Investment Q&A

Q: I am trying to get a better understanding of the cash postion for Tesla. I have read, heard people state that Tesla should buy back stock, I have heard people say that they have lots of money. Looking at the balance sheet, the cash position is exactly what I hear people state. They have $26B in cash (plus about $2.5B in receivables); however, when I look at their current liabilities, it is about $26B. Am I wrong to think that their net cash position is position pretty close to 0 (plus the $2.5B in receivables). And if we consider that their cash position has not been growing in leaps and bounds, they do not really have very much cash as their current cash position would be required to pay their current liabilities. Is my logic correct (if not can you add a little explanation as to why not)? Thanks.

Q: Hi Peter/Ryan, in my RRSP account I have 100 shares of BN and received 25 shares of BAM . BAM as you know has the better dividend. Would it be wise to sell the 100 shares of BN and by the same amount of BAM, just wondering. Thanks, Nick

Q: Hi Folks,
I have a fairly well diversified and conservative RRSP portfolio but I am a little overweight TD and the financial sector in total. I am thinking selling some TD and buying a 3% position in LIF. I have nothing in the Materials sector. Can I have your opinion on LIF and on whether or not this is a wise trade at this time.
Thanks

Q: Hi 5i!

Can you comment on Pinterest earnings and outlook for the stock?

Im holding since 2021, would add to a position in the next months?

Many thanks,

Frank

Q: Hi 5i Team,

I am thinking of getting back into INO for the dividend. I have owned it in the past but sold it before the market volatility.

At the current share price it looks attractive but do you think the dividend is reasonably safe? (Recognizing you don’t have a crystal ball)
And do you see a more optimistic future for INO if interest rates decline next year?

If you think there are better REITs with comparable dividends any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks for all you do!

Q: This excellent question was answered by your team on oct 30 th.
"I'm wondering if you could suggest 20 Canadian stocks, with a minimum yield of 3.5%, that you would purchase NOW. This list could include ETFs."
I shall ask a similar question but for only 12 US stocks or ETFs in my TFSA ,the goal being safety+ dividends + some growth ,many thanks

Q: Hi 5i team,

Can you please comment on the recent 35M contract that been rewarded to the company? Will the news be a new catalyst to share price?

Thanks!

Q: Are BIP and BIPC different enough to avoid superficial tax loss rules ?

Q: On October 24 you answered a question with the following " ZSP we think is fine for general US exposure (dollar hedged)" my understanding has been that ZSP is not hedged, and I found other sources supporting that. Am I wrong or misunderstanding, or did you misspeak? Thanks

Q: Could you please expalin your comment to Paul on Oct 26th, '' it is a bit trickier because of the timing as all report earnings prioir to a 30 day window..... if sold this week''
What is the significance of the timing of the sell?

Q: Hello, I need to add to the healthcare sector. Is this a good time to buy? Could you please provide 5 names and rate them in order of preference and why? U.S. OR Canadian? Thank you.

Q: Hi 5i,
I want to add a rail position. What’s your thesis on CNR vs CP?

Thank you!

Q: Do you consider these companies a buy and if so at what price point would you purchase them?

Q: I'm considering Harvest Premium Yield Treasury ETF (HPYT.CA), US treasury Income, high yield through covered calls; very aggressive Yield of approximately 15% and 0.45 mgmt. fee; new ETF to the market, anything one should be aware of here good or bad? Thank you & keep up the super work!!

Q: Hi 5i,
Referencing Murrays question earlier on Air Canada...Is it cheap at current price given earnings....Stock seems to have taken another nose dive after initial uptick....
Would you be interested at current price and say 1 year time frame ?
Thx

Q: Blackstone reported earnings last week. What's your assessment and how will the results impact your opinion of the stock going forward. You've liked it in the past and recommended it as a buy, any change? Thanks.

Q: Your thoughts on a switch from J&J to Organon in my RRSP. Income is main objective

Q: I own some NEO performance materials and I noticed it is at 52 week lows, and at the currrent price (a little under $7) the dividend yield is about 5.7 per cent. The net cash on the balance sheet (according to the last quarter) shows that the market cap is about 30 per cent covered by the cash on the balance sheet. This company is profitable, pays a healthy covered dividend, is buying back a few shares with a NCIB and is in a future world part of the economy (magnets for electric cars, wind turbines, defense products, etc. I think I should add more on this weakness in the share price. Am I missing something glaringly wrong with this under-the-radar company?

Q: Hi 5i,

I have to take funds from my RRIF which is made up of stocks and fixed income. I want to confirm my thinking on the subject.

I think it is better to take out my stocks first and then in later years the fixed income. My thinking is that the stocks will appreciate faster than the fixed income thus creating more RRIF capital to remove in later years which will cause additional tax. It is better to have the additional appreciation outside of the RRIF.

Do you agree?

Thanks for the help.
John

Q: These names are common top ten holdings in US small cap growth mutual funds. In your opinion, which of these companies look most attractive to start a long term position today?
Thanks