Investment Q&A

Q: Hello team,
What is your view on Canadian Banks at this point? The PE ratios seem to be on the high side according to yahoo.. Also, can you comment on Descartes Systems earnings .. the outlook does not seem to be positive given potential tariffs that could be slapped on with new administration.. is it still a buy? Thanks very much

Q: I own both of these and they are now about 12% of my account. Given the uncertainty of the rate cap rumors I am thinking it might be a good time to reduce this to 5-6%. Trim both or sell one? Which one is the most likely sell candidate?

Thanks folks

Q: Morning, what are your latest thoughts on AFRM, the recent quarter and potential going forward? Management is strong, profitability is around the corner, recession fears are abating... Is the debt an issue? Would you be bullish on the company now?

thx, M

Q: Would you invest in Markel as a long term hold?
How does it compare to Fairfax?

Q: Can you please provide an update on the current situation at PAY.?
I tried selling my shares today through my online brokerage but transaction was denied
due to 'pending sale'.

Would appreciate your comments on latest developments.

Thank you

Q: Looking at the chart of Propel. Since June 2024 consistent new monthly highs (of course with profit taking pull backs). But since the early November highs, the trend has changed, lower highs etc. this looks like a topping pattern to me. (I would say if it cannot break 40 very soon it is time to get out). While, of course, there can be many reasons for investors losing interest in a stock, the timing of the apparent reversal with the U.S. election seems too coincidental. May I ask as to whether 5i is aware of anything in the Propel business model which could be negatively affected by the Trump election? I am thinking maybe tariffs and their effect on interest rates etc.
Thanks as always
Neil

Q: I see that financial yield is being used as a evaluation metric on GSY. Can you please explain how this valuation is used as compared to say more traditional measures such as; ROE, EBITDA, etc. Thx Steve

Q: Good Morning

With the banks reporting next week, I have read it may not be so much about actual results but more about future guidance.

Do you have thoughts on which banks(s) will have results that you and/or the market view positively and which ones will be viewed negatively.

Thank you

Ian

Q: I'm in BN and BX, would adding KKR be duplicative or additive ? It's hard to tell sometimes what these companies have for assets.

Thanks for your support.

Thanks

Q: Hello, I am looking to buy one of these stocks for a 5+ year term. Which order would you buy (most conviction to least) and at what entry point ?
I have funds in both US and CA TFSA accounts, so, it is not a big consideration.

Q: What odds would you place on a potential stock split announcement coming when they report this week?

Q: The pending deal to take CI Financial private, 'may' close in Q2-2025, at $32/share.
Would you recommend shareholders hold for now, or sell it if they already are in the positive on this holding.

Q: Hi 5i team,
My question is on Critical Illness Insurance and Long Term Care Insurance. Please comment on their usefulness as part of financial planning for retirees. Are there particular features to look for or to avoid when shopping for these kinds of insurance? Is going through an independent insurance broker the best way? Any links to articles on this subject that you can provide, including from Canadian Money Saver, would be most appreciated. Thanks.

Q: Hello ,I became familiar with various US ETF in different styles ,they represent now 70% of my RRSP US portfolio .I know that the risk is "supposingly" higher with stocks .I own 7 high quality US large Cies stocks that perform well.I wish to invest in some more US individual dividend stocks that you would consider at low risk , enough to hopefully avoid considering selling them in the future.Could you name and rank,if possible 7 US stocks that would meet those criterias..thanks to your excellent team J-Y

Q: Dear Peter et al:

Thanks to your persistent AND consistent faith in some of your high conviction stocks, my portfolio has done well! I just renewed my 5i Bundle subscription! (Your favourite pick BN alone paid for a few years worth of subscriptions!) My only request is to "fix" the search function in your ETF/MF Newsletter! Long over due my friend!!

I have asked this question several months ago and your answer once again proved VERY profitable! I had asked a few questions from different angles about NON-Correlated assets. Private Equity and Utilities and a few others ere mentioned by you. ALL of them are up till date!!

However at this current point in this cycle, post- election phase, how would you structure non-correlated assets? (To dampen my drawdown in Large caps/Tch/Financials etc., ) Any suggestions?

Q: 1. What is the best Bitcoin and Ethereum Fund to Purchase to Invest in these 2 Crypto Currencies that are as closest to buying the actual currency on Netcoins , Coinbase, Etc

2. I have dealt with Netcoins and Coinbase in the past, but lately I am having issues dealing with them to purchase these currencies... They do not make it easy for me with their security features...
- Their websites and Apps dont give proper access to their services or how to access them to change settings... Especially Netcoins...
- Coinbase is troubling in the fact that you can only transfer funds back to Canadian or US dollars by using Paypal

3. Please provide answers & thoughts ...

4. I know this is not your main specialty, but I would appreciate your take on these questions and your overall opinion...

Thanks,
M

Q: What are your current thoughts on DEFI?

Thanks!

Q: Can you please share your analysis of Abacus Life Inc on the NASDAQ in the US. As always your insights are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Q: I hold both BN and BAM...
- I have a higher holding in BN in multiple accounts...
- I have done well on both...

- If You were to add to a position, Which one or Both?

Q: I generally like and follow your advice when making an investment decision and own the balanced portfolio,plus many stocks in the other portfolios.But I strongly disagree with you on class A split shares,especialy ftn.I've used them for years and have made a great deal of money on them,for example I purchased ftn at around 7.50 paying 20% dividend,it now sits at 10.15!!They are definitely not a buy and hold stock,but can produce a massive amt. of income at times.Dfn used to be a favourite,but went through some tough times and is slowly recouvering!!But not to worry,I still value your advice on most everything else!!