Investment Q&A

Q: I am a retired income investor. Before the first big drop I was lucky enough to sell any stocks that I deemed to have a questionable balance sheet but kept things like BCE and ENB leaving me approximately 50% cash. It would seem prudent at this time to do some swaps to capture capital losses but not increase risk much and leaving me with a capital loss carried forward. eg. Sell BCE and buy Telus. What do you think of this?

Q: Any idea why ppl which currently yields 5.27% was down last week while the above other defensive stocks were up?

Q: Retired, conservative dividend-income investor with a "buy-and-hold & trim-add around a core position" strategy. At times like these, I take a fresh look at my holdings and ask two key questions. #1 = are there any of my equity holdings that have alarm bells going off? #2 = how safe are the dividends (knowing that no dividend is 100% secure)? The portfolio capital may rise or fall, but it is the continuation of the dividend that is more important.

For asset allocation purposes related to individual stocks (as opposed to sector allocations), I use the following:
5% targets = AQN, BCE, BNS, PBH, RY, TRP, WSP
4% targets = AD, AW, CSH, NWC
2% targets = LNF, MG, NTR
ETF targets = roughly 3-7%

Q#1 = are there any of these equities that you hear alarm bells?
Q#2 = are there any of these equities where you foresee dividend risk?
Q#3 = any thoughts on how I have my asset allocations set up (knowing it is a very personal decision?

Take a bunch of credits. Thanks for your help...Steve

Q: With the latest government announcement is it to sell the telcos .

Q: Hi
Interested in buying bce or telus. Which do u prefer and would u buy now or wait. Thanks Clare.

Q: I'm a little low in both of these sectors and was wondering which of these two companies you would currently invest in.

Dave

Q: Of these two companies, which one do you prefer

Dave

Q: Hi 5i,

In following up on Willies question on 5G rollout for these three, could you add some risks for those still using Huawei equipment? I believe BCE is using Nokia, T is using Huawei and RCI I'm not sure.

Thanks,
Chris M

Q: Hi...just read your March 1 email....very timely. I have been evaluating some of my current equity holdings from the point of view of topping up some or all of them over time...to reach my asset allocation targets. I do a monthly review of all of my holdings using metrics like P/E, P/BV, P/CF, ROE, Beta, Analyst targets, charting vs 200 mda and higher highs-lows. Mid-Feb I raised roughly 5% cash (basically trimming oversized positions that also appeared to be stretched) and could direct it to the above list. I am a retired, dividend income investor.

The 4 BNN Market Call guests on Thursday-Friday indicated that legging in to this buying opportunity should be considered, as, in their opinion, the market is extremely oversold. In your past life as a Fund Manager, what metrics did you use to guide your process on whether to buy or sit on your hands? For example, "when the VIX is high, it is time to buy"...the VIX is now at 40.

If this is a fair question, could you rank the above 9 equities for topping up to existing positions? My process, for example, has identified LNF as one of the priorities.

Take as many credits as you think appropriate. Thanks...Steve

Q: Hi 5i team,
Regarding Rogers, Bell and Telus, judging on their readiness for 5G rollout, their most recent quarter performance, and their current valuation, which of these companies will be the best buy for a 2-3 years hold? Thanks,

Q: Hi 5i,

In my non-reg account I prefer to hold stocks that I can hold onto for a minimum of 3 to 5 years and possibly 10 to 20, that have a yield of around 3% to 5% with the stock price growing +/-5% annually.

Having said that, I am looking to add a stock that would be equal to approx. 1% of total portfolio value.

I am considering adding to my renewable utility stocks (BEP, AQN, INE and BLX which currently total 7.5% of total portfolio value), bank stocks (TD and RY currently 6% of total portfolio value) or telecommunications (Telus or BCE currently 0% of total portfolio). My concern with T and BCE are the current CRTC talks and what may be the market reaction to any deemed negative outcome.

Other than the above listed stocks do any others come to mind that you would recommend at this time?

Please deduct for multiple questions as you see fit.
Thanks!

Q: I have some extra room in my existing telecom allocation and am looking at adding TMUS and dropping SJR.B. Or should I just add further to VZ or FIVG to continuing increasing my US exposure and currency diversification? I am retired but do not depend on the income from this portfolio which is intended to be widely diversified and focused on dividend growing solid companies.

Q: Is BCE overpriced at the moment? Would you recommend taking a partial position at this time or hold adding for now? I am an income investor with a 6+ year time horizon.
Thanks,
Grant

Q: Which Canadian companies can China hurt the most especially with these new charges against Huawei. today. How does Sunlife and Manulife fit into this question?
Thanks, James

Q: comments please on the quarter?

Q: I'm looking to invest in one Income stock and I am looking at these three from your model portfolio. I already own BIP but do not own any banks or telcos. Please rank the order these would be considered. Thanks.

Q: Can you name 8 companies with good balance sheets that I can buy long term bonds in. I may go out up to 25years.

Q: What companies will benefit the most with the role out of 5G. I own both T & BCE for over 10 years: will they benefit in terms of increased activity - data and cloud computing?

Q: I would like to pick a few names from your income portfolio for my child’s RESP. She is 13 years now, so, I don’t have the safety of very long term hold. Can you short list the top 5 that pose minimum risk of value and dividend decline in that time frame?

Q: Ignoring taxes, cash requirements, sector allocation, on a straight-up basis, for a minimum one-year hold, which of the above-listed equities would it be prudent to currently sell,buy, or hold? Thank You