Investment Q&A

Q: Hi,

I am looking at investing new cash and at this time wish to purchase non-US and non-Canadian companies. I know you don’t typically cover the non-North American markets but you have frequently commented on GRMN, NBIS and ASML.

Would you have any other suggestions for outside NA equities, regardless of sector, that represent good long-term potential total returns?

Thank you, Michael

Q: Hello 5i,
Could you please recommend two of your top international copper producers/miners.
Thanks for so much great advice.
Ralph

Q: in diversifying away from American companies, What would be your top international companies (excluding China and Russia)

Q: I'm looking for a metals company (either US or CD) that has exposure to several presently desirable metals for a long term hold. Which of these three would you prefer and if you have a better choice, please list it?

Q: Are all of these companies buyable in your opinion? And how would you rank them if they were bought today while keeping in mind dividends, safety, growth there are a few sectors here so that aside. I do think some of these companies are being forgot about with all the focus on tech.

Q: Have the recent declines in these resource companies mainly due to the US new leadership tariff threats or more related to the diminishing China demand.
Would you feel the dividends are safe or should we expect cuts from VALE and others?

Q: If I were to pick only two themes for long term investment, they would likely be urban water supply and the electrification of North America. (Would appreciate your thoughts on those choices...).

Regarding electrification, I'm well positioned in energy providers, including green & conventional energy producers. I have a half position in HPS.a and a small amount of GRID. I am struggling to decide if I should move upstream into a copper producer (BHP?) or if I should stick with small caps like HPS.A to get more torque.

I'm retired and no longer young; my finances are solid. Most of my investments are with a professional manager. I keep about 20% for fun, but even the fun money is mostly in fairly blue chip stuff. It is in this small chunk that I shall play around, and I am okay with adding a bit of risk.

So the question is: raw material producer or end user stocks? Where would you head? Specific suggestions most welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Q: Which of these two have more copper and they both pay high dividends,Are the dividends sustainable and do you have a preference between the two

Q: Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a good base metals mine, who pays a dividend, for a long term hold. I have been leaning towards BHP, but would rather avoid the USD exposure. Who would you recommend?

Thanks,

Q: Is this still a good company to hold in this environment? Are Rio, BHP better options?

Q: What are a few relatively safe material sector stocks that my daughter, mid 30's, could thinking about holding in her RRSP for the long term???......thanks for the suggestions as me, I tend to shy away from material sector stocks.........Tom

Q: Any comments on reliability of dividends for these commodity giants? Which do you prefer?

Q: If you could only hold one company in the materials sector for long-term what would that company be?

Q: I'm looking for some companies in the materials sector that pay sustainable/growing dividends (above 4%) with solid balance sheets and strong growth outlooks. Could you suggest some of your favourites. My focus is Canada but global companies are acceptable.

Q: Looking at adding Rio Tinto or BHP Group. Would you consider them buyable right now or should I wait until Chinas picture becomes a bit more clear? Thanks

Q: I am low on materials stocks, with only FNV in my current portfolio. I am wondering about adding either BHP (about to become a significant potash producer) or NTR. Do you have a preference, or is there another choice that you think would be even better?

Q: Currently I hold both of these diversified metals companies (3.72% position in RIO and 1% position in BHP). BHP is a fairly recent addition. I have held RIO since 2019 and have added over time. I am questioning the wisdom of holding both companies and thinking of selling BHP (small gain) I consider RIO the best choice for a long term hold. Would appreciate your comments please.

Q: Please comment on each of these companies. Would like to add to RIF account. Interested in the material sector. Do you have another suggestion if neither of these are stable in your view. Thank you.

Q: Hi. Would like to buy a copper producer in recognition of expected long term demand. I show a couple I like and hope you might add one or two more and then rate from best to worst taking into account current valuation, stability, management, dividend, etc. With thanks, Don

Q: Hello, What major company would you suggest the produces iron? Seeing as the war in Ukraine is reducing the supply from the side of the world. Other than Brazil, is there a major player in North America you would recommend and why? Thanks