Investment Q&A

Q: My grandson is graduating next month. As a gift I’m going to give him an initial deposit for a registered account, help him open it by attending a meeting with a bank, or help him set up a DIY account. I want him to choose TFSA, RRSP, or FHSA after doing some reading (he doesn’t turn 18 for a few more months so we have some prep time). I read The Wealthy Barbour in my 20’s, is it still a good choice to educate and motivate young people about savings as a lifestyle, or do you have some other suggestions? I would also love suggestions for 2-3 stocks or 1-2 etfs that would be suitable for the initial investment (that could be added to regularly to keep the process simple) if he chooses DIY. Thanks!

Q: In retirement I currently rely on my non-registered portfolio to provide about 80% of my income. Within this portfolio only 15% of the portfolio could be classified as dividend or income stocks (like CNQ, RY with 3-5% dividends). Thus far I have been creating income by skimming from my growth stocks, rebalancing when needed, and cashing in on my losers. While I recognize that a higher portion of dividend stocks would provide a greater sense of income certainty and less volatility, I have felt reluctant to forgo, what I currently believe to be, the potential for greater growth by focusing on the careful and patient management of higher potential growth stocks.
Question: From your experience, will I have a greater probability (not certainty) of creating more income in the long term (10 years) through this strategy or should I rely on a greater portion of dividend stocks?

Q: Hi 5i. Question #4 from me as a new subscriber. I continue to have about 70% of my savings in cash with plans to input through dollar cost averaging. A couple of weeks ago you suggested a spread over 6 months. Is this still your view? It seems that the rebound has taken place and I am worried about missing the increases. But I know we are still in an uncertain market. Thank you

Q: I receive quiet a few emails for the above website, recommending stocks and ideas for investment. This happened during the last one week.
Do you have any idea of this website? Is it dependable, reliable or it another bogus one? I would like to have your considered opinion on this website.
Thanks and regards,
Antony

Q: If you were looking to diversify outside of North America where would you be looking geographically? Which industries?

Thank you for all your help,

Mike

Q: What is your opinion regarding the future of CRSP? Buy, sell, hold?

Q: What do you think of their last earnings report? I am still holding even though i am down 8% on my holdings. Would you please give me your thoughts on buy sell or hold?
What are your thoughts on the $65 million term loan to finance their erosion control investment?
Thanx as usual
Gary

Q: Can you give me your updated view of this company, and why it seems targeted by short sellers.

Thank you very much in advance

Q: Hi,
In your answer to Neil yesterday, you said that there are numerous high growth software companies that remain down 20%.+ Could you name several you like, both US and Canadian? Thank you Mike.

Q: I have small position in these two stocks. Is it time to add to my position or sell and invest somewhere else. Could you suggest replacement within the same sector. Thanks

Q: Please provide your recent comments on these stocks. Are they buy, sell or hold in today’s market
Thank you

Q: Why the drop in PBH today ?

Q: A family member was a Long Term employee of GE and acquired substancial shares of GE stock during the Jack Welch era and subsequently left the company for health reasons.

Needless to say the stock performed terribly and his shares languished for years but he held.

Now GE has been spun out into 3 divisions and separate stock issued for each which have performed tremendously in most cases what course of action would you recommend on the 3 new entities based on today's market prices for each.

Q: hi group light on both Canadian and Us banks. what ETFs in Canada and the US make most sense in the present environment or should i go with induvial names like JPM in US and RY in Canada IFC and EQB are also attractive . Also is UNH a screaming buy or should i wait for the dust to settle

Q: Would you please give your current view of Aimia
Thank you.

Q: Thoughts on FI ? Thank You

Q: Can you provide your current view of this company. How strong is the management team. Could this possibly be a multi bagger over the long run. (Understanding that market it operates in as well as price of the barrel)

Q: Thoughts on GAMB after earnings? Can you comment on why earnings seemed good but it dropped? The Donville group seem to love it and they are right almost as often as you guys so I'd love to have your take on whether you would buy at these levels and what you might see as it's 3 year return? Is there overlap with GENI or SRAD and is it a takeover candidate?

Thanks

Q: Good morning,

Update on POWL please.
Worth averaging in in its current state? Any particular catalyst other than tariff that you are watching for.

Thank you.

Q: Dear 5i
I have considerable cash yet in my portfolio and have been doing some buying of late , easing back into the market .
I feel that the worst is likely over but with Trump and his tariffs how can you know for sure . My one concern still is not ,so much what additional tariffs could be added but what will be the near future effects of the current tariffs that are in place . Even with no additional tariffs the ones currently in place once in effect are likely to cause increased inflation , higher prices , higher unemployment and the potential for perhaps a mild recession . That said , is it wise to be buying a whole lot now and be mostly invested or would it be prudent to be maintaining steady buying , regardless of the potential for the negative consequences of the tariffs once they take effect ?
Thanks
Bill C