Investment Q&A

Q: Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt reently made an apparently controversial statement saying that Google is fialling behind because of decision for work/life balance, rather than concentrating on competitiveness. the video was soon taken down. But here is what he said:
"Google decided that work-life balance and going home early and working from home was more important than winning," Schmidt said at a talk at Stanford University. "The reason startups work is because the people work like hell."

You often suggest Google as a good buy. ( Following your lead I bought some yesterday, in fact.) but I was wondering whether you might have information to suggest that this may be just sour grapes on his part or whether there is a real reason to worry here
thanks as always

Q: Could you please rank these five companies, best first, for a 3-4 year hold. Thanks

Q: Your August 6, 2024 Company Report has two different numbers for Inside Ownership: Page 1 has 0.17% and Page 4 has 12.11%. Which is correct?

Q: please up date your thoughts on blackline . it has been one year since last comments.

Q: It appears that PRL reports and pays in USD. I hold it in a registered account. Trading on a US exchange is low volume. Do you suggest that I keep it on the CAD side or move it to the US side of my account?
Thank you.

Q: Hi 5i,
I've held a stake in KEY in my RRIF since the 2020 meltdown, which is now up considerably. I'd always told myself I would divest 1/3 of it if it reached $40, and it looks like that may happen pretty much anytime. What would be your top 3 non O&G, non-utility suggestions to replace that 1/3 of KEY (which currently yields 9.48% based on my cost base). Primarily I'm looking for income, but some growth is always nice too. Aside from the exceptions noted above, sector allocation isn't a concern for me.
Or would you suggest that based on KEY's fundamentals and the healthy yield I enjoy I should set my target higher - perhaps $45.00 - and wait a while longer before divesting a portion?
Thanks for your input,
Peter

Q: Hi Everyone!!
Do you think that Google will actually be forced to break up? If so, do you think that the share price will go down significantly?
Cheers,
Tamara

Q: Would you please give your evaluation of these 2 stocks and which would you recommend for a 3 to 5 year hold in a tfsa? Thanx.

Q: Why did ATD stock prices drop dramatically twice in past year: 1)Feb 23, 2024 from $82.55 down to April 4 2024 at $74.18, and then again 2) July 31, 2024 at $85.11 to Aug 7 2024 at $78.39, please?

Q: I suppose you are now used to your subscribers thinking you have the answer to absolutely everything financial and often otherwise. It's partially your own fault because you do such a good job of replying to the questions. So let me join the club of way-out speculators seeking your views on this headline in the Financail Post today:

CRTC expands ruling to allow smaller internet providers access to Bell and Telus fibre networks

Can you put your gage on this throbbing issue and speculate on the financial impact on the two internet service providers?

Many thanks.

Q: Good morning,

Could you comment on DRM's latest quarter and confirm what their EPS is? Thanks in advance.

Q: Can you compare the three and why you would prefer one over the other? And also for a retired income dependant investor how much would you consider to allocate in a portfolio? Tks Larry

Q: I own Nutrien.
Q1 = When is BHP's Jansen potash mine scheduled to come on line? I read late 2026....does that match your sources?
Q2 = More importantly, when will the Jansen mine start-up be expected to impact world supply-demand stock pricing?
Thanks...Steve

Q: I was on the verge of selling CAE until seeing that it had taken a recent jump in price in the last couple of days.

Could this mean the company's promise is finally coming to some fruition?

Would you recommend continuing with selling it as part of a portfolio clean-up or waiting and seeing if there is renewed hope on the horizon for this company?

Thanks as always.

Q: Hello 5i,

We sold two stocks that had were poor performers but they improved in the past few months in our RRSP. Can you rank the following stocks to purchase if we were to initiate a 1/4 position today for a 5-year hold? Our intention is to start 2 or 3 positions to see where they go, and add funds to the best two over time.
Would the ranking be the same for a TFSA or non-reg account?

Thank you
D&J

Q: this company reported good results .sold some assets to majority share holder . yet drops a lot . plese explain

Q: Is there an Canadian ETF that covers the magnificent seven?
Thanks very much.
Dorothy McConville

Q: Can you comment on their latest earnings? If you already owned it in a modest amount, would you hold or sell?

Q: Does your answer change to Gordons question of June 23 now that Alberta Government has committed 5 million dollars to their project?

Q: Hello 5i Team

1 - HBB

Global X's webpage for Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF (HBB) lists the following fees:

Management Fee - 0.09 % + applicable sales tax
Management Expense Ratio - 0.10 %
Trading Expense Ratio - 0.15 %
Swap Fee - No more than 0.15 %

Therefore are the maximum total fees that I would pay for HBB as follows:

Management Expense Ratio + Trading Expense Ratio + Swap Fee

0.10 % + 0.15 % + 0.15 % = 0.40 %

2 - HSAV

As HSAV is also a corporate class fund why would Global X not list a swap fee for HSAV?

Thanks