Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, my question is about proper percentage allocation of stocks, ETF’s and investment funds. At this moment my wife and I have a holistic approach of the family investments. We have assets spread out between RRSP’s, TFSA’s, Investment accounts, Stock options from my employer and Defined contribution pension plan (Investment funds). We also have a revenue building with 3 apartments that represents 40% of total family assets. We don’t include this in our holistic approach because we live in one of the apartments. So, my question does not include the real estate asset.
The allocation in investments is:
1. 40% in investment funds, mostly in the Defined contribution pension plan,
2. 15% in the VGRO ETF
3. 45% in 20 stocks.
The way we are looking at it is for example; Constellation Software is at 5.07% of the total family investments. Obviously, the percentage would more than double that if we look at its waiting just with in the stocks we hold. At the low end we have CAE at 1.00% of the total family investments. So, is this a proper way of looking at it? Should we be analysing our allocation differently? Is the holistic approach the way to go ?

Q: I could use a tax loss sale prior to y/end. Which of these two, or both, would you recommend selling? Would there be any rush in getting back into these positions a few months hence? Are you re-considering your positions in either of these companies?

Q: OTEX dropped $2.07 today to $51.60 on huge vol of 1.1m(av 604k)of which 877k is sell transactions.After market close,it denies rumoured acquisition of Micro Focus.Ever since reaching a $58.65 H in July,it declined & trade in a range of some $55- $50.It reports on Oct 31.Any news on the drop.What are the expectations of Rev & Eps for coming Q.Is this a good time tostart a position? Thanks for u usual great services & views

Q: Can you please comment on the acquisition by LSPD.

Q: Hi, would like your opinion on psi going forward.
Is it a service company only for oil and gas,or is it also diversified to other sectors? How about debt and management?
Would this be a good tax loss candidate as I’am down 35%, then buy back, or would you stay out of the sector. I also have Vermillion ,WCP, SPB at 5-6% of portfolio
Thanks

Q: I own AQN on the tsx in my Canadian non-registered account That account also has a US dollar account. Am I able to move the stock to the US side and should I do so? Would I not save exchange fees charged by iTrade on the receipt of each dividend? Any other advantages? Any disadvantages? Thank you, Bill

Q: Boyd Group Income Fund is planning to convert from an income trust to a corporation. The conversion will be on a taxable basis. I am holding Boyd in my Margin, RIF and TSFA
accounts. Presumably there will be no tax consequences for RIF and TSFA holdings.
However, how will my Margin account be affected and what
is your advice. Thanks.
Klaus

Q: it seems to me that a good place to have bond ETF is in an RRSP. do you agree? currently I have about have of my wife's RRSP in VSC and the rest is in cash right now. i was thinking that I would place the remainder in another bond ETF with low management fee and with perhaps a more aggressive posture. Does this make sense and what other bond ETF would you recommend? thanks.

Q: Does Sangoma's latest acquisition reduce your concern of their lack of traction in profitability over the years?

Q: Portfolio Analytics indicates that I am overweight technology and underweight financials. My position in CSU needs to be trimmed, perhaps, and I would like to know if BAM would be an equivalently good company for me to add with the funds from trimming CSU. When I review the questions on BAM your answers indicate that BAM is one of the best in Canada, a "must own" company, yet it is not in any of the portfolios. I've made a fairly firm promise to myself to follow the portfolios, but I might break it in this case. I'd like your comparison of BAM and CSU: management, balance sheet, history, outlook, etc., etc. Otherwise maybe I should just live with a 10% position in Constellation Software.
As always, thanks for your valued opinion.

Q: Hello,
was wondering what are the earnings, revenue estimates for the upcoming quarterly release. What is the recent history in meeting the estimates?
I am a holder of the shares and was wondering what % of a weighting for a more conservative investor would be appropriate. Currently I am at 4%.
Thanks,
Dan

Q: I would appreciate your thoughts on this mining company. Would you consider it a buy?

Q: Welcome your current thoughts on Painted Pony. Any evidence to suggest taking a 3 to 5 year investment perspective on this (largely justified) beaten up company? Thank you.

Q: What are your thoughts on buying ATA now

Q: What do you think of Mosaic at this point?

Q: Hi, I’m interested in your opinion on psi going forward. Down about 28% so is a tax loss candidate.
Also, is it directly related to the energy sector, or is it insulated being a service and technical company ? Does it have any any contracts or work other than oil and gas?
Thanks

Q: Can you comment on lithium space generally? All companies are well of highs experienced 2 years ago. Lac specifically has dropped 25% in the last 3 months is there anything specific that has occurred to cause drop?

Q: Hi, In a Q&A in The Globe and Mail, Friday, John Heinzel explained that BYD.un units conversion to common shares will result in taxable gain (if held in non-regd accounts) as if units are sold at market price by the holders, on the conversion date. Is it true? Thanks to 5i, most of us have owned this remarkable company for years and enjoyed huge price appreciation. Is there any way or means, in your view, to avert or minimize this large capital gains event ? Thanks

Q: Is this a buy and hold stock ? Thanks

Q: GIL is on my add to holdings at next opportunity to align with the 5i portfolio. Is today the day to do it with the drop? I assume this is greatly Trump China trade related so who knows how it will go. CAE and BYD.un are also on my buy at next opportunity list would you prefer one of those...