Investment Q&A

Q: I’ve been thinking about how to distribute my portfolio among my TFSA, RRSP and non-registered accounts. It seems to me that TFSA space is very valuable. Once you lose it, say because a stock crashes, you may never get the space back again. Perhaps its better to be conservative with your TFSA portfolio so you can take advantage of all its (growing) space for a very long time. As for RRSP space, I really own only about half of that space since the money is taxable when it’s withdrawn. If I take a risk in my RRSP and it turns out badly, the government will, in effect, absorb half of my loss. So it seems to me the TFSA is the best place for my fixed income assets and the RRSP is the best place for my risky equity bets, while my non-registered account is the best place for my less risky equities, especially those with good dividends that are eligible for the dividend tax credit and have some growth potential. What do you think of this perspective?

Q: Hello, Peter
Ceiba energy is down a lot recently, do you think it is good time to buy?
Thank you so much!
Yingzi

Q: RBC Canadian Dividend Series A mutual fund has been a double for me but the mer of 1.78% is quite high compared to that charged by etf funds. Could you suggest some etf products that would work as well as the mutual fund but are cheaper?
Thanks,
Dave

Q: Hi Peter and 5i team,
BNP has dropped over 40% from its high this May and 70% since 2011. I have small position (less than 1%) and wondering whether to sell, hold, or increase considering the current valuation and attractive dividend. What is your opinion of this company and its perspectives? How safe is the dividend? My timeframe is 2-3 years.
Thanks.

Q: This is a question about buying stocks. For example...say there is 1 Seller at $1.00 and 50 Bids at $.99 as a stock is hitting a multi year low and I want to purchase now... I want to buy a full position but realize if I Bid $1.00 my order will only be partially filled and the stock may run away quickly. Therefore I was considering putting a buy-limit at $1.03. My question is ...would I get the $1.00, $1.01, $1.02 lots for those prices or would I pay $1.03 for every lot ? Do you have any other suggestions?
Thank you for great service...Peter was terrific on BNN this week!
Dr. Ernest Rivait

Q: I am currently underwater in my TFSA by 20 percent. My current holdings are CIX,FRC,FIT,MAG,VET. The biggest losses have come from FRC,MAG and VET. In a recent answer you suggested a TFSA for growth of AYA,QSR,KLS,CLL.B,AVO. I have a 10 year time frame until retirement.
My question is should I sell all or some of my holdings and repurchase your previous suggested portfolio. Or is there a better selection of stocks for my TFSA.
Thanks for your help!
Victoria

Q: Hello. In an answer yesterday on MDA you said, "MDA is $6 in a couple of weeks; and, it is month end." I don't get the "$6 part" and the "month end" part. Thank you.

Q: Would you please comment on Western Energy's earnings and guidance?

Thank you.

Q: Hello 5i team,

Have been sitting on cash. jumped back in on MG and PRW at a good time. Still have U$ funds in my trading account.

I know i persist in asking about US markets and realize your position (at this time) BUT, if you could make a recommendation for growth, I would really appreciate it.

I am looking at BAC at this time.

Thanks for all you do

Gord

Q: TransAlta reported yesterday. I read the report but see nothing about the dividend whether it has been cut or they are maintaining it. Thank you for assisting small investors.

Q: From your previous answer, if MDA did meet expectation why the sell-off?

Q: Hi: Nice raise in the dividend for Prism, looking good for the future?

Thanks, John.

Q: I was watching QST at 2.70 a few weeks ago but was waiting for the market to turn around before buying. Well it jumped up to 3.80 already. Is it to late to buy? should i wait for a December pullback?

Q: Hi Peter and 5i team,
I am considering selling some of my BX (Blackstone) holdings and buying KKR. The low P/E ratio and high dividend combination seems very attractive. What is your opinion of of this company (with 2-3 year term in mind)?
Thanks.

Q: Hello Peter- I have a lot of US dollars earmarked for the fixed income portion of my portfolio. I realize that 'safe' investments pay less than two percent (if that). I am trying to get 4-5%. I realize that I will have to take a little bit of risk to do this. My two choices are IShares Emerging Market Bonds EMB-N (this pays 4.4%)or the other option is to buy individual rate reset preferred shares. I believe that they work pretty well the same as the Canadian ones and they reset at Libor + 3 to 3.5%. BAC and C both issue these shares. I think that it is better to buy the resets as opposed to the perpetuals. Do you have any comments on this or any alternative suggestions?

Q: Hello, your service is great. I have a diversified Can. portfolio. I want to invest $120,000. in US stocks. What US stocks would be best for growth ? Bac, BBT, KKR, AIG, Hal, Qcom or other suggestions? Thanks very much . Helen

Q: Could you please provide an update to Canadian Western Bank. Would you consider it a buy at today's price which is below $38.00?

Thank You

Q: Hi. your response to Gervais re United Health Group versus the etf VHT, indicated that VHT held only 21 securities. Vanguard's
website indicates 307 companies. Pls clarify.Thanks T.

Q: Could I have your opinion on investing in Pengrowth at this time pleaae? Or should I wait?

Q: Good Afternoon 5i Team

I have a small position in NRG. Have noticed over the past month very little movement on the stock price and, for the past 8 days, it has stayed at $2.25 with very little volume.

Last you reported there is risk but potential. is there anything you can add to that today that might speak towards what you see moving forward and what reasons if any for the stagnant price and minimal trading?

Thanks for all you do

Gord