Investment Q&A

Q: I realize that in a recovery as you’ve noted, individual stocks will do better than ETF’s. If I’m looking for growth over a three to five year time frame would you suggest buying both SMU and XLK Or a list of individual stocks that could include MSFT JPM V WMT INTC ? I suppose a combination of the two options is also possible. This is for US exposure and it’ll be in my TFSA account which is presently sitting in cash. I believe you’d also suggest buying back in gradually. Thoughts. Thnks

Q: Hello,
I am currently waiting out this deep downturn in the market. At some point the market will start recovering. I have followed your recommendations in the Portfolio Tracking and Analysis tool.

If you had $500,000 sitting in cash which you want to deploy once the market turns around, which sectors would you look towards investing in for the eventual upward trend? Would you be able to provide your favourite stocks /ETFS which you would use to cover the sectors you think will be first to recover?

Thanks for all your help.

Q: Hi 5i team,

I follow the DOW stocks a lot as they are a barometer on the market. They form the core of my portfolio and I add and trim around them. You mentioned in an earlier question that big caps are likely the quickest to recover. Earlier I lightened up on some high beta tech names and have some dry powder. On the Dow, which ones do you see as are the top 3-4 names having the potential for the strongest recovery over the next year or so. I manage my portfolio closely, so I am not concerned about sectors or weightings here. There are a lot of candidates and some have really been beaten up and others not so much. The financials have been beaten up, but I stay in Canada for those anyway, and I have no interest in the oils.

Thanks again for the insight on the DOW stocks. Thanks for your great work, as some days you are turning out answers faster than I can read them.

Dave

Q: Given the current environment, which do you foresee having a good recovery from today's lows. How would you rank these companies listed to purchase today to deploy some cash. Which would you rank this list for risk from high to low. (not considering sector allocation.
Do you have any other recommendations outside of this list that you think might have more potential?

Q: I have a large cash position and am starting to re-deploy. Would like to take this opportunity to acquire a stronger US stock presence than I previously held. I am looking at about 40-50% in US to add to what will be a balanced diverse portfolio of Canadian stocks - many of 5i recommendations. I am happy with some overweight in tech .
I plan on putting in limit orders at lower prices than current and have my own price area for each identified, but as a "reality check" would appreciate some feedback from you as to what you think could be "suggested" buy prices on each stock.
Also, is there anything you would add to the list as Strong buy suggestions. Or anything you would delete from the list that you feel would not show a positive return in the next 1-2 years.
Thanks for getting out your crystal ball on this and congrats for coping so well with all the noise !

Q: Hello Peter and Team,

Like most others, I'm licking my wounds tonight and strategizing how I might eventually make back some of the ground I've lost today. Thank you for the updated report and shopping list suggestions provided.
As well, I was thinking that there may be some good recovery opportunities within electronic transaction companies. I realize that interest rates, volume of transactions, etc., are some of the factors that will affect valuations, but the corona virus could be a boost for these companies if more of the world's consumers (especially in developing countries) move to a cashless society. I read that China is burning or disinfecting a lot of their paper money to help curb infection spread. Do you agree with this thesis, and if so, could you suggest a list of companies that could benefit? Could there also be boost to bitcoin adoption? Thanks.

Brad

Q: Which one of these companies would you rather own and why. Thank you

Q: Hi 5i
I greatly appreciate and follow your US recommendations. My LIF has suffered serious losses and I wound like to build it back up with one of these US holdings or another you could suggest for a 2-3 year period. If all are suitable, please list in order of preference based on growth over risk.
Thanks

Q: Hi, Can you name a few companies say 3 Us and 3 canadian companies who have been prolific in creating value for their shareholders either by buying back shares/not increasing their share count while growing consistently. A small dividend if applicable but leaning more towards growth in earnings. Preferably with some sort of monopoly or advantage in their field. Thank you.

Shyam

Q: Hi folks i have $6,000 to put into my tfsa account this year. Would just like your thoughts on these current companies, please and thank you for all your help.

Q: I feel I am over exposed in the Canadian Financial sector with TD and BNS making up 9% and 11% of my portfolio respectively. I also hold 20% VRGO. I wish to sell one bank and increase some of my US equity positions such as MA, V, CRM, MSFT, AMZN for more growth and capital gains. Long term outlook is 5+ years. Does this plan sound reasonable in regards to timing and outlook, and which bank would you prefer to hold?

Q: Mid 70s couple with div and some growth focus need to put some US CASH to work. We own vz, qcom, vgt, dis. In what order should we top up and what better recommendations could you provide for div growth. Thanks for your input.

Q: I feel I am over exposed to the Canadian Financial sector with TD and BNS making up 9% & 11% respectively of my portfolio. As well, I'm looking for more growth. I wish to sell one position and increase my US equities such as MA, V, MSFT, CRM. Would you consider this a reasonable plan and what bank would you recommend selling? Thank you.

Q: With the decline in the price of Visa is this a buying opportunity in your opinion?

Q: Can you explain how GPN was better than the newer fintech plays like SQ + PYPL last year?

Is this a trend that will continue?

What's going on in this space?

Thanks as always.

Q: I want to get a position in the cc area on the cashless system as we use very little cash and feel the future for Visa ,amex ,PayPal etc.is very bright. Please advise which you consider the best company for capital preservation as well as appreciation.
Cheers,Doug

Q: I have some US funds to invest. Growth and some protection in a downturn. What stocks? I am thinking IHI,VZ, V or IWO ?? other suggestions?

Q: Recently, guests on BNN have suggested that these stocks are getting very rich and value could be found in other stocks. Do you agree and also could you recommend 2-3 US stocks that show growth going forward and would be a long term hold.

Thanks

Dave.

Q: I have just started to buy some us equities with msft and am considering Visa, Disney and honeywell which would you start with and what are your feelings re stability and growth.
Doug

Q: While I know your focus is not US companies, I have US funds to deploy for a longer-term, relatively conservative position. The outlooks for Moody's, Hyatt Hotels and VISA all seem to be positive stories to me. Considering their current prices along with other factors, which of the three would you consider the best prospect and why. If you could name your '2nd place finisher', that would also be appreciated.