Investment Q&A

Q: I'm looking to invest the majority of my money into an all-in-one 80/20 asset allocation ETF, such as VGRO, XGRO, ZGRO or HGRO. Aim is to set-it-and-forget-it.

What does 5iR recommend?

Q: I had thought rising rates would be good for insurance companies, but they're certainly not reflecting that. SLF only has a P/E of 8.85 but it's still going down quickly. Great West has done no better. How do insurance companies perform in a rising rate/inflationary cycle?

Q: I would like to add my two cents to your comments to Cal about TD semi-annual pay step up extendible notes, having bought into one of these many years ago. First, these are not too far removed from a GIC, as they are next to impossible to cash/sell until maturity. Second, the moment rates move against TD (ie down in this case), they will call the note as quickly as permitted. Your 3-year note might become a 1-year note if it is to TD's advantage. Lastly, these are not covered by CDIC and are subject to bail-in, unlike a GIC. Doubtful that would happen, but be aware. . . In my view, if you are willing to lock-in for 3 years, go with a GIC, which actually has better 3-year rates and you know exactly where you stand.

Q: Would you be comfortable selling PBH for tax reasons and buying back
in 30 days. Your February report indicates a pullback in dining out and travel as well as increased input costs could materially affect them.

Q: I have been holding a legacy position in preferred shares, both corporate and CPD ETF, as the bulwark of our fixed income allocation. I have never been a fan of. pref shares and wonder if this is a good time to sell and replace with a laddered GIC strategy. Is there an ETF that does this well, in your opinion. I have also been reading about GIC's offered by SLF and others. Would they be better and if so, how does one purchase them? Thank you for the calm you project to your subscribers.

al

Q: Do you have a proxy for SYZ that includes a dividend?

Thanks for your service!

Q: How do you think these rate hikes will impact BAM? The stock didn't seem to move much yesterday considering the greater then expected increase.

Thanks!

Q: Hello 5i Research
All the banks have dropped today, please provide me with your thoughts.Does it provides a good buying opportunity?
Thanks

Q: I am interested in what 5iR thinks of one investing in TD’s fixed income TD Bank Semi-Annual Pay Step Up Extendible Notes July18 2023 to July 18 2025. The coupons rates are Year 1: 4%, Year 2: 4.4%, Year 3: 4.8%. With today’s volatile stock market is it better to invest in this fixed income vehicle instead of stocks. Thanks … Cal

Q: Today Jeremy Siegel was asked about the main sources of market returns for investors i.e. multiple expansion, dividends, earnings growth, stock buy backs.

The person asking the question said that over the last 10 years 40% has come from multiple expansion, 15% dividends, most of the balance from earnings growth.

100 years ago 50% came from dividends.

The Q then was “ where will the returns come from in the near future?”

His answer focused on the massive role played by STOCK BUY BACKS.

Finally my Q:

Do you agree with that looking ahead this will be a major source of stock returns ( vs multiple expansion and dividends)?

Is there a filter to ID companies with the highest buybacks( similar to historical data on dividends)?

Thanks.

Q: For a resident Canadian retiree, can you list a few instruments to earn interest on USD funds ? Thanks

Q: What would be your top 3 Intl ETF's be for income and long term holding.

Q: Is it too early to move some cash to a bond etf.
Which would you suggest in Canada and US.

Q: I would like to dip my toe on one of these companies. Which one do you think has better long term potential?
Thanks

Q: Hi Peter,

I am not a big fan of ARKK or Cathie Wood. On a year-to-date basis, ARKK has fallen more than 50%. But I am fascinated with Cathie’s all or nothing investment approach. ARKK invests in disruptive technology firms. Her high risk and high reward investment style reminds me of Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell in the movies Top Gun and Top Gun Maverick. You either reach Mach 10 or crash and burn!

My question for your team relates to ARKK’s top ten holdings: ZM, TSLA, ROKU, CRSP, EXAS, TDOC, PATH, NTLA, SQ, and BEAM. Which of these stocks have fallen sufficiently so that a high-risk investor can safely purchase them for a five-to-ten-year hold? Also, what is your ranking of these ten high tech disruptive companies? Living life in the “danger zone” has its attractions.

Thanks,

George

Q: I unfortunately bought these companies recently.I am down a huge percentage in a few short weeks.Are there any names here that I should keep?I thought I was buying high quality basket.Does energy collapse in a recession?

Q: Hi.
Which is a better buy for long hold?

2 How serious is the law suit TD is facing?

thanks ralph

Q: Hi 5i. We have sold these2 for a tax loss, and are now looking to re-acquire at a lower price.
1) Do you think these are good companies to own ?
2) Assuming above is Yes : what do you think would be
a) a good price to re-buy and b) a great price to re-buy ?
Thanks for all you do.
Terence

Q: Do you think national bank is the best bank stock to buy? If not, which bank stock do you recommend? With thanks. Rose

Q: Hi guys I am holding 10.000 shares of this stock and I am down 50% do you think that it has a chance of turning around or would you dump it I don,t need the money , however maybe I should move on to something else thanks Larry