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Q: In my diversified portfolio, which of these should be sold now, in search of better opportunities, ignoring cash requirements and tax losses? SJ KEY DR PHO SGY
Read Answer Asked by Harold on March 11, 2020
Q: What is your opinion of these four companies? They seem to screen well financially and technically. Would you buy into them now?
Read Answer Asked by Alfred on March 11, 2020
Q: What would be your top 10 or so "safe" high dividend payers to consider buying in this market?
Read Answer Asked by Dustin on March 11, 2020
Q: What would you recommend as the best Consumer Staple at this time? I have a long time horizon and am looking for a steady performer (hopefully) over the next 5+ years. What portfolio percentage would you recommend for consumer staples? Should I have 1 holding or more?
Thanks!!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on March 11, 2020
Q: Peter and team
I have held ZEO outside of my balanced portfolio for several years now. As of today it has lost half of what I paid.
Even though it is compromised of the bigger players I am still worried about the solvency of some of the companies. Are there any in this ETF that cause you concern and do you feel this is safe "hold" for the next few years while awaiting recovery.
Thanks
Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on March 11, 2020
Q: Given the drop in interest rates, I would appreciate 5i's view on Rate Reset Preferred Shares. I am a senior with a 60/40 portfolio of fixed income to equities and a focus on quality names, income and moderate growth in capital. What would 5i think of my selling a bond, taking advantage of recent price rises, and putting the proceeds in a Rate Reset Pref share (or ETF) for a longer term hold. Would 5i please suggest one or two names to consider.
Thank you.
Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on March 11, 2020
Q: Hi, I am down $18,433 on Baytex energy on 1000 sh bought over 16 years ago. (yeah I know stop loss) Yes, there is no need to sell it but I would appreciate A professional opinion on this sector.
Canada is in a very difficult place and we are being squeezed from many sides and in many ways. In this sector what do you recommend, to actually make money in the next 1- year. Thanks James PS I have been patient long enough.
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on March 11, 2020
Q: I am coming into cash in August which will be roughly triple the value of my current portfolio.
I am not particularly jittery over this downturn and have a good 10 year horizon. To that end I have started selling puts on a few top US names. With the VIX as high as it is I can sell puts with an additional 10 to 15% drop from today's numbers and get a 8 to 12% pay out for August or September puts. At those numbers, I would be happy to own, for example, AAPL at a further 12% discount (with another 12% cushion i.e. money received via the put.) I m only selling puts on companies that I would like to own and in quantities where they would fit an overall portfolio allocation strategy should I need to pick them up. While I know this strategy is not for everyone, does it sound reasonable to you? Also do you know of Canadian stocks that have good liquidity in the medium term options market and are also good long term investments?
Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on March 11, 2020
Q: Hello team,

Would you please mark (from 1 to 10) each of the above companies in terms of their ability to weather a recession scenario. (the lower the mark the worse the current balance sheet and inability to service debt).

Thanks a whole bunch especially in this crazy times....
Read Answer Asked by Saeed on March 11, 2020
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