Investment Q&A

Q: What are your thoughts on U.S. steel given the anticipated infrastructure spend under Trump's administration? I'm looking at NUE, AKS and X.
Thanks.

Q: Sometime in 2013 I was looking at certain energy stocks charts like Pembina and Vermillion and thinking: "I wish I was that guy who bought it when it was 30-40% lower", because at that price, I'd not only be up a lot, but I would have a 6%+ dividend at price I paid. Now, I find myself is a situation to buy those stocks around those prices I was dreaming for, but yet, I struggle to pull the trigger: I heard Zechner, McCreath, Berman, etc that there is no reason to be bullish from here, that the rally is not justified. But then, if we wait that "things are awesome again", won't stock prices be back to ATH? Also, in the past, during pre-rally periods (2011 and 2013), were people also unsure/unconvinced it was the time to buy?

Q: With the recent weakness in oil and gas what are your thoughts on these three companies ? Thanks Steve

Q: Now that Apple has risen to within 1% of its all time high and I am finally at a position slightly higher than when I bought, I am considering selling the shares and would be interested in your latest view on whether this is a good time to sell, or whether there is any advantage to waiting a while.
The shares are held in my wife's RRIF and if sold, I would want to buy something else in the same sector, or move into the health/pharma sector.
I bought the shares a few years ago after asking your advice and you suggested to buy either AAPL or GOOG. I suspect that GOOG has done much better since and I have to say I was never really impressed with the low dividend that AAPL pays, especially considering how much cash it has on hand.

Does the tech sector still have legs? Are there any companies you like in the tech sector in the US that pay a 3%+ dividend and still a chance of growth?

Thanks in advance for your deliberations.

Q: Hello Peter and Ryan,

DH has been slowly creeping up the last few weeks. Have you heard any new developments on the potential takeover or has the gains come from Trump's plan of deregulation of financial sector?

Thanks for the great service!
Angelo

Q: Hello, I have a question regarding the bounce back potential/probability of some of my energy stocks. Irregardless of the rest of my portfolio.

since the recent peak in stock values I now have a drop in these:

Sgy 23% down
Rrx 24% "
Pey 29% "
Vet. 12% "
Hwo 6% "

I've done exceeding well on all, especially sgy. Consistently however 5i lists Sgy well below vet in terms of "likeing it".

Considering selling half of my 150,000 shares of Sgy and plugging into one of the others.

What are your thoughts? If Trump/border issues clear up and oil gains, how would you list these stocks in likelihood of gaining the most by percentage? And, is "by percentage" the intelligent way to view this?

Side request - could you refrain from short forms of industry lingo. I read many answers you provide members and between typos and lingo I'm sometimes lost as to your meaning.

Many thanks, 5i has been the number one reason my portfolio has been a success. It's greatly appreciated.

Dave

Q: VFH is a US ETF with broad coverage of US banking. The bank ETFs & stocks took a big jump after the US election. Do you think all the potential upside is already priced in? Is there a Canadian ETF providing the same exposure that you would recommend or is VFH the best approach here? Many thanks.

Q: Specifically HQU. How do you feel about this ETF over the short term, six months to year
Guy R

Q: Hi 5i: Re Gildan. I just logged on to ask about Gildan's drop today and I've read your response to the earlier Gildan question. I was concerned that Gildan was very exposed to a Trump attack, given that they changed their minds about buying American Apparel's US manufacturing facilities, and only bought rights to the brand. The news item I read on RBC Direct described the large layoffs in California and notes that Gildan employs thousands outside the US. The American Apparels "brand" is all about "American . . . .". Seems to me Gildan is very vulnerable; one might even say "asking for it"!. What do you think?

Q: I'm starting to question why I should keep holding-on to "Peyto" for its 4.7% dividend. Natural gas lost of lot of ground and Equity Clock shows that seasonally it goes much lower during the end of summer. What concerns me the most is this: Could PeyTo be impacted by Trump's BAT? GameHost has a 5% dividend. If what I want is income and insulation from the Trump's trade war, is that a smart switch?

Q: I'm considering Suncor or CNRL for a long term hold. Could you please discuss the merits of each with an eye to exposure to impact from potential Trump decisions. Which would you buy today and is there another company in this space I should consider (I also have ENB,VET and RRX)?
Thanks for the great service!

Q: Given the attack by Trump on financial regulation in the US, do you think it is a good time to add companies like goldman sacs and wells fargo or perhaps Jpm to my portfolio. Thanks.

Q: THIS SEEMS LIKE A SOLID BLUE CHIP U.S. COMPANY WITH A DECENT DIVIDEND AT A GOOD PRICE. YOUR THOUGHTS ON TRUMP AND OR AMAZON HURTING IT IN THE FUTURE. THANKYOU

Q: Cdn energy stocks have recently sold off much more than oil largely due to concerns of a potential Trump border tax. What probability would you give this of actually occurring and do you believe the current sell-off already reflects the potential risk? Further, pipelines have declined significantly in recent days as well. Could they also be subjected to or impacted by a border tax and is this likely the reason for the recent decline? Thanks.

Q: Hi folks,almost to embaressed to admit still own some Concordia,but company issued n/r:Concordia International Corp. Makes Final Earn Out Payment to Cinven,Today's payment of £72 million, plus interest of approximately £1.5 million, was paid with cash on hand.But a poster stated,"Had to raise 9.5% 1st lien bonds to pay the earn out. Hardly a good sign.". Could I please get your opinion on todays news and future of company going forward, at least Trump yesterday seemed to throw an olive branch at pharma companies that he would work with them and not bury them. Thanks as always, jb

Q: Can you name a few companies that have been beat up due to fears surrounding Trump's presidency that would be a good investment as a value play?

Q: With trump's policies I expect rising inflation. What sectors/investments would do well in rising inflation.

Q: Hi There. Could you give me your thoughts on BHP Billiton. With Trumps insistent on Keystone pipeline being built by U.S. steel would you be a buyer at this time?

Thx/Rob

Q: Lately there’s been a profusion of articles warning about the deeply negative effect Trump’s policies might have on Canada, with respect to trade agreements, taxes on imports, foreign investment shifting from Canada to the USA, etc. To the extent an investor should be influenced by this new outlook, I was wondering if you could list the sectors and associated companies in Canada which you think would be hurt the most if the dire warnings come true, and which ones would be the most resilient. Also, are there any particular foreign investments Canadians should be considering at this time? Let’s assume a time horizon of at least four, and possibly eight, years. Thanks for your insights.

Q: Hi,

Are any of these companies likely to be affected by Trumps border tax? Also, could you rate your favourites of the above companies. I'm a medium risk investor.