Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter & team;
I submitted a question on Dec 22 with reference to shorts on bond funds and got a small part of it answered. The reason I am interested in shorts on the various bond funds is because Amber Kanwar from BNN stated on
Dec 18 that TLT has shorts of 119%. She stated that somehow the way the bond etfs are ,they are able to borrow more than 100% to short??. On the same date Chris Low from FTN Financial stated that in the next two months we will see the mother of all short coverings in bond funds. I would appreciate your help with the items in my question. I also asked a question about Retrocomm mid market reit and no answer. Thanks for your help and all the best in 2014.

Q: Would appreciate your outlook for Russel Metals (RUS)
Thanks - Ken

Q: Hi Peter and Team, Happy new year. For my TFSA account I was going to buy Horizon ETF. Trades on the S & P 500 symbol HXS. Is this a good idea? What are your thoughts or recommendations. Thanks. Ed

Q: MRT.UN appears to have a low pay out ratio relative to other REITS. Would you expect it to have greater growth prospects in comparison to others? What are the prospects of reaching its former highs within the next two years?

Thanks

Q: Hi Peter,
In the energy services sector, what would be some of the better names to consider? THANKS!

Q: Hi

I have been reading through you past answrrs to questions and seems you have been anticipating a recovry in metals

If you were to pick one or two, or three ETFs to play any metal recovey, what would you choose?

Many thanks

Q: What's your opinion on LTS & LRE? It seems that LRE has better growth. Thanks in advance.

Q: Hi Peter, i'm an new member and as such can you give me three name that has the highest potential for the greatest growth over the next year. I'm in the small cap space so price fluctuation is not an issue.

I would also like your perspective on zms on the vse, it looks as though these guys meet your small cap criteria.

thanks

Q: What are your thoughts on the etf "uxm" by Morningstar for US exposure.

Thanks, and all the best in the new year to you and your staff.

David

Q: Can you recommend an emerging markets mutual fund?

Q: Peter; I have read your comments on EEM and VXUS. Is buying both a double -up? Thanks. Rod

Q: Happy New Year, Peter and staff!!
I am a relatively new subscriber to 5i but have been with Money saver for a long time (I love that magazine). And I really like this 5i service!
I look after the affairs of my mother who is 81, we have a bunch of GIC’s / bonds coming due in a non-registered account. The fixed income portion of her portfolio is about 50%. The rest is in dividend paying blue chips such as banks, telecom’s, insurance, energy. These have been held for quite a while and have been serving her very well.
I am looking at a few ETF’s for the income portion, I am interested in short term laddered government as well as corporate bond funds. Analyzing ETF screens, I have been looking at CLF, CBO, ZCS, VSC and ZCM. I am thinking of perhaps splitting her fixed income to 2 or 3 of these or similar accounts.
I would really appreciate your thoughts on these and other ETF’s that I should strongly consider.
Thank you, Dale

Q: Hi guys,
What is your opinion on Donnycreek energy (DCK.) It seems to be finally making a move upwards and according to the latest information circular Clayton H. Riddell owns/controls 11.80% of the common shares.
Thanks Peter

Q: I have a large holding in Yield Plus(yp.UN)and am wondering if you could give me an ETF name that would give me better growth together with dividends. Thanks. Ernie

Q: 1) we should have 2 reports, income and growth with their individual ratings. (BEP.UN may be an A for income and C for growth). Then the members can decide which stocks to buy for their portfolios.
2) Can you suggest 4 growth stocks for our TFSA in January. 2 for regular growth and 2, 2 baggers. That would be wonderful.

Thank you for all your advice, keep up the EXCELLENT work and have a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
PB

Q: Hello,

What would you recommend for sector weightings for 2014 for a moderate to aggressive investor?

Thank you and all the best for 2014

Q: I deal just on the canadian markets. can you suggest an etf one for us and one for europe. thanks and all the best in the new year. vic

Q: On hearing of the explosion at the refinery in Regina Xmas Eve is this going to effect Pengrow's (PGF) heavy oil? I would like to buy some shares for my son's RRSP. I hope your Holiday Season was better than theirs. Thanks

Q: Happy New Year Peter and Staff,
I would like to replace my defensive positions and go into more cyclical stocks for 2014.
Could you suggest your best cyclical stocks ideas going into 2014.
thanks and have wonderful holidays.

Q: For a TFSA of $35 000 with Amaya(AYA)representing 75% and CGI (GIB.A) 25%, where would you advise putting an additional contribution of $5 500 ? Both are good companies. Would adding to these companies make any sense, or is there enough there, and some diversification would be advisable ? What about putting this additional contribution in GIB.A ? Thank you kindly for your advice.