What are your thoughts on PGI.UN? The MER looks like it's on the order of 4% which seems high. On the other hand, for a fixed income fund, the total return (after expenses) for the last few years seems decent.
I already hold XHY, CVD & XPF. Would you say PGI.UN is a good compliment to add to these or should I just add to these ETFs instead?
Q: In this ultra low interest rate environment, where it is maybe more likely for rates to climb than to fall, do you think the best place for the income component of a portfolio, aside from GICs, is in a bond ETF like VAB or a savings ETF like PSA?
Q: Could you please explain to me why Bam. has such a small dividend at1.1%, compared to Bip. at 4.08 and Bep at 4.46. Also, which of the three might fare better in a downturn. Thanks, Ken
Q: Hi, what is the outlook for CNR in 2020? I have a small position, about 1%. It has not moved much since 15 months ago and I would sell unless there was growth expected in 2020. If sell, I would move the funds to another sector, possibly buying gsy. Many thanks for the great service.
Q: According to todays news release, the acquisition of Terraform is accretive to both companies. In addition, BEP announced a 5% distibrution increase. So why is the stock price down about 5% today? Is it a good buying opportunity?
Q: Hi, Sounds like many of SYZ small investors like me (and other 5i members) are frustrated with its recent performance (perhaps the only CDN Tech stock with a price decline during 2019 -20%) and questioning the wisdom of continuing to own it. You are right, boring sometimes could be beautiful and we are in no rush to sell our holding, specially with a decent dividend coverage. But, what I wonder is that something strangely appears to have changed with the company/management's approach after recent changes in executive compensation structure. Insider buying has dried up and company stock buyback is non-existent, despite a steady decline in share price. This has also added to the lukewarm market sentiment towards the stock, in my view. What are your thoughts ? Thanks
Q: Could you please give me a couple of suggestions for US Healthcare stocks. will be held in a RRSP account. I only have Guardant (Small position) at the moment. Thanks
Q: As a comment on Joe's question about his mother-in-law, there is indeed a lot of questions to be answered but I wonder why there are no TFSAs. The first thing I would do is place as much as possible in a TFSA and especially put as much of the GIC money in it since the GICs pay interest which attracts tax at the same rate as regular income.
Q: Could you please list a few (or more) companies (preferably from different industries), which were undeservingly punished during the tax loss season, but you think might have a great potential to bounce back in the current year?
Thank you
Q: Hello 5i, I am looking to invest in one or two Canadian real estate ETF. Can you suggest me 3 names with low cost, a good performance and low debt. Thank you! Jean
Q: Hi, I currently hold ENB (0.53%), PPL (1.03%), TOU (0.48%), and WCP (0.37%), total of 2.42% of my portfolio. I actually have ENB in my utility sector weighting, which would make my overall energy even lower. Would you consider it 50/50 energy/utility??
I'm looking at slightly increasing my sector weight in energy to maybe 4-5% since its so low (mostly because my current holdings have gone down or I've sold previous energy positions). Energy companies in Canada have been hit so badly its hard to put money back into the sector right now. I know you hold MCR in your portfolio and you like PXT and SU. Based on the current valuations/fundamentals and future potential, should I add to any of my current positions, sell them, or add PXT or SU to the mix?? How would you suggest consolidating these?