Investment Q&A

Q: There was an article in the G&M today (Dec. 14th) that I found interesting. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/article-if-stocks-crashed-what-portfolio-would-you-want/
It suggested that a portfolio of 25% each of gold, cash or equivalent, long bonds and equity would have returned 7% plus annually over the last 30 some years, with the worst year being 2013 when it would have declined only 0.5%. It goes on to suggest some ETF’s that could make up this “Permanent Portfolio”. In the current environment, and knowing that past performance won’t necessarily be repeated going forward, the strategy looks crazy to me. Not sure if you would have read the article or if the “Permanent Portfolio” is a generally known thing, but any thoughts?

Q: Hi Everyone at 5i!! I value your thoughts on Tidewater as a current buy. What are your thoughts on its growth potential?? Cheers, Tamara

Q: It's curious that Fortis seems to be thriving in December despite the market being spooked about impending interest rate hikes. None of the other utilities seem to have benefited. To what do you attribute their upward momentum and would you buy a utility today given likely interest rate hikes?

Q: Hi 5i: Do you think HWX is a good stock to buy now in terms of the price going up? Conversely why has the stock risen so dramatically in 2021 please?

Q: CRSP has a PE of 15 so does this make it value/growth stock and a screaming buy at this level? Your analysis please.

Q: would this be a good time to get some of this company and how secure is the dividend. Also thanks for the heads up on AR news today. you may have saved me a bucket of cash.

Q: Hello,

What are your thoughts about Nautilus..A company which is selling at a low P/E but the home workout trend is only increasing? Thanks.

Regards,

Shyam

Q: Hello 5i Research Team
Looking forward to next year 2022, what strategy would you recommend with the likelihood of higher interest rates.Which area of the market are going to perform better and going to be hit hard. An example of a few stocks that you may recommend that should perform well next year.
I would like to thank everyone on the 5i research team for great advice and wishing you and your family a Happy and blessed Holiday Season.

Q: Which Canadian companies stand to get hurt the worst with this trade war coming with USA
as they are starting to play Hard Ball with us.

Q: While recognizing these two Reits operate in different asset areas, which one would you consider safest for dividends and which has the greatest path for growth.

Thanks for all you do

David

Q: What do you think of the the Fidelity Opportunities fund? It has dominated the other Canadian equity mutual funds and ETFs in terms of performance for all time periods (it holds 15% USD so may not be a fair comparison). 2.28% MER. I'm thinking the extra MER is worth the extra cost to replace my holdings in MAW106 in my registered account. Do you agree with this switch? Which series would you purchase ? Thank-you.

Q: i have been accumulating a large position in acuity over the last few weeks-everytime it drops i buy more-i get tax loss selling will continue until dec 29.i am ok with that.
how confident are you in a january bounce .
dave

Q: This dog just keeps on sinking, do you see any hope of it ever becoming a "good investment"?

Q: I bought Proto Labs Inc in April @$110.90, it is now $50.87. What are the chances of a recovery? What are the chances of a January bounce? I have a perfect record of holding too long and then selling at the bottom.

Q: Peter; I scrolled through the questions and the ETF ones looking for a broad based Chinese ETF. Could you suggest one? Thanks.

Q: I have LSPD, AT, EGLX, AEM, and WELL as my higher risk positions. I am looking to consolidate these positions and maybe add TOI or NVEI. Out of the 7 stocks and at current prices what would your 3-4 top picks be for growth and price appreciation?

Thank you!

Q: AT&T has never seen such a low price for almost 30 yrs, would you suggest right now is a good time to initiate a position for long-term holding? Thanks for your great service.

Q: Hi! I have BMO shares in Investorline, but they do not have the option to reinvest dividends.

Can you advice me some ETF where dividends are automatically reinvested?
Thank you!

Q: Have been looking at Five, is this a good time to enter a half position?
Could go in non-registered or TFSA, any preference?

TJ

Q: For this type of fast food or fast casual category, which one is better to buy for growth+bit a of income at the moment: A&W or MTY Foods?