Investment Q&A

Q: I have some cash parked in HSAV and noticed that, for the past month, the trading there follows the same pattern, the price is up during the morning and mid-day and then drops at the end of the day. As a result, the price remained practically the same for the past month and the difference between the NAV and price is now down to only 20c. I am wondering what's going on with this ETF? Looks like some investors are doing massive selling there, do they know something I don't? Is HSAV is still you preferred "cash parking" ETF for people in high-tax bracket?

Q: DOCS; As I understand matters while this issue reported very good progress in its last earnings statement the investment community seems luke warm so I wondered what contributed to their last earnings and whether the improvement was durable, or not, while on TMDX the projections are quite aggressive against the backdrop of a poor quarter, so once again I am curious as to what triggered their poor performance in the last reported quarter and whether the service they offer is unique or copied/ replicated by others. Look forward to your response.

Q: Forums

If you dig deep enough in the web site (Click on members, then click on Start Here, scroll down to the last choice ) you'll find forums.

There are not many participants in these forums.

5i felt it was worthwhile to have a forums section, perhaps you could comment on some of the reasons 5i subscribers might want to participate in these forums.

I also posted this question in the forums section (Brokerages and research tools) if anyone wants to add to 5i's answer.

Q: Why big price drop today?

Q: Good morning

I have both in my trading account but would like to move some shares in kind into my TFSA for my 7K contribution in 2025.
Which one do you feel would provide me with the best return in a TFSA

Thks much
Marcel

Q: Do the banks or credit unions insure an account up to 100 000 or
250 000. If a person has 1 000 000 and the amount actually is 250 000
does that mean you need four different banks or does four different accounts
work?

Q: with the earnings release this month how do you view this stock?

Q: Which do you feel will provide the biggest long term gains including dividend and capital gains?

Q: Colin Cieszynski had this ETF as a top pick. My Question is is it a better stock to own compared to Russel's IWM.

Thank You
Earl

Q: These are a list of oil stock I have, and I've heard on BNN, That the oil stocks could go to $40.00 - $60.00. I would appreciate what your thought are on oil in general.

Thank You
Earl

Q: I am looking at TD index funds for a youngish person with no interest in investing. TDB655 is listed as currency neutral, the other as currency diversified. What is the difference and which is the most conservative? ( I don't know what either actually means)

Thanks

Q: DEAR 5-I:
Thanks for the information on Parex, however, there was a second part to the question. If I dispose of Parex because it is doubtful if the political situation will improve in the near term- what could you suggest for a replacement, CNQ-? already own a full position in Suncor, ARC, Baytex, Tourmaline, and TVE. How about Peyto?

Thanks, Ben

Q: Greetings:
What is your latest analysis of Orezone Gold? J F Tardif thinks it is a multi- bagger, but I think it has a long history of share dilution. What
say you? There hasn't been any questions on this one for a long time.

Thanks, Ben

Q: Hello Team 5i,

You mention the following for Algonquin Power in your Nov. 19 Tax loss screener :
‘We don’t think investors should try to catch the bottom in AQN at any price until the company manages to reduce its debt levels to conservative levels.’

Apparently, the company is trying to sell its renewables to raise money and reduce its debt load. The question becomes, in this post Trump world where renewables have suddenly become a buzz word for undesirable assets, how will the company be able to raise a reasonable amount to achieve its goals? And if it can’t what will ‘any price’ will be for you ?

As always, thanks for your valuable insight.

Adel

Q: I bought this stock about 3 years ago at $2.85 and today it is about $3. I choose to have my dividends reinvested so today have an additional 300 shares but my Adjusted Cost Base has also gone up accordingly. I am ahead very little considering the length of time invested. Do you have any suggestions on income vs growth? Am I better to continue this dividend reinvestment or just sell the stock and move on, or just move to cash dividends? Thank you.

Q: These are running higher finally. Any comments on why they are moving upwards so fast? closing a valuation gap or just its time for small caps to shine?

Q: I think you are going to get a few questions about the offer to buy out Gear Energy (GXE) for the heavy oil assets and leave the remaining assets in the new company called Newco (stupid name IMO). Does the deal seem fair to you? I realize you are not oil experts (since you can't be experts on everything) but I can't figure out if the assets in the Newco are any good. If the Newco assets and good and there will be a $110 million to work with maybe the deal is not that bad. Also, my understanding is the GXE has a lot of accrued losses so who would get the use of those losses? I assume the purchasing company who is getting the gear name would get those losses? If that company is paying taxes then those losses could be very valuable. So valuable that the the purchase price of $110 million is larger paid for from saving on income taxes, right? On the other side I understand that GXE has a lot of asset retirement obligations. Who will be liable for those obligations, Newco or the purchaser? I think these are valid questions that us light share holders should be asking!

Q: I have HPS.A in my portfolio and I see it in the 5i model growth portfolio. At $135, I have made a gain of 40%. I am very concerned about the new Trump administration putting a 10-25% tax on imports from Canada and Mexico. HPS has manufacturing facilities in Canada and Mexico and the majority of their sales is in the US. Tariffs will definitely affect HPS sales and profits. How concerned should I be and should I sell and lock in my gains? I originally intended to keep this stock for a long time.

Q: I read your comments on Canadian telcoms with your suggestion to go to the US to get exposure in this sector (TMUS). But could part of the weakness in Canadian telcos be due to tax loss selling? Or are there too many long time share holders whose adjusted cost basis is so low that even this year's telcom pull back is not enough to trigger a capital loss? Just a thought, s for me I will keep my telus but I am not adding any more.

Q: Please compare risk and reward of RBA and TIH. Going forward, which stock do you think will provide the highest total return. Thank you