Investment Q&A

Q: Hi guys,

I just read news today that a security I own (JST) entered a merger agreement with FNOF E&M Investment Limited and that they will acquire JST for US$6.00 per common share. On the news JST is up 25% today and still trading. My questions are:
1. What is the best thing to do in theses situations?
2. Do I sell the security or wait?
3. Why is the security still trading at $5.27 if the agreement is for $6.00? Why wouldn't someone just buy JST today at $5.27, if the shares will be bought at $6.00?

Thanks so much.

Q: What are your best suggestions for three stocks with high sustainable yield?
Thank you
Margita

Q: Hi Guys, and Thanks for the awesome service.
Why are p/e on companies of this nature so high- Kinaxis 74x,dsg80x's
Thanks

Q: Good Afternoon,
Do you guys have some very defensive portfolio suggestions in case once this bounce runs its course we agressively fall once again? Would you build a portfolio with some bonds, gold, and defensive stocks like Telecom, utilities, health care etc.. or just hold lots of cash? What defensive stocks do you like currently?
Thanks

Q: Could you tell me what the expected earnings are for csh.un please? Thank you! Don.

Q: I am putting together an ETF portfolio for US and Int'l exposure. I am looking for ETFs with low mgmt fee and diverse holdings so the returns will not be influenced by a few holdings. I also prefer ETF that's hedged to C$, if available.
Please provide recommendations for the following categories. Many thanks.
- US broad market
- US dividend appreciation
- US sector etfs that are likely to outperform in 2016-17
- broad market European Developed countries
- Dividend appreciation for European developed countries
- Broad market Emerging Market countries
- Dividend appreciation for emerging market

Q: I've been holding this stock and I'm now down 60%. Time to move on?

Q: Can you please explain what a hedge fund is? And what value it adds to ones portfolio. How does it correlate to stock performance? I was looking at adding the ETF HHF to my portfolio as a 5% holding. This would be to add a little more safety with something other than bonds. Would this make sense?

Q: I was wondering what your thoughts are on entering BDI for a ~5 year term. How is it's dept and valuation? Also you published a report in 15jan2015, Will you be publishing an updated report soon?

Q: I am looking at CAT in US which is down but always seems to come back strong. I have bought and sold it a few times for decent profit. Do you think the wait will be extra long this time or have other concerns? An alternative could be CBI which took a beating lately but seems very strong with a pipeline of orders. Do you think the worst is over and it has much upside?

Q: Hello 5i team,
There is a lot of talk about deep discounts inflating auto sales in North America, thus suggesting a peak in activity.
What is your take on this ? I hold a little LNR and a little MG (3% of portfolio) and was thinking of adding a little XTC (another 1%)
Thanks,
Antoine

Q: I own a few rate reset preferreds that I should have sold a long time ago but didn't because I thought all the downside was already priced in and they are paying high yields. Hah! Was I wrong about the downside. Anyhow, I own BRF.PR.A , ENB.PR.N , and PPL.PR.E. These are now priced at 14.25, 13.91, and 16.85 and yield 6.3%, 7.5%, and 6.4% at the current prices. Their face values rose quite a bit in the market upswing on Friday so they seem to be affected by the overall market sentiment. What would be your advice on what to do with these now? Also, I own some CPD which is yielding 6.4% at 11.60. These were all supposed to be part of the fixed income part of my portfolio but have done worse that most of my equities.
Thanks!

Q: Hi Peter and team ! I hold a little bit of capstone mining company, and even though the commodities have fallen on hard times, I was wondering if Capstone's balance sheets warrant me holding on to it until things perk up. Thank you for all you do! Cheers, Tamara

Q: I have read recent article about currency regime change and one of recommendation is to stay diversified. Are there any diversified model/income/etf portfolios recommended or published by 5iResearch?

Q: Does the dividend on this pref. look secure, for a hold, at ~11%?

Q: Peter,I raised some cash recently(not that I was fearfull of the market),but there looks to be an opportunity to pick up some Blue Chip stocks with enhanced yields!I recently purchased ALA,IPL and already own AQN and 3 or 4 apt. reits.I soon will be 63 and I will need some income from my investments in a few years,so I view this as an opportunity.First of all do you concur,and if so any Blue Chip names with increasing dividends that fit this strategy

Q: Is BDT a good place to put money?
The dividend looks good but is it a true div. or a distribution? (they call it a div)
Thank you
Lillian

Q: Do you have any information on this company, prospects, value, risk, potential. Thanks

Q: What is the reason for this stock to be on a continuous downward spiral. What will make this stock go back to the highs of 24 or higher where I unfortunately bought it. Also can you comment on PNT (CPI Card group) as they have released at least one quarter of their results. Thanks

Q: Your opinion is appreciated, many thanks.