Investment Q&A

Q: Is it good to buy the Google CDR as opposed to converting to US and buying the GOOG? Which is the better choice between the ADR, GOOG and GOOGL? Thank you.

Q: What be the short term impact on the TSX of an actual physical invasion of the Ukraine by Russia. I find that the markets seem to be ignoring this real possibility in the near future given Russian influence in the worlds energy market.

Edward

Q: What is the difference between BEP and BIP? Aren't they both in utilities sector? Why does BAM feel the need to have 2 subsidiaries which focus on the same sector? Would one's portfolio need exposure to both?

If one is to hold only one infrastructure/utilities company in one's portfolio, which company would you recommend? BEP vs BIP vs any other suggestion that you think might be worthwhile? If it helps the answer, my risk tolerance is high and time line is 3-5 years.

Thank you for your guidance.

Q: Can you recommend Canadian based etfs that tracks American banks and/or insurance companies. Which would you recommend? Any with covered calls? Thank you.

Q: Hi,
Currently holding these three positions at a loss >50% each and they are less than 1% position now. What do I do with each? From reading previous comments, I think you still like EGLX and AT and would give them more time? Would you top up slightly to 1% or not average down on them now?
How about XBC? Is this one on a short leash and thoughts about about swapping to ANRG for better growth potential going forward? All 3 being held mostly in TFSA. Thank you!

Q: I own small percentages of each of these in an unregistered account, I have $23,000. and I would like to add to some of them, which one would you suggest. Thanks for your help over the years, I read the questions so rarely ask one myself. Thanks Dorothy

Q: Hello 5I. I know the year is young but I am considering selling PayPal down 20% and jumping into $meli. I do own a substantial position in some $NVEI so fintech is kinda covered. What do you think of upside and outlook as well. Thanks

Q: Good day team. I own LSPD and follow KXS. As both are good companies I am thinking that one day I will either add to LSPD or open a position in KXS. The difficult part is comparing the value of these companies when they have negative earnings. Analysts often comment on the multiple of price to sales but this does not show up on a stock quotes. 1) is there an available source that provides this information, or 2) if I have to calculate it myself is the formula: stock price X shares outstanding divided by revenue?

Q: Hello, I hold JNJ in my RRSP. The announcement was made that JNJ will spin off its consumer arm to focus on medical division. Am I going to keep the exact same number of JNJ shares that I have right now and receive shares of the newly created consumer health company? Thank you

Q: First Service has pulled back significantly. I'm somewhat surprised at the extent of the pull back given the nature of its' business and history of stable growth and earnings. Please provide your comments and whether one would be well served to add to an existing position at these levels.

Thanks

Q: I'm interested to increase my sector weight to financials - and now have BMO,
BAM, MA, and FFH.
Please comment on this mix and whether to add to any of these or add other stocks.

Q: Is this ETF some kind of scam? How can it possibly continue to offer a 20% plus yield? And if the yield is so high won't the price just continue to drop? And what version would be better: ETHY or ETHY.B?

Thanks

Q: I see the company has reinstated a very healthy dividend. Could pls give me you current thought. Thx

Q: Hello .. I own a significant position on PayPal and am down 20%. With that said is it a good time to switch into something better? I am not really stuck in staying in fintech with this $$ but do you have a short list of great buys right now? Probably with at minimum similar growth? Do $meli or $sq fit the bill? Thanks

Q: I'm considering transferring some funds from a TD e-series fund (European focus) to ZXM - as it seems to offer good diversification outside North America .
Your advice requested.

Q: I get that there is money moving out of growth (tech) and into other areas of the market. However, all the mentioned names here have CAGR of > 25% amongst other great fundamentals (free cash flow, equity,...). So long as fundamentals don't change, I can't see any reason to sell - only to add to these names on this opportunity. So long as business grows (and >25% is huge!) all these should be winners in the long term, no?

I've experienced significant whiplash with most of these stocks but am optimistic that with a longer timeline I should be okay.

I'm hoping for two things in your response:
1. Giving me comfort that my thinking is correct and if I hold on I should be okay, and;
2. Of the list, the one stock you would add to today.

Thx for the comfort,

Cam.

Q: I have a small position in these companies, can you rate them a Buy, sell or hold.
Take as many credits as required. Thanks.

Q: Which of the above companies do you think would offer the best rate of return over the next 5 years?

Q: My question is regarding the posted returns of ETFs and Mutual Funds. I thought I read, years ago, that MF returns included the dividends for anything over 1 year...for example, for 3 and 5 year returns. For the posted 1 year return or less, they were without the dividend.

In my RBC Direct Investing, it is quite clear....it states the "unrealized capital gain". So I take that number, divide by the time I've owned the security...then add the annual dividend to get the Total Return/Year.

So, can you please clarify whether the standard practice is to include or exclude the dividends in the posted annual returns?

Thanks....Steve

Q: Historically how do high dividend yield sectors like financials, telco's, pipelines, utilities do in a rising interest rate/inflation market like we are in now?