Investment Q&A

Q: I like the concept of HCAL; investing in Canadian banks with a little extra torque and a higher dividend yield than any of the banks. Is it fine as a long-term hold? I know many of the leveraged ETF's are not suitable for long-term but understand the structure of this one is different. Can you please explain the difference between this and the double and triple levered ETF's.
Do you recommend HCAL for long-term bank exposure.

Q: Could you provide your assessment of this company. I understand this is an Israeli company involved in plant proteins. Is it worth investing in this company. Also, why is this down 15% today? Thanks

Q: I hold both these companies.

Mastercard has been pretty flat for the last 12 months. Do you see things picking up significantly for them when people start booking tickets for flights, hotels, concerts and Disney Land or will papal process more of these payments as well. PayPal has grown to a size in my portfolio that I wouldn't want to add to it. I know Mastercard isn't a "weed" but can't decide if it's a "flower" that could use some water ;)

Would you add to Mastercard (or maybe start a position in Visa) today or look for something else? (In the payments space I also have a full position in SQ)

....PayPal passed Mastercard in market cap today. (mind blown emoji)

Cheers

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Q: Hi Team,
Could I have one Canadian, one US names you are recommending right now.
Thanks!

Q: Hi,
This is more a big picture question.
For several decades the concept of "Inter-market Analysis" had high "currency" value. Simplistically summarized thus: Stocks go up and bonds go down. Inflation goes up so does Gold. US goes down and Emerging markets go up etc.,
That idea seems to be dead now. It appears that having a long and short position even within sectors seems to be popular. Or the correlation exists still but with different asset classes. For eg., inflation and Bitcoin are now linearly correlated!
Or Bitcoin and Gold are negatively correlated! (Bitcoin hit another record today>50 k and Gold went down below 1800$!!)
Should one really forget about fundamentals and enroll in classes for Options trading strategy?

Q: I am looking at these 3 companies for long term income with some growth in my RRIF. Which one would you choice?
Thanks Roy

Q: Hi 5i, BNGO
This company is not currently in your data base. I am considering a 1/2 or 1/4 position is this genomics company and would like your opinion on 2- 3 year hold.
Is this a company you would have any interested in at the current price. Why/why not.
Any suggestions for similar strong candidates in this space.
Thx
Jim

Q: I believe both companies reported. If so may I have your comments please.

Q: Hello 5i,

I have enough money to open a new 1% position in a portfolio that is intentionally a little overweight in tech, but otherwise well-diversified. I currently don't have any pureplay cybersecurity companies or any pureplay fintech/payments companies (although I do own MELI, STNE and SE). Which of these two sectors would you invest in first. I was thinking CRWD for cybersecurity and SQ or PYPL for fintech/payments.

Thanks

Q: Trying to get closer to 30 stocks in portfolio from 42. Which one from communication and one from consumer cyclical might you sell first? Thanks

Q: Hi 5i
Its my understanding that Cannacord Research has come out with a report ranking using $55 WTI and SGY is the #1 FCF company of 'all public oil and gas companies in Canada for 2021'. It seems like the right time to be acquiring this Surge. Also, do you conside them to be a takeout target and who might be interested? Thanks

Q: Hello, could you comment on FTS quarterly earnings release?
I like the 6% annual dividend increase guidance/forecast announcement.
Thank you
Stephane

Q: I believe they reported earnings. May I have your comments please

Q: I have some extra cash sitting in a bank account earning next to nothing. I hold positions in the above companies and am thinking about adding to one of them. I understand that no equity investment is truly safe but which company would be your pick if capital preservation and dividend safety was top of mind. Thank you.

Q: Hi 5i,

Do you know who the inside sellers were with the recent DND financing?

Can you provide information on the new debenture? Interest rate and conversion price would be nice.

Thanks
John

Q: Hello 5I
I am thinking of switching CGI Group (1.05% of portfolio) and OTEX (3.19% of portfolio) for TOPICUS , looking for more growth. TOPICUS also looks like a company that may employ AI going forward in their vertical market software offerings. I am a bit overweight Technology but not concerned about it.
You thoughts please
Thank You
Clarence

Q: Like 5i, I have held Enbridge for quite sometime. Looking back to 2014, Enbridge has gone nowhere and depending on the purchased price, e.g. 5i's case, in the negative. As explained to Paul a week ago Dividend is great, still very safe, etc. Now with the latest weak quarter, all the political, environmental hoopla; could you explain the benefits, even in an income portfolio of why Enbridge should be retained.
Thank You, Stephen S

Q: Good morning. Can I get your thoughts on ADN,,,, Advent Technologies? Thanks.

Q: How does one approach bond investments given the low interest rates. I see XBB had a significant drop today. Why? How would you compare XBB to PMIF?
I am retired senior 78 with a pension.
Thank you