Investment Q&A

Q: Peter and team
I have held ZEO outside of my balanced portfolio for several years now. As of today it has lost half of what I paid.
Even though it is compromised of the bigger players I am still worried about the solvency of some of the companies. Are there any in this ETF that cause you concern and do you feel this is safe "hold" for the next few years while awaiting recovery.
Thanks
Phil

Q: I had thought that uncertainty would favour gold stocks, but apparently this is not the case. What is missing to turn this sector around? W/rt KL, what will it take to get past the Detour acquisition?

Q: Given the drop in interest rates, I would appreciate 5i's view on Rate Reset Preferred Shares. I am a senior with a 60/40 portfolio of fixed income to equities and a focus on quality names, income and moderate growth in capital. What would 5i think of my selling a bond, taking advantage of recent price rises, and putting the proceeds in a Rate Reset Pref share (or ETF) for a longer term hold. Would 5i please suggest one or two names to consider.
Thank you.
Edward

Q: SHOP & CSU near term earnings forecast and/or any revisions expected

Q: I am looking for something to invest in our $6K annual TFSA contribution with 3-4 year time line. ZWU just reached a 52-week low and yield around 6% - would this be acceptable or can you make another recommendation?
Thanks!

Q: Hi 5i: I would like to obtain your assessment of Reliq Health Technologies with several announcements of new clients over the last few months. Is it all smoke and mirrors or are they finally making progress and improving annual profits going forward. Thank you for your solid advice.

Q: As compared to othe rstocks in your higher risk income portfolio any reasons why EIF has held up as compared to AD NFI and TCL to name but a few?

Q: On my watchlist are the broad S&P market (SPY) and an ETF that focuses on airlines, hotels, cruise ships, etc. Does one exist that you know of? I know of JETS for airlines, but is there anything that encompasses airlines and more leisure stocks?

Thanks,
Jason

Q: Hi.

May I please get your analysis and opinion on the company going forward?

Thanks

Q: Hi, I am down $18,433 on Baytex energy on 1000 sh bought over 16 years ago. (yeah I know stop loss) Yes, there is no need to sell it but I would appreciate A professional opinion on this sector.
Canada is in a very difficult place and we are being squeezed from many sides and in many ways. In this sector what do you recommend, to actually make money in the next 1- year. Thanks James PS I have been patient long enough.

Q: I am coming into cash in August which will be roughly triple the value of my current portfolio.
I am not particularly jittery over this downturn and have a good 10 year horizon. To that end I have started selling puts on a few top US names. With the VIX as high as it is I can sell puts with an additional 10 to 15% drop from today's numbers and get a 8 to 12% pay out for August or September puts. At those numbers, I would be happy to own, for example, AAPL at a further 12% discount (with another 12% cushion i.e. money received via the put.) I m only selling puts on companies that I would like to own and in quantities where they would fit an overall portfolio allocation strategy should I need to pick them up. While I know this strategy is not for everyone, does it sound reasonable to you? Also do you know of Canadian stocks that have good liquidity in the medium term options market and are also good long term investments?
Thank-you.

Q: Hello team,

Would you please mark (from 1 to 10) each of the above companies in terms of their ability to weather a recession scenario. (the lower the mark the worse the current balance sheet and inability to service debt).

Thanks a whole bunch especially in this crazy times....

Q: Hey guys, I have a 3.5% position in GUD since a couple of years, average cost of $7.50, when they’re going to report ? my patience with GUD has run out, any suggestions to replace it with the recent pullback
keep up the good work !
thx !

Q: Between these two, which one would you pick and why? thanks

Q: CNQ is now yielding 10%. Based on your analysis and current oil prices can they keep paying it?

Q: How do you feel about bns or the banks at these levels?

How much downside do you see if we re in a recession and oil price stays low for some time? I am tempted in view of the usual stability, yield, oligopoly, sustainable payout, etc.

Appreciate your comments.

Q: Good afternoon,
What is your opinion on the impact of the present market trend on real states?
Thanks

Q: Hi Peter and Ryan,
I am looking to take advantage from the current market dip and add the the above securities and ETF to my RRSP Portfolio. My time frame is 5 to 10 years. with adding the above I will be having all the 5i balanced portfolio stocks included. In addition I am adding some ETF and other stock that I think it can help my portfolio. Appreciate you advise of which stock look good at this time to buy (please rank). Is there any of the list I should avoid. Do you have other suggestions for good quality stocks and ETF (in the US and Canada) that have a good growth potential.
Thanks,
YR

Q: Hello Peter and Team,

Like most others, I'm licking my wounds tonight and strategizing how I might eventually make back some of the ground I've lost today. Thank you for the updated report and shopping list suggestions provided.
As well, I was thinking that there may be some good recovery opportunities within electronic transaction companies. I realize that interest rates, volume of transactions, etc., are some of the factors that will affect valuations, but the corona virus could be a boost for these companies if more of the world's consumers (especially in developing countries) move to a cashless society. I read that China is burning or disinfecting a lot of their paper money to help curb infection spread. Do you agree with this thesis, and if so, could you suggest a list of companies that could benefit? Could there also be boost to bitcoin adoption? Thanks.

Brad

Q: What would you look for in timing a buy? The vix at over 80? In particular I am interested in adding to my position in Verisk Analytics but this could apply to any stock.