Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Guys: . . Thank you for this great service; I am learning new things frequently. Two questions: I hold VEE and ZDM at about 6-7% each in my registered accounts. The share was higher, but I trimmed it recently in favor of individual stock holdings. Q1: With rising oil and US dollar prices, would you say that VEE is likely to remain stressed for another year or more? As per Vanguard it does have large India, Brazil, and South Africa components, countries I suspect might be more vulnerable to these stress factors than perhaps China & Taiwan, the biggest components. Q2: With Brexit approaching fast would you consider ZDM rather risky at this point with a 17% UK component? Again, what's the outlook in your opinion for the next 1-2 years.

Q: AIM stock price is doing well lately, do you think it is a buy?

Q: Hi 5i
Would you please rank the above stocks for growth in the next 2 years.
Thanks

Q: Hi, I was wondering if I could get your thoughts on NINE. They are opening retail stores in Winnipeg on Oct 17 (they are one of the first companies authorized to do so in Manitoba), and there is a lot of buzz over this company here. But I know this industry is very overpriced, so I am hesitant to invest quite yet.

Thank you
Mike

Q: What would bee your top two picks for:

1. Canadian Banks?
2. Canadian Tech?
3. Canadian Healthcare?
4. Canadian Consumer?

Q: Hello, I have owned this company for about a year. It has fallen by approximately 50%. Do you think there is any chance for a rebound in this stock?

Thank you Alan

Q: How do you explain the 10% loss over the last 2 weeks? Could you provide your opinion on the company?

Q: Hi, I heard a positive report on this company suggesting it is starting to turn around. Do you agree.
Thank you Alan

Q: Hi Peter, what is your thoughts on the latest news release about Sears US averting bankruptcy? It's predictable it will happen, consumer taste buds are different (i.e. online / amazon). But what about the management that we so value when investing in great companies? Shouldn't Eddie Lampert be questioned or lawsuit against him? For years he's depended on Sear's real estate value to save itself and hasn't his investment company taken away the value of Sears in the end, despite all the CEO turnovers for Sears. Shouldn't he be the one in the end to blame? Does he make any money after pouring so much money back in there each time? Bad management wouldn't you agree?

Q: DOCU has continued to drift lower since you last commented a few weeks ago. Do you see it forming a bottom and do you see this as a good entry point? Any change in your somewhat positive view of the company?

Q: Has your opinion changed since your last comments in May when you said the company was too risky. It seems to have legs. Thanks, Bill

Q: Hi 5i team:
I am looking to add to my position in the tech sector and would like to ask you to rank the following stocks: ENGH, CSU, OTEX, GIB.A. I already own SHOP, KXS, DSG. Is it a good time to add to my portfolio? Are the opportunities better in the U. S.? Thanks,
Pierre

Q: I noticed that RHT has yet to issue or report their June 30/18 annual report. This seems a longer period than normal at this time. How long do they have to issue this? thanks

Q: Hi 5i Team,
At the recent Toronto Money Show, David Rosenberg advised that the leading indicators he monitors are showing signs of an economic slowdown. He advised people to become defensive. My question is what does he mean by defensive and how does a retail buy and hold investor do this. Would it be possible to give examples of defensive sectors and stocks?

Thanks and regards,
Danny

Q: Please correct me where I am wrong, but these two ETF's track the same index (un-hedged US total market), but in spite of XUU having a lower MER, VUN seems to be the more popular choice, as well as seems to have a higher amount of daily trading volume. Any idea why?

Q: What would your firm suggest as good US oil and gas stock?

Q: Do theses etf's ie HXT & HXS require the 1035 US tax form to be completed?
Thank you for your service

Q: Would you buy rnx now as it has gone up alot.

Q: Would you consider DOL a buy at this price?
Garry

Q: If this stock reflects generalized growth for the world economy what would you see as predictors of slowing and then timing to sell after a good run.
Thank you for your valuable insights