Investment Q&A

Q: Maybe the Globe's listings are simply inaccurate. But it shows HTA as doing much less poorly than HTAE, which basically only invested in HTA and has a higher monthly dividend. The G&M shows HTA is up 33% ytd but HTAE is up almost 44%. I get that HTAE can have various strategies, including leverage - though it's odd that it seems as stable than HTA. What do you think of this ETF and its risk factors? Esp as compares with HTA.

Q: Hi, Northview Fund (NHF.UN) is doing a recapitalization transaction where the portfolio is being acquired and becoming a $2.7 billion tradional multi family REIT. The deemed transaction price is $15.06 and the stock has been drifting lower, I get that this can be sector specific, but this is not a well followed company, I am wondering if am I missing something on this transaction and why would this be drifting to the $7's. There is a share consolidation coming but I believe it is post transaction.

Q: Bob the builder is back/staying and now seems to be wanting to turn into Bob the seller. Do you like the strategy and think the sum of the parts is worth significantly more? How does Disney look on a forward P/E and PEG basis? At what price do you think this is an excellent opportunity for a long-term hold? Thanks

Q: Hi Folks,
I currently hold CSU and MSFT in my otherwise conservative RRSP. I am looking at adding either AAPL or GOOG for a little more growth. Can you suggest which one would be better to add today.
Thanks

Q: I am a little bit puzzled. On a previous question, you stated PEG of .6 for ATS. From TD, I see earnings estmated for '24 being $2.66 (growth of 12%). To get your PEG, we need $3.39 for earnings estimated next year (growth of 43%). Could you explain the discrepancy please.
Thanks

Q: Can you please tell me if ZWK is ok to hold in your TFSA, since it is US Companies? Thank you

Q: Which is the better growth stock: HPS.A, TVK, DE or BOS?

Thanks!

Jim

Q: I'm heavily weighted in the Qs.

Would you see a swap from ADBE or GOOG into LILY a good move?

Thanks

Q: My long-term interest in VZ was partially founded on it's extremely low correlation with almost every other equity and fixed income category. I am "off" VZ due its recent issues and am curious as to whether you are aware of any similarly low correlation, reliably high income alternatives?

Q: Recently I see articles about “alternative” investments as a means of diversifying the portfolio. They are often written by fund managers suggesting their product.
1. What are considered alternative investments?
2. How does the individual investor access them directly?
3. Does adding them to a portfolio mix make a more diversified portfolio ie: add stability?
Thanks as usual.

Q: lana, i hate asking a dumb question but why is hammond getting hit so hard today, i checked everywhere, cant find a thing.dave

Q: I currently own both these 2 REITS. BEI appears to reach higher highs, and ERE seems to be reaching new lows. What are your thoughts on both REITS? Do you believe there is there more room to run for BEI, and would you buy ERE at these levels?

Q: With regards to the shift in consumer thinking related to moving away from using fossil fuels for home heating/cooling, are there any companies that would stand to benefit from the shift towards heat pumps?

Trane and Honeywell come to mind but are they actually good companies for investors? The 3 to 5 year charts show them as being somewhat rangebound.

Are there perhaps other companies? Or companies that supply the parts for the heat pumps?

Thanks!

Q: I am down on QTIP but liking the ~ 7% yield. What is it going to take to move the needle on this one (I own it for income but hate seeing the price down with no line of sight to recovery). What will make this bounce back to the $100-$105 range ??

Q: I am of the view that Canadian Real estate may be coming back. Are there any Canadian real estate etfs that include non- reits as well ( for example would include Tricon) .

Q: Hello, I am thinking about selling my position in QQQ in favour of small cap etfs spread amongst value and growth. My feeling is that over the coming years they will have a better growth factor than the current large cap companies listed in QQQ. How do you feel about the ETFs described above, or perhaps some alternatives you favour ?

Q: What are your thoughts of Cintas right now. Would you mark it a buy or hold for a 5+ year horizon?

Q: Hello 5i
First, thank you for your excellent service and guidance! I am retired, looking for income and growth. Following are my questions.

1) What do you think of VCNS? Could you suggest an alternative. I presently have a half position in VCNS.
2) At this time would you still recommend a 4.5% position in ATZ?
3)I am down about 30% with MMM. Is there a better place for these funds?
4) I am down 11% with CLF. What has to happen( with interest etc.) to recoup this loss?

Thank you, Bill

Q: Hello 5i Team

From previous answers, you have stated portfolio / sector allocations are a personal decision.

Currently I have approximately 20 % of my Canadian Equity Dividend (i.e. TSX dividend stocks) portfolio in the financial sector.

The financial sector holdings are divided into the following sub-category (industries) with representative stocks in each sub-category:

Asset Management – (BAM / BN)

Banks – (BMO / BMO / CM / RBC / TD)

Insurance (Life) – (GWO / MFC / SLF)

Insurance (P&C) – (DFY / FFH / IFC)

Questions:

1 – What would be appropriate percentages for each subcategory? An example would be should Banks be 50 % of the financial sector holdings (or 10 % of total equity holdings)?

2 – Is there any other sub-sector of the financial sector that I should be looking at along with associated companies?

Thank you

Q: Are you aware of any public water-recycling companies that may be worth investing in?

Thank you.