Investment Q&A

Q: Could you give some suggestions for ETF's that track the Nasdaq and DOW? What account would you hold them in and are there any that trade in Canadian dollars?

Thanks

Q: Hi team,

I suggested 2 years ago a section or category on your questions page to help investors to understand the meaning and importance of key terms such as P/E, P/B, ROE, ect...Here is the question raised then:

What is exactly the meaning of "Capped" for an ETF.

May I suggest a category in your list of questions which would be 'vocabulary" or "meaning of..." for quick reference for unexperienced investors like me. It could avoid repetitive questions. I knew at some point what "capped" meant, but I forgot....

Many thanks,

Jacques IDS

Asked by Jacques on November 02, 2020

Any chance to see it appear this year ? Or, alternatively, what would be a good source to find the meaning and significance of stock market terms ?

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS

Q: Can you explain the difference between the above three and which one you prefer.
Thank you.

Q: Can you please tell me what the difference is between BN and BAM? What one is better/why did they split it out?

Q: I'm at looking at the following companies to invest in next; how would you rank them based on current values?

Q: I think I know the answer but can you confirm that the payment from this is considered interest and not a dividend by CRA? With that in mind what are your top picks for yield and capital preservation with a dividend yield to save taxes?
Thanks
Richard

Q: It's time to add to my TFSA. I own ADBE, GOOG, AAPL, NVDA, PYPL, QCOM, CRM and TOL in this account, where longterm growth is the investment objective. Should any of these be switched? Please recommend replacements if so and ignore sector/market cap considerations. I wish to add to either NVDA or PYPL, which of these should I add to? Deduct as many credits as required. Thanks, and wishing you all the best for 2023.

Q: Why has the last year been so tough for SLF? Shouldn't they benefit from higher interest rates?

Q: I don't understand. A recent 5i answer on AQN stated:
"On an operating cash flow basis, the dividend was still coverered in the 12 months to Sept 30."
As I look at the Balance & Income Sheets as of Q3:
Working capital is $-579,890,000
Net income for the 3 quarters this year is $-182,000,000.

AQN will payout $0.92 per share in dividends for the year. They've already committed to $0.22 for Q4
676 million shares x $0.92 = $616,400,000 payable in dividends for the 2022 year ($154,000,000 to be paid in Q4)

Somehow, somewhere isn't it true that the dividend payments must be impacting that negative working capital, the negative net income, the increasing debt amount and increasing interest to service the debt? In essence, aren't the dividends coming from borrowing, whether directly or indirectly?

Thanks, always appreciate 5i's perspective.

Q: Is EGLX still a good bet in my TFSA? What are the analysts saying?

Q: Hello 5i team,
Just a few questions on FSZ. It seems that the stock has been in a holding pattern for the past 2.5 years. Where is the payout ratio at these days with the stock? Has the AUM increased or decreased in the last few quarters?

Are you still confident of this stock in the income portfolio?

Andrew

Q: Wondering if you can help me figure this out Peter,

Bought 360shares of BAM.A at $54.62. Spin off took place and I ended up with 90 shares of Bam and 360 shares of BN. In making my calculations after everything is settled, it looks like Today I am sitting at roughly $19,678 - original investment was 19,680.

Is this a sell, hold or buy right now??? Its a little confusing for a simpleton such as me.

Thank you for all you do

gm

Q: Peter; Does the Broadcom deal impact other chip companies, like NVDA? Is it a “ big”: deal in the chip market? Thanks
Rod

Q: Some large companies such Amazon trade in Canada as depository receipts. Can you elaborate on this product advantages or disadvantages and would you recommend its use.
Best Regards, Harold

Q: The Brookfield companies have become a rather complicated set of stocks. Would you consider issuing a report on the group as a whole with suggestions as to which of the group you most favour and in which accounts we should consider holding the various properties?

Thanks in Advance!

Q: With canaccord trying to go private could FSZ try the same? How much do insiders own today of FSZ?


Thx

Q: Can you please rank these 5 stocks in which are in your growth portfolio i terms
of capital appreciation for the next year please.

I know some may be riskier than others.

Thanks

Q: There has been discussions about mining companies here, mostly in the Au sector (i.e. Agnico Eagle).
What are your thoughts in investing in base metals? I have had Teck.B in my portfolio for awhile and considering adding to it holdings? Would you suggest other preferred assets?

Q: I'm looking at your answer to Shane's Jan 5 question about your caveats on recovery of stocks. Do you see any of the stocks listed here whose recovery may be limited and if so, which ones and based on which caveats? Thank you.

Q: Hi,

Wondering about your opinion regarding copper and steel plays, given China's potential re-opening? Are these good options and if not, what else might you suggest instead?

Thanks!
Dawn