Investment Q&A

Q: CSU is struggling quite a bit lately to get to a better price. As it is highly recommended, and likely to resume its path of success, is there a problem with the company ?

Q: Your current thoughts on US Banks? If so inclined, which is best of breed?

Q: Hi - regarding IBG deb pay out. I guess this is dilutive to SH?
Can you explain the mechanics of the conversion and impact to the company ? would you look at this as a good buying opp? thks

Q: I know you have answered this before, but I can't find the question. I have a nice gain after buying EFN in anticipation of the spilt and would like to know if you favour one over the other, post spilt, both or should I take a 13% profit and look elsewhere.
Thank you.

Q: Was Ryan not supposed to be on BNN this AM? Rod

Q: Good morning 5I staff.

What effects would higher interest rates have on this closed end fund.

Thanks

Vince

Q: Would you be a buyer into this selloff today? Or wait for the dust to settle?

Q: May I have your opinion on Callidus Capital's announcement about it's plan to privatize?

Q: About Patrick's question on HomeCapital... in case it helps members, I couldn't help but share my experience with investing in GoEasy. It was a wild ride after buying it about a year ago. When the shares hit 17, I sold 1/2. I thought "5i said it's cheap and growing but there must be a problem with the company!". Then, GoEasy, broke-out and shares hit 25.00, a 45% increase from my sell point. It's harder than expected to hold-on to positions that we buy with the *intention* of holding for a long time. However, much more painful than holding a weak stock is to see it recover massively after selling. Since this is not a growth by acquisition story like CXR and VRX, and unlike those, HCG has a 10 years+ history, a non-trader will probably do best by no longer watching the daily ticker/news. Don't do what I did with GoEasy. Wait a year. The 5% buyback should help.

Q: Hi your opinion on IT firm called nutanix IPO please?

Q: I have opened an in trust investment account for my two children aged 9 and 10. At this time I have $5000 for each. This money is not intended for their education as I a saving for this separately. I would like for this money to sit for them long term and grow. I would like to buy one or two stocks for long term growth and a decent dividend is a bonus. Can you suggest one or two stocks that fit this category. I do plan to add small amounts over time for them.

Q: I believe I am done with this stock. For whatever reason, warranted or not, it goes nowhere. Can you provide an alternative that performs. Thx

Q: Good Day 5i Team,

What do you think of EGT? It is involved in the electricity storage busines. Is this small cap stock buyable?

Thanks!

Q: Could I have your overview of PEO. I have noticed you have been recommending it in questions when it is grouped with other stocks. Thanks

Q: I have had an 8% weighting in INO for more than 2 years with no growth but with a steady 8+% dividend. As my income portfolio is primarily in Canadian ETFs and stocks, I saw INO as a form of diversification into Europe. Can you suggest a Canadian ETF that invests outside Canada with some growth prospects and a decent yield?

Q: Looking for "blood on the street" stocks, with some dividend, have little chance of going bankrupt, and that have a good chance of doubling over 7 years. what would you suggest? sector diversification not a concern.

Q: Hi , I am contemplating a position in Loblaw
My understanding is the pullback in the sector is based of food price deflation (?) Can you clarify how this effects the sector , or correct me if that is not the reason .

Thanks

Q: Is this a bad time to buy Canadian banks due to DB:N issuses.

Q: Any thoughts on this one?

Q: I have these prefs in my rrsp,they are down a lot,paying between 5.5 and 6.4%,would I be better off holding them and hope they recover or selling them and buying etfs such as cdp,zdv or cdz.Any suggestion you guys have would be greatly appreciated.