Investment Q&A

Q: Hello,

Could you provide your insight in to TH given their recent earnings and update?

Thanks

Q: Hi there, NOVS

This question is about AppHarvest. They state that their mission is:
"We’re farming for the future.
Our controlled environment facilities help us farm smarter, so we can sustainably grow more healthy, delicious foods on a large scale, all year long." The concept is that they are bringing agriculture indoors, much like The Netherlands have done, to use less water and be able to produce much more on far less land with vastly reduced waste.

A few tidbits from their site:
-Our facilities use 100% recycled rainwater and eliminate harmful agricultural runoff.
-Harnessing sunlight and efficient LEDs allows for increased, sustainable crop growth year-round.
-We grow up to 30x more fruits and vegetables on a single acre compared to open-field agriculture.
- Zero chemical pesticides for cleaner, safer foods

I bought the SPAC that owns this and they just went up a lot having lured the CFO of Impossible foods to be their new President which the markets liked. The company is about to merge with the SPAC and expects its first harvest in Q1. They have a large number of sites either in development, under contract or identified for growth. I see it as being a way for the US to become less reliant on imported produce as they ramp up and it hits the right notes with sustainability, no chemicals and reducing environmental impact.

My question is if you see this is a way to get in at the very start of what could be a big market in which case I would buy more or if you think it's too speculative.

Q: I have some funds in my daughters TFSA which I manage. It is for a two- three year hold. Do you have any recommendations of stocks or ETFs to buy at these current valuation levels irregardless of sector, probably more growth but good for this shorter time period? Thanks!

Q: Any specific reason or news for why GH has been rising steadily? Does 5i still like it long term?

Q: I already have positions in Nuan and Fang stocks. What other small/medium sized AI focused stocks would you suggest I look at for additional AI investments?

Thanks, Tim.

Q: What do you think of agriculture as an investment? I think it is a good inflation hedge (and a lesser known investment asset class). Do you know of any good ways to get exposure. I see LAND and FPI, but don't know too much about it.
How are the valuations / how does one valuate those things?

Q: Please comment on ETHE & QETH. Thanks.

Q: Hello,

Can you please comment on SoFi's IPO through SPAC, IPOE?

Thanks!

Q: my purchase of csu stock settled jan 8. would I still receive Topicus shares?

Q: Helping my son with his investments which are as follows: MAW 106 24%,MAW 106 20%. VUS 21%, VEF 18%, VEE 8%, ZJG 6% and XQQ 3%.Feeling there is a bit of an overlap with some of these investments eg XQQ and VUS also with MAW 150 and VEF to a degree. Any advice is welcome ,stay as is , reduce holdings or increase some..He prefers ETF's and Mutual Funds (Mawer) and is a bit risk adverse but does realize markets go up and down though and is young( mid 30's ) enough to handle declines. ! Thanks.Paul

Q: Hi, I presently have the above U.S ETF's in a non reg corporate account. Total portfolio weighting is SPY - .45 / DVY - 4.03 / IWD - .84
I am overweight in financials.
What are your thoughts? Minimum of 5 year hold. Thanks so much.

Q: How should or could existing shareholders benefit from the spin off of Telus International from Telus. See nothing in the news reports so far.

Q: Hi There,
I am looking to purchase two of three stocks listed about within my TFSA.
Of the three, which two would chose today?
Thank You

Q: About Canadian Cies in my RRSP paying US dividend (converted in CDN),and listed also in US stock exchange: since in principle there is no US withholdings tax for canadian Cies : is it better to hold them in the US RRSP in order to avoid exchange commission on US dividends and to get dividends directly in US $ instead of CDN $,or is there any advantage to maintain these stocks in the canadian account ? Thanks

Q: Hi 5i
Could I have your thoughts on COR please ?
Also, do you have a view as to when interest rates would rise enough to impact REITs generally ?

Thanks
Mike

Q: I am not well diversified into the US market.

I would like to sell some Canadian Banks and put that capital into US equities.

I would like to consider an ETF or a mix of ETFs.

I would like to stick to my investment personality,
long term hold, would not need money for well over 10 years.
Large Cap, Blue Chip dividend paying and "dividend GROWING" equities.

1. Can you make a recommendation for a low cost / mer etf.
2. Do I need more than one ?
3. Should I buy this in Canadian or US funds ?
4. What are the pros and cons of the purchase in Canadian or US dollars

thanks

Ernie

Q: I am overweight in Tech in my TFSA account. The tech stocks I own are: CSU, DSG, KXS, QCOM, VGT. What would you sell first or would you just reduce weightings? I have done very well with CSU, DSG and QCOM but I am wondering if they have run out of steam.

My second question relates to increasing holdings in Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Communications and Health Care. Please suggest your top pick (Canadian or US) in each of the above sectors. My preference is for growth in my TFSA.

Q: with the increase in battery usage could this be a good investment

Q: Setting up an 40K RRSP with a 6 to 10 year time frame. What is your opinion and/or alternatives to ZEB, VXC, ZDV, XBB in equal proportions.

Q: I recently purchased NTR:US within my USA TFSA. With a 15% withholding tax applicable, I thought it still remained beneficial though with accruing the USD within the account.
Not sure this is the most beneficial strategy long term, and I am thinking of transferring the security to CAD TFSA instead. What you recommend?