Investment Q&A

• BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF (ZBK $43.36)
  • $43.36 P/E (TTM): 12.24X Cap: $649M
  • View ZBK Profile
  • View Questions on ZBK
• BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (ZUQ $98.19)
  • $98.19 P/E (TTM): 28.41X Cap: $1.23B
  • View ZUQ Profile
  • View Questions on ZUQ
• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $97.27)
  • $97.27 Cap: $5.66B
  • View HXS Profile
  • View Questions on HXS
• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $50.85)
  • $50.85 P/E (TTM): 20.73X Cap: $21.65B
  • View XIC Profile
  • View Questions on XIC
• iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU $47.06)
  • $47.06 P/E (TTM): 16.8X Cap: $20.72B
  • View XIU Profile
  • View Questions on XIU
• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $103.59)
  • $103.59 Cap: $2.27B
  • View VGG Profile
  • View Questions on VGG
• Global X Europe 50 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXX $66.25)
  • $66.25 Cap: $169M
  • View HXX Profile
  • View Questions on HXX
• iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF (XDIV $36.55)
  • $36.55 P/E (TTM): 10.22X Cap: $3.65B
  • View XDIV Profile
  • View Questions on XDIV
• BMO S&P US Mid Cap Index ETF (ZMID $49.58)
  • $49.58 P/E (TTM): 20.39X Cap: $286M
  • View ZMID Profile
  • View Questions on ZMID

Q: I have CAD to invest in Canadian-dollar denominated ETFs: (1) Canadian stocks - VGG. XIU XIC XDIV; (2) US ETFs in CAD FX - HXS ZUQ ZMID and ZBK and (3) - EU ETF - HXX. How to go about assessing one against the other. Is there a better ETF in each group you would prefer? Would appreciate guidance on which ones are keepers for long-term hold? How would you evaluate them?

Upvote 5

Read Answer Asked by sam on February 14, 2025

• Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI $31.11)
  • $31.11 P/E (TTM): 23.13X Cap: $18.57B
  • View SMCI Profile
  • View Questions on SMCI

Q: Previously, I noticed that the 5i team held SMCI stock, which was sold during the downturn. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the recent earnings release and the company's future prospects. Is SMCI a buy or hold at this point? Your insight is greatly appreciated, thank you.

Upvote 6

Read Answer Asked by Esther on February 14, 2025

• Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio (VEQT $54.53)
  • $54.53 P/E (TTM): 14.03X Cap: $10.27B
  • View VEQT Profile
  • View Questions on VEQT
• iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio (XEQT $40.13)
  • $40.13 P/E (TTM): 7.87X Cap: $12.12B
  • View XEQT Profile
  • View Questions on XEQT

Q: Which one do you prefer and why?

Thanks

Upvote 2

Read Answer Asked by David M. on February 14, 2025

• Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM $241.50)
  • $241.50 P/E (TTM): 28.88X Cap: $121.40B
  • View AEM Profile
  • View Questions on AEM

Q: AEM has been hit hard this am. Why is that earnings? If yes, what are the details


Thanks

Sheldon

Upvote 5

Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on February 14, 2025

• Barrick Mining Corporation (ABX $61.62)
  • $61.62 P/E (TTM): 21.21X Cap: $103.97B
  • View ABX Profile
  • View Questions on ABX

Q: Hi ,

Please comment on the ABX earnings today, it has been a huge laggard compared to AEM, AGI, and all the other major gold companies. Are these earnings good enough to move the stock up to catch up ??

Thanks,
George

Upvote 2

Read Answer Asked by George on February 14, 2025

• Enbridge Inc. (ENB $64.30)
  • $64.30 P/E (TTM): 24.64X Cap: $140.25B
  • View ENB Profile
  • View Questions on ENB
  • View Reports on ENB
• Thomson Reuters Corp (TRI $131.63)
  • $131.63 P/E (TTM): 33.8X Cap: $58.76B
  • View TRI Profile
  • View Questions on TRI

Q: Greetings, Can you please comment on Enbridge earnings today. Also, what is the rationale behind TRI changing their U.S. listing to Nasdaq? Thanks for your help.

Upvote 7

Read Answer Asked by Martha on February 14, 2025

• Quanta Services Inc. (PWR $426.66)
  • $426.66 P/E (TTM): 62.42X Cap: $63.62B
  • View PWR Profile
  • View Questions on PWR

Q: Your thoughts on this one going forward. It has been on a slight downward trend last 3 month or so. I have done well and wondering if take profits, add to it (only 3% position) or just hold for now.

Thanks so much for your guidance.

Upvote 1

Read Answer Asked by Dale on February 14, 2025

• Enbridge Inc. (ENB $64.30)
  • $64.30 P/E (TTM): 24.64X Cap: $140.25B
  • View ENB Profile
  • View Questions on ENB
  • View Reports on ENB

Q: What did you think of ENB earnings?

Upvote 9

Read Answer Asked by Ed on February 14, 2025

• Cintas Corporation (CTAS $187.57)
  • $187.57 P/E (TTM): 42.2X Cap: $75.37B
  • View CTAS Profile
  • View Questions on CTAS
• GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (GDI $29.45)
  • $29.45 P/E (TTM): 16.41X Cap: $692M
  • View GDI Profile
  • View Questions on GDI
  • View Reports on GDI
• ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM $42.17)
  • $42.17 P/E (TTM): 23.5X Cap: $2.95B
  • View ABM Profile
  • View Questions on ABM
• Boyd Group Services Inc. (BYD $221.56)
  • $221.56 P/E (TTM): 218.62X Cap: $6.16B
  • View BYD Profile
  • View Questions on BYD
  • View Reports on BYD

Q: Your thoughts on GDI please. Continue to hold?

Upvote 4

Read Answer Asked by Ross on February 14, 2025

• Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Limited Voting Shares (BAM $72.02)
  • $72.02 P/E (TTM): 32.49X Cap: $116B
  • View BAM Profile
  • View Questions on BAM

Q: Can you please post a short update on Bam following their results, dividend increase and business involvement. Involvement? Maybe a purchase as I read quickly. Thank you. Jim

Upvote 4

Read Answer Asked by James on February 14, 2025

• Magna International Inc. (MG $76.22)
  • $76.22 P/E (TTM): 14.89X Cap: $21.47B
  • View MG Profile
  • View Questions on MG
  • View Reports on MG

Q: Your thoughts please on the quarter released this morning?

Thx

Upvote 2

Read Answer Asked by blake on February 14, 2025

• TELUS Corporation (T $17.42)
  • $17.42 Cap: $26.96B
  • View T Profile
  • View Questions on T

Q: Hi 5i, thoughts on quarter, looks like the market approves. Forward guidance looks good, along with cost savings planned to reduce debt. Thx.

Upvote 6

Read Answer Asked by Christopher on February 14, 2025

• BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE $22.13)
  • $22.13 P/E (TTM): 18.91X Cap: $581M
  • View ZRE Profile
  • View Questions on ZRE

Q: Hello 5i, I am retired and on a RRIF. Could you suggest a REIT ETF and or a single REIT for income investment. I am looking at a 5 years horizon for holding.

Thank you in advance

Upvote 3

Read Answer Asked by Yves on February 14, 2025

• Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT $32.02)
  • $32.02 P/E (TTM): 26.17X Cap: $329M
  • View HEQT Profile
  • View Questions on HEQT

Q: Hi, I asked a question about HEQT.US (Simplify Hedged Equity ETF) but I think the answer referred to HEQT.TO. I am interested in what you think about this ETF with the following description : The Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT) seeks to provide capital appreciation by offering US large cap exposure while investing in a series of put-spread collars designed to help reduce volatility.

How would you rate its performance, especially if we assume a sideways to down year? Thanks!

Upvote 1

Read Answer Asked by TK on February 14, 2025

• Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF Cad Unit (SPLT)
  • View SPLT Profile
  • View Questions on SPLT

Q: Do you consider SPLT a safe investment? Seems a no-brainer compared to an interest savings account at 2.55%.
Can that chart continue on that trajectory?

Thanks, Mark

Upvote 2

Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 14, 2025

• BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG $13.76)
  • $13.76 Cap: $12.11B
  • View ZAG Profile
  • View Questions on ZAG
• iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG $99.84)
  • $99.84 Cap: $134.05B
  • View AGG Profile
  • View Questions on AGG

Q: ZAG holds more than 70% in government bonds (federal, provincial and municipal). Is there a similar American Aggregate Bond Index ETF listed in US?
Thanks!

Upvote 1

Read Answer Asked by Grant on February 14, 2025

• Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Class A Non-Voting Shares (CTC.A $173.12)
  • $173.12 P/E (TTM): 17.4X Cap: $12.28B
  • View CTC.A Profile
  • View Questions on CTC.A

Q: Could you please provide your analysis of their recent earnings and your latest thoughts on taking a position in this company.

Thanks very much!

Upvote 5

Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 14, 2025

• Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX $456.20)
  • $456.20 P/E (TTM): 31.29X Cap: $115.74B
  • View VRTX Profile
  • View Questions on VRTX

Q: May I please get your thoughts on this company? I like their new non-opioid pain killer that was just approved by the FDA for a strong growth prospect. I am curious what you think about the existing business and the fundamentals/financials of the company. Thanks.

Upvote 2

Read Answer Asked by Marco on February 14, 2025

Q: Hello, I hope all keeping well.

When reading through QUESTIONS (and answers) , I often wonder if the companies mentioned are in your model PORTFOLIOS?

Is there a way that the companies mentioned could have some form of "marker" to indicate that they are indeed on your model lists?

For me, seeing that marker would be very helpful.

All the very best

Upvote 7

Read Answer Asked by Arzoo on February 14, 2025

• Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF $84.86)
  • $84.86 P/E (TTM): 21.14X Cap: $47.30B
  • View SLF Profile
  • View Questions on SLF
  • View Reports on SLF
• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $283.72)
  • $283.72 P/E (TTM): 23.67X Cap: $50.44B
  • View IFC Profile
  • View Questions on IFC

Q: Hello,

Is there a material total returns benefit over one year of switching from Sunlife to Intact Financial, if there are no tax considerations?
Regards
Rajiv

Upvote 5

Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on February 14, 2025