Investment Q&A

Q: I am interested in buying a Canadian energy services company. Can you recommend two or three, including one with a dividend? Thanks, Bill.

Q: Hello from the Responsible Investing Club in Comox, B.C.
Thanks for your great service!
Do you have any suggestions for an ETF that focuses on Responsible/Ethical Investing, which does NOT use a "best of sector" approach? (i.e. the "best" oil company, the "best" mining company, etc).
For example, XEN on the TSE has Suncor as its third-largest holding, which isn't something that many ethical investors could invest in.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Q: A few years ago you recommended to me the Powershares ETF QQQ for the IT portion of my holdings. It has been a very good performer, thanks. I also own CSU, MDA & ENGH.

Do you still recommend QQQ as your top ETF pick? Are there any other items you would recommend looking at. It can be a stock, mutual fund or etf.

Thanks

Paul

Q: Hi Team.
In view of the current market rotation, cyclical stocks are performing better. Could you identify three US and three cyclical Canadian stocks that could still outperform in the new environment. What sectors other than finance will benefit from the new administration in the US.
I value your opinion.
Thank you
Raouf

Q: Good morning,
Please give me your opinion of SCL
Thanks
Rick

Q: We are involving our kids (ages 7 and 8) in choosing companies that they are interested in for their RESP holdings. They love watching their dividends get deposit into their accounts, almost as much as I do.

My son has chosen: CGX (because he likes going to the movies), L (because he sees how busy the grocery store and Shoppers are) and ICE (because he likes playing hockey and noticed how busy the rinks are where we live).

My daughter has chosen: CTC.a (because she likes to go to Sports Check to buy her sports equipment) and CARA (because she likes going to a few of their restaurant brands).

I added T, for some stability and extra dividends.

I realize this mini-portfolio is pretty concentrated in the consumer sectors. Do you have any suggestions to diversify things?

Also, given their age, what percentage of their RESP would you recommend being in equities?

Thanks in advance.

Q: Hi, I've sold my REITs in my cash account but am thinking of adding two or three in my RRSP accounts for long term holds. Is this a reasonable move? I've noticed that your recommendations generally include CSH, CAR, and REI. I can't help but be attracted to the yield on AX. Am I "reaching" for yield and likely to be disappointed if I buy AX? What would be your top 2 or 3 REITs for an RRSP that consists of a balanced group of etf's? I'm looking to be a bit more conservative here than in my cash account which mirrors the balanced equity model fairly closely.
Thanks, Rod

Q: Hello 5i team,
I searched the TMX site to look for the stocks breakdown by sector; but can't find it. Could you suggest a site that provides that information?
Thanks,
Antoine

Q: Mp portfolio closely mirrors you balanced equity portfolio (about 3 exceptions). I have been happy with its performance but note some analysts indicate a that the US economy will out[perform the Canadian economy over the next year. Do you think it is a good idea to pick up some U.S.stocks? What do you think. I favor ETS's at would make up about 20%of my portfolio.

Would you recommend such a move? If so, what ETF's would you prefer?

Raymond

Q: PIF dropped close to 22% this week with no news. It's technical support level is now a very weak $13.78 and today it closed at $14.60.

From a TA stand point it sure look like this will continue to fall through the bottom to the next strong support level of $8. Since my entry price was also only $8 I think I should just lock up my profit now and exit this name, even though I'm collecting almost a 7% dividend.

What is your recommendation in such situation? Even though I like this name I don't want to see so much gains vaporized. I can always buy it back later, right? Thanks.

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I thought there 3rd Quarter results reflected progress as they have closed 85 stores and are restructuring. However the stock dropped 2.58%. So what happened? Was Mr.Market disappointed...is the whole sector down...tax loss selling...apparel stocks are out of favour...or all of the above? Ha!Ha! Your thoughts please!
With appreciation...
Dr.Ernest Rivait

Q: Do you have any informatuon on a company called Hemostemix.

Thanks

Q: I have very little US exposure in my portfolio. What would be a good Canadian US equity growth fund or ETF that would allow me to participate in the New America under the Trump regime?

Thanks

Peter

Q: As a follow up to my question Dec 2nd about energy:
1. What is the difference between ENF and ENB?
2. My scepticism about energy, particularly upstream, is due to direct impact and volatility arising from commodity markets, in turn strongly affected by politics. This may now be compounded by low expectation of growth. Comments?
3. Philisophically, I don't like Superior Propane (SPB) much. When I bought it, it was as I recall in a single industry - propane. It since added divisions for specialty chemicals and construction products which seem wholly unrelated and lacking synergy with the core business. I vaguely recall their recently selling or planning to sell one of these unrelated divisions. In principle, I have a problem with companies expanding into unrelated businesses, unless their stated mission is to be a diversified investment vehicle. Comments?

Q: Good afternoon. What are your thoughts on holding physical gold (or silver) bullion as opposed to owning gold/silver stocks, ETFs or other paper? Also, do you have any information and/or opinions on Silver Gold Bull Canada (https://silvergoldbull.ca/) operating out of Calgary?

Thanks as always for your terrific service.

Q: Concussions have been a major topic in sports and would like to know if there any companies that have developed/developing a product or service for the treatment of brain injuries.

Q: I appreciate you view on the Hudbay minerals announced offer to buy any or all of its outstanding US$920 million aggregate principal amount of 9.500% senior notes due 2020. I own some of these bonds and I feel their offer is not attractive enough to redeem. What is the risk of not tendering? Do you think HDB can survive to pay those bonds?I don't mind holding the bonds until maturity, unless you think that HBM will not survive until then?If I tender what would would be reasonable replacement.

Thamks,

Q: Would I be eligible for the dividend and the special dividend if i picked up some ET stock today?My understanding is yes until the ex dividend date.

Q: I’m looking to add the equivalent of about 1 full position to consumer cyclicals.

I currently hold DHX.B (2.9%), AW.UN(3.4%), QSR(2%), CGX(2.4%). Right now I care about total returns and I lean towards profitable companies which pay, and regularly increase, dividends. I am not opposed to swapping out companies or adding in new ones though I do tend towards the buy & hold philosophy.

Your thoughts on this list, other options in the sector and where to introduce the new cash would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Gord

Q: I am not sure if my question was cut of. I did it on my phone. I would like to get your perspective on the number of companies that should be in various portfolios e.g. Income portfolio, growth portfolio and capital appreciation portfolio. For example 20 - 5% each, 10 - 5% each and 20 - 2.5 % each or some other combination.
mike