Investment Q&A

Q: Here is a challenge for investors to beat financing charges. The financing is 2.4% for 36 months and I need better than 2.6% to pay taxes on unregistered account. With a ladder of tbills, bonds and strips one can obtain 3.1% with very little risk. If one could live with a bit more risk ( say possibility -5% over the term) are there any other options such as a low volatility income fund or preferred shares?

Q: These companies caught my eye recently due to their broad exposure to infrastructure, energy and engineering. The 1 yr chart for MTZ is pretty good as well. However, some of MTZ's fundamentals I look for seem inconsistent (equity, EPS, free cash flow and operating income). I'm not sure what to make of this one, and see others (eg:PWR, J) in the energy infrastructure/engineering as also looking promising.

I'm not beholden to either of these (and please propose others), but now that I know such companies exist, can you recommend a few options for a "catch all" for exposure to electrical demands (AI, data centers) and upgrades (utility), other energy infrastructure (solar, hyrdo, transmission etc) and even communications (cell towers, etc). Perhaps a wide range here, but curious what comes back from 5i!

I'm particularly interested in your comments on management effectiveness

Q: From recent articles I've read, It appears that sentiment in REITS is shifting from residential and industrial to retail and senior housing.
I currently hold CAR.UN and DIR.UN. I find this hard to believe but should I be considering a switch to REI.UN and CSH.UN or something else that you support?

Carl

Q: I am setting up a TFA for my son. As the initial amount is less than $10k i will be investing in ETF/Index funds.

60% of amount will go to broad based fund such as VFV
20% of amount will go to Div paying fund such as VDY
20% Of amount will go to global large mid/large cap fund

Question:

1. I noticed some p/e ratio for various S&P 500 funds vary greatly . The PE for VFV is currently 32 but last week it was 22 ?. Any S&P 500 fund that you prefer over VFV suitable for TFSA?

2. Any suggestions for a global fund geared to mid/large growth companies suitable for TFSA long term?

3. Does my allocation seem reasonable ?

Take whatever credits required, thank you for great service

Q: Can you please recommend a few few USA treasury bill ETFs?

Carl

Q: I need to consolidate some of the riskier stocks in my portfolio. Of the following on my chopping block, could you rate which would be keepers for the long term (with a hands-on approach) - best to worst - KSI, GLXY, AVGO, AXON, IESC, ROAD, COIN, APP, CRWD? Also, I hold both GSY and PRL. Is it reasonable to let one go in a consolidation? If so, which one - thanks!

Q: Hi there,

I’ve done ok with these stocks but I want to raise some cash for diversification - in what order would you reduce/sell?

Ok thanks!

Q: HOOD I have noticed ads targeting the wealthy investor in addition to their meme/crypto traders. This seems to be a new company that is firing on all cylinders- time to add
to the recommended list?

Q: Good info from 5i on recent lackluster BEP.UN stock performance.

I've noticed that historic trends for this company's Revenues and Operating Cash Flow seem to be fairly positive / consistent. However, Operating Margin took a hit last year, and Free Cash Flow has been negative the last three years. Is this a concern to you? Is the projected annual 5%-ish dividend increase in jeopardy (next increase is coming up shortly ! ).

Acknowledging the negatives you mentioned in your recent Q&A responses, would the current yield not soon theoretically help stabilize the stock price - especially considering this is a Brookfield....despite as "complicated" as the company is?

Q: From a value perspective, what are your top two non-bank financial stocks these days?

Q: As irrational as it seems,Trump may impose tariffs soon after his inauguration just to appease his voting base.A likely “knee jerk “reaction would send these stocks lower.Do you think this would create a buying opportunity?Are there others in your portfolios that could be affected? Some of this uncertainty must be already be priced in,but CLS seems immune to this.

Q: I have read the question history on Quantum related companies and have noted that these 4 seem to be most well known.

Are there any publicly traded, earlier stage (not yet pumped) companies that are worth monitoring for future potential? Not companies you buy today but companies with interesting concepts/potential in this field that could be "next".

Q: Declining debt and higher margin for its products: Do you think this company would be a takeover target? Clearwater went that way a number of years ago. I also noticed a very high volume trade day (almost 10X normal volume) on December 19, 2024. Pays a dividend of 4.4%.

Q: Good Day all ! Can you give please 2 Canadian names to replace DRX with in a TFSA. Sector is not important here, just good quality growth potential. Thank you !

Q: Happy New Year 5i team,

I have been holding this name TEAM for several years. It has been underwater for a long period of time until 3 months ago (November of 2024). What is your outlook for this name? If replace it with a better Growth one, what would be your recommendation? Thanks.

Q: There was to be a merger at the end of 2024. When will that show up in my accounts.
The stock price has been dropping in tandem lately. I do not know why?

Q: Is there a safe place to hide in Canada with the incoming US tariffs? What is your take and what would be your strategy to protect capital?

Q: This morning you recommended VRT us. I am wondering if there is a Canadian company that is in the AI infrastructure sector and trades on TSX. Also what is the best etf that can be bought on the TSX that focusses on AI infrastructure (US).
Cheers Steve

Q: Hi there,
Thanks for your past assistance.
I've done well with PRL and I'm wondering if Upstart has the same kind of trajectory.
Do you like this stock short and long term?
If not, can you please recommend an alternative?
Thanks!

Q: What are your thoughts on Maplebear (Instacart)?
Would you prefer DoorDash?
Or is Uber a better investment?