Q: I am underweight the energy sector. I was planning to but TOU or CNQ for 5 year hold. Which would you recommend? Do you think investing in energy sector at this time is a good idea especially if one is underweight that sector?
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Investment Q&A
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Q: Hello 5i,
What is the difference between the total debt/equity ratio and the leverage ratio? i.e. Manulife has a d/e ratio of .3 and a leverage ratio of 18.4.
Stanley
What is the difference between the total debt/equity ratio and the leverage ratio? i.e. Manulife has a d/e ratio of .3 and a leverage ratio of 18.4.
Stanley
Q: I have held this healthcare ETF for a couple years, and added some more in the market mayhem last year. It pays a healthy dividend and I have some capital gains. Relative to the fund's market cap my shares are of course insignificant, however, it seems to be a light trader and I have noticed that on several days my holdings exceed the daily trading volume. Should I be concerned about this? Would it make any sense to sell part or all and move the funds into a similar ETF like HHL (or any others you might suggest)?
Thank-you
Thank-you
Q: What do you think of bhp as an investment at this time.
Q: Hi All,
I am thinking of investing in MTL and would like your opinion on its long term growth prospects. I would also like to know their debt level and how secure is their dividend.
Thanks for your help.
Jane
I am thinking of investing in MTL and would like your opinion on its long term growth prospects. I would also like to know their debt level and how secure is their dividend.
Thanks for your help.
Jane
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Equinix Inc. (EQIX)
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Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR)
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Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructur (VPN)
Q: Is there an ETF, either in the US or Canada, that you would favour if one wanted to focus on data centers. If there is no ETF are there any specific stocks, again US or Canada.
Q: I was looking at this ETF for income purposes only. It is up 11% for the year so far. Can you please comment on the appropriateness of using this ETF for income only purposes?
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Have been thinking of buying a bit of QSR to play the reopening. It has a fairly good dividend history but it keeps going down in price. What would you deem to be a "safe" (this is less than professional terminology) price to pay?
Q: Given the increasing demand for agricultural products would either Gladstone or Farmland partners make sense as a 4-5 year investment. Do you have another suggestion as to how to enter the hard assets of the agri market?
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Bank of America Corporation (BAC)
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The) (GS)
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)
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Morgan Stanley (MS)
Q: I am looking for US financial names to add to my existing exposures in PYPL, and V, Would you prefer the investment dealers or money center banks? Which names do you recommend in these sectors?
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Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG)
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Vanguard High Dividend Yield Indx ETF (VYM)
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Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD)
Q: Although I currently hold VYM and VIG in my RRSP, SCHD has been on my radar for a few years and would appreciate your thoughts on adding this particular US$ ETF in my US$ Non Registered account. More specifically,
Q1. Would the withholding tax be eligible for the foreign tax credit when filing my tax return,
Q2. Would the US dividends be taxed as income, and
Q3. Of the three ETFs mentioned above, which one would you recommend for a US$ Non Registered account and your reason for the recommendation.
As usual, your sage advice is much appreciated.
Q1. Would the withholding tax be eligible for the foreign tax credit when filing my tax return,
Q2. Would the US dividends be taxed as income, and
Q3. Of the three ETFs mentioned above, which one would you recommend for a US$ Non Registered account and your reason for the recommendation.
As usual, your sage advice is much appreciated.
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AT&T Inc. (T)
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
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BCE Inc. (BCE)
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TELUS Corporation (T)
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Rogers Communications Inc. Class A Shares (RCI.A)
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T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS)
Q: I am considering buying Telus in the Telecom sector, as I reduce my CPD holdings. Already own ENB, BAM, BRK.B, RDS.B.
With long term growth & financial stability in mind, please rank your preference in the North American telecom companies listed.
Also please advise if there are any small/medium sized companies in this sector worth considering. Thank you!
With long term growth & financial stability in mind, please rank your preference in the North American telecom companies listed.
Also please advise if there are any small/medium sized companies in this sector worth considering. Thank you!
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU)
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Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE)
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iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF (EFG)
Q: Hello Everyone at 5i!!!! Could you please suggest both a Canadian and Us growth ETF that invest in international companies. Thank you, Tamara
Q: I've been watching TOI for a while. Would you agree that this seems like a good time to enter for a 5ish year hold? A full position for me is 5%. What would you suggest for weight? Thanks!
Q: I have been recently trying to learn about stock options especially calls and not puts for starters. And I've been looking at theoretical call options values to see if expected growth of the underlying stock is an input. It seems that the input is "volatility" which surprises me because volatility is both up and down. I get that volatility has a link to growth but why wouldn't a call option theoretical value focus on just the upside volatility which seems much more linked to growth. After all, a theoretical stock value includes an assumption about growth not volatility, so why not so for a call option value? Thanks.
Q: Now that energy stocks are recovering, what's your feelings on PSXP at this time?
Thanks
Thanks
Q: With commodities expected to benefit as we come out of this Covid induced lockdown, Is there one or two commodity ETFs that you afre comfortable recommending?
GU R
GU R
Q: Thoughts on Q1 number for MRS? Looks to have great revenue, is profitable for another quarter, and improved their margin. Is it as undervalued as it looks to be on the surface or am I missing something here?
Thanks
Thanks
Q: A recent article in the Financial Post noted that banks that emphasize capital return will likely outperform those focused on acquisition. Using this criteria, which ones would be more likely to out perform, in your opinion? Does this also apply to US banks? If so, which ones?
Q: Can you please comment on q1 earnings just released, as well as outlook. Thanks