Investment Q&A

Q: Hello,
A question about the Canadian Money Saver Model ETF Portfolio.
Unless I've misread, it seems like you use a combination of VEE (Emerging Markets) and VE (Developed Europe All Cap) for your International/Ex-NA exposure.
Wondering why this combo instead of the more usual VEE plus VIU (Developed All Cap ex North America)?
Thanks,
Roman

Q: Thinking about betting apps… are they on the rise? Would you recommend buying if so which ones?

Q: Two days ago I saw an article on 5i about new ipos and focusing on 10 to watch. I can't find it now. Is there a way to find it again? It was interesting. Ron

Q: What expectations do you have for this company in 2022?

Q: Hi,

Can you provide comments on Real Matters quarterly earnings? Wondering if this is still a hold?

Q: AMT is a long time stallworth being pounded, like many others. But how would you feel about it's valuation in this peculiar market? Wait for it to consolidate?

Q: I hold these 8 equities in one part of my portfolio. I am not sure if it makes a difference, I am up on some and down on others.

The approximate weight and the gain / loss is shown for each. ATZ (3%, +17%); CNR (4%, -7%); CM (4%, +8%); Acuity Ads (0.5%, - 37%); MG (4%; - 11%) RY (6% + 5.5%).

I wish to free up about 2% of the portfolio for a cash requirement. Taxes are not an issue.

Two questions: First, if you were me, which / what would you sell to free up some cash? Second, is there anything here that should be let go because it is time to move on from it? I know AT is too small to make much impact but I am inclined to continue to hold it, for a potential bounce. Many thanks

Q: Your comments on CIA's latest report, initiated dividend of $.10 & their conference call would be appreciated. Would this report be positive or negative for the company? Thanks as always
Dave

Q: Currently own BAM.A and BIP.UN (From Enercare aquisition), I am quite comfortable with the two Brookfield companies combined percentage within portfolio.

After reviewing the sectors allocation, I am high on financial (BAM.A) and low on Energy, I plan to reduce BAM.A position (take profit) and move the proceed to BEP.UN in a registered account?

Goal is to maintain the same percentage of Brookfield companies in portfolio and balance the sectors better especially want to long renewable energy.

Do you agree with this move or have comment, concern, other suggestion ?

Thanks.

Q: Can I please have your take on Lam Research's recently announced earnings. Do you consider the stock a buy at this price or is there another name in this industry that you prefer. Your overall view on Lam would be appreciated. Thank You.

Q: With interest rates rising, companies with heavy debt loads may suffer somewhat.
Can you please offer 5-10 top picks with large cash balances and low debt w/best bets in each Cda and US? also which big cap sectors would you stay away from due to large debt holdings? many thanks...

Q: Globe and Mail reported that between Jan 6-11, three board members of ECN paid an average $5.36 per share and invested about $6.25M. What is the outlook for this company going forward; I don't understand what is left of the company after the sale in December and how profitable it will be going forward. Seems strange that ECN hired ex-Toronto Police Association head Mike McCormack as chief risk officer -apparently he is a friend of the CEO - sounds like nepotism to me and not reassuring to stock holders. Thanks for your comments!

Q: When does it report and what's expected? What does it need to report to start to turn the ship around, and conversely, what type of results will put it down for good?

Q: I am buying KEG shares here is Canada and I am wondering if you have any recommendations for dine-in restaurants in the US that will benefit from re-opening. Thanks.

Q: Hello, as a Canadian, does it make sense to buy SHOP:US using US funds that exist in a TFSA investment account VS buying the equivalent SHOP.CA from a CDN TFSA account ?

Q: On Wednesday this week I bought a 1/2 position in Netflix. My intention was to view it as a trade rather than a long term investment. I've done this before when the high flying techs crashed and I caught a bounce. Nortel being one example. In reality I'm mainly a value investor that's in the typical stocks that you don't even read the news releases on. Like, who cares that TD bank is handing out bags of candy to the Panda bears in China.

I have a problem now. I think my trade, in less than a day, may have gone long term due to Pershing Square having stepped in and picked up 3.1 m shares of NFLX.

My question isn't about NXLX, it's about Pershing Square. What's your read on their intentions? I'm guessing you have a pretty good handle on their Modis operandi and can give me some insite into what might happen.

I appreciate your opinion and will give it full consideration but realize the final decision and responsibility is mine.

Q: Hello 5I,
If i own a stock on the us investment side of my portfolio in US dollars and transfer it to the Canadian side (because the stock trades on both exchanges IE: TD) does that transfer it to CDN dollars and show as a canadian stock or will it show as a US stock still becasue i initially bought in US dollars on us side? Thanks

Q: Dear 5i
Which of TVE or PXT has the highest earnings growth rate over the next 2 years ? Would either one be suitable in a TFSA ?
Thanks
Bill C

Q: Cameco is down 30% since November highs, is there a reason, such as uranium prices or company issues. Would it be a buy at this level

Q: I actually bought Square (Block) at 65.00 but it has dramatically dropped in price. My question is do it hold or sell and buy perhaps a more secure stock like Googlewhich had been dependable over the last 5 years for me. It may recover faster.