Investment Q&A

Q: Years ago I thought it would be good to add some preferreds to my RSP so I bought HPR . It hasn't done well but has a dividend of 5%. I'm thinking of switching to AD.UN but it's already had a good run. but has a high dividend. What do you think.

Q: Hi 5i team,
I need to increase my holdings in industrial stocks and am thinking of either TT or LMT, hoping they have a strong enough balance sheets and growth potential to come out on top after the pandemic shutdown. Which one would you buy now and why or other preference? Would you answer be different if the vaccines are not as effective and the economy lock down dragged on through 2021? Thanks.

Q: PLUR What are your thoughts on this small Canadian Cybersecurity company?

1. Do you believe there would be a high demand for their particular type of service?
2. What do you think about the share price?

Thanks!

Q: I would like your recommendation and reasoning for 2 ETF's

Firstly, a Global ex North America USD ETF with a Good Dividend

And Secondly, an Emerging Markets (preferably CAD) ETF with a Far East bias

Thanks, Hugh

Q: Kindly provide your opinion of this ETF as a clean energy play. Do you prefer another ETF in the same space over QCLN?

Best, Don

Q: I am a client at Disnat.
I would like to have a suggestion on how best to use my cash until I decide what type of investment I want to make. Is there a mutual fund or ETF that I could use? Thank you

Q: Hello Peter & team,

Read a report that stated bank deposits are up considerably. Reason... It appears People are banking funds without having the opportunity to take their annual vacations because of Covid. Vaccines are in the process of being distributed. There will be an end to the lock down eventually, and when that happens people will be biting at the bit to travel. I know I am.

My question... I'm thinking the beneficiaries of this pent up demand are going to be Cruise Lines, Airlines & Hotels. (plus anything else you can suggest) Are you able to tell us - your loyal 5i family - which companies we should be targeting which will benefit once everyone starts being able to travel again? And if you could, please provide your futures opinion on Air Canada which is still down 50% (approx) compared to it's pre-covid highs. I am seriously considering a strong position and would like to know your thoughts.

Thanks for all you do

Gord

Q: Could I please get your thoughts on these two US names and current valuation and if good entry points

Q: Do you like this Stock and would you be a buyer for long term hold. Do you think investors should be concerned about US govt trying to break up company - what do you think is likelyhood and if it does happen impact on the stock?

Q: I have read articles that suggest JMIA could be like AMZN in the US or the MELI in South America. Do you feel that they have that kind of prospects in Africa?

Q: Hi 5i team,
Need to up my % in the following two sectors consumer cyclical and consumer defensive.

Can you point me to a few stocks from each sector that are fairly valued and are included in either your balanced or income portfolio? Or if there are other canadian stocks outside your model portfolio that fits the bill.

Thank you.

Rino

Q: Hello Peter and the rest of the 5i Team. I have been investing on my own for about the last 5 years and have done ok primarily sticking to well managed, established companies. In the last year or so, I have added some more "growthy" names, which you guys have suggested and have worked out very nicely (thank-you). My concern now is trying to hang on to what I have made. I hear a lot about the market cycle and money rotating out of one sector into another. I am also picking up on future inflationary concerns and how now is a good time to start buying gold stocks. Also, interest rates are so low and really have nowhere to go but up. Government debt levels are mind-blowing? What does this all mean for the market? I know that having a balanced/diversified portfolio is important and it is difficult to time the market, but based on where we are in the cycle, is there historically a preferred sector that I should be moving some of my money into? Gold, resources, financials, real estate? Or is it time to take some profits and increase cash positions? With interest rates so low and eventually moving up, does it make sense to buy bond funds/ETFs? Can you please help me make sense of all this and suggest a few names to consider?
Hopefully my question makes sense. Thank-you.

Q: Can you please provide some recommendations on travel related stocks listed in Canada or the US. Am looking to hold for 3 to 5 years.

Thank you

Q: There was an article in the G&M yesterday from BMO Capital markets and Brian Belski about 2021 and their sectors to follow. It said Consumer discretionary, financials and industrials represent BMO’s overweight sectors.

Wondering if you could recommend your 2 top names for each sector mentioned above?

Thx

Cam

Q: Could you name a couple of names you like in the water sector?

Q: Hi, I'm 100% equities and when holding cash waiting for opportunities I've been parking it in PSA. With the yield so low now, do you have a few other suggestions for almost cash like bond ETF's that have low risk/volatility and low MER and have a higher yield (~2-3%)? Usually hold less than 5% cash in my portfolio and holding period <6months. I was looking at the Vanguard or iShares ETFs for options. Thanks!

Q: What are your favourite large Canadian equities for growth with some income in the coming year in the Industrial and the Consumer Discretionary sectors? What ETFs would you recommend in these two sectors?

Q: What is the process for selling an equity for a tax loss, but also giving the same stock to a charity to claim a tax deduction?

Q: Hello team, do you think Linamar still has legs? I've recovered the loss and am in the green. Also have MG as a forever stock. Ofload lnr now or are forward looking metrics looking good for continued hold?

Q: Any change in your view of this name since April.
Any potential through acquisitions in the next year or two?