Investment Q&A

Q: Good morning,
I currently hold ZWE in my TFSA and I have two questions as follows:

a. Given that there is a witholding tax on ZWE when held in a TFSA, I was wondering if it would not be better to simply sell ZWE and buy it back in my RSP instead. I note that in one of your responses to a similar question, you recommended that ZWE be held in a Non Registered account. Not sure that I understand the rational for this over holding ZWE in an RRSP. Your thoughts on this would be appreciated.
b. Do you think that it is wise to invest in Europe, UK in particular at this time and if so, would you recommend a change from ZWE to another ETF with a better growth opportunity and if so which one?
Thank you and Merry Christmas to the 5i team.

Q: Which 4 small to mid cap gold producers would you choose that produces less that 1Moz/yr.

Q: Bip.un has been on a bit of freefall the last month-could you comment ?

Q: Dear 5i,
I initially purchased BIP.UN on the Canadian exchange and "journalled" it to BIP on the American exchange because BIP.UN pays a dividend in US dollars.

When BIPC gets created from BIP.UN:
1. will BIPC be traded on the Canadian exchange?
2. will BIPC pay dividends in Canadian dollars?

thanks and season greetings!

Q: When is the next quarterly report for TSGI, and what are the expected numbers compared to the last period? Also, can you provide similar numbers for Flutter and the date expected?
Thank you, and happy holidays to all.

Q: Is January 2nd the first day that it will trade under a new symbol?
If we have BYD.UN, will it will be about a week that we see
it in our accounts. I think it take about a week for the shares to enter our account with
the new symbol?

Q: Hi,
Can you please let me know your opinion on this ? I know this has been beaten down and this may not fit in your investment style. However based on the cash in hand and net assets do you think it's trading less than it's book value , ignoring other factors such as law suits, possible re-instatement of the licence, etc. Thanks

Q: Hello 5i, I have a small position in the above listed stocks. I am down about 10%. Would you suggest that I keep them or take my losses and move on.? I appreciate your comments.
Carlo

Q: Hi,

I am looking for a suitable replacement for Dream Global. What are your thoughts on European Residential Re Investment Trust as a replacement based on its current price?

Or, would you recommend a different one (outside Canada/USA)?

Thanks,

Craig

Q: If I felt I needed a copper miner in my portfolio, which would be the best company to add?

Q: Could I have your top 5 Canadian and USA blue Chip stocks that fit the following critea: low payout ratios,dividend growth, strong cash flow in non cyclical parts of the market. Thanks as usual.

Q: I use the BTSX system in two of my portfolios. Its soon time to adjust for the new year. I have held PWF for a number of years due to its higher yield over POW.
I understand PWF will be merging with POW-any idea when?
Will that mean no more PWF? Will all shares be now be POW at the lower yield?
Will there be a premium for PWF shares?
Would you suggest a switch if there are still going to be two companies? Why?
Thanks
Jeff

Q: I know you don't follow many US co. but wondered if you might have anything on this co.Thank for your great service and happy and prosperous New Year. Jim

Q: On Dec 23 Acst delayed Phase 3 results to mid/end Jan 2020 resulting in big drop from $3.75 to $2.94.On Dec 27 recovered 0.49(17.07%)to $3.36.On Market Call on Dec 27 Robert McWhirter,who closely followed the co.opined that the results will be good & if all goes well,he sees a $10 target price.Please provide your opinion as thinking of starting a position. Txs for u usual great advices &services. All the best for 2020

Q: What is the cost of the ETF news letter for a year?
Thanks
Dave

Q: Dear Ryan and Peter,
I have quite some high tech and biomedical related stocks in my portfolio. I am wondering whether I can add FNKO to diversify my portfolio. I would like to get your opinions on FNKO.
Thank you,
Yiwen

Q: I was thinking of buying this for income before Brookfield bought CBB. It is still trading below par but I am concerned, that Brookfield could somehow "convert" the prefs to their common stock (BIP). I am not worried about it being called. Is this possible or am I being irrational?
Thanks

Q: 5I Team,
I own IHI etf, I like it's limited number of stocks (10 top stocks 70%)
Can you please suggest few ETF that have limited number of stocks (any sector, US, Can, Global) ?
Thanks
Best regards

Q: Bgi recently announced a change to the fund manager. Is this a good or indifferent change? Also, the fund has done quite well recently is there a reason such as recent buy back of shares or us this increase sustainable. Along with Bgi I also own Bip.un In the same riff account ( as a result of the Enercare takeout) I wonder if I should own both or is there an overlap?

Q: I'm a bit confused. Rumors say SHOP may be taken over by ??? Ebay, or others.
SHOP may be interested in acquiring FEDEX.
What is an investor to believe in any of this. On one hand if taken over there might be a 40% premium on their shares. On the other hand there will be a big hit on the shares if they buy FEDEX. How can there be such conflicting opinions/views/rumors/thoughts on this company?
What are 5i's opinions/views/rumors/thoughts?

Thanks
Jeff