Investment Q&A

Q: Hello Peter and team, I'd like to purchase some high quality US companies whose share prices have been unduly hit by the COVID correction. However, I want to do this in a conservative way - with larger, stable companies with low debt and strong balance sheets; assured 'survivors'. Can you please suggest 5 good US candidates in the 'survive and recover' blue chip camp, and a dividend of at least 2.5 percent. Thanks!

Q: Regarding your response to the question "Do you have any suggestions for telemedicine stocks on the Canadian Market that are worth considering? " can you please provide the company names and the exchanges they trade on. WELL appears to trade on TSX, DOC on US and PHM ?? Pulte Group a homebulider??
Thanks,
Steve

Q: between the 2 which one would be a safer company. I noticed that well as been on fire the last few weeks can you still see potential growth in this stock. Thank you Wilson

Q: From CNCB: "LivePerson outfits companies with artificial intelligence-powered mobile and online messaging tools for customer service representatives, which intends to cut back on the notoriously long wait times consumers face in call center queues. The company......projects that traditional call centers will disappear within a decade."

Liveperson's revenue is essentially flat for five year, BUT, is ENGH's call centre business at risk of being massively disrupted by new technology like Liveperson?

Thanks.

Q: I have to raise some cash, which of these two would you sell, and can you give your reasons.
Thank you
George

Q: Thank you for your comments on RPD earnings report yesterday. In your response you said "We would not be overly concerned here, though it has slipped some spots on our list of growth companies". Can you let me know what growth companies you have higher up on your list. I am up 20% on RPD and am happy to sell it for something higher up on your list.

Thanks so much for your excellent service.

Q: I am working on setting up an RESP for my Granddaughter. We have about 10 years to grow the RESP before changing it to a more conservative approach. Looking for 3 to 5 solid Canadian ETF's - one of them being the best to track the S&P 500. What 3 to 5 ETF's would you recommend for growth and diversity? I would like to keep dividends in Canadian dollars to avoid withholding taxes. Thank you, Patrick

Q: Can I get your thoughts on these two? Would you prefer a specific airline or two over jets? How would air Canada stack up ?

Q: Hi 5i,

Can I get your thoughts on ADSK? It's one of the SaaS stocks that hasn't recovered yet. Is there still growth or is it being affected by C19?

TIA!

Q: I have noticed that WELL has had good moves up in the last 3 sessions, but have been unable to see any news supporting the moves. Have you any thoughts on why??
I did buy it a while ago on your recommendation. Thank you! I
I believe their earnings come out on Friday. How do they look?
Keep up the good work guys, much appreciated.
John

Q: Over approx. 9 months,I will develop a high risk portfolio of smaller cap companies to hold for 5 years with the goal to maximize capital gains.Please rank the listed companies.Please add other names you think I should consider as well as a few U.S. names you might consider applicable.Deduct as many question credits as you deem appropriate.Thank you.

Q: I am about to triple the size of my investment in the portfolio above and give equal weighting to all. Virtually all of this new money will be in non-registered accounts. In total, this self-directed portfolio will represent 20% of my holdings; I also have 40% in a growth-focused pension fund, and 40% in a mix of ETFs through a robo-advisor.
Do you have any suggested changes to the list of names? I am primarily focused on growth, with a 3-5 year horizon.
Do you recommend a different weighting e.g. heavier on some, lighter on others?
What are your thoughts regarding timing? I am tempted to put all of the new money in now, betting on the sustainability of the recent recovery. But I understand that a phased approach will reduce risk.
Thanks for your help.

Q: I would like to reduce my exposure to REITs and reallocate to other sectors. Considering selling some of these 6. I have a long term focus - 5+ years, looking at total return over that time. May I have your opinion of these in order from best to worst for total return for a long term hold. I'm assuming all will get through this economic disruption OK. AP.UN, GRT.UN, HR.UN, PLZ.UN, REI.UN, SRU.UN. Thanks.

Q: The stock has gone up quite a bit since earnings were announced. Do you think there may be some consolidation and chance to pick up in the mid 40’s or are you comfortable buying here

Q: Do you have any suggestions for telemedicine stocks on the Canadian Market that are worth considering? Thank you!

Q: Hi there, I watched a panel yesterday where Eric Sprott mentioned that his top recommended stock was Wallbridge and Ely (which has the royalties to WM). I also believe WM is one of Eric's top holdings which I imagine indicates his bullishness. I held KL previously and did very well. I recently picked up a small position in WM and was thinking to let it play out and see where it goes. What are your thoughts on WM and is it an interesting longterm hold?

Thanks!

Q: Hi guys, I'm 76 yrs old and still looking long term !
MFC I'm down 22%. Is the div. safe ? Would you still hold or place the money elsewhere ?
CHR I'm down 63% was holding for the div. and it't now gone. Sell, hold or place money elsewhere ?
PAT down 60%. Any light at the end of the tunnel ?
NXR.UN Down 25% Purchased for div. Is it safe? If sell , what to buy ?

Q: Hello your thought on Vertex

Q: Greetings,

Can you tell me what is the closest US equivalent to XTR?

Thanks

Q: Hi 5i -- my son (age 26) has recently started working in a well-paying job in the US. He's saving a good portion of his salary and has asked me what he should be investing in. No debt. He's looking to invest for long-term growth for retirement in 40 years or so. About 1/3 of his holdings right now are in Brookfield Asset Management, 1/2 are split between VIG and USMV, and the rest is Berkshire Hathaway and CN for his non-registered accounts. Right now non-registered savings are $75k.
His 401k is separate in Vanguard SP500 index fund. He is a believer in pay yourself first and has been able to save and invest 5,000/month US!

He's looking for good growth stocks or funds that will increase steadily over the long term. He's earning enough now that he doesn't need dividends in the short term but he's not opposed theoretically if everything fits together. Any thoughts on what he should be investing in? Thanks.