Investment Q&A

Q: I would think Bombardier might be a good short. Your opinion?

Q: Great new website.

My question is about interest rates. I saw an interview recently discussing interest rate cycles, stating that we have have had 30 years of interest rate decreases, that interest rates have now bottomed and we have begun a long term trend of rate increase. The guest also said that the last long term rate increase cycle was during the 1950s and 1960s. During that 20 year period, the interest payments on bonds were mostly offset by capital losses, resulting in a net return of less than a half of 1 percent annually over 20 years while stocks returned 19% annually over that period. In your opinion, what would be the catalyst for a repeat of this scenario? Does this mean that retirees should shun bonds in favour of stocks even though the risk might be higher?

Thanks and great work

Q: Could you please comment on their results.
What is the reason for today's drop?

Thanks,
Milan

Q: Hi 5i Team.

The only pipeline company I own is IPL. I have been looking at ENB for a while but can't make myself pull the trigger yet. One of the reasons I originally chose IPL instead was that it had (and still has) a much lower P/E ratio, reflecting much lower growth expectations. ENB currently sits at a P/E of roughly 35 which makes no sense to me. Do you think part of the reason for the price decline over the summer is due to investors reassessing growth (multiple compression) or am I over-emphasizing P/E when looking at pipeline companies?

Can you recommend a template that I can use to determine sector allocations? Should allocations be within a particular account or for my entire portfolio?

Thanks
Peter

Q: This is just a comment on Connie's question regarding RIF withdrawal.
If Connie doesn't need the cash, withdrawal can be in kind by transferring the security to her cash account. At TD they do it without any charges. Then she can sell the stock at a more opportune time or when the cash is needed.

Q: Teva seems to be collapsing today. Is this tax loss selling or has the outlook gotten that much more bleak? Is not the market cap a lot lower than its assets? Thanks, Mark

Q: I was reading your response to the question asked by Michel on November 02, 2017 regards DR in which you ended by stating that 5i decided to not issue a report on DR......could you provide clarity? or simply, why?

Thank You

Q: Please rank the above stocks based on how well you think they will do in 2018. 2017 was good for them.
Thanks.
Paul

Q: I don;t think you track this co.? They are currently one of only two high quality flake graphite producers in North America located in BC. Will you be adding them to your portfolio of co's? I am a shareholder and therefore interested in any info I can obtain. Thank you

Q: Hello I have held this stock (HPSA.A)for several years and I am still under water-when is the best time to bail or should I remain for future prospects?

Q: Could you rank these utilities in terms of growth potential?

Thanks!

Q: Please comment on HNL's results today.

Q: I have listened to the video twice and activated various functions using double browsers simultaneously . Very impressed with your upgrade. Kudos for a great job. Very powerful tool. Thank You.

Q: Great web site ! I can't see Highs ?
Thank you

Q: Morning, New website looks good! I am looking to improve a family members TFSA which was setup by a bank. They put her into some lame and expensive mutual funds, no surprise. Am thinking about XWD and ZLB as replacements, with the goal being balance as well as capital appreciation. Any other suggestions? Thanks, Lavern

Q: Medical Facilities seem to be on a down trend. What can explain that and what do you suggest I do since I hold the stock? Do you expect that this weakness is temporary and that the stock should recover or is it a long term down trend?
Thanks
Michel

Q: Enbridge has been so ugly this year. I bought it at it's peek in April! I have little faith in investor sentiment on this one, but I'm tempted to add to it at these levels as I would consider it undervalued, and the yield is over 5%. Surely a 5 - 10% pop is at hand?

Q: Can you provide an update on your last comments in May 2017 ? It is a potential powerhouse....

Q: Could I please get your opinion on these new ETF offerings from BMO.
Is the Shiller strategy worth adding to a portfolio- assuming already fairly diversified?
Thank you

Q: I need to sell for a RIF withdrawal.
Which would you sell - TRP, ALA, RPI.UN?
Your new site looks great but I am still a bit lost! (and still a new member)
Connie