Investment Q&A

Q: My son is starting an FHSA account at Wealthsimple. With the goal of contributing monthly and maximizing the limit over 5 to 7 years before needing funds. What combination of ETF's and blue chip stocks would you recommend that combines steady/increasing dividends, capital appreciation and minimal downside risk. Looking for a manageable # and combination of stock/Etf

Thank you

Q: Most of the focus on AI to this point has been on providers. What is your thinking about its widespread implementation? Should we expect significant dislocation of intellectual human resources for example? What sectors, companies will be less obvious beneficiaries? Are there published discussions of the potential transformations we should expect?
Thanks, Hugh

Q: Is there any ETF that are holding stocks that are only outperforming SP500.

Thanks for the great service

Q: Hello Peter,
From an earlier question on VFV in terms of foreign taxes, it looks like there is a double taxation as VFV invests in US ETF not directly in US stocks.. I would think i am better off with xsp excepts the etf hedges. Would i better off just investing in SPY or is there another ETF that is like VFV but invests directly in US stocks.. Thanks very much

Q: Crown Castle inc has gone lower recently.What is your opinions for the stock ?Is it a hold, buy or sell ?
Thank you !

Q: can you recommend any Canadian or Us corporate bonds that are safe and pay a good dividend

Q: With Goeasy down 25% in the last month….do you see any potential for near term catalysts?

Q: What is your current view on this small company? I realize its small size and the current market conditions will limit investor interest but wonder if some of the recent news and fundamentals provides any encouragement for a better future (3+ years) stock appreciation? Also given its volatility could you comment on if this is better held in a TFSA or regular account where losses, if any could be utilized?

Q: Would appreciate your thoughts on SRV.UN. Is the distributions safe. When was distribution last increased? Is there any growth potential and what if any are the catalysts? Would you buy at the current price?

Q: Today's seminar Decoding Market Signals was OUTSTANDING !!
If possible I would like to see similar presentations on a quarterly basis.
Thanks again for all your great work.

Dave

Q: Hi there, can you give an update on PET, why the large drop recently and your thoughts on initiating a position at these levels?

Thanks a lot!

Q: I realize this company has a high P/E but at a 52 week low and not a lot of competition and a fragmented industry for acquisitions,is this not a Screaming Buy …. your thoughts on the company and any upcoming catalysts to help this company to a mid 20s

Q: Like everyone else I suppose I am looking for the next great idea. Is there a company or two on your radar that is impressing you with their performance/growth outlook? Maybe tempting you to initiate a report on? Bonus points if it is already profitable, and/or approaching 1 B market cap. Double bonus points if you could see the possibility of them initiating a dividend one day. Just looking to build a short list for further investigation before next year’s TFSA contribution. Thanks so much.

Q: I'm not sure if I should take comfort in the fact that you still have ZRE in the portfolio or not, the last little while has been rough. If you were putting new money into the sector under current conditions would you stick with the equal weight ETF approach or would you just choose a couple of your favourite individual stocks like DIR and/or CAR (or perhaps another ETF that is not equal weight)?

Q: Can you comment on your current top 5 Canadian dividend stocks?

Q: Hi 5i team,

Would you consider First services has expensive valuation at current price level? What is the growth outlook for longer term?

thanks,

Q: Hi, I’m overweight Telus, and although I like it, I feel it is stuck in this low range until it gets much better quarterly results. Do you agree?
So as a dividend investor I would like to sell part to a more reasonable weight, and would like 3 suggestion for another dividend replacement.( sector not a big issue). Thanks

Q: Hello 5i,

Is L.PR. B an interesting buy for the income with a rate of 6.50% or is it better to wait for it to continue sliding downwards for a while longer.
In the current interest rate environment, what rate of return could help halt its descent. There are preferreds that reach 7 or 8% yield, depending of course on their category, the credit quality of the company, the sector...

Any information is welcome.

Thank

Q: Recently retired younger couple. Need to continue to preserve and grow portfolio, but also need to secure near term income stream.

I am looking to shift some equity to fixed income and trying to decide the best approach.

I have registered and non registered accounts. The non registered account is in dividend payers, and will leave this as is. Tax treatment is good, flexibility is good, recession proofish.

I am considering changes to the setup of my registered accounts. Two main options appear to be:

1. Move an registerd account from the current discount broker (Questrade) to somewhere like EQ bank and buy laddered GIC's. Advantage - CDIC protection, maybe very slightly higher rate of return. Disadvantage - Admin pain, loss of flexibility

2. Stay with current discount broker and simply move into CASH.TO

I am strongly leaning to option 2 - am i missing something here?
Why would i go to the trouble of option 1?
Are there other (better) options?
How big of a risk is there with something like CASH not having CDIC protection?

Thanks,


Jim

Q: Hi 5I,

Can I please get your thoughts/analysis on XPO Logistics.

Thank You