Investment Q&A

Q: We are planning to set up a separate investment account for our grandkids. Assume a 10 year hold. There are a few sectors we would want to overweight - 3 stocks, CAD or US, in Financials, Industrials, Technology and 1-2 stocks in the others. What would you look for and how would that translate into individual stock selections.

Q: If you could only own one of these US stocks for the next 5-10 years which is the one you are ride or die with?

Thanks

Q: Looking to invest additional US dollars into a high interest ETF. Currently invested in UCSH.U, but are there others ones I should be considering as better options.

Q: Comments on the TD penalty news today? To me it seemed expected their growth would be somewhat limited in the US, but in the surface it seems it could have been worse. Market seems to be overreacting a bit I think. Thoughts?

Q: Currently down 11%. Buy more hold or sell and move on. According to
most recent question you ranked it 3rd yet under your disclosure no affiliate of 5I has a stake in it. What am I missing? Thanks Larry

Q: Since beginning of Oct the CAD has dropped almost 2 cents against the USD. A concerned snowbird is asking what is happening?

Q: Follow up question

5i answer. But note, there is a $1M limit on each account, so technically there is exposure.

When you say on each account is that means $1M on each register account( TFSA, RRSP) and another $1M on non-registered account.

Joint account does it double to $2M or it is still $1M.

Thanks for your great advice.

Q: Morning 5i, thanks for the continued great info; we own IMO and CNQ; what's your opinion for a smaller co to join this group; ie: WCP or TOU ? Is there another you like instead ? Besides the need for the resource the higher yields should attract capital with rates trending down. Thank you.

Q: Comparing NVO with LLY.
Are these companies similar? Morningstar describes NVO as Biotechnology and LLY as a Drug Manufacturer but they both have versions of the popular weight loss drugs that has caused their stock price to appreciate? Can you also help explain why NVO in the last +4 month is significantly lower than LLY?

Q: What's your thoughts on the AOI and BTG amalgamation, will this event be accretive to AOI?

thnx in advance

Q: Hi Team,

One thing I constantly struggle with is if I characterize myself as a growth investor (higher appetite for risk and volatility, focusing on growthier stocks) I tend to not invest in sectors such as utilities, materials, REITs so I end up not being diversified enough to capitalize on secular trends.

For a growth investor do you still recommend having exposure to lower growth companies (ie. Fortis, Hydro One) in the more cyclical sectors (utilities, materials, REITs and etc.)? Is there any evidence that you see or can show on whether a portfolio geared more towards growthier sectors would outperform a more balanced portfolio over the longer term?

I'm comfortable with the higher risk and more sector concentrated portfolio, but if it comes at a detriment to overall returns by missing secular trends within other lower growth sectors (materials, utilities, REITs) as the case is right now would I be better suited to better diversifying?

For more experienced growth investors like Peter and Ryan would you two be invested in materials, utilities and REITs in your own personal portfolios?

Thanks as always,
Jon

Q: Would now be a good time to invest in Natural Gas stocks? My thinking is that the commodity price is low, but demand should increase with increasing energy demands and the price in Canada should increase with the LNG terminal completing in 2025? Could you please support or crush my simple ideas. Thank you. Also, could you please offer some related stock or ETF ideas - either Canadian or American. Many thanks.

Q: Could you please offer a few of your best ideas for how to profit from the increased energy demands from AI, Cloud, Crypto etc. ETFs and individual stock ideas would be appreciated (in USD or CAD). Thank you very much.

Q: Please rank the following stocks to purchase today at current values. Or should I wait for a pullback in market?

Q: Hello 5i Team
Today BDT jumped approximately 12% on news that they are increasing the dividend.
Do you believe that it is okay to buy this stock after the big run up or to wait? Is the stock a good company with a long term investment.Would you recommend this company or another company in the same space?
Thank you

Q: With about a 9% indicative yield at current stock price - SOBO looks very attractive as income investment for the medium-long term. I can't believe that the spin-out would be created with anything but a very solid sustainable dividend - so the high dividend yield in this case is more a sign of unfamiliarity and churn as opposed to "risk". Do you agree with this view??
Thanks

Q: Is this a buy for a TFSA. Already hold TRP-T in the TFSA, Comments .

Q: In a C$Cash account, Is there an advantage buying HXS or VFV? Which one do you recommend and why?

Q: Hello 5i
I notice that you have often mentioned Harvest etf’s in relation to tax efficiency. I haven’t paid too much attention to this in the past. But, now I am interested. I have searched the questions but don’t seem to find what I am looking for. Currently in a non-registered account I hold some vbal. I don’t like the taxes i will pay, though. I want to switch to something more tax efficient.

How exactly does Harvest manage not to require to pay taxes on dividends? I know they re invest the money but i don’t know how that works.

What would be the downside? Higher mer, i imagine. Anything else?

I would be looking for a general market etf, either Canadian or US, or both, if available. I would greatly appreciate your recommendations.
Thankyou

Q: NNE- Nasdaq- nano nuclear energy. Sorry not in your wheelhouse, but could this have potential or just hopeful thinking? Are bigger players doing the same thing? ( I’m assuming this stock would be considered high risk). Answer and or post as you see fit.
Thanks