Investment Q&A

Q: What is the best way to buy physical gold and to hold it in an account as allocated gold, without taking delivery, and thus preserving the custody trail? Are there tax implications if the value of the gold goes up? Is it possible to hold the gold in a TFSA?

If this is several questions, please deduct credits as appropriate.

Q: Given diminishing growth in China, is it time to pull the pin on LIF? What are your general thoughts on this stock? Thank you.

Q: Would you consider these two energy/pipeline stocks as a reasonable holding in one portfolio for several years? With the trends to devalue energy stocks due to climate changes and relevant government policies some investors or investment firms would start exiting such stocks. I myself , despite the all negative sentiment for energy stocks cannot see that combustion powered engines will disappear from roadways of North America ,Europe, Asia or Africa any time soon. Will they all be replaced by " inexpensive" electric engine driven vehicles? I can hardly see it. Perhaps in 50 years? What is your opinion on this matter?

Q: Which do you believe will show greater growth next year: LULU or AMZN? Thank you.

Q: Hi
Thoughts on the AvidXchange IPO ? thank you

Q: I see anecdotal evidence that 25 to 40% of the population is unvaccinated and will not get the vaccine. What does our economy look like with 25 to 40% unemployment if mandates force these people out of the workforce?

Q: You have said that there is lots of money on the sidelines. How do we know that? Who’s money is it? Retail or institutional? If it’s retail and a recession comes will it come back into the market or be spent or elsewhere?

Q: Is "Profit taking" just investment speak for "the price is falling and I don't have a clue why, but because I'm supposed to know I need a term that is very vague and makes sense to the masses"?

It's a term you hear all the time but what does it mean?

It seems strait forward enough. Investors bought lower and are now selling and taking their profits. Good for them; Isn't that what you are supposed to do? According to Will Rogers; "Don't gamble with your money, just buy some good stocks and when they go up, sell them" Take Profit!!!

Who is taking profits?

Is this the so called smart money?

What do these guys know that we don't?

If we are holding a stock that has started to go down because of profit taking, should we be concerned?

At what point does a decline stop being profit taking?

Q: I am almost break even on IGX after its jump today. Should I bail now or is it worth holding. Thanks

Q: Good morning,
Would you please provide your top 3 choices for an investment in natural gas.

Many thanks,
Paula

Q: Trading Volume has picked up. Anything new on Company ? What is outlook for ZINC and pricing of Zinc in the future ?

Q: Good morning your thoughts on Donaldson Company please
Thanks

Q: I am looking to finally replace the following mutual funds held in a self admin RSP account, to equivalent ETFs.
FID269 - Fid Monthly Inc;
FID5973 - Fid Global Innovation;
FID207 - Fid Global Concentrated Equity;
RBC460 - Sel Bal Ptf
TDB2760 - Td Retirement Balance
TDB652 - Td Global Entertainment & communication
TDB976 - Td Health Science
TDB2580 Td Tactical Monthly Inc
My goal is to replace these mutual funds with long term, high yielding where possible, low MER, CDN or US $ equivalent ETFs. Please provide 2 or 3 suggestions for each. Please deduct as many credit s as need.
Thank you for all the invaluable investment help you provide.

Q: 1. I hold some TFII and would like to have your outlook and the future growth of the company

2. Can I get your order of preference between IIP.UN, CAR.UN and TCN and how do you see them going forward. Both IIP.UN and CAR.UN have been trending sideways for some time now .

Thank you

Q: Hi 5i,

For a new position and a 5+ year hold do you currently prefer IWM over IWO? Or could you recommend another ETF that would be good small cap exposure. Would IWO be a bit more challenged in a higher inflation environment?

Q: BTAI May your please provide your assessment of this company. I have been a holder for past two years only to see it decline by 45 %, with a further 15% decline today.
Do you like it, and if so, would you been keen on continuing to hold? Thank you

Q: Hi, I'm needing more consumer defensive and am considering Costco. Wondering what your thoughts are about this company and its prospects going forward. I already have some consumer with VDC but need more and am also low on international. Feel free to suggest other ideas that merit consideration.
Thanks,
Perry

Q: I sold 33% of my shares in Shaw in March, shortly after the take over bid was announced. At an ACB of $22, it's a nice gain. Given the current price of $36, do you think it's worth the risk of holding out for another $4. A bird in the hand .......
Your thoughts?

Q: Please interpret today's news release. Is this a B, S or H?

Q: Hi 5i,
I know you haven’t been big fans of WBA due to their debt load. They had a decent earnings beat today, boosted by Covid vaccinations. They took a majority interest in Village MD to open more health clinics attached to their drugstores. They are also considering exiting the sale of tobacco products.
What are your thoughts on WBA these days with this renewed health focus?
Thanks again.