Investment Q&A

Q: I own SYK. My broker has suggested switching it to MDT or TMO.
They all seem pretty much the same to me. What say you?

Q: I have no oil stocks so I would like to buy an ETF. Can you give me some choices for 3% of my rrsp portfolio that pays a decent yield of 3% or more.

Q: I was surprised discover the high yield (~6.4%) on bank pref.
What might be the negatives for part of an income portfolio?
Thanks

Q: Good day everyone your thoughts on EQM

Q: Now has a relationship with Farm Boy. Is this a stock worth considering right now?

Q: I have 13 positions "growth" stocks portfolioat different weighting performing prity well accept for SQ & NFLX both 15% down.
Weighting:
CSU- 17.3%
LSPD- 10.8%
BYD.un- 3.7%
KL- 5.7%
KXS- 2.8%
AQN- 3.8%
ADBE- 8.6%
AMZN- 9.6%
SQ- 5.9%
NFLX- 5.6%
MA- 12.4%
MSFT- 7.8%
AYX- 6.6%
I have 40K kash to invest and Im thinking of buying new 5% possition of GSY and addinng 1.5% to BYD.UN or to KXS. What is your opinion and mayby different sugestion for new stock names and adding to different positions.
Thanks for excellent service.
Andrew

Q: is Kinross a good buy at this price? thanks bill

Q: Hello 5I gang
what are your thoughts on wifi. Very very small, is there anyone else in this space you would look at? Love the technology as we have been hearing about this problem for years. Are they the real thing and should we step in for a long term hold.
thank you for your great service
ken and cindy

Q: do you like ballard power. would you buy it.
it keeps announcing new contracts and agreements, but stock is retreating.
dave

Q: Good morning,
I know this is outside your area of expertise but any comments on Elastic's most recent quarter would be appreciated.
Thanks

Q: Hi, I have had fsz for approximately 3 years, b.e is 13.74 and have been thinking if it has dropped about $4 in this market , what will happen in a down market?
My other option was NA bank which has been a lost opportunity. Should i sell fsz (7%) and buy na, or sell half and buy half na. Or just stay the course?
I think fsz is ok, for dividend but getting a little worried with where it’s at after such a great market the last 3 years. I do like to keep a stock 3+ years to give it a chance to work. With a good market and good management I find it usually works out. In a poor or flat market of course all bets are off. also I do have TD in my financial sector which has done well.
Thanks

Q: Has announced a bought deal at $61.17 for sale by Beaudier Group and Bain Capital.
Last time they did this was in September 11, 2018 when the stock was $70 and ended
up at $35 a few months later. Is this the same type of deal the one in last September?

Q: Hi Folks,

I'm seeking any insight you might be able to provide me with regarding the probable long term viability of BTB's current dividend. In answer to a prior question, a fellow 5i subscriber submitted, you indicated that you would be more comfortable with BTB's dividend if the payout ratio were to drop below 90%. Do you know if it may have now dropped to or below that level and if so, do you suspect that the very generous 8.37% yield the company pays may be "safe" for the foreseeable future?

Lastly, is this a firm you might consider investing up to 5% of your assets in, if you were 62 years of age and on the cusp of retiring? By the way, I suspect that I will require a sustainable yield of 6%, that will at least keep pace with inflation over the next 5 years, in order to be able to retire before I reach 65.

Thank you!

Q: one of the analysts featured on Market Call recommend this etf as a best buy!
would appreciate your comments on this selection.
ed in montreal

Q: Hey guys. Looking for some health care exposure..... Already have some cannabis ownership so no need to add there. Canadian and US recommendations with strong balance sheets and some growth potential? Long term holder likely buying in an RRSP. Thank you!

Q: Good morning
I own CPD which has trended downwards in price over the last year and is now yielding 6.9%. I am considering selling CPD for tax losses and if so, what would be a more sensible strategy. Buy back into CPD after the appropriate delay or Buy something else like a blue chip equity. I know the legal difference between preferred and common but it seems that over an extended buy and hold, commons will prevail albeit with dips along the way. In reality how often are preferred rights called into play to the detriment of common with Canadian blue chips? To me, preferreds offer the worst of both worlds. At this point, my CPD shares are part of my fixed income side and a switch to equities will rebalance things, I know.

Q: Do you have a preference in the Brookfield prefered? I think there are about 12 listed. Please provide the best 2, based on risk and reward.

Q: I am wondering what effect , if any, the reorganisation of Seaspan will have on this pref. Thanks

Q: Seasons Greetings 5i - I have held this TransAlta preferred for a number of years in my RRSP and I'm thinking its time to sell and reinvest elsewhere as I don't see a rebound on the horizon. It represents 1.5% of my portfolio. Portfolio analytics is suggesting I reduce my CDN holdings and increase US (3%) and INTL (15%). My investment strategy as a retiree is largely to invest in companies with track record of increasing dividends and earnings. PA also suggests I reduce exposure to financials, energy and utilities; and increase consumer defensive, healthcare, industrials and communications. I'd appreciate your thoughts on selling and where to invest. At present, I have a 3.4% position in VIS and limited healthcare in TFSA with VHT (0.5%) and UNH (0.4%). Or maybe I just add to my Algonquin position which is 2.3% and retain a decent yield? Thanks for the advice and your help this past year.

Q: Good Morning.
I like the momentum and your positive comments on XBC. In an effort to establish a position in XBC I can add new money to an unregistered account or sell DOL and COV in my TFSA or TSGI and CLIQ in my RRSP.
This may be a too specific question with regards to my portfolio so in the alternative do you have more conviction in XBC than the other for companies at present?
Thank you