Investment Q&A

Q: Good morning,
I currently hold BABA.US in my RRSP and was considering a switch to AMZN.US. In an effort to further reduce risk while maintaining a tech component in my overall diversified portfolio, I'm now looking at selling my current BABA.US holdings and buying either QQQ.US or XLK.US which both hold some AMZN.US.
What are your thoughts on this potential move and of the two ETFs mentioned, which would you recommend and why?
I thank you and look forward to your response.
Francesco

Q: I noticed a big increase in trading by consumers was reported recently with regards to zero commissions.Is this happening only in US right now or is it available to traders in Canada. What companies and minimum amounts are required to open an account .I realize it is not a stock question,but your valuable team is always there with great infomation.Take as many points.

Q: I took a position in Ituran Location and Control. I wanted to cross check if I was missing anything here. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 15.8. Based in Israel with sales mainly in Israel, And South America. 80% market share, 3.7% yield. Subscriber growth grew nicely in 2019. Missed three of the last 4 earnings and net income dropped over prior year, but operating cash flow has increased over the prior year. I think this drop in net income explains the share price drop. Insider ownership is high. Roe is good. Iturun owns 46% of a company called BRINGG a logistics platform for businesses with customers that include Walmart, McDonald’s and DoorDash which could be a hidden catalyst. I think I have a winner here... Considering the low valuation, what risks could I be missing?

Q: what doescoronavirus have to do with goeasy.
i get it markets are panicking but 6 point decrease for what reason.
i gave been buying since the open.
dave

Q: I'm having trouble with the high valuations of some of today's star stocks. On top of that, and as illogical as it is, I have trouble investing in the these stocks after they have run so far. What 2 or 3 stocks are you guys watching at this time that are at beginning stages but have the potential to turn into stars like shopify
Thx

Q: I have owned Husky for several years and bought it at $26. At the time, it looked like a good investment in an integrated oil company. Recently, the price has gone down to $9 per share and I am concerned about whether the share price will rebound significantly. It has traded quite a bit around the $15 mark in the recent year or two. I also understand that the majority shareholder recently sold his shares. What does that signal for the company? Is this a good investment to continue to hold? The current dividend yield is 5%. Thank you for your help.

Q: Could you please compare these two. Which one would you buy today?

Thanks,
Milan

Q: Hi, can you explain the connection between the Coronavirus and the markets? I’m watching stocks like Photon, Nvidia, and Xpel get hammered (xpel the worst at 12% - I’ve already taken profits so I’m only on house money there at least). I just don’t really understand why people getting sick has such an effect. I’m not trying to be cold, just trying to understand and learn if there’s a way to hedge against it.

Thanks

Q: Goodmorning 5i
I just asked for a less volatile replacement for tlt. But, i didn't specify that i wanted a US eplacement. You suggested BNS. The only thing i find in looking for that is preferred shares. Appreciate your help

Q: Hello 5i. I use symbol ^TNX:US to track/monitor the 10 year US T note. Is there an equivalent symbol for the Canadian 10 year note that I can use for on-line access. Many thx. Steve

Q: Hello 5i team,
I read that Artiza's director sold last week 1.9 million $ worth of stock. As well as two other executives exercised their options and sold.
Would you read anything negative ?
Between GOOS and ATZ, which one would you prefer for a long term holding I need more consumer discretionary in my portfolio. (I am 60 and will not require to access any funds).

Regards,
Elaine

Q: Hello 5i,
I bought too much tlt and i am thinking of selling some in this recent rise in price. could you suggest something less volatile in the us fixed income space? I have enough volatility with stocks and am looking for something steadier with my fixed income side
Thanks

Q: I have been holding SIS in my TFSA nearly for the last 2 years and down by 20%. With not so promising outlook for 2020,Would you suggest to continue holding or switch? If switching, what stock would you suggest in the same sector?

Q: Is there any negative info about GSY that it dropped 7%-10% at the open on
HIGH volume?
Thanks

Q: Hello. What ETFs focus 100% on China stocks. Which would you recommend? Thank you.

Q: Any idea why Bank of America and JP Morgan are dropping the last several days even after they both reported stellar results - should I be taking my profit out now or hold ?

Q: I'm looking into selling my remaining small position in CHE.UN (0.3% of the portfolio) either now or after they report Feb 14... a 'pulling the weeds' exercise.

To help decide on the timing could you please provide the Bloomberg EPS estimates for the latest quarter (reporting Feb 14) and for the next FY. Or you may provide a rational for pulling this weed now rather than trying to get a few more dollars out of a potential bump from a Q report!

Thanks.

Q: Hi 5i,
Can I get your thoughts about any of these 3 ETF's from BMO for a buy and hold investor? Should one be concerned with the relatively low trading volumes? The general performance of all three ETFs look better than their underlying indexes.
The ETF's appear to rebalance/reconstitute semi-annually so my thinking is these might be good as core holdings for a long term investor since they are always suppose to hold the best quality stocks.

Here is the BMO summary of the product;
1. selects high ROE stocks
2. selects stocks with stable year over year earnings growth
3. selects stocks with low financial leverage
4. caps max. stock weighting at 5%

MER Holdings AUM AvgVol Description
ZUQ 0.34 126 330M 7,200 US High Quality
ZEQ 0.45 126 260M 6,400 Europe High Quality CAD Hedged
ZGQ 0.50 330 80M 2,500 All Country High Quality

Q: The "ageing-in-place" concept seems to be gaining some momentum and support. Do you agree, and can you identify some Canadian companies (ideally dividend paying) that would benefit? Do you see this having any impact on the senior residences like Chartwell or Sienna?
Thank-you

Q: Could you compare the debt levels, payout/dividend sustainability and future direction of these two reits. I have held CRT for a bit over a year and done much better than expected, but wonder if I should just take my gains and move on. I'm looking at CRR, which seems to be more diverse (good or bad?) and has a bit of movement into residential, as well as a higher dividend. The CRR price is down at the moment with the new issue. CRT is my only retail reit. It is not a large position, and is held in a non-taxable account.
Thanks