Investment Q&A

Q: Everyone, what are your three main worries today? Clayton

Q: Could you please list and rank your top five TSX-listed lumber-related stocks at this time? Thank You

Q: Hello. Given STN's results, what do you think it better to open the business in STN, or WSP at the moment?

Q: Thanks for your advice on greater than 10% covered call ETF's in a Trump tariff world .... Of the ones you { and the one I chose HPYT } I am leaning toward a combination of HBND and HPYT for bonds. UMAX for a non volatile stock ETF, and XYLD for US exposure .....

However I am not well versed on bonds . Could you explain the differences between the two ETF's ? I have noticed that they peaked in mid September and declined since. HPYT has declined by 10.65% and HBND by 12.66% ..... What market conditions account for the price action between September and now ? I have no idea what bond durations are or what the significance of a " long " bond is but I am curious why HBND has had the bigger decline of the two ? ..... If HPYT is the less volatile of the two I'm inclined to go for the juicier dividend ..... Please explain the differences between the two ETF's and what circumstances will effect one over the other ? ..... I'm inclined to make my bond ETF purchases now and my stock ETF purchases after the tariff announcements . Would you endorse this strategy ?

Also UMAX isn't really a utility ETF . It is Communication Services 23.2%, Pipelines 22.0%, Industrials 23.6%, and, Utilities 31.2% ..... Is this something I should consider ? Or do you still put it in a defensive category with a minimum of volatility potential ? ......{ I like the juicy 14% dividend but unsure how 5i evaluates it in a Trump tariff world } ..... Thanks for your terrific service ......

Q: In January you suggested a portfolio for 2025 could look like the one noted below. I’m 90% invested. position size is a high of 5% (full position) and 2.5% (half position) depending on my perception of size/risk. Based on the current climate, I lowered Nvidia is down to 3.5% - anything you would modify today? 5i - a mix of quality Cdn. and US stocks, with a lean to growth: GOOG, NVDA, VRT, CLBT, AXON, JPM, RTX, CRM, NBIS, ISRG, BKNG. CSU, TRI, BN, WSP, WELL, GLXY, CLS, ENB, TD, SLF, V, BAM, COST and CRWD. Calling out I also have a 4% position in Amazon and 2% Shopify.

Q: On the Balanced Portfolio, which stocks would you initiate positions in, given current risks and prices?

Q: TOU has been range been bound between $60 and $70 for the past 2 years. Natural gas has hovered between $1.60 and $3 over that same timeframe. In the past 6 months, gas has more than doubled to $4.10 today and yet TOU has only grown 8.5% in that same time frame. What is holding back the price of TOU ?

Q: With the recent sale of some of it’s South American assets, what percentage of it’s revenue/market cap would be coming from its non North American positions?

Q: Hi Guys,

What's your take on GLXY.
Add more here or what is a good entry point.

Q: I am looking to offset some equity risk with fixed incomes or proxies of the same that ideally have some capital gains potential. Could you please comment on the risk level of some of these bond proxies, as well as preferred shares, from a risk perspective?
Irrespective of whether we have tariffs coming it is difficult to say that the unpredictability will stop.

Q: Can you recommend an ETF for a TFSA with a 5-10 year horizon?

Q: What do you make of SHOP's stance on DEI? Any idea why they would do what they've done? What impact will this have for the company? I don't think it's a positive.

Q: I believe Trump is bluffing about tariffs on Canada, especially tariffs on auto industry.
Even if enacted, they will be removed shortly.
What companies ie stocks would you see as especially poised to move up?
Please list them from most upside potential to least, please add others if applicable

Q: If one was unsure of the current environment does something like FTLS make sense? Are there other more attractive Long/Short ETFs? Thank-you.

Q: Please comment on earnings and guidance for these 2 companies. Thank you.

Q: Could I get your take away points from the Q 4 release?

Q: The basic question is - has FCX improved its value since 2020 when it was valued at around $20 US - the implied question is it worth its current pricing especially given the fog around the climate change issue?

Q: I find the pace of disruption and innovation in the fintech space is evolving very rapidly so its hard to pick winners. What do you think of SOFI as a long term position. Quality of management, business moat , growth profile, competition, risk of disruption?

Thanks.

Q: Apparently RKLB is under attack by a short. Specifically that Neutron is behind schedule and current valuation cannot be justified. Your thoughts?

Q: Hi 5i Team,

I'm looking for an ETF that would be similar to VE, to invest in Europe, that I could purchase with US funds in an RRSP. I would like the dividend/payout to be at least as high as VE. I might even prefer an ETF with top quality companies in Europe (e.g., top 50, or 100) with a tilt towards industrials/consumer disc/staples, if something like that exists with a decent payout? I'm already overweight in financials and US tech.

I'd appreciate any ideas you might have.

Thank you,
Lisa