Investment Q&A

Q: Is there any possibility that you could add start date to the portfolio reports. You give the start price but not the start date. Or you could add a column giving the compound annual return. This would be more meaningful than the return since inception column.

Is there any way I can access all the transactions made in the portfolios. I can go back thru the monthly reports but that is a lot of work. To add to that the sell prices are not given, only that the position was sold. I also noticed that when you add to or divest part of a position, the start price is not adjusted.

Q: The Globe shows Shopify's forward PE as around 208 while the current PE is 41x. Does that make sense? Is EPS expected to drop that much next year?

Q: Banks had another big run in January. Are prices already reflecting all the good news for the banks, namely higher interest rates and a good economy?
Secondly if someone had new cash looking for a home in big cap blue chip dividend paying companies which of the financial, pipelines, telecom and real estate sectors give the best upside from here?
Thank-you.

Q: I am extremely low in International and US stocks, I would like to have an ETF for each that I can put in either my RRSP or TFSA. I know you have mentioned in the past that you like IWO for small caps, is that still the case or is there a better choice.
Thanks for all the excellent help

Q: All things equal, do you like these two companies (and sector) and how would you order them for purchase? Time frame...next 12 months or so for a growth oriented portfolio. Thank you!

Q: Hi - it's been a while since I've seen comments on SHW so wanted to know your current thoughts as it approaches its earnings release in a couple of weeks. Does it seem to be a bit pricey based on it's historical valuations? Do you have any concerns about this qtr and their possible upcoming commentary? Is it a price taker or setter. Bottom line...any concerns in near term and especially since market seems to be in mode for beating down high multiple stocks. Thanks as always

Q: As a follow up to yesterdays question about Calibre mining's current financial statements, can we project what the future of Calibre's finances will be incorporating in the Fiore assets resulting from the recent merger?

Q: You have commented on NCU sporadically, is this a viable company with potential long term upside(assuming copper steady or continues bull run)? When will it see positive cash flow. How do you compare it to Amerigo. Would you be buyers of one or both. High risk/High reward.

Q: Your thoughts on the quarterly results.
Thanks John

Q: I own Datametrex and the stock price has increased substantially in the last few days and now I am wondering if there is a way to measure the breakout height? So technically could it reach the last Year's High of $0.37 with this new $40M contract? I have not sell any of my shares, hoping it will reach to a higher price since it has received a very large contract. Thank you very much.

Q: Please comment on the earning

Q: I have always been hesitant to invest in the auto industry for various reasons but I am thinking with all the shortages of new cars which will continue for quite some time that perhaps now might be a good time to invest. Would you agree with this line of thinking and would it be better to invest in the car manufacturers or the parts makers like Magna?

Q: What Canadian ETF would you recommend that follows the S&P 500 index. Of your top choice please suggest a hedged and unhedged ETF and which would you recommend, hedged or unhedged. Is your recommendation solely based on the ETFs MER. Thanks … Cal

Q: What does 5i think about Caldwell Partners Q1 results as rapid growth continues? Of note their is still the 800K per quarter acquisition charge as it relates to the purchase of IQ Talent Partners which goes to Nil at the end of 2022. More acquisitions on the way given the strong balance sheet?

Q: FSZ bought back a large block at much lower price than the market. Would you guess that this is part of a larger plan, perhaps restructuring, merger...etc. Since they spent lots of cash, would that also constrain them from an acquisition. With high dividends, cash flow and low P/E why this stock is not getting traction? Appreciate your opinion, thanks

Q: Hi,
Relying on the adage that there are "no stupid questions", can you confirm that the principal is guaranteed in PSA? I couldn't find that explicitly stated anywhere, other than the statement that there is no lock-up, which means something else to me.

Thanks
Robert

Q: Might you have any insight into a company or companies that manufacture syringes?? Looking for a more unique Covid play than Pfizer
Thanks

Q: Hi,

I'm looking for an average beta US ETF with some growth, to hold forever.
VOO has a beta 1. Over five years its done 17.86 % annually
IUSG has a beta 1.1 Over five years, its returned 23.4% annually
VGT .has a beta of .9 over five years, 31.46% annually.
So both IUSG and VGT have lower beta and higher returns than VOO?? And both VGT and IUSG have done much better in the recent tech selloff? Seems hard to believe? While past performance is no guarantee, the numbers suggest I should choose VGT. What do you think?

Q: Can I purchase VGRO commission free? And if not what do you consider a good alternative that would be commission free ?

Q: I am looking for an index fund that follows the Canadian market, and I have been using XIU for some time. I have funds allocated to each of my two children in the same account, and I want to buy analogous, but unique, index funds to make the bookkeeping simpler. I have come across HXT (claims to follow TSX60) and VCE (claims to follow FTSE Canada index, of which I am unfamiliar), both of which seem to be cut from similar cloth. Can you provide insight on the following:

- Can I consider these three ETFs interchangeable, or are there profound differences between them?

- Do they have similar expense ratios, or is there one that is an outlier (being either more expensive or cost-efficient)?

- Is there another Canadian index ETF that you would recommend above these?

I have separate US S&P ETFs and I feel I have enough selection options, which is why my question is limited to ETFs which follow the Canadian TSX60 index. As always, I appreciate any insight you may have to offer, and I look forward to your response.