Investment Q&A

Q: I manage part of my portfolio and RBC DS manages the other part, but they need to clear any buys/sells through me. Yesterday they called to suggest I move to a fully managed portfolio, suggesting it could do better when they don't have to call me for each trade, and possibly lose valuable time. They said it would mean disposing of what I now own to bring it into alignment with their managed portfolio, which holds the same positions for all of their managed portfolios, and in this way they can buy/sell with one push of a button. They said the cost would be the same 1,75% that I pay now. Making such a move would have a big tax consequence for me as I've been with them since 1999, and there are some fairly large gains. I realize that I could make the move over two calendar years, but that aside, I have to wonder what I'd be paying for, it seems like the personal service would no longer be there, and they would collect the 1.75% from everyone for making one decision for everyone in the managed portfolio. And, would this be a managed portfolio over the larger RBC DS, (watering down the service further) or just their office. Because you have managed portfolios in the past, please let me know the pros and cons of making such a move. Thanks!

Q: What are some blue chip higher yielding stocks on the TSX that you recommend for a very long term hold?

Q: What are your favourite companies for long term holds with strong balance sheets that are attractive from a PEG perspective today? Can you please list 5 US and 5 CAD? Thanks

Q: I was wondering what companies in Canada might be in a position to benefit from the AI technology? Would SHOPIFY be on your list? Thank you.

Q: Thank you for your market update. Following on your comment that real estate sector will play catchup 2H23, what are your best suggestions for capital appreciation? Also what is the rationale - debt/mortgage rates up, not a drain on

Q: Please comment.Is it buyable? Txs for U usual great services & views

Q: I have heard that Costco and Netflix will soon be doing a stock split. Is that right? And if so should I buy?

Q: Hello 5i, I have read in the June edition of Canadian Money Saver that Thomson Reuters plans special distribution of US $4.67 per share. Do you know more about this, and the approximate date? Thank you

Q: Previous question, you claimed a 15.9X forward earnings multiple. We need $1.49 earnings to get there Y2024. From TD, I have mean estimates of $1.18 (7 brookers, from $0.98 to $1.42). The question is: what is the provenance of your source? Bloomberg? Which one should I rely on and why please.
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Q: Purchased this stock earlier this year in a registered account. Down about 20% in a few months . Timing was not good. Should keep the stock for long term or move on. Prepared to hold. Thoughts ?

Q: Xhc charges a .66 mer. It’s only holding is the us global healthcare etf ixj which charges a .4% mer. Is Xhc’s mer in addition to ixj’s or does it include the underlying mer.

Q: Maybe the Globe's listings are simply inaccurate. But it shows HTA as doing much less poorly than HTAE, which basically only invested in HTA and has a higher monthly dividend. The G&M shows HTA is up 33% ytd but HTAE is up almost 44%. I get that HTAE can have various strategies, including leverage - though it's odd that it seems as stable than HTA. What do you think of this ETF and its risk factors? Esp as compares with HTA.

Q: Hi, Northview Fund (NHF.UN) is doing a recapitalization transaction where the portfolio is being acquired and becoming a $2.7 billion tradional multi family REIT. The deemed transaction price is $15.06 and the stock has been drifting lower, I get that this can be sector specific, but this is not a well followed company, I am wondering if am I missing something on this transaction and why would this be drifting to the $7's. There is a share consolidation coming but I believe it is post transaction.

Q: Bob the builder is back/staying and now seems to be wanting to turn into Bob the seller. Do you like the strategy and think the sum of the parts is worth significantly more? How does Disney look on a forward P/E and PEG basis? At what price do you think this is an excellent opportunity for a long-term hold? Thanks

Q: Hi Folks,
I currently hold CSU and MSFT in my otherwise conservative RRSP. I am looking at adding either AAPL or GOOG for a little more growth. Can you suggest which one would be better to add today.
Thanks

Q: I am a little bit puzzled. On a previous question, you stated PEG of .6 for ATS. From TD, I see earnings estmated for '24 being $2.66 (growth of 12%). To get your PEG, we need $3.39 for earnings estimated next year (growth of 43%). Could you explain the discrepancy please.
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Q: Can you please tell me if ZWK is ok to hold in your TFSA, since it is US Companies? Thank you

Q: Which is the better growth stock: HPS.A, TVK, DE or BOS?

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Jim

Q: I'm heavily weighted in the Qs.

Would you see a swap from ADBE or GOOG into LILY a good move?

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Q: My long-term interest in VZ was partially founded on it's extremely low correlation with almost every other equity and fixed income category. I am "off" VZ due its recent issues and am curious as to whether you are aware of any similarly low correlation, reliably high income alternatives?