Investment Q&A

Q: Dear Peter and the team:

Nice articles as always in this month's Canadian Money Saver. Enjoyed the article by Sandi Martin on RESPs. I hope you can clarify something for grandparents like us!
The article doesn't address this specific issue.

On September 02, 2020, an article in the Globe mentions that one can safely contribute 14000 $ to the RESP. One can continue to contribute 2500 $ a year as well to benefit from the matching Govt grant. (500 $ max) until one reaches 50000 $. I have included the link to that article here.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-news/article-three-important-facts-about-resps-that-canadians-need-to-know/

Is it okay to gift to one's grandchild's RESP 14k during the early years? I know one will NOT get the Govt Grant for this amount. If one buys a low fee, growth oriented ETF, will this approach yield better result than the ones cited in CMS article?

Your input is always appreciated.

Mano.

Q: Hi Peter and Staff

Would you consider this to be a good buying price or prefer to sit on sidelines after the somewhat recent drop
Thanks for all you do
Dennis

Q: I bought IFP at $35 for the special dividend. I'm now wondering if I'll ever see that price again given the price of lumber, and the outlook for it. Would you hold, or sell? Thanks

Q: In an answer to a question about MRS you stated that you are only willing to give it a short leash. What does that mean?

At what point would you sell or lighten up your position that is down over 50% from where it was recommended?

Q: Would like your suggestion of a US stock (any sector) that would provide 3-4 % dividend with modest growth for long term hold. Thanks so much.

Q: Hello team,

This is a comment from Yellen:

a delay could "cause irreparable damage to the U.S. economy and global financial markets."

Your opinion on this article would be much appreciated. How can we protect against such a scenario?


https://thehill.com/policy/finance/571237-yellen-us-on-track-to-default-on-national-debt-in-october

Thank you!

Q: You guys are the masters of understatement. Better use? No kidding. LOL.

"We think the cash could be put to better use and will be selling the full position as we begin to re-position the portfolio for next year."


Sheldon

Q: Looking for prior observations but it does not come up on your list??????

Q: What would you choose between WSP and LMT for a 5 year investment and why?

Thanks for your great insight as always

Q: What would be a good replacement for CP as a long-term stock holding?

Q: Hi what are the chances that any of these names will be going to the capital markets and issue more stock?
They are all doing very well,so they might be tempting to issue more stocks.
How would you rate those for stock as a buy right now?

Q: Skylight Health Group recent ongoing acquisitions and overall company performance .... would you comment on buying at this price ..thx

Q: Which preferred share ETF would you recommend among these four: HPR, ZPR, CPD, and ZUP, and is this sector worth investing in. It pays a nice dividend but the invested capital tends to get depreciated. Is now a good time to put money in this sector?

Q: Now that the sale of the Kansas City Southern Railroad is confirmed, what share movement (up or down) do you anticipate in the shares of the Cpr and the CNR? Because a Canadian railroad now owns an American railroad do you think the Government of Canada is more or less likely to approve the joint project of the CPR and the State of Alaska?

Q: What is your present opinion on this company as an investment for growth over the next 3yrs to 5yrs. Thanks.

Q: Why has the stock price dropped so dramatically from $7.18 in Dec 2020 down to current $2.26?

Q: Do you consider AFRM tech, financial or a hybrid? Thinking of selling ROKU for a modest gain and moving into AFRM? I am a little heavy in tech at this point but I am open to a higher risk tolerance

Q: Do u believe Nat gas continues to go higher going into the winter season? If so …what are your top 5 stocks in this sector to look at

Thanks

Q: Balanced Equity Portfolio (Cdn & US Stocks): If 5i were just starting business today what 20 stocks would make up the portfolio?

Q: Couple days back there was a question regarding VPT. It was stated that there was inside buying, you did not answer how much buying took place. Also, in your answer I was left with the impression that VPT, makes medical equipment, but when I was listening to Robert Mcwhirter, on BNN, I was left with impression that VPT had software that they were going to adopt to GE ultra-sound equipment. So, if you could explain this discrepancy between these two scenario, I would greatly appreciate it. If it turns out that VPT makes medical equipment, what other companies are in this same space.

Question #2 - I bought HNU is the $16.00 range, and now it is up In the $22.00 range. Do you feel it has run its course or is there more upside in the near future. I guess the question would be is it a hold or sell.