is Capital preservation and income.
thanks

Q: Hello 5i Team

Further to the reader’s question about US$ denominated dividend deposited into US$ denominated accounts at RBC Direct Investing.

I experienced the same issue with RBC Direct Investing and they explained as follows. I will use Brookfield Infrastructure
Partners (BIP) which I hold in a US$ denominated account.

BIP transfers the total dividend to Canadian Depositary for Securities (CDS) for all the BIP shares held by CDS (in excess of 100 million shares) on behalf of Canadian Brokers. This dividend payment (in US $) is converted to C$ (unclear whether its BIP or CDS) at “wholesale” rates.

CDS then transfers to each Canadian Broker (i.e. RBCDI) the Canadian dollar equivalent of BIP dividends held by the individual brokers (i.e. RBCDI). RBCDI then buys US dollars for dividends deposited into US$ denominated accounts. There is a difference in the exchange rate between the dividends received from CDS and the transfer to individual accounts. This results in the small discrepancy between dividends declared and dividends received.

The result is for 1,000 shares of BIP

BIP declared dividend = US$0.43 x 1,000 shares = US$430.00

RBCDI deposited $0.429544 x 1,000 shares = US$429.54 a difference of $0.46

Sometimes it works the other way and RBCDI deposits a slightly greater amount of US$ than the equivalent original dividend amount.

Other US $ stocks do not seem to have this issue, as I mostly hold US domiciled companies in my US $ accounts. It may also be a result of how the dividend issuing company transfers funds to CDS.

It is annoying as I originally purchased BIP on the NYSE and expected to receive the declared dividend amount.

I hope this explains the matter to the reader.

Q: Is this a good time to buy?

Q: Thoughts on SBRA?

Q: What are your current recommendations for US$ dividend ETFs? (US, not CDN) Thanks