skip to content
  1. Home
  2. >
  3. Investment Q&A
You can view 3 more answers this month. Sign up for a free trial for unlimited access.

Investment Q&A

Not investment advice or solicitation to buy/sell securities. Do your own due diligence and/or consult an advisor.

Q: I notice recently that Dollarama is often near the bottom of your "recommendation" list. I know its currently overvalued but its price has dropped significanly lately. Is there a reason why its near the bottom of your list, why its price is dropping, and at what price it would be a good "buy"?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on January 17, 2025
Q: Jan 3, DOL was one of your top picks for Canadian stocks in 2025. Since that date all questions asking you to rate buys, DOL was always rated last. Please explain what you would do if had intended to hold the stock for another 3 years with a good embedded capital gain. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 17, 2025
Q: Hi 5i,

Looking at PSIX on NASDAQ, what is your take on this stock?

It's not listed here, Power Solutions Intlc inc

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Francois on January 17, 2025
Q: If adding to utilities which of the following would you choose today: FTS, BEPC, or NEE?

Thank tou
Read Answer Asked by Brent on January 17, 2025
Q: Dear 5i
I currently hold VRT in my TFSA and was considering adding NBIS but was wondering if they are too similar in terms of what they do . If so could you recommend another smaller cap high growth stock instead .
Thanks
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on January 17, 2025
Q: Could you suggest some ETFs in a non registered account ($100k) and in TFSA ($60k) for a retired person who would not need those funds for the next 10 years?
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on January 17, 2025
Q: Good Morning
You are recommending continuously DIR.UN as one of your favorite REITs.
I have noted that this Company has not increased their dividend since 2013.
Normally, we have been advised to avoid companies that have not increased their dividends for several years.
Isn't this fact a red flag that DIR.UN should be avoided ?
Thank you as always for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on January 17, 2025
Q: As per Tom Czitron in today's Globe:

An index ETF of long-term bonds should perform well, especially one with U.S. bonds but with the currency hedged back to Canadian dollars.

Please comment Mr. Czitron' point and name your favorite ETFs if there are such any available currently.

Thanks

Yves
Read Answer Asked by Yves on January 16, 2025
Q: I submitted this question on Sunday, so now re-submitting...

Asking this question for a friend who is relatively new to investing (and may be a future 5i client:-)

She has $200k in a non-registered account and is contemplating a balance of 75% US ETFs and 25% US equities, any sector. The account is growth-focused, moderate to medium risk; no funds will be withdrawn for 3-5 years. Given these parameters, please suggest 4 ETFs and 4 stocks she should consider. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 16, 2025
Q: Hi. After listening to a 5i podcast about 4 years ago - in May 2021? - I purchased Ultra Clean Holdings. Since then, I’ve pretty much been underwater with that holding by 30% or more (34+ % today). The stock did bounce, I think once, but it was short-lived and I’m still holding. What is in the cards for UCTT if you don’t mind answering a question on an American company. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mary Ellen on January 16, 2025
Q: I have been advised to buy Ripple's XRP. What do you know about this crypto investment?
Read Answer Asked by Susan on January 16, 2025
Q: My question is on Cerrado Gold, a Canadian company that was a spin-off from a piece of junk I bought a long time ago. Its symbol on the venture exchange is CERT but it is not in your database. I was planning on selling it to clean up my portfolio but after some initial due diligence, it seems like it might be worth keeping. I find its balance sheet confusing in regards to its debt level so I want your thoughts before I do anything. Its a very small position so not a factor in my portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Brendon on January 16, 2025
Q: I have an enigma for you….
CALL.TO closed at C$4.13 today while CALL.U.TO closed at US$16.01.
If these are identical shares, both listed in Toronto, then the price difference should be the exchange rate - correct?
However, the equivalent USD shares are far more expensive than the CAD shares. This is the puzzle.
Could you explain this?
Which is the better buy, or would you not recommend either one?
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on January 16, 2025
Q: Good day. I’ve been holding my stocks for just over 3 years without much adding subtracting and balancing. I have a few stocks that have declined quite a bit over that time. I think it’s time to sell a few of my losers and reinvest in better companies. The two equities in question are in a RRIF account. Magna is down 53% and CSW.B is down 31%. Each represents about 1% of my portfolio. Do these companies have a hope over the next 12 months or should I sell and move on. Can you recommend a replacement equity to purchase with the proceeds. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 16, 2025
Q: Here is a challenge for investors to beat financing charges. The financing is 2.4% for 36 months and I need better than 2.6% to pay taxes on unregistered account. With a ladder of tbills, bonds and strips one can obtain 3.1% with very little risk. If one could live with a bit more risk ( say possibility -5% over the term) are there any other options such as a low volatility income fund or preferred shares?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on January 16, 2025
Looking for more? Sign up for a FREE 14 day trial! No credit card required

We invite you to sign up for a 14 day free trial of 5i Research!
Experience all the benefits and tools we have to offer; stock research, model portfolios, Q&A with our experts, and so much more. Join a community of like-minded investors today!