Investment Q&A

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

Q: Which North American uranium companies are actual producers at this time. For an additional credit which ones would you buy today? (Ranked please)
Thanks for your great daily assistance!
Terry

Q: I just received a few hundred shares of an ADR, Australia-based Woodside Energy Group WDS-N from a spin-off of my BHP-N holdings. I must admit it caught me off guard as to the event. There is not a lot of data available on this Perth-based energy firm. It appears to of had a decent run lately. What I am interested in is the fact that its geography in South Asia, an area I have not really had much exposure to. Is it a valid company (in your view to hold for the near term?) The purpose would be purely for speculation. I feel oil and gas firms are near the peak in pricing so do you think selling is a better option. Thanks JIM

Q: Looking for higher, sustainable dividend income.

What do you think of BHP in that regard?

How Lumen Technologies ( LUMN )?

Thanks again.

Q: With the surge in commodity prices I bought positions in BHP and RIO. My portfolio is well diversified and mainly in value supported by yield. BHP and RIO combined only represent 3.3% of the total portfolio.
What concerns me at this point is the current noise about a potential recession later this year. That could hit metals and minerals fairly hard, particularly if the recession, if it happens, is worldwide. Spending on infrastructure construction as well as the demand for manufactured products could decrease substantially.
My first question is whether you support this scenario of a late 2022 recession. My second, obviously, is whether it's time to trim, sell, or just chill and ride out any downturn in the economy as I generally do. I do like the dividends of both RIO and BHP although they could easily be cut.

Q: Great dividend payers, what do you think of a basket of these three?

Q: CAN: NTR, AEM, LUN, CCL.b US: BHP, RS, DOW, LYB, IP
Hi 5i,
I'm looking to make the material sector within my portfolio better. Can you please help me by ranking these companies for me and maybe let me know if something isn't needed or something should be added to give strength and diversification. Truly appreciate your service.
Regards

Q: is this the best nickel play

Q: I hold two major mining companies based on inflation expectations and yield.

With the current conflict in Europe came a surge in commodity prices and the threat of sanctions against the major Russian production of such strategic metals as aluminum.

I looked at the operations of both companies and didn't see anything significant in Russia that might suffer from sanctions or even expropriation. I would have expected both to move sharply higher.

They both dropped with the invasion of Ukraine. I'm missing something. What is it?

Q: Are the dividends sustainable?

Q: With physical battery grade Nickel stockpiles emptying do you have any recommendations for producers or an ETF that would be a good investment on the Canada or the US stock market?

Q: What companies mine both gold and copper? Which ones are recommended?

Q: I suspect these companies will be important as technology advances and we need those raw materials. Thoughts on that? Also the yields seem very high are they covered by cash flow or are the higher yields a reflection of the low share price?

Q: 2021 has been good to me overall but as always I have my regrets. I bought 2% weighting of BHP in Sept around 61 buck, mostly because I had little exposure to the sector. Do you think its gone too far to fast on it attempt to clean up its environmental footprint? Do you think the sell off has to do with tax loss selling or company issues? Finally would your view be favorable for next year or should I cut my losses. I thank you for years of good service and giving me an excellent source for sober second thoughts.

Q: Why does bhp have a 13.6% dividend? Does this indicate a sign of caution as the dividend may be too high and a sign of weakness? Would this be an equity that presents high risk? Would you buy?

Q: Looking at big picture need for natural resources pls compare these 2 companies? Which would be ur choice for long term hold? or other suggestions? Is BHP dividend really sustainable? Does it hamper growth?

Thank you

Mike

Q: With the recent drop in price, would you consider BHP an ideal opportunity to take advantage of tax loss selling over the next few weeks? Do you still think the dividend payout is reasonably safe? I have not seen the "each representing two" statement before... pls. explain! I am 84 and wanting to add to my income portfolio.

Q: Hi 5i,
I'm trying to put together a materials allocation for my portfolio that pay a dividend. These are the companies I have come up with that pay a stable dividend and appear to not have too much related business. Is more diversification needed and can you make recommendations. Also is there any better replacements for these companies I would like to have at least a two percent dividend. Thanks!

Q: What metal sector(s) would you recommend that will stand to benefit the greatest from the move to renewables. Please provide 3 growth companies to consider.

Would you also please provide 3 value companies that show solid values and good rebound opportunities in the same or similar sector.
Thanks, Peter.

Q: For international exposure to Basic Materials I’ve been looking at these two large caps….can I get your analysis of these, especially comments on the high dividend?