Investment Q&A

Q: hi
what should one be monitoring in order to get some info on whether or not the chip or appropriate tech sector is coming back to life?

Q: What comments do you have about FirstService and their results including weakness. Thank you.

Q: What’s your long term view of CRM please?
Thank you ,
Rick

Q: I am looking to invest in Canadian dividend paying stocks with growth potential. What do you recommend.

Q: This company has shown stronger results, more contracts and was slightly profitable for the last two quarters.However ,I am puzzled to see the weakness in the stock price over the last three months.What would be causing this and is it a good time to accumulate shares?
Thank you,
Jean

Q: Good morning 5i. My TFSA has re-trenched from a high of 108 k down to the low 90k's. My holdings were all good growth stocks but gone are TOY, SIS, NFL P.B.. I will jettison CAE this week. So I'm left with Go Easy, Boyd, and Kinaxis with a lot of cash. I will ad Bama, and Atd.B. Can you suggest 5 more dividend payers with some growth prospects for a 3 to 5 year hold. Many thanks .david

Q: It is a shame that you have published the following nasty question : ''With the Bloc doing so well in the election and the PM sure to lavish our taxes their way, what companies generate a lot of income from Quebec, and/or are candidates for charity ? Thanks.'' It does not seem to be an intelligent and respectful discussion.

Q: Hi Team,

I am looking to do a covered call strategy on growth stocks you like that have reasonably liquid options markets and high implied vol. What are your five favourite "long-term hold" CAD and USD stocks where such a strategy could be implemented?

Was looking at AYX as an example where you can create some interesting downside protection scenarios selling 1yr calls at strikes approximately 10% higher than current price that still give you a 20-35% total return if the stock rips higher through your strike.

Thanks

Q: Three months ago a .20 EPS quarter sent GSB to the $14's. Today, a .19 EPS quarter sent GSB to the $9's. Sales are up from last year, Gross Margin is up from last year, Costs are coming down, EPS is up over last year. They have zero debt, $13M in the bank, excellent FCF and high insider ownership. I can't see a problem with this company at all. Is the drop a "sell on news" story. The stock can be volatile and is a small cap security. Is it buyable in your opinion at these levels?

Q: why have bell and telus dropped today?

Q: Hi,

Is it time to take a position in First Service given today's pullback ?

Thank you

Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages for ETF versus Index Funds.
Is it better to owned Index Funds in registered accounts?

Q: Can I get your take on earnings? What do you see going forward for each? Buy, hold or sell?

Q: Would you please suggest 2 or 3 US balanced funds, available in Cdn$ and hedged. Thanks

Q: Hi, Can I get your perspective on U.S. Real estate. I am looking at investing in the US REITS and was wondering if now is a good time. I am looking at the following companies as well as the VNQ . Do you think the US reits is a good area to look into seeing as the US economy seems to be doing well and interest rates are low. Thanks

Q: Two preferred issues trading at 6.42% yield versus 5.74% yield. Reset in June 2023 and Dec 2022 respectively. Can you answer why two preferred issues would trade a such a yield spread?

Q: 'Buffered ETF'
What do you think of these products? I just listen to the last Bloomberg 'Trillions' podcast on ETF and I found them compelling (very good podcast BTW). I hold about 10 % cash and 15% in PSA and PSU in my mothers account (she's 63). I felt I needed to reduce the risk in her portfolio from a sudden downside but would like to capture some of the potential upside. I would considered to use the 10% cash and buy buffered SP500 ETF in October and November lets say.

Would be great also to have a more detailed analysis in about these products in your ETF and mutual fund update.
PSEP:
I understand that the MER is 0,79% and I will not get the dividends. On the other hand, this protect the investment for the first 15 % (or what ever is remaining of the buffer) until next September and a chance to get a few % upside. Am I getting this right?

Q: Hi 5i Team - Could you provide me with an update on Trilogy Metals. In particular any information you can provide on their cash situation, debt, insider ownership/recent buying or selling, opinion of management, noteworthy recent activity and general views on the potential of this company. Thank you.

Q: Your thoughts please on this company given that uranium may be in big demand.

Q: Very disappointing ! You should stay out of politics !
Shame on you for publishing a question, from Paul, full of hate for Québec. Your way to help national unity ?

Jacques, Montréal