Investment Q&A

Q: Would you be able to explain the pop in SAFM today?
Tyson Foods has been mentioned as a possible acquirer. They reported good results today. Could this affect a possible acquisition or did SAFM just increase with expectation of a similar good qtr? SAFM reports in mid December.
Thanks for your great insights.
Ian

Q: Despite the massive gain this year, could you see starting a small position with a 5 year plus outlook? Would you expect a drop at year end with large players locking in some gains? Thx as always for outstanding advice.

Q: Any insight?
thanks great service!!

Q: Hey there,
All of these etfs pay good dividends for a retiree. Can you compare/contrast the risks associated with each and in particular, and is there any compelling reason to switch to VRIF?

Thanks

Q: What do we make of the CSU release this morning?
Thanks

Q: Hi, if I hold ZDV, VDY or XIC in a TFSA are there any tax implications whatsoever. Do I need to keep track of ACB? Thanks.

Q: Following the news release from Moderna regarding their interim analysis of their Covid vaccine what is your opinion of this stock going forward?
Geoff

Q: In light of all news lately can we still hold , dividend safe? there talk of buy backs..

Q: Do you have any concerns with the insider selling recently at Real?

Thanks for your help.

Q: Hi 5i,
In their latest quarter results, they did beat the estimates. Remdesivir is still a one of the most used drug treatment. My opinion is that it will still be continued to be used for treatment till a better one is found.
Not sure why market is not so excited about the results and future prospects. Can you clarify.
Thanks for your sound advise.

Q: I hold Costco in my TFSA and with the news of a special dividend I am debating on selling ahead and rebuying after to avoid losing 15% withholding tax as I am assuming a special dividend is subject to the same 15% withholding treatment. Thanks

Q: Hi 5i team,
The market is seeing a rotation from tech into more value with Dow Jones going up and NASDQ dropping. To capture this sector rotation, which Canadian traded ETFs would you recommend for US companies? Would it be Dow Jones focused ETFs or value focused ETFs that will see the most gain in the next 12 months?
Please list your top picks for each. Thanks.

Q: what are some renewable energy etfs

Q: My 40-year-old daughter has $42K in her RRSPs with Scotia Bank. Her advisor put her in two funds. BSN378 and BSN385. One is 45% invested in basically bonds and 40 Canadian stocks. The other is 12.3 % cash and 47 Canadian stocks. The exception is 2% invested in Microsoft. I assume there is a lot of duplication between the two funds investing in the same Canadian Companies. The MER is close to 2%. Apart from this being a travesty - I would like to move her into a self administered RRSP with a mix of a balanced ETF and three other stocks. She is regularly adding more money. She won't be withdrawing money from this account for at least 25 years.

Would you kindly suggest a suitable balanced ETF.

The three stocks I would suggest for a long term hold would be BAM, SHOP and ENB. Could I have your opinion or options please. Deduct as many questions as you see fit.

THANK YOU!
Bryan

Q: Hi team:

a big jump in the last few days, any specific news accounting for it?
or investors getting into the hopes of a vaccine speedy recovery?
I have a partial position in it, quite happy with the performance

I noted the volatility too, is it a buy, sell or hold? thanks
Michael

Q: I have an RESP for my grandsons full of blue chip value stocks, ie banks, BAM, etc. The money is not needed for 10 yrs. please recommend some growth stocks that you would add. Thx.

Q: Which utilities do you prefer for income and some growth?

Q: Sienna has a bond due on 27 Feb 2026. Info in financial statement says that it is redeemable (presumably at par) by the company at any time with 10 days notice. Is it possible that a company would offer shares instead of cash.
Thanks in advance.

Q: Can you please comment on the Guardant Health quarterly earnings, as well as their proposed convertible debt issue? The market was not happy and I am wondering if this is an opportunity to add? Thanks as always for your terrific guidance.

Q: do you subscribe to the recent trend in Blockchain investment sector and if so what companies do you see being potential strong companies in that sector moving forward?

Is Sq still a buy?

Thanks, Lesley