Investment Q&A

Q: Could I have your top 5 small to mid cap growth stocks. Please rank them. Thanks Steve

Q: Hi Team,

What are your thoughts on this company's current valuation and long term growth prospects?

What would be your best estimate as to longer term ROE outlook?

Q: Good afternoon. I'm wondering what your top five picks would be for both industrial and financial stocks. I'm looking for 10-15 year growth with medium risk.

Q: Hi guys,

Please provide feedback on the most recent quarter (ZDC). Also, would you hold with a half of a position or buy for a full position (4%)
Thanks
Jim

Q: Hello team,
Can you comment on Zedcor's results please and is it still a buy? Also, how is vitalhub's valuation to its peers and is it a buy as well? Thanks very much.

Q: Good day, can you please comment on ZDC earnings. Thanks

Q: Here I go again. I'm seeking your help to identify strong companies in Canada and the United States in the right sectors in the new Trump era that demonstrate 'relative safety' yet the potential to grow significantly. A bit of a reach. But I would appreciate your help to identify 5 Canadian and 5 American companies that could fit the bill. I have a relatively short time horizon - 3 years. Thanks for your appreciated support.

Q: Hi folks, loved the report on DOCCKS with stats...just wondering how OTEX/t got added as you show 1 year Rev E at -8%, & 1 year EPS E is -12%....been a choppy 2024 & few years for Open Text, with regularly missing Q estimates....what did 5i like about Otex to include it in Canada's version of "Mag 7"....thanks, jb

Q: Could I please have your analysis of their quarterly earnings. Everything seemed good but was expecting some pop in the stock? Buy more, sell or hold?

Thanks Dave.

Q: May I have your opinion on Vhi 3rd Q earnings?

Q: just wondering what the market is telling us about DRX?
Are you still in favor of this company and if so why?
You think a Trump presidency will affect DRX?

Q: If I have to pick one between EQB and IFC for RRSP, long term 5 + years stable growth in financial sector, which one it would be ?

Q: I am down 1/3 in ATS in a TFSA and want to move into something with some momentum.
Please provide a handful of suggestions for a growth name I can buy and forget in the short term.
Any sector. Canadian and US, but US preferred. I may also consider a growth-oriented ETF that might prove low-maintenance for the next 10 years.
Thank you in advance, your input is always appreciated and certainly helpful.

Q: Could I have your assessment of earnings for Tantalus Systems .
Thank-you.

Q: How come the PE is so low on this one?

Q: Hello

What is 5is shortlist preferences for these 3 sectors: Materials, Consumer Defensive & Healthcare.
* 3 USA & 3 CDA choices per would be a great starting point

Q: Hello 5i

Can you talk about the insider ownership of WELL and the major holders of the shares please ?

And why are CIBC World Markets' expectations of $5.25 on 08/11/2024 so low?

Thanks

Q: To this point in time LMN has been a solid performer in my TFSA. Recent results and some of your comments have "cooled" my expectations going forward.

Do you have 2 CDN and 2 US stocks for a TFSA 3 year plus hold that you feel will substantially outperform LMN.

Thanjs,

Terry

Q: I have a general question and am using CN Rail and CGI as examples.

These 2 companies have an average annual sales growth of less than 5% per year over the course of the last decade and their EPS is higher. In the last 5 years the average EPS growth has been in the double digits and their average sales growth less than 5%. I know they buy back shares every year but this can not account for such a large variance. I know they try to be more careful with expenses but you can’t cut expenses forever. You would normally think that EPS follows Sales (to some extent over the years). I know you like these companies and have a few questions.
1. Any idea what is behind the variance between sales and EPS. (Mid to low single digit sales growth and double-digit EPS growth.)
2. Considering such a variance, if average sales growth remains under 5% can these companies continue to compound our return in the double digits over time. Why would they continue to be good long term investments?
3. Anything else that may be worthwhile sharing.

Thanks.

Q: I see that you sold 100% of your position in BRP in your model Growth Portfolio in October. I recognize that it is a cyclical company and having a rough patch right now, but in the past it has managed well through its cycles an prospered. I believe it is a quality company and I'm wondering why you sold it rather than riding it out with them? Thanks very much.