Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, are there any Canadian dollar alternatives to SCHD.?

Thanks!

Q: What odds would you place on a potential stock split announcement coming when they report this week?

Q: The pending deal to take CI Financial private, 'may' close in Q2-2025, at $32/share.
Would you recommend shareholders hold for now, or sell it if they already are in the positive on this holding.

Q: Out of these four, which one do you think would have the best return over a 3 to 5 year time period? Looking for something "safe" and steady.

Thanks

Q: Hi,
Could I please have you take on the stock performance of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals over the last year or so and its future prospects?
Thank you, Michael

Q: I am looking for more information on this ottawa company

Q: What is the best buy today, only one.
Thanks Again

Q: LPs are Taxed heavily in Canada, but is that true if bought in a RRSP or RRIF? Thanks

Q: my public service announcement

re: saeed's question on averaging down


ugh, how many times have i done this only to regret it

i share this only to help others with this predicament

here's my figuring

as noted you own 1 share at $51 and are prepared to average down to $30 in order to 'not lose money'

therefore you will need to buy 6 new shares at the current price of $26 in order to bring your acb to +/- $30

6 x $26 + $51 = $207 (@ 7 = $29.57 ACB)

then, if the price increases to $30, you break even



the question is " you are already wrong on this company, so do you really want to triple your investment ($26x6 = $156)

trust me, i have done this many, many times (way in the past) and this is the epitome of throwing good money after bad

most often it is best to take your lumps and as peter says, move on and find something in an uptrend

good luck

Q: Axon has had a huge move up

Would you buy at this price or wait for a better entry ?if so what price
What upside do u see for 2 years plus hold
Or would u invest in clbt alternatively ?do u see upside for next 2 years plus ?
Thanks

Q: Hi 5i Team,

If you owned DND shares, who would you vote for at the upcoming general and special meeting, the management nominees or the dissident nominees?

Thanks for your opinion.

Q: Due to the low volume, is it ok to buy ISRG on the neo exchange?

Q: Would you add to all of these stocks at these levels?

Q: Hello 5i,

Could you please expand on an answer to V on the 20 stocks to purchase today if you were to start over? We are assuming that stocks/ETF’s are equal weight and the recommendation is considered a growth portfolio. If not, please elaborate. We were also surprised to see Prudential on the list.

If you were 70+ would you alter the list slightly?

If you were in your mid 30’s and 40’s now and have limited funds (30k-70k) would you recommend purchasing all the stocks/ETF’s equally and expand over time or are there specific stocks/ETF’s that would be considered a “starter pack”?

Thank you so much for your website and advice.

D&J

Q: Would you buy bce after a dividend cut?

Q: TYG has had a very nice year. Up 65%. Yet PE is only 4.6 and Yield is 6.6%. Looking for growth and income would this be positive addition to my portfolio?

Thanks.

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
Here are 2 losers that I bought in better times. I have decided to sell one. Not sure which would be better for a long term hold. Personally I prefer wine over beer except on a hot day...you can see my dilemma! Ha!Ha! Joking aside ...from a business perspective do I keep the wine or beer! Ha!Ha! Thanks...your research and analysis is well worth the annual dues!

Q: Hi,
I believe VEQT pays an annual dividend at the end of December. What would be the pros and cons of borrowing some money, depositing it in an RRSP, buying VEQT and repaying the loan when the tax refund from this and other RRSP deposits earlier in the year comes in April 2025? I realize the loan interest will have to be paid as a cost, and the higher dividend amount on the added funds would be the benefit. Thank you. Michael

Q: Posted Nov 19th the 5i Stock Screener Canadian Stocks for Tax-less Selling (2024)
screened PBH as a company that meet the required criteria to sell before the end of 2024. And then on Nov 28 based on a question from a member, PBH was a stock identified for income/ dividends names, as you prefer to stick with high-quality companies with a long-term track record of consistent growth in dividends and a strong balance sheet.

Why do you suggest to sell the stock on Nov 19 and then on Nov 28 you suggest to buy the stock? Given that own this stock, and considering to sell my position for tax loss purposes, can you please clarify your position?

Thank you.

Q: Kind of an apples and oranges choice between two completely different industries but if you were only buying one ..... RS for a Trump play on tariffs ? Or EQB in Canada ? And a brief explanation why ? ...... Thanks for your terrific service Garth .......