Investment Q&A

Q: In your answer to "A" today regarding a GIC, I was surprised to find 5i telling subscribers that banks use the funds from GICs to fund the mortgages and loans that they originate.
Mike

Q: Hi Team,
What's going on with GSY today dropping 5%? Is the tender offering viewed as negative somehow? Looks to me all they are doing is paying off other debt with the new debt. I would assume the company knows what they are doing here, not sure why the negativity around this.

thanks,
Shane.

Q: Hey 5i, Last Monday I sent the Sector question below to 5iRinfo because it was a question about the website not a stock. I didn't get a response back from 5i, so I'll ask the question again. I don't think I should lose a question credit for this question.

I am a current member and can't find on your website if 5i does a Stock Sector Weighting chart i.e. today on the TSX what stock sectors should we be Overweight, Neutral and Underweight in? Should I have a heavier weighting in Finance or Technology? I'm sure you get it! If this chart is not there and updated on a regular basis then it certainly should be!!
Thanks for your help.
Cheers,
Chris Thomson

Q: What is your opinion of ZGRO.T vs a larger asset allocation ETF such as XGRO or ZGRO for a retiree who desires monthly income with a growth component? Thanks for all your great work.

Q: Your thoughts on RioCan REIT.
Thank you

Q: Hi 5i!
What is your best advice for a high yield bond etf?
Thanks,
Murray

Q: Hi Guys Looking for your recommendations on a crypto ETF. Thank you

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
Of course I am a long time holder of this company and a down a ton. Do you think this company has any ability to advance? I am down so much it seems better to wait if it has any chance to progress. In other words I have a lot more to gain than lose by waiting...if you know what I mean. On the other hand I know we have to accept our losses. Thanks for your opinion!

Q: I've never been inclined to invest in Tesla. Mostly because the stock price is largely influenced by what comes out of Elon's mouth. But there is no question the man is an innovator. And his new announcement of the Pi Phone looks like a game changer . I doubt if Apple or Samsung can pop up a satellite network anytime soon ..... Not to mention a low price point and solar charging. And for the youth that drives this market the damn thing just plain looks sexy ..... And of course at $250 it is light years below both Apple and Samsung price points.......Thus for the first time I am considering an investment in Tesla. What does 5i think of doing that solely based on this new product ? .... And is Tesla the company that owns the product or is it another of Elon's companies ? ....... Thanks for your terrific service ......

Q: The share price has hit a new high recently. Do you think it could be bought here? Or do you think a better entry could present itself given tits volatility? What price would you be comfortable buying?

Q: What would be your top 3 gold picks in order?
i dont mind aggresive picks

Q: Good morning,

What happens to a GIC behind the scenes. Is it correct to think of a GIC as lending money to the financial institution with the CDIC insurance? (Basically a bond with insurance?)

Q: I have not received a request on what I want to do with my aw.un shares. Should I have received something from broker? If not when do I have to decide which option I want to choose?

Q: What would you consider to be an ideal entry point for Dollarama Inc. at this time? Thank You

Q: Enphase has had a tough year, and taken a nose dive from it highs; this year its been overly volatile, and much of that on a downward turn, with minimal rebounds. You have commented that growth is expected over the next few years. Is this then a good candidate for some loss harvesting and a re-buy, or does the conintued risk lean towards saying a final farewell? Thanks. Chris

Q: Could you please comment on ISRG earnings and your opinion on the outlook moving forward?

Thank-you!

Q: Everyone, interest rates are declining and people / companies will have reduced costs due the reduction in interest rates. What are the projected cost savings? How significant is that number? Clayton

Q: Please provide me with 3 each US Industrials and Materials.

Also would appreciated 3 more us stocks you would recommend that are not expensive. So many have gone up and are now near the top. Please provide me with best of breed US companies that still have room to run.

Q: BMO is getting back up to its 52 week high. However, it has been in this range twice before in this year and then they announce their quarterly results and the stock drops 10%. They will be announcing their results in about 4 weeks. Is it time to reduce my exposure to see what happens with the results?

Q: Hi,

Can you please confirm the FY24 and FY25 consensus EPS as seen on your Key Ratios company page for WELL. It seems the EPS is forecast to drop approx 40%.... .17 cents vs .12 cents respectively which does not seem very enticing. Although many of the other key ratios do look attractive so I wonder what is keeping this stock from performing better?
I have owned WELL for awhile now (marginally ahead) but my patience is growing thin and was thinking of splitting some of the proceeds (if I sell) towards Vitalhub and/or Kneat (which are both now close to their 52 week highs vs WELL) as part of my small cap health exposure. I took part in a DKAM update yesterday and they have VHI and KSI as part of their top 10 stocks for 2025 and I have followed some of their recommendations for years and done very well.
Just curious what your favourite is of these 3 health stocks. In the past you have suggested all 3 as favourable at various times but I know acquisitions etc can move some stocks ahead of others and all have made recent headlines.

Cheers,
SMc