Investment Q&A

Q: I have a "friend" promoting this stock. I am always leery of these "tips" but admit I do look into them to see if there is any potential merit in a speculative play. I cannot find any meaningful info on this company. Can you share with me what you know about it.
Thanks John

Q: Thanks for the virus update. Good to get a consolidated view. Regardless of the pullback do you think semi conductors are attractive and would you prefer an ETF or a specific stock.? Thanks

Q: Hi Team,

I am thinking adding TTD. Is this a good time to buy?

Thanks!

Q: I am continuing to hold VET in my long-term portfolio. I bought it originally at 18.27 and am enjoying a 13% yield. I am not overweight in energy. With the recent declines, it is tempting to buy more. What are your thoughts on VET these days? Do you feel confident in their ongoing ability to pay (and potentially grow) the dividend? Thanks in advance.

Q: Looking to take a position in this company.
It reported Feb. 12 and the stock dropped.
Is this a good time for income to take a position.
Thanks

Q: Any companies that seem to be worthwhile picking away at with the sell-off? Thanks!

Q: Hi guys,
What do you think of GH's quarter and the guidance provided? Prior to this weeks market decline the stock seemed to be slowly moving up. Once the COVID-19 issues are resolved and the market starts to recover, do you still see significant upside to this company and when do you think they may start showing a profit?

Q: XBC has absolutely crashed in the last few days, for beyond the current market crash. Any reasons? Suspicions about the upcoming earnings report?

Q: Re: Q concerning 5i patron's grandson with 2k to invest; should it be placed inside a TFSA?

My two adult / student offspring were recently in a similar situation and I agree with all that you said but would like to add some additional info:
- TD bank is currently running a promotion that if a person opens a new TFSA, they will have $100 placed inside the account in Mar 20' (promotion ends early Mar I believe)
- If the TFSA is opened at a TD branch (not a brokerage account) then there is no fee
- The TFSA account can have GICs, mutual funds and/or a cash component however, only a GIC or mutual fund will qualify the account for the $100 bonus

For each of my kids, I had them buy a one yr GIC (approx 1.6% as I recall) and place some short term cash in the cash component of the TFSA; the cash earns approx 1%.

You are right in saying that there will not really be much benefit to be gained but there are some intangibles to be considered: this is a great financial learning experience for a young person, the $ is placed out of their immediate grasp until they are more likely to need it and $100 is a terrific bonus for a small account.

Steve

Q: Hi, Would MFT be a decent, so-called somewhat safe place to hide untill the Coronavirus situation passes?? Thanks

Q: Would starting a position in QCOM now be advisable or would you suggest letting the market stabilize before considering this?

Mike

Q: Hello,

Aside from the coronavirus jitters, was wondering if you can please comment on why Guardant Health is getting so badly pummelled after showing strong EPS and revenue in their recent earnings report. Is this an opportunity to add? Thanks.

Brad

Q: Would you suggest waiting for things to calm down or view this as an opportunity to top up smaller positions during this pullback? My question relates to my underweight yet more volatile holdings SHOP/LSPD/NVDA.
Thanks
Mike

Q: Your thoughts on iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF TLT 9.45% YTD.

Thanks!

Q: With the recent volatility we have seen in the markets, can you recommend some canadian dividend stocks which have become more attractive. Thx

Q: When is the 3 to 2 split?Txs for u usual great services & views

Q: Hi,
I am trying to analyze/understand risk/reward of the balance portfolio in the wake of the market meltdown. I noted it has underperformed relative to the benchmark(XIC) in 2019 which in my understanding, was good for growth stocks. However when the market comes down, it looks like the portfolio come downs more than the bench mark in the last week. I understand 5i always looks at the long term view. But I am wondering if there is any fundamental weakness in this stock selection compared to the broader market ? or this is just a disconnect to fundamentals and is a big buying opportunity ?

Q: Please comment on earnings. Would you add to this name?

Q: I am up for renewal and want to renew for more than one year so I can get a discount. Do you still have that option

Thanks

Q: The markets have taken a hammering the last three days due to fears of the corona virus. The Utilities have been hit too, but far less so than other areas. The exception seems to be Brookfield Renewable, which has taken a hammering three straight days and is down over 5% today. It's acting like a high priced tech stock with heavy business in China, not a utility. Is there anything you can think of which explains this?