Investment Q&A

Q: Is there anything I am missing here? Seems like an incredibly cheap stock with a good yield and little to no debt. Of course there is some risk of operating a mine in Nigeria, but that alone doesn't really explain why the stock is this cheap.

Are there any other gold producers you know of with such a low valuation given their production?

How does the company's market cap given their production compare with other companies of the same size production in the industry (even if from other geopolitical arenas)?

Q: What is your opinion about in FLVI.NE (franklin international low vol high div etf)? What is the yield of this etf?

Q: Please explain the economics / accounting of how a utility co like Enbridge can have a payout ratio above 100% for years and still raise its dividend each year without stock price crashing

Q: Good morning!
I am a dividend investor, almost totally in higher paying blue chips and sector specific equities. I rely on those payments for my income. However, I am considering an etf as a possibility to lower risk , but am not very familiar with the offerings. A brief look about wasn't encouraging, as it seems that often the dividends paid may decrease over time, and not necessarily in sync with govt interest rates as you might expect. As an example, I thought XRE would be a good one, paying over 5%. Their distribution 10 years ago was 8 cents. The most recent was 6 cents. This does not keep up with inflation, a key part of my requirement.
All that being said, can you suggest Canadian etfs that pay a high dividend, one that increases with inflation? Thanks for your ideas! ... Paul K

Q: Your thoughts please on this TFSA used by a retired banker that is very simple but has vastly outpermormed the TSX. I realize only 3 sectors are covered but looks to be all quality companies?

Thx

Q: Is it too late, or can I still buy gold stocks, and which stocks do you think still have room to grow?

Q: Hi 5i
I noticed Chair/CEO Mike L Rose keeps buying more and more and more shares. At today's price (58.45) I think he has ONE BILLION DOLLARS of TOU. Would like your thoughts on why he is so confident on his company. Also, Barry Schwartz indicated it is kind of an AI play as the demand for energy rises. Comments please.
Thanks, Greg

Q: Hello 5i,
Is this a good entry point at this level ? Your thought about this company please.

Thanks

Q: I would like to invest in commodities. Can you please recommend some Canadian and US Commodity ETFs?
Thanks!

Q: Gold has had a very good run in the last year. Going forward do you think other precious metals like Silver and Platinum have more upside or do you think Gold will still keep on performing well? And for Gold is physical gold is better than the mining companies?

Q: Hi,
My 17 year old will be opening a TFSA and has $2400 to invest for her future. There will be no new funds added for some time as she starts University this week. I was thinking either VEQT or a combo of XIC and ZSP. What do you think is the best choice or do you have a better suggestion?
Thanks,
Kerri

Q: Please provide your assessment of this gold stock as an LT investment. Thanks

Q: Thoughts on these please including whether you would add here. Are there others in the same spaces you prefer ? Thank you.

Q: What's your opinion on ESTC Elastic these days for a buy or not?

Thank you.

Q: I am slowly transition my portfolio from individual stocks to ETFs. I am looking for ETFs that will focus on dividend payers (in the US and Cdn markets trading on the TSX) and Hamilton has recently come out with CMVP and SMVP which are purported to provide good income and growth with less volatility. They also have leveraged versions which I am not opposed to as these would be 10year investments.
Would these be good choices or would you recommend other ETFs with similar objectives.

Q: 5i Team, I would appreciate your up to date assessments of Corbridge and Lamb Weston. I have to say that since purchasing a membership many years ago my retirement income has been significantly enhanced. Thanks to your experience and investing wisdom the stress level is way down! Thank you.

Q: What are your thoughts on HBM in the short to medium term. I have decent upside on this stock (bought back in 1st Q 2020 in my TFSA) and have been thinking about trimming my position to allow for funding of new buy(s)

Q: Can you recommend five CAD-denominated, growth-oriented ETF’s trading on the TSX for a three-year hold? This could include sector-specific (eg cybersecurity, AI, dividend-growth, etc), theme-based (eg momentum) and/or general/broad index suggestions (eg TSX, S&P500, NASDAQ100, etc). Thanks.

Q: Deferent businesses but which would have a safer dividend and growth going forward ? Thank You.

Q: Hello, I learned recently that Bill Ackman has a position in QSR. If so, can you confirm how much of QSR he owns and when he acquired this position. Could we see this go the way of CP Rail previously where he pushed for changes and the stock appreciated significantly. Also, what are your thoughts on this company. Do you feel it is undervalued currently and will eventually reward those patient investors who buy now and hold for a longer duration? Debt seems somewhat high and should this be a concern? Thanks for the great service that you provide.