Investment Q&A

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 .......

Q: which one would you side with? With the space theme growing in interest would like exposure to the sector to catch any tailwinds over the next 5+ years. If there are other names worth exploring please do advise

Q: 2025 just around the corner so looking to ensure I have the right exposure to stocks that can outperform the index. Which would be your top 3 stocks out of the group?

Q: What do you view as the likelihood of AXON acquiring CLBT? They have a partnership in place and with CLBT looking for a new CEO, AXON might see an opportunity.

Q: I’m hopeful that 5i can help with sector rebalancing in our combined accounts. Portfolio Analytics currently indicates that Technology is now 20.85% of our portfolio, but recommends a target of 16%.

Of course, this is due to 5i’s recommendation of CSU, which in turn led to positions in LMN and TOI. We’re certainly grateful for this!

In addition to the three stocks cited above, we also have positions in these ETFs, followed by the percentage weighting in the Technology sector:
XCS - 4.68%
VEF - 10.37%
VFV - 33.77%

Is this overweight position in Technology something we should be concerned about? If this was your portfolio, what would you do? We are seniors (76 and 81), and both of us have defined benefit pension plans.

Thanks as always for your insight.

Q: Hi - When I see a yield as high as SOBO's is, I think a dividend cut is possible. What are your thoughts on the sustainability of such a high dividend? What is the approx payout ratio?

Q: Hi, Axon or Four today for best high growth over 3-5 years? Thank you.

Q: hello
it there an offer for buy back shares for parkland fuels or a potential take over?
the value of the shares has been declining for 1-2 years
I do have around 300-500 shares, should I sell or wait for the situation to develop?
target selling price? thanks
Michael

Q: Hi 5i team,
My question is on Critical Illness Insurance and Long Term Care Insurance. Please comment on their usefulness as part of financial planning for retirees. Are there particular features to look for or to avoid when shopping for these kinds of insurance? Is going through an independent insurance broker the best way? Any links to articles on this subject that you can provide, including from Canadian Money Saver, would be most appreciated. Thanks.

Q: Are these stocks all buyable at these levels? In which order would you initiate positions?

Q: Hello ,I became familiar with various US ETF in different styles ,they represent now 70% of my RRSP US portfolio .I know that the risk is "supposingly" higher with stocks .I own 7 high quality US large Cies stocks that perform well.I wish to invest in some more US individual dividend stocks that you would consider at low risk , enough to hopefully avoid considering selling them in the future.Could you name and rank,if possible 7 US stocks that would meet those criterias..thanks to your excellent team J-Y