Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i Team,

I toyed with doing this on the Forum but didn't know how to start a new discussion thread.

I would like to ask if any 5i member has experience (anecdotal or otherwise) with US probates. Since so many of us hold US stocks in our portfolios, and it's almost certain they will be considered US property in our estate when the time comes, I'm quite keen to know what the ramifications are and if it is as big a headache as I imagine.

Perhaps you could also tell me how to move any further discussion onto the Forum. Thanks a lot.

Molly

Q: Pardon my ignorance if I’m missing something with this question. I understand that the market worries about leveraged companies in an inflationary environment, and that is a legitimate concern with real consequences. But at the same time, as the price (in dollars) per unit of value increases, so must the price of those same companies that have a tangible value. Holding a company whose stock price might decline in the short to medium term due to market worries but whose fundamental value will eventually be measured in more dollars (ie a higher share price) due to that same inflation seems a whole lot better than holding cash whose buying power erodes as the price per unit of value increases. Is that a fair argument?

Q: This has gotten increasingly confusing.

Can you please confirm how the due bill works?

If shareholders were to sell when would be the last day they could and not receive the dividend?

If shareholders were to sell and want to be still paid the dividend what is the earliest date one could sell?

Q: Please comment on Q results & guide released tonight.Txs for u usual great services & views

Q: Both companies are trading at roughly a third of their 52 week highs. Being such you have answered recent questions saying they are expensive. I assumed they wouldn't be. At what price are they not expensive and what metric do you use for this. I'm trying to improve my investing skills and make some sense of this.

Thanks Steve

Q: wondering about pins and your thoughts about them.
Can you give some compelling reasons to buy it here.Looks like it came down to a good entry price.
Or would you prefer Roku,gh or U?

Q: Gregory asked for a list of books on investing. I just came across this list on the Kiplinger website, which may prove useful.

https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/601813/best-books-for-beginning-investors-2021-22

Q: The above 2 stocks had a one day rally the other day. Since then they have fallen below technical support levels. Has your opinion on them changed? With hold ratings, I find most holds just continue to go down. Waiting to hear. Thank you.

Q: I'm in the process of rebuilding my portfolio for 2022. It would be helpful if you could share with me a list of both Canadian and American companies that meet the following criteria:
1. They are some of your favourite companies from a fundamental perspective
2. They are currently buying back their own shares.
3. They offer a decent dividend.
4. They run businesses that offer good growth prospects for next year.
5. They currently offer good value.
6. These companies are so solid they would classify as 'core ' holdings.
At least six companies in each list would be appreciated.

Finally, I would like to express my gratitude for the support and ideas you have shared this past year. Definitely one of the best advisory services available to Canadians,

Q: Hello. I hold this US REIT in my margin account. Could you explain the tax consequences of the payout distribution? Would you prefer this type of holding in a register account? Thank you.

Q: NEO Exchange CDR product. I cannot determine how the hedging works by adjusting the CRR exchange ratio, being the actual shares held. Do you follow it.
It appears that both the exchange gain and loss are eliminated by adjusting the number of shares held.
What is the cost of having this hedge. Where is that disclosed.

Q: Is it better for me to hold these companies in a registered account?

Also, in terms of their portfolio diversification, do I need to own all four?

Q: Thoughts on the new ETF NFTZ or other means of exposure to NFTs?

Q: In the current economic conditions, do you feel Finning provides a good exposure to the industrial sector? Thanks for your valuable opinion.

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
MND is up 18% as we speak. Any idea why or news releases? I know gold has not done well lately. Thanks again!

Q: Hi,
Currently holding around 25% tech exposure, long term growth investor. If I wanted to de-leverage my portfolio and rebalance to some other sectors, how would you rank these tech stocks?

Do you have any fundamental concerns about any of the names held or is this a good list? NVDA is on my list of names to own as well. Thank you!

Q: I need to shore up my accounts with some fixed income (low risk) positions. All indications are that interest rates are likely to rise, which makes me nervous to hold bonds or bond funds. I am not sure where to turn - maybe Bond ETF's? I don't want to micromanage a specific bond portfolio either. Do you have any advice on the best approach? I am still 10-15 years from "retirement" (whatever that means), so my investment horizon is still pretty long term.

Thanks in advance

Q: BEP is down 22% YTD what is going on with this stock...Buy Sell or Hold? i am thinking of selling it and buying more of the parent company BAM or do you have any other suggestions

Q: I have shares in these stocks /ETFs which have not done well for me. can you tell me your opinion on their turnaround prospects? are these sells or should I add to them?
thanks

Q: Good evening to 5i team,

I unloaded some Canadian banks making rooms for US banks in my portfolio. Your thoughts on Western Union vs Huntington Bancshares (pending the merger with Truist Bank), I have JP Morgan, Bank of America and small portion of Bank of New York. Your input is always valuable to our family. Thank you!