Investment Q&A

Q: Good evening.
In responding to Walter's question about tax deductibility of 5i membership, my understanding is that newsletter subscriptions are questionable and advice is acceptable. To support my claimed expense I always print off at least one of my questions and the 5i response to demonstrate that specific advice has been given to me. I do the same for my Keystone Small Cap Report.
Hope that helps.
Ed

Q: Happy holidays to all.

1) I just renewed my service for 2 years and I am wondering if the cost of the subscription can be used as a tax deduction?

2) Suggestion. I was hoping to search your site for the above question (as somebody else may have asked it - to avoid disturbing you), however I realized that I could only search by symbol. Maybe at some future time (a low priority at this time), it may be nice to search by symbol and by other search criteria as well.

Thanks again.

Q: Hi Team: Is AGI.warrants a buy? Trading around $1.17 a warrant.
Has long term life.I do not know how to value these warrants.
Thank you
George Hemmerich

ALAMOS GOLD INC WT 8/30/18

Q: Good day:
with the ice storm that is causing the damages to esp Toronto; the claims fro insurances
will go up
which insurance company will take the most hit ? I would like to avoid those to put
money in, thanks

Michael

Q: what are your thoughts on investing in brookfield asset management tsx:bama.a and at what percentage of my portfolio. thanku

Q: There seems to be a growing number of Qualcomm buyers. Do you have any opinions in terms of Growth and Performance ? Is this a Buy and Hold , a Seasonal play , or has the Easy Money been made ? Happy New Year !

Q: Would you still recommend buying LNR at the current price,also your thoughts on agrium.

Thanks again and Happy Holidays to you all.Shirley

Q: Hi Peter,

can you recommend a good retirement planning software either PC or web based? I would be willing to pay for it if it is very good. Ideally it will be able to plan for a married couple. I am currently using a free planner provided by BMO Investorline which is quite good but, would like a second opinion to check the results. thanks

Q: Hello, Peter @ Co.
I am looking at World Point Terminals, a Limited Partnership in the USA. The infrastructure for light crude appears to be a decent sector within the energy investment space. Although your focus is Canada I was hoping you might have some insight into this company and US LP's in general.
Thanks,
Ed

Q: BEP.un What little I know about stocks is from reading Ben Graham type of stuff- so when I look at the balance sheet of Brookfield- it looks perilous. And then to look at WPK as you note it as no debt at all. BEP.un is an A and Wpk is a B. I don't get it?

Q: Hi Peter and team, my question is about Morningstar rating system. There is something I do not understand, when I look at their latest report (December 13th)on Iamgold, I see a 5-star rating for that stock. On the other hand, 5iResearch is negative on the same stock. Is there something wrong with Morningstar rating system? Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thanks, Gervais

Q: Peter, Merry Christmas to you and the rest of the staff. I am up 57% on Davis & Henderson and 50% on Genevar. I read your previous comments on these companies. Considering that they both have hit new highs, would you consider these as holds or even as buys. Thanks in advance. Gary

Q: Hi Peter
You do not to answer this till after the holidays . Di.un. Dundee international . I am down 22% . If Europe is picking up am I justified in continuing to hold .or are there better places to put my money ? CNQ....my next stock... Do I also continue to hold this stock . As with all resources this has been dormant for a while. Is it also a hold ?

Candi

Q: Peter and Team,

With tapering beginning and possibly progressing, what are your thoughts on buying an ETF that is the reverse of the Thirty Year Bond in the US... something like HTD? It seems like interest rates are basically as low as they can go and will rise - its just a question of when.

Thoughts?

Q: Merry Christmas. Regarding John's question re percentage of stocks trading above their 200 day moving averages, Stockcharts.com has the charts for the TSX and S&P 500 indices. The Stockcharts symbols are $TSXA200R and $SPXA200R.
Best wishes for the new year to everyone at 5i.
Tim.

Q: I realize this company is out of scope for the website, but I would appreciate any thoughts on Mitsui(mitsf). I like the valuation, dividend, and diversification.

Q: Peter - I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family as well as the rest of the 5I team a very Merry Christmas. The launch of 5I research was certainly a bellweather change in the investing dynamic of this country. You have truly changed the investing landscape for the better. We have all benefitted from your work and for once the little guy has been given a significant leg up on the money-sucking industry as a whole. We are all grateful to you for how you have in fact changed lives for the better and I know that everyone visiting this site expresses deep gratitude for your efforts. The word is spreading and you will continue to grow dramatically. Thank you again from a grateful team of happy clients.Jim D

Q: Not a question, but a sincere compliment. Although only being a new member for a few months I have already taken advantage of renewing a 2 yr. membership at present costs. Am steadily adjusting my holdings to follow many of your suggestions to clients and your model portfolio. Am retired now and only wish I could have had 5i to follow in past years.
Again, many, many thanks and a Merry Christmas and the best New Year possible to you and your staff.
Hal

Q: Hi team:
great work and thanks for your advice
I have some REITs and are holding them for income for a yield of about 4-5%
From what I understand, switching some of those to FSV and TCN
both are involved in real estates especially in US could offer a better potential of
capital gains (though lower yield) than the current REITs in Canada, would that be
a correct assumption ? Merry Christams!

Q: Hi there
Wondering for an income side of a portfolio what you think of OCS.un? I like the 7% yield and the integrity and track record of Onex backing it.

Much thanks
Stuart