Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, can you explain the connection between the Coronavirus and the markets? I’m watching stocks like Photon, Nvidia, and Xpel get hammered (xpel the worst at 12% - I’ve already taken profits so I’m only on house money there at least). I just don’t really understand why people getting sick has such an effect. I’m not trying to be cold, just trying to understand and learn if there’s a way to hedge against it.

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Q: Goodmorning 5i
I just asked for a less volatile replacement for tlt. But, i didn't specify that i wanted a US eplacement. You suggested BNS. The only thing i find in looking for that is preferred shares. Appreciate your help

Q: Hello 5i. I use symbol ^TNX:US to track/monitor the 10 year US T note. Is there an equivalent symbol for the Canadian 10 year note that I can use for on-line access. Many thx. Steve

Q: Hello 5i team,
I read that Artiza's director sold last week 1.9 million $ worth of stock. As well as two other executives exercised their options and sold.
Would you read anything negative ?
Between GOOS and ATZ, which one would you prefer for a long term holding I need more consumer discretionary in my portfolio. (I am 60 and will not require to access any funds).

Regards,
Elaine

Q: Hello 5i,
I bought too much tlt and i am thinking of selling some in this recent rise in price. could you suggest something less volatile in the us fixed income space? I have enough volatility with stocks and am looking for something steadier with my fixed income side
Thanks

Q: I have been holding SIS in my TFSA nearly for the last 2 years and down by 20%. With not so promising outlook for 2020,Would you suggest to continue holding or switch? If switching, what stock would you suggest in the same sector?

Q: Is there any negative info about GSY that it dropped 7%-10% at the open on
HIGH volume?
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Q: Hello. What ETFs focus 100% on China stocks. Which would you recommend? Thank you.

Q: Any idea why Bank of America and JP Morgan are dropping the last several days even after they both reported stellar results - should I be taking my profit out now or hold ?

Q: I'm looking into selling my remaining small position in CHE.UN (0.3% of the portfolio) either now or after they report Feb 14... a 'pulling the weeds' exercise.

To help decide on the timing could you please provide the Bloomberg EPS estimates for the latest quarter (reporting Feb 14) and for the next FY. Or you may provide a rational for pulling this weed now rather than trying to get a few more dollars out of a potential bump from a Q report!

Thanks.

Q: Hi 5i,
Can I get your thoughts about any of these 3 ETF's from BMO for a buy and hold investor? Should one be concerned with the relatively low trading volumes? The general performance of all three ETFs look better than their underlying indexes.
The ETF's appear to rebalance/reconstitute semi-annually so my thinking is these might be good as core holdings for a long term investor since they are always suppose to hold the best quality stocks.

Here is the BMO summary of the product;
1. selects high ROE stocks
2. selects stocks with stable year over year earnings growth
3. selects stocks with low financial leverage
4. caps max. stock weighting at 5%

MER Holdings AUM AvgVol Description
ZUQ 0.34 126 330M 7,200 US High Quality
ZEQ 0.45 126 260M 6,400 Europe High Quality CAD Hedged
ZGQ 0.50 330 80M 2,500 All Country High Quality

Q: The "ageing-in-place" concept seems to be gaining some momentum and support. Do you agree, and can you identify some Canadian companies (ideally dividend paying) that would benefit? Do you see this having any impact on the senior residences like Chartwell or Sienna?
Thank-you

Q: Could you compare the debt levels, payout/dividend sustainability and future direction of these two reits. I have held CRT for a bit over a year and done much better than expected, but wonder if I should just take my gains and move on. I'm looking at CRR, which seems to be more diverse (good or bad?) and has a bit of movement into residential, as well as a higher dividend. The CRR price is down at the moment with the new issue. CRT is my only retail reit. It is not a large position, and is held in a non-taxable account.
Thanks

Q: Good Morning 5i, I am a long term holder of FTS and I know you like the stock. My intention is to hold forever and I have enjoyed the 25% increase in share price in the past year. However it now yields 3.3%.
My assumption is most holders buy this stock (and utilities in general) for yield, so at 3.3% where would the new buyers come from?
Also, are you able to run the historical yield? Is 3.3% the lowest yield ever for this stock and how does it currently compare to its historical P/E and other metrics.
Thanks
Rob

Q: I am interested in the investment implications of the coronavirus, should it spread similar to SARS or worse. Specifically, when SARS occurred, what was the impact on global markets? What markets did well, and what markets did poorly? Was there a movement towards cash, bonds or gold?

Thank you for this wonderful service!

Q: Your analysis and view of this company hitting new highs and do you see more momentum. Buy,sell or hold?
Thanxs Gary

Q: What is the typical life expectancy of a private fund such as RA ?
Has Brookfield ever terminated one, if so how does this happen, what are the mechanics in play for the investor ?
From their website Brookfield owns +30% of the fund , is this not a good reason to buy RA ?
Thanks

Q: This question is about covered call strategies. I know that your mission is primarily to gibe advice on individual stocks but you are often good enough to share your knowledge on other points, as well. So, i will submit this question. If it doesn't fit into your framework, that's ok, too.

I know thatyou like to sell covered calls a month out. If i don't have any intention of owning the stock, i imagine that it doesn't really matter if i buy the stock one month, collect the option and then buy the same stock back again a month later at a higher price. Because i am only interested in collecting money on the money i have. Right? ( i am doing thisin a tfsa. I have googled it but haven't found a definitive answer on whether I can do this there? Am i ok with that? ). If i am going month by month is it better to take a lower payout, knowing that you are more likely to have to give up the stock, or go a couple of dollars less in the premium payout in order to have a higher possibility of keeping the stock, realising that this is a monthly process? a number of questions here so please feel free to subtract the appropriate number of points, if you decide to answer.
Thanks again for your grat service

Q: Hi,
There are slim pickings for the retail corporate bond investor at the moment. I found a five year Ford Motor Credit bond with a BBB rating paying an effective yield of 3.55%.

Do you think the risk/return on this bond is reasonable? I am hesitant to buy it because of the history of the auto industry during recessions and the current state of personal debt in Canada.

Thank you. Michael

Q: hi there,

looking for an undervalued US financial to add to my portfolio. I own JPM, WF and PRU. Looking at the financials, this one seems to be growing but trading at a significant discount to its peers. Am i missing something or is there another US insurer you prefer?