Investment Q&A

Q: Which US ETFs do you feel best represent the S&P small cap and mid-cap index? Are there any Canadian equivalents?

Q: Upon contacting TD WebBroker to purchase an High Interest Savings account ETF, I was informed that they don't broker these products. How does one invest in these funds? Much appreciated.

Q: 5i, What is the real truth on oil supplies?? I follow Eric Nuttall fairly close and he has claimed for the past year that oil reserves are way under what they need to be. He forecasts oil to be up for at least the next 6 years. His philosiphy is that Co. are commited to share buy backs and div. increases as opposed to future
capital expenditures. He goes so far as to say it really doesnt matter what the Saudis do long run.
On the other hand BNN reports this morning the Saudis will increase supply and oil market drops like a rock. Saudis deny report and oil back to 80 dollars. Two extreme views. What do you see as being correct.?? I feel oil and gas will be around a long time. At least until a replacement has been found. Thanks for opinion Ken

Q: ETF's aside, are you able to rank what you feel may be the most attractive REIT types for the long term:
Storage, Cell Towers, Apartment / Residential, Industrial, Retail, Office, Healthcare, Hotel, and any other you might think are worthy of ranking.

I do recognize that there can be good and bad companies within these sub-sectors. Just trying to get a feel for which may be more attractive before drilling down to that level.

Q: I have the above ETF,s in my TFSA in roughly equal weights along with a number of stocks. Is there sugnifcat any over lap here? Where would add first or all equaly? I know your not a fan of covered call ETSs. Any suggested changes or additions?

Q: As STIP and TIP have ceased to pay their previously excellent distributions, I have been looking for alternatives with similar distribution, diversification and volatility characteristics. XHY seems a valid choice; however, can you comment/provide alternatives? Thanks.

Q: You mentioned in a recent answer that you did not like the price action on CTS. Does the strategic review change anything ? I am up about 10% on my holdings (recent purchase) and happy to cash out and take the money and run ...it's been a brutal year !!!! My cost base is $ 4.45 and shares are now at $ 4.91. Or would you recommend holding until we get more clarity into the review ??

Q: What does the market expect this quarter?


Thx

Q: Hello 5i,
May we have your take on ATD’s earnings?

Many thanks,

Q: Rosenberg posted this to Twitter today. 60/40 split is not dead.

David Rosenberg

An early holiday gift: Don’t look now but the much-maligned 60/40 asset mix has delivered a +7% net positive return over the past month! The phoenix is finally rising from the ashes.

Q: just wondering if you were going to open a resp for a grandson which stock would you start out with as time horizon of probally around 18 years with todays prices? would you stick with a dividend paying bluechip stock or more of a small cap or mid cap stock and name top 5 if you would.

Q: How would you guys rate the above tech companies going out 3 years, I want to do some rebalancing by selling some shares of the weakest and putting the proceeds into the strongest. Thank you

Q: Appreciate the updated report on this stock I've held for a long time on your recommendations.

I was struck at how different the gross profit and net profit margins were (62.25% : -0.46%) as stated in your latest report.

Has KXS addressed how they intend to improve their net profit margin?

Thx,

Cam

Q: Hi 5i, only one question ever on VBNK (note new ticker - your system says VB) and it's an old one. I bought years ago, sold 25% at over 100% profit, failed to sell more, watched it descend, now just doubled down. I'm not trained in finance but to me the income statement over 4 years is good (though some expenses up), balance sheet is good to strong, cash flow good but two indicators (investing cash flow and financing cash flow) are negative, and operating cash flow has slowed (down 50% over 4 years). Nicely profitable, low debt, good business model, expanding into US (hopefully a good thing!), what's not to like?

Thanks for all you do
John

Q: I am heavy in the energy particuliarily oil sector--betting on a sort supply due to cutbacks in the field and lack of investment.

Do you think this id a good idea?What is the future of oil?

Thanks

Q: For the financial sector of a new portfolio with a minimum of a 2-3 year time-frame please rank the above listed stocks for a) maximum return and b) risk. Please add other US or CDA names that you would consider in this situation, especially for higher returns.

Thanks.

Q: please tell me what is the upside to buy 400 shares?

Q: hello 5i:
my question regards RRIFs.
Next year, I turn 71 and will need to convert my RRSP to a RRIF. OK, so far.
Question 1: for withdrawals from the RRIF, what is the date that the withdrawal is based on? One source told me it was based on the amount on January 1rst, but if I don't convert until later in the year eg October; is that still true? Or is is January 1rst of 2024, and if so, how can I make withdrawals in 2023 if I don't know the exact amount?
Question #2. If I specify that I wish to receive income twice yearly, June and December: if I don't convert until October, does that mean I only have to take out half the yearly amount? Or, do I have to take out the full amount, regardless of how many times per year I've specified as withdrawals.
thanks
Paul L

Q: I would like to crystalize some Gains in KXS and reduce my holdings to a small amount (just a place holder).
I would like to add to the others listed above in the order of your preference.
All stocks in my TFSA.
Thank you!
Albert

Q: I presently have some U.S. cash available to invest. As a retired Canadian investor I already own CPX but would like to add Fortis to further stabilize dividend income. Fortis is listed on NYSE and TSE. Other than trading volume is there a disadvantage to buying in NY?