Investment Q&A

Q: I realize this is quite Apple and oranges. In a taxable account I have held J&J for a long time so have a nice gain. Not much growth happening right now. Your thoughts on a change to CNQ for a better dividend and more growth potential? Thank you

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I have followed this company for some time and considering wether I should buy it. I think it is inexpensive but not sure if it is a value trap...if you know what I mean and I know you do. Please give me your opinion on this company and what is the risk factor! Thanks your expertise is always helpful in my decisions.

Q: Hello,

Both these stocks are falling quite considerably. I do believe they are both great businesses. At what price would you consider them “on sale” based on there historical metrics ?

Q: What would you buy in the BE portfolio with new money today, leaving aside weight considerations--what looks good? Thanks!

Q: With all the noise around Mr. Trump I’m thinking your
Canadain dollar could take a beating.
How could someone hedge against this possibility,I
Have been buying two etf’s zmid and vfv thinking that if the cad goes down these two etf’s will go up ?
Thank for the help
Sam

Q: NXE

Faced with higher costs up 70 % concern of their sponsoring FCI Racing Is it a hold or Sell ? RAK

Uranium and Nuclear still looks Good Rak

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.