Investment Q&A

Q: I have downloaded the latest (Feb) balanced Portfolio Excel file and I want to copy and paste the info to my own spread sheet. No problem in the past but this time it won't let me. Can you remove the need for a password?
Thank you

Q: Would you recommend EIF for a conservative income portfolio? Also, what rating would you likely give this stock? Thanks, Barrie

Q: Hello,i'am really concerned that the media and Democrates in the states are going to try and shut Trump down, or impeach him,with all they got to throw at him, real or not.
If they are to succeed, i'am thinking the market will take a big hit.
I was thinking of liquidating up to 40% of my portfolio and ride this circus out.
What would be the best way to do this GIC,Bonds,ETF or something else
Thanks

Q: Hi Team,

I would like add a high risk/high reward micro cap stock to my portfolio, and would not be crushed at all if I lose a good chunk of my investment should the stock end up tanking.

All 3 of these stocks have had great runs, but I'm leaning toward rolling the dice on FLY. BUS seems the riskiest to me given the huge influx of orders and lack of a lengthy track record of being in business. FTG seems the least risky, but not sure if its growth rate would be comparable to the other 2 companies.

Which of these 3 do you think has the best growth potential for a long term hold? And what other speculative micro cap high growth names do you like right now?

Also, generally speaking, over a similar time frame (say 5 or 10 years) do you think it is easier for a micro cap company to increase its share price from $0.25 cents a share to $0.50 cents a share, vs. a larger company's ability to increase its share price from $25 to $50 a share?

Final question is what are the key metrics you guys look at when trying to evaluate micro caps that often aren't quite profitable yet?

(I understand if you dock me for a few questions here - its all good!)

Q: What is your assessment/recommendations for PTG ? Sell/add/hold ? Thank you

Q: Place(s) to park some cash in Cdn funds (50K) for a short term hold to ride out potential volatility & recently talked about possible market correction?
Ted

Q: I am looking to add a growth stock to my TFSA. I was looking ITC as a possible candidate but I noticed quite a bit of insider selling in November last year. My overall portfolio is reasonably well balanced. Do you still like it or do you currently favour something else?

As said many times before, thanks for your great service.

Q: Would you endorse cara operations as a buy after their earnings release?

Q: If these inverse ETFS deteriorate in value over time, could I not capitalize on this by shorting the them? If I shorted both HOU and HOD would that not nullify the underlying volatility and just let me benefit from the decay in value?

Q: Fru Delivered a good report this AM and raised dividend... I notice you prefer PSK Is this due to size, management and what other factors... How risky would you say FRU might be going forward... I own fru and like the royaly for divdends.in the energy sector; what might be you top picks in this area ( with justification please)
Thanks

Q: I recently bought smin (iShares msci India small caps) on the Bats Exchange.
First, what do you think of that stock and that exchange ?
Second, why can I not find it on the Canadian Market, v.g. to put it in my list of stocks with GlobeInvestors ?

Many thanks,

Jacques

Q: Please comment on Pattern Energy's latest report. I have been looking for income stocks and at over 8% yield this looks good to me but, as usual, I need your insight.

Thanks!
Bryan

Q: Hi,Any insights here. Looks like they may be on to something.
Thanks
G

Q: Can you explain the difference between dividend payout ratio and adjusted dividend payout ratio? Which metric is more reliable in the evaluation of
a potential investment? Joe

Q: am thinking about these 3 . what do you think.. thanks donald.

Q: There have been media reports about the GOC increasing dividend tax rates in the next budget. Would this create some selling pressure on CDN dividend stocks? I remember when the tax rules on income trusts were changed, that had an impact. Your analysis please

Q: Hi

They announced a $30 million 5 year development contract with the latest qtr results and gave a very upbeat conference call. Wonder if you could give us a updated outlook which is always valued.

Thanks

Robert

Q: I currently receive an indexed pension which covers my living expenses and related costs. I also have an RRSP and other investments. My question is regarding my TFSA. Regardless of sector allocation what would your top 5 picks be today?
Also at what monetary value would you add additional holdings or would you just rebalance your winners? Example $$50,000 5 stocks, $100,000 8 stocks?
Please deduct as many credits as you see fit.

Q: Hello Peter and 5i team,
Grant money for our grandson's RESP just came in and we are thinking of adding to GUD or XTC. We could also hold it in cash for now. We would appreciate your opinion please. Thanks

Q: Please comment on most recent result and your comfort level moving forward.