Investment Q&A

Q: Good day and happy New Year to all the 5i staff. This is my first, and hopefully last multi stock question.

I am really beginning to take Trump seriously about tariffs. His reasons don’t hold up, but I believe he has unstated reasons of his own for wanting to do so. I don’t usually jump quickly but I have a bad feeling and am thinking of selling some Canadian holdings and buying US. I am wondering what you would think of this?

Even if my fear is justified, though, some of the stocks I am considering may do well under Trump’s regime, anyway. The above stocks are the ones i am considering and i would appreciate your views on whether they might do alright under Tariffs? Any other Canadian stocks you might think will react particularly badly?
Thanks for your great service

Q: Currently my entire allocation of money market funds is in PSA which currently pays just over 4%. However , rates are dropping in Canada. I am considering moving all my money market allocation to ZUCM which appears to be an American dollar money market paying over 5 % . I believe rates are less likely to decline in the US.
Do you like this strategy ?
Do you prefer a different American dollar money market account ?

Q: Hi 5i,

Looking for more exposure to the space industry. Currently own MDA but I am looking for additional stocks in the industry for a long term 10yr+ hold.

Would you be able to recommend any other Canadian/US stocks that are similar (and most likely larger) than MDA?

Thank you in advance and Happy new year!

Greg C.

Q: I am curious to hear your views on the WXM momentum ETF in the current market environment. I'm looking for an ETF to round out the portfolio and it appears to have a better balance of sectors than some other Canadian dividend and broad market products. Thank you.

Q: I was going to buy this last summer around $50 but I was scared off by a barrage vandalism,threats,fires and threats to CEO and another board member.
Looking back now with the stock at $65 and a recent divesture of waste division do you see much upside for this stock price and also do you think my concerns were paranoia or justified. Thanks

Q: Looking to increase exposure to the infrastructure theme by either adding to a 3% position in BIP or taking new position in PWR. Are they too similar to hold both or can holding both add diversification strength to a portfolio? Which one would have greater growth potential over 3-5 year timeframe? Thanks for all you do.

Q: Hi, would this be a good time to be buying convertable bonds or the ETF equivalents.
thanks. James.

Q: Hello Folks,
For my TFSA( balance oriented )- I am interested in adding to either ATD or BN. All things being equal, may I have your opinion as to which one you would suggest I add to and why?
Thanks

Q: Good Afternoon
Today a well known analyst predicted, in the Globe and Mail, that we could get a correction on the TSX worst than the one in 2018 when the index fell 11.64 % if Trump implements his 25% tariff.
Further, if the tariffs stay longer, a TSX loss of 35%, as we saw in 2008, is possible.
What is your reaction to these comments and what is your prediction for the TSX in 2025 ?

Q: 5i,

With the caveats of personal advice a given.

I'm short materials and under represented in the financial sector.

Would you be comfortable adding PRL and LUG at 2% positions for growth.

This is a taxable account. Thank you.

Q: Which do you prefer for 2025 VIG vs SCHD?

Q: Can you provide some background on this company’s special dividends and what to expect in future? How do you view this kind of less committed program of cash return when valuing a company?

Q: Is there a "Best" S&P500 Index ETF, or are all the same? Which has performed the best last year?

Thanks!

Q: Dear 5i:
Please provide your two choice picks for holding physical silver bullion. Also please explain the differences and similarities between the above. Would you provide your two choices for silver miners.
Thanks,
Ben.

Q: Not only are preferred share ETFs seeming to hold their stability well of late but they're outperforming just about any other ETF I own, be they Canadian dividends, US tech, or international. Obviously, there's a market reason for this. Would you know it and whether it's likely to continue?

Q: Can you give your updated opinion on COV.V after its run since your comments over 6 months ago? If you were wanting to take a microcap position in these stocks, what order would that be in? Thx

Q: TH TSE $ 3.05 has been moving up. Do they have good drugs . Seems to be gaining attention RAK

Q: Does APP have a moat at all?
Are there short sellers or is it a candidate for short sellers?
It employs AI but is there much risk that another firm uses AI to knock out its momentum?
What other risks do you see it has?

Q: Hi

My partner has funds to invest in a TFSA for a 3–5+-year hold starting now. Can you please suggest several diversified ETFs that would be worth considering both USD and CAD hedged that are likely to see growth, including any mid-cap ETFs to consider. Please also suggest any bond ETFs to consider providing balance.

Thank you for the great service!

Q: We currently own Arc Resources (900 sh.) which is 1.14% of our portfolio, and Suncor (100 sh) which is.26%. In rebalancing, we wonder if selling Su. to add to Arx.makes sense? Open to any other suggestions you have.
Thanks as always…and Happy New Year to the team! Lesley