Investment Q&A

Q: Your thoughts on ZJAN BMO buffered ETF recommended by Larry Berman.

Thanks
Brian

Q: In our early 80s with RRIFs.
We have little to no exposure to any of the sub sectors in Materials and I have funds to deploy there, mostly US$.
We are looking for something with a reasonable dividend and some growth expected.
Please recommend several stocks that might fit into these sub sectors at this time.

Q: Trump seems to be interested in reviving the Keystone pipeline project. If this happens, would it be significant for TRP?

Q: There was a report from CIBC strategist titled " The Benefit Of Unhedged U.S. Equity
Holdings Is Moderating" due to persisting weakness of USD and the likelihood of USD remaining weak ( and decline more over time ) against CAD and other major currencies, as a result of Trade/Protectionist policies of current administration, for next 2-3 years.

The report also noted that traditionally CDN Mutual Funds, holding USD securities, were mostly rewarded due USD strength historically against CAD, resulting in superior performance in CAD terms. Also, CDN companies with sizable business in USA, also benefitted, as they report in CDN.

We noticed this in our USD Investment Portfolios, where YTD performance was lower by 7-8%, when converted in CAD, compared to its USD performance.

So, it's a two part question.

1. What is your view about about the weak USD thesis and whether it's always best to leave the USD stock portfolios, as is, since over long period of time, currency fluctuations cancel out to a Neutral.

2. If you concur with the CIBC strategist thesis, what are the possible options to Hedge the USD positions, for a Canadian retail investor ? ( Considering, MF portfolio Managers have access to sophisticated options )

PS: Since 5i team, manages a large fund of USD small cap, it might be specially interesting to have your thoughts.

Thank You

Q: What do you think of the latest acquisition - is it accretive to earnings? How does the new company work w/in their strategy?

It looks positive but after an initial move up on the day of the acquisition it started to drop in late day trading and then on Friday it dropped even more. This was despite a couple of analysts reiterating their price targets and 'buy' ratings.

This stock has been trading down since last earnings despite a good quarter - any reason to be worried?

Q: Good Morning. Please give me your favourite 5 Canadian $$ non tech companies.

Q: If you bought one,which one,aris or eqx?Thanks for your thoughts.

Q: Thoughts on LULU’s big drop? Is this something you would step into?

Q: Both TD and J&J have become to large in my RRIF and I need to rebalance and sell some shares. What stocks would you suggest would be good alternatives to both. I do own RBC.

Thanks

Wayne

Q: Good morning, I recently had someone ask me about Quantum computing. They are interested in this stock as a short speculative play. The stock recently traded under a dollar and is relatively small. What do you think of the stock and is there any others in the space that are more desirable?

Q: what is the current P/E ratio for SRAD? how does this compare with the 3 prior corporate year ends? who are SRADs major competitors? does SRAD have a technology that is difficult to copy? who are SRADs major customers? thanks Richard

Q: I have a 4.7% position in Intuitive. 10 years from retirement with a long term horizon and can handle volatility. What’s your thought on brining this up to a 5.5% position based on today’s volatility? I’m torn as I added it as a 3% position that has done exceptionally well. What would you do if it were you? Thanks.. as always, I appreciate your logical approach to investment decisions and the vast insights provided over the last 7 years.

Q: Any thoughts on SEZL? I purchased a few shares before the recent run-up. Is there any chance it will continue to appreciate? Or perhaps go for Affirm or OPFI instead? Thanks.

Q: We needed to trim our position of Broadcom in a TFSA but instead of selling some we sold calls 18 days out at $15 above the price. We didn't notice the earnings date nor did we expect the stock to jump approx. $20 above the call price (since decreased). We intend to buy some back. Would you buy a full position at this time? Look for a dip? Is the earnings date usually something to be concerned about when selling covered calls?
Thank you

Q: Gold is acting very nicely. Do you feel it will continue to rise. I am looking for a small/medium size gold company. Please recommend 5 of your favorite small to medium size gold companies.

Q: Hi 5I.

Deutsche Bank has just downgraded ISRG to "sell" and lowered price target to $440. What do they know that we (or I) don't?

Carl

Q: In a TFSA I have a small position in Celestica (0.75% of my overall portfolio), a “smallish” position in Shopify (1.5%), and a more sizeable position in Amazon (4.5%). I am trying to decide whether to free up some funds by selling some Amazon, to add to Celestica and Shopify (perhaps 2% each), whether to just let things ride, or perhaps sell Celestica and add to Shopify. The portfolio is fairly well diversified and the objective is growth. If you were me, what would you do? Many thanks for your excellent service.

Q: Do you predict much growth for EQB in the next year or two? Would you lump GSY into the same growth projectory? Would you expect PRL to provide better long-term growth than either of these?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: Hi

Is now a good time buy some USD for my portfolio or wait?

Thank you!

Q: What does this ETF hold and how does the covered call work? It is off the high of the year. Would now be a good time to purchase in TFSA for income and some growth as international exposure is low. If you prefer something else what would it be? Thank you!