Investment Q&A

Q: My TFSA is about 2% of my portfolio value. Should I invest in just 1 stock or should I diversify and buy about 5 different stocks? I purchased 5 stocks last year and most are down considerably since March. (NFI, SIS, TOY).

Q: Can you please provide an update on company. What was responsible for the 25% gain today. Is it still a compelling stock to hold, or would you take profits. It’s a 1.5% position of mine.
Thanks

Q: There was some recent positive news that caused Net Cents to jump today. Can you please comment if their technology can become more of the go to market platform?

Also, can you please comment on the news for Net Cents and advise if NC is a good stock to invest in.. if not, why? How is their balance sheet and debt?

Q: What would be your top 10 growth picks over the next 5-10 years in Health Care and Tech? Canada or US and any size is fine....

Q: Do you have a number as to what the vaccine revenue might be for COVID 19 ?
It looks like perhaps 50 or more will be splitting the pie, yet a lot of money for all I think.
I am tracking NVAX, SRNE, MRNA.
All are up astronomically, but perhaps will double
Or more from here. Do you guys own any ?
Is there an ETF that holds these vaccine company’s?
Would you buy any, if so which one or one’s ?
I see SRNE is up 26% in the first 8 minutes this morning.
Thanks

Q: Hi,
Can you tell me if there is a Norberts Gambit alternative using Cryptocurrency? If one wanted to buy $10K US with CAD$ might it be cheaper to buy cryptocurrency (Bitcoin or Ethereum maybe) in Cdn$ first and then sell the Crypto for US$?

Q: Could you give your top picks on solar and/or wind energy, Canadian or US. Preferably small to mid cap.

What are your thoughts on EVSI.

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

Love the improvements to Portfolio Analytics! Wow, you folks have worked hard with these enhancements. Also, thanks very much for walking me through the troubleshooting procedure when my screen was initially blank. You correctly determined that AdBlock Plus app was the culprit, and when it was disabled for the 5i site, everything was perfect.

Q: Follow up on ET. I thought the drop was a reaction to the pre-earning announcement on the 23rd about reviewing the dividend and slowing business and that the price cuts were reactions to that. Thank-you.

Q: I am well past retirement and trying to consolidate my stock holdings into ETFs. I. may not last long enough to complete this transition, but I'm moving in that direction! My latest thought on this is to divide my Canadian equity between ZLB and CDZ the first for stability, the 2nd for dividends, and for US equity ZSP. I'm staying away from other International stocks at this stage. Does this seem reasonable?

thanks

Q: I bought this for stability and income and then, yesterday's drop. What are your thoughts on the announcement and would you continue to hold if you have a long term horizon? Thank-you

Q: What are your top three ranked stocks in oil and gas midstream.
Thanks.
LSM

Q: What is your opinion of RBC Emerging Markets Bond Fund Series D (RBF1097.CF) ?
I bought it last October as part of my fixed income portfolio but it seems more volatile / riskier than I was expecting.

Q: Hey 5i team!

RESP 10-15 yr hold.
Current HXQ, ZSP, XIT, XIC. ZRE.
BAM.A, CAE, BPY.UN.
ETF's are core holdings in that order been riding the recovery. BAM looking longterm. BPY.UN AND CAE are recovery plays. Bonds not needed until later on. Intl and emerging is looking to be terrible for a year or so. Possibly adding IWO.

What would be your major changes and or additions to this grouping? What would you recommend? With a shorter timeframe then some we need some solid and secure growth plays.

Thank you. Looking forward to your reply.

Q: Would like your opinion om this fund for my US account, its performance is excellent five star morningstar rating. MER at 2% is high. Is there a similar ETF with similar performance? Or should I just be contented paying this fee considering its return? Do you see this sector continuing to outperform?
Thanks

Q: Gold continues to March ahead for obvious reasons. McEwen mining continues to underperform. We are living through one of the most bullish catalysts for gold producers; yet Mux seems to have lost its way. What will it take to turn this around? Even Rob’s reputation as a shareholder value producer seems to be at risk, Is Mux heading for a further disaster.

Q: As much as I dislike US leadership at this time I'm concerned about market impact if the other guys get in particularly to my energy stocks. I'm considering going to 50% cash to await the results. Is there anywhere to park cash that would provide the highest return before the election and where would you invest after? Am I being too pessimistic?

Q: We often hear that the market is doing well because of the Fed. It has printed money to buy treasuries in an unprecedented amount. The proceeds from the sale of the Treasuries is sitting in the Treasury General Account (TGA). The TGA normally has $300 - 500 billion to cover a few days of spending. It now has over $1.5 trillion, supposedly for COVID related spending. There is a theory that the Treasury is delaying the spending of the $1.5 trillion in the Treasury General Account until closer to the election, so it can hand out some goodies. Once this money hits the money supply, it will give the markets and economy a "sugar rush" creating a hyper-bubble. Then, after the election ... Look out below! Can you please comment on this theory.

Q: Hello team,
Just the point of view, " Starlink " , what do you see if it will changes the whole pic in traditional tele sector? would be the cut the cable story repeats again in the future?
thanks

Q: Half my money is in U.S. funds and half Canadian. Do you recommend diversifying a small amount of U.S. currency by owning some Yen (FXY) and/or Swiss Francs (FXF) or some other currency? Thank you.