Investment Q&A

Q: Portfolio analytics suggests that I need more international exposure. Can you suggest some ETFs that would provide me with broad exposure to international markets (non-US markets)? Perhaps lower-, medium- and higher-risk options? Thank you.

Q: What criteria do you use in providing suggestions when you are asked for:
a) top dividend picks, or
b) top growth picks?

Thank you.

Q: I need to increase my consumer cyclical and consumer defensive
Could I get your top 3 suggestions for each
Thanks Terry

Q: I have noticed a few TSX listed companies mentioned positively in the 5i answers to questions that I haven't seen before. Nice to see some different names suggested as ones you like. In going back and looking at these companies, I see very good results in the latest earnings report. The stocks have, however, had a nice move up already, since those earnings reports were issued. It would have been great if we were made aware of these very good results soon after they were announced, so that we could not miss out on the subsequent run up in the share price.

So - I am wondering if 5i would consider issuing some kind of alert right after a company has reported quarterly earnings that are impressive, better than expected, and which are now looking like possible buy candidates that we could be looking at. A few of these a year could make a big difference. I try to do this occasionally in the forums section with Canadian companies that I follow that announce very strong results. No in depth analysis needed, just a "hey, have a look at this".

Q: Hello 5i
Can I have you assessment of Mativ Hldgs please?
Thanks
Dave

Q: Hello, please name the top 3 stocks among these in terms of expected total return in the next 5 years, with a short explanation for your picks. Thanks!

Q: Hi group I am out of credits...Hopefully you can give me some guidance on how to play China opening up from Covis restrictions. Commodities and oil seems to stand out if you agree what companies have the most potential upside. Also looks like big tech is another beneficiary if you agree what is your top picks in this sector as well. Thanks for your goodwill service it much appreciated

Q: Hi,

Could you please comment on the telecom market outlook for the next 6 months? Should I hold/sell/buy NOK/ERIC?

Thanks.

Q: With interest rates rising and bond yields now almost at levels worth looking at I want to start adding a few bonds to my portfolio. Obviously the easy thing to do would be to buy a few of your recommended bond ETFs but I would rather buy and hold individual bonds over bat for the average with an ETF. Can you recommend some good reading material on the subject of building a self managed bond portfolio. I understand the basics, looking for a slightly more advanced guide for a DIY investor.

Q: To full fill RIF withdrawal obligations, I am seeking high yield vehicles and found HYI, ZHY and ZJK, they all have above 6% yield. HYI is called active high yield bond ETF even has 7.33% yield. Does active high yield more risky than other two? What do you take on these ETFs if you are a yield seeking investor? Thanks. Lin

Q: Can you give an updated assessment of FUU? The property is next door to Nexgen NXE and the market cap has gone up considerably in 13 months and there seems to be more buying than selling.
Many thanks!

Q: Hi Team, whats your take on KEI, seems to have some momentum lately.

Thank you
Anthony

Q: In your opinion is a weighting of 10% of CSU too much to have in one's portfolio? Thank You.

Q: Growth investor, high risk tolerance, who enjoys dividends as well. Im currently sitting close to 21% in Financial Services, a combination of long held holdings with big gains; GSY, SLF, newer purchases down slightly; ZEB, HCAl, and the newest and worst performer ECN. Stock positions are close to 5% each, I add or trim accordingly, ETF's are smaller. I wrestle with knowing holding good companies long term is the way to outperform, against opportunity costs of holding underperformers and or overweighting the wrong sectors for the year. If you managed your own $, what % would you hold here, if trimming, what order ? Emotionally it's much easier to trim GSY with big gains than ECN at a loss, but then there is the trimming the winner and holding the looser thing?

Q: Hi

Thank you for the great service you provide.

I am looking at these three companies to add to my TFSA. What is the debt load ratio, how does it compare to others in its sector?

I am also curious about NWH. Several of other REITs, in different sectors, have started to move back towards their 2022 highs.NWH has stayed near its low. NWH occupation rate, revenue etc all look good. Is there some concerns about NWH?

Thanks, Len

Q: What would be your pick for the most oversold stock that one could put in a registered account with potential for a double in next 2 years

Q: BGI started out at $10.00 with a .15/qtr, dividend with a target yield of 6%, about 10 years ago. It has managed to keep paying the .15 quarterly dividend since, but the unit value has been mostly below 10.00 since it started. It appears now to be trading near it's 10 year low and the current yield is over 12%. It looks like further downside is possible with rising interest rates and also as it trades at a premium to book value. It looks like the payout ratio is over 300% at present. Your thoughts on the following questions. Is the dividend safe at the current level given the securities it holds? With the payout ratio so high is the Fund forced to do an equity issue to maintain it, or do return of capital payments? Do you feel this is a good entry point? Finally, how likely do you feel that they may reduce the dividend back to the 6% yield level in order to preserve cash in the fund? Please deduct as many credits required to answer. Thank you for the great service. ...Will

Q: Can I please have your view on American Lithium Corp LI on venture exchange?

Q: Would you please provide an updated view of MRC and its constituent companies. I bought many years ago hoping to see an improvement in the BV ratio. Given the high level of insider ownership is there one company more likely to get taken out? Take question credits as appropriate.

Q: Hello,

What is the difference between PSA and CASH?

Also, I own ZCS and CBO and was wondering if I should increase my allocation to CASH and PSA while reducing my allocation to ZCS and CBO considering the higher rate (better yield) on the short end of the curve. It seems to be higher income / lower risk strategy. Can you please provide your comments. Thank you.