Investment Q&A

Q: If I sell at a loss in a TFSA do I need to wait 30 days to repurchase even though I cannot claim a tax loss?

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan,and Team,

The Motley Fool had an article called "3 Canadian Dividend Aristocrats With Dangerously High Payout Ratios".

They cite current and 2018 payout ratios for these three stocks:
CGX: 150% and 144%
ECI: 182% and 124%
PKI: 340% and 329%. (yikes!)

They end the article with this statement:
"It’s important for investors to understand the sustainability of a company’s dividend. These aristocrats all have a history of raising dividends, but their high payout ratios are reason for concern. This does not necessarily mean they are bad investments, but investors looking for sustainable dividends may be better off looking elsewhere."

Should this article be taken with a 'grain of salt'? Are their payout ratio numbers valid? What about the Motley Fool in general? Is it worth reading their articles?

Thanks as always for your level-headed and pertinent advice.

Q: In respect of Nigel's question regarding US multi-residential exposure without having to purchase a US REIT, would like to also suggest MRG.UN.

Q: Hi Team, recently a guest on BNN had Acasti Pharma as a top pick. He mentioned that the price could double by year's end and could reach the $10 mark by next year. Your thoughts on this company please. Thank-you in advance. Sam

Q: I'd like your opinion on OSTK and the probability of it recovering from the latest round of bad news.

Q: Please provide me with a list of solid Canadian stocks (such as the Brookfield group) in which I may receive dividends/distribution in US dollars.
Is the income converted to CDN for income tax purposes (by me, the co. or RevCan) ?
I assume there will not be any withholding tax as they would be CDN companies?
Would I be charged a commission by anyone, i.e. the company or Scotia iTrade?
Anything else I need to know?
Thanks
Derek

Q: 11:56 AM 4/3/2018
I own RY, CM, BNS, and some TD, and they comprise nearly 20% of my income-oriented portfolio. It is often suggested that I should own shares in one or more insurance companies, but I think the big banks are already in the insurance business so I believe I am already am invested in the insurance sector.
Would you think I need to buy some SLF?
Could you please give me an estimate of what proportion is in insurance business in each of the big banks.
Thank you............. Paul K

Q: The stock is down quite a bit with this volatile market. What do you think of it currently?
Thank you!!

Q: Hi, 5i Team, Greetings, what do you think of hydropothecary (THCX)?
Thanks

Henry

Q: I have owned both Milestone and Pure Multi-Family in order to gain exposure to the US rental market. Milestone of course was taken out and now possibly Pure. Is there anyway to get exposure to the US rental market without buying a large American REIT? Thank you for your excellent service. Nigel

Q: I'm looking for a few boring US stocks which have held up well of late to offset my more 'exciting' tech holdings. Can you give me your opinion on Firstenergy and Hanover Insurance (THG)?

Q: I am down 50% in ALA and 17% for ENB in my TFSA.
Does it make any sense to hold or should I just sell. If sell, what should I replace them with for a long-term hold?

Q: I sold half my holdings in MOMO and now have a third position. It is rather volatile. I read parts of its filings and checked metrics including PEG, ROE, growth forecast &c. The Thompson Reuters report on the company MOMO a 10 overall. I assume a 7 to 8--- I deduct for Chinese accounting --- BUT is MOMO as an ADR not subject to US Final Reporting rules? I would appreciate your opinion as that would incorporate data you from Bloomberg. Do you think the risk-reward is justifiable? Specifically, does MOMO have good cash flow and is it free from excess debt?

Q: Could I have your comments please on CYP

John

Q: Hi 5iResearch Team,

Just wondering if there is a site(sites) one can go to for short positions on both Canadian and US equities.

Cheers,

Q: May I have your comments please on EIL. I have held it for several years and have lost some money on it. Shall I move on?

John

Q: What is your opinion on AGT Food and Ingredients?

Q: I recently sold ENB.PR.V which trades in the TSX . It is a USD pref that pays its dividend in USD. My question: do you have a list of USD denominated prefs that trade on the TSX? ( not including ENB issues)
As an aside to any body else with these sort of holdings in a taxable account: Be mindful of the T-5s these things generate. It is easy to miss the USD part, and enter( or download as of recent) the data into your software as CAD$. I did that, and CRA was not happy.
Thanks as always for your interesting perspective.
Tim

Q: Have held GUD for over 3 years and as a reward I am down aprox, 5% with no divy. to temper my impatience. Am thinking of replacing with BCI or OTEX in my growth portfolio. Would you endorse this move?.....which would have more upside? At what point does 5i run out of patience and throw GUD to the curb?

Q: Hi,
Would you please rate: ZWU XUT ZWC (best first), for a 5 Years hold!
Thanks