Investment Q&A

Q: we are going to start a resp for a grandchild so will probally have some 17 years to work . what top 3 growth companies in the u.s. and 3 in canada also would you start to look at today which you like for the long term.

Q: I hold the 3 following oil companies in my portfolio
WCP, with a small gain. Current price $10.32
TVE, with a small loss. Current price $3.99
Royal Dutch Shell, with great gain. Current price $68 USD.
Would you see any of these as a sell today? Please rate them from the most preferred to sell to least preferred to sell at today prices.

Q: Portfolio Cleanup Part 1:
I have needed to do this for a long time. These are a list of securities I have that are within a 15% profit or loss of where I purchased them.
Which ones to do see as an Add, Hold or Sell. Can you provide a short reason why for each. Thanks

Q: Hello,

Topicus, lately is showing solid momentum, with stock hitting an all time high, Today. On the other hand, Lumine has lagged behind, specially after the recent results. Do you believe that this divergence in stocks behaviour is temporary or it is signalling any longer term concerns for the latter ?

Also, based on their current valuation, does it make one more attractive than the other . in the near term and what would be the price points to accumulate ?

Thank You

Q: I know I'm being lazy. However, can you help me to understand, when share prices are not too different ($17.80 vs $17.05), why would someone purchase the "E" series rather than the "F" series.
It seems to occur with a number of companies, a wide disparity on the dividend yields paid within their PR's sphere of series. Just interest rates at the time of origin or re-set dates?

Q: I purchased DND back when it was in your portfolio, you have since dropped it, I still hold a small share. What is your opinion now with the two recent acquisitions and Engine Capital (approx 7% owner) not overly pleased.

Thank you

Jim

Q: My question on the (former?) ETF XOUT. I held it not too long ago, but sold it. I've made the decision to re-invest in this ETF for the long term, but see that it seems to no longer exists. Do you know what happened to it?

It invested in the US large cap index subtracting any companies that would not do well in a future of disruption. If it no longer exists, is there any type of ETF like this available out there?

Q: Hi 5iTeam,

What would your top 3 U.S. banks be and please provide rationales supporting your choices.

Thanks,
H

Q: Given the announcement today of BCE selling its interest in MLSE, the market seems to be reacting somewhat positively to the news - I’m curious as what do you think is a comfortable level of debt that the market is looking for? How much more assets do you think the market would like BCE to shed and apply to debt reduction??

Q: Thanking you for your advice on Karora Resources - a tidy profit , and now I own shares in Westgold after the takeover . When will you update your data on this company ? Nothing of real value on your website at present .
From company press releases the company has a market cap of some 2 billion or thereabouts , and expects to produce 400,000 + ounces of gold in 2025 . Expects significant financial savings from the takeover of Karora . Appears to be a real gem of a company . Do any analysts follow it ?

Q: Portfolio Cleanup Part 10:
I'm embarrassed to admit that I am down 50% or more (!) on the above.......
Are there any with good rebound potential that are worth holding on to? Can you provide a short reason why for each. Thanks

Q: In the company profile of Broadcom (AVGO), we see a Dividend yield of 12.92%. Is that really 12.92% annually? Such a dividend is certainly not common in the tech industry. Why is it so high compared to other tech companies? Thank you

Q: Hi,
Knowing you don't give personal advice, what is the highest weight YOU would be comfortable holding VRT ?
Thanks

Q: Could you please comment on the Aug 28th Q2 2024 Results for Redishred Capital Corporation (KUT). A search of your past answers to queries on the company have indicated a problem with liquidity and earnings growth. Cormark has bumped it's target price slightly to $6.00 which is almost double the current share price and wondering if anything has changed..

Q: Hi team! 1. What percentage would you give that we are currently in a recession in A. Canada B. USA? and 2. What percentage chance would you give that Canada and/or USA will enter a recession in the next 12 months?

Q: Hi looking for US company suggestions. Growth focussed. 5-10 years

I currently hold GOOG, NVDA, ISRG, LLY, AMZN, CROX.

I have room for 2 full positions and 1 half.
I’d appreciate your top 5 stocks in order based on my current holdings. Thank you

Q: Hi 5i,

I accumulate cash in my TFSA until I have enough to purchase a meaningful position in a stock. What are some good options you'd recommend for holding the cash in to generate interest while it accumulates?

Thanks for all you do -

Evan

Q: My TFSA is roughly equal parts EIF, LMN, and WELL. MY TFSA is roughly 5 % of total reg. and non registered accounts. I am retired and have used my TFSA for more growth orientated stocks; with limited success. I am looking to replace these stocks ( which I also hold in other accounts ) , with HTA. I hold HTA in other accounts as well. HTA gives me access to 20 of the largest tech stocks and an 8% return which I receive every month ( important to a retiree ). Am looking at doing this in stages with EIF first and then the other two depending on fundamentals, relative value, etc.

Would you do this in stages or in one shot recognizing that I own these in other accounts ?
Your thoughts of HTA as a single holding in a TFSA to be representing 8 % of total portfolios ?

Thanks. Derek

Q: Would you buy a full position in BN and CSU today or would you do it incrementally over the next few months and wait for a potential pullback?

Q: assume you meant US$3,5 B for sale of MLSE. does this mean closer to 14% reduction in debt?