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Q: Hi Peter & 5i team,
We sold Descartes for a profit when the covid 19 story broke. We are thinking of repurchasing . The global supply chain has suffered greatly during the pandemic, but we read that there has been a rebound of freight volumes in China. The CEO admits there are uncertainties and perhaps change ahead for supply chains. What are your thoughts. Is it a good time to get in or perhaps waiting a bit more is prudent.
Thanks for your opinion
Read Answer Asked by john on April 09, 2020
Q: Assuming this pandemic continues into June or July, where do see the AC's stock price (ball park of course) by the end of the summer?
Will this knock out some of the competition and allow AC to "come back" stronger?
Thoughts on FCR.UN?
Read Answer Asked by JOSH on April 09, 2020
Q: Thoughts on how the emergence of electric vehicles, self driving and otherwise, will impact PKI and BYD. What providers of electric power in Toronto and Vancouver area will likely benefit from increased electricity demand? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on April 09, 2020
Q: Hi, first I wanted to thank you for this amazing service, I am so glad I discovered 5i!
I recently sold my business and have 10+ years before retirement. I now want to deploy this cash to build my retirement portfolio, I don't need any income from this portfolio for 10 years.
I carefully reviewed your Balanced and Income portfolios. With much improved valuations for many stocks in these portfolios, what are your suggestions for 10 best (in terms of possible appreciation) individual stocks or ETFs for a non-registered portfolio. Either from your sample portfolios or not, US or CDN.
Thanks again!
Read Answer Asked by Laura on April 09, 2020
Q: Similar to the question that the gentleman Guy asked from April 8th, is it the same for an RRSP to transfer in kind to a TFSA? Is it allowed?
Read Answer Asked by Frank on April 09, 2020
Q: One of today's questions was about the impending rise of inflation after all this government printing of money and historical government debt. I like to look at history to see similar situations and the outcomes. We only need to look as far a Trudeau Senior to see the last time historical levels of debt were reached. As history shows its usually the next term(s) that has to deal with the repercussions of the spenders reign. So in 1981 under Clark (and then P.Trudeau again after that) inflation went over 10% and prime rate was increased to an all time record of 22.75% to try to bring down inflation. I'm sure everyone remembers either their parents or themselves having mortgages on their homes with rates in the high teens to mid 20% range. So my question is what will be different this time around? After Covid is over we will be sitting with the biggest deficit in Canada's history by miles, massive unemployment so a very slow recovery is likely (more stimulus likely needed). Were there any lessons learned around increasing interest rates to record levels to correct massive inflation or is that the likely path government will take again when this inevitably happens in the next few years? Thx
Read Answer Asked by Adam on April 09, 2020
Q: Hello, my shares of UTX have just been converted into shares of CARR (14%), OTIS (22%) and RTX (64%) respectively. I do not want to have too many stocks in my portfolio, do you think it is ok to keep just one of these three companies? If yes, which one would you keep? Why? Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on April 09, 2020
Q: ECN.PR.A will reset Dec. 31/21 at 5.44% over the yield on 5 yr Goverment of Canada bonds , but not less than 6.5%.
On a total return I’m down 14.7% given the current price of $14.40. The current yield is 11.25%. It makes up 7% of my portfolio.
I’m considering averaging down to 10% of my portfolio.
My thinking is that with the very low interest rates it will make more sense for the preferred to be redeemed, since they will be able to raise funds at a lower rate in the market. My second thought is that looking forward to 2021 interest rates could be on the rise. Third the preferred is trading a huge discount .
Is there any overriding reason not to do this I.e. value of underlying shares ECN Common???
Read Answer Asked by Roy on April 09, 2020
Q: Hi 5i Team:

It is me again regarding the same problem that I did not receive your update or alerts in email that I used to receive. Because you usually your answer comes a day or two, now I have to login to view your answer.

There is a problem in this communication. Can you just send me an email to test it out?

Thank you.

L
Read Answer Asked by LOUISA on April 09, 2020
Q: This is a kind of crystal ball question. I have had trouble getting through to BMO yesterday and today. When I finally got through, the agent told me that one of the reasons for the slowness is that everyone is trying to rig their accounts for option selling. I wonder if this is a signal that the end of options season is getting close. I have made quite a bit of money on options myself in the last couple of months and would like to keep it up. But, I have a nagging worry that although I might make some money on options, if an upturn comes , I may miss out on getting some good companies for the long term. I read an adviser recently, for instance, who predicted that we may not have as long to buy as we think. Things could be turning up in just a few weeks. From your experience, can you give any advice on how to look at this situation and best handle it? What signs to look for when things begin to turn, and how much time will there be to leave one strategy behind and jump on the other. I realise this is a bit like crystal ball gazing. Bu,t, you have more experience that I do in the markets and probably can foresee the future better than I can.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on April 09, 2020
Q: Hello 5i team. Is this company a buy? Stock just plummeted from an all time high to an all time low in the space of a month. Yes, I know the sector is suffering big time, but Warren Buffet's words keep ringing in my head: “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful." I just don't see this longstanding energy stalwart fading away, much less fossil fuels (eco crazies be damned). Your views would be greatly appreciated. Thanks as always for your knowledge and analysis. - Asher
Read Answer Asked by Asher on April 09, 2020
Q: which gold stocks you will recommend?
Which is best APARTMENT REIT?
2 QUESTIONS.
Read Answer Asked by Nizar on April 09, 2020
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