Investment Q&A

Q: Your take on Stantec's purchase of assets from Cardno and what this means for the company. Given the large runup in the stock price today after the announcement would you invest in STN any time soon or wait for it to settle down? I already have a full position in WSP. Would it be better to just put more into that?

Q: What is your opinion on the activist investor situation at CNR? I remember when this happened with CP a few years ago. Even though I never bought in, the stock did very well in the years following Hunter Harrison being appointed CEO.

I'm asking because I am currently light in industrials, I have postions in TT, WSP, TFI, XYL. I was considering a position in CNR for my RRSP.

Q: Good Morning Peter & Team,

As follow up to Roberts question answered earlier today... why have PBH & QSR performed so antithetically? Is QSR trading at a discount?

Thanks for all you do

gm

Q: The volatility of crypto makes me wonder whether it is only a speculative trade or does it have substance? Although one could imagine a generic currency, possibly for international exchange, away from the US$, but fluctuations indicate more gambling than otherwise, especially considering the variety of cryptos now on the market. Might there be any controls/guidelines expected?
Thank you!

Q: I hold TTD In a growth focused portfolio at a small profit but looking for more torque. Would you swap it out for AT?

Same situation for a position with ECN and adding those funds to small positions of DND and EGLX.

Q: I have a half position in PBH (it's done quite well since purchase) and I'd like to either add to PBH or gain additional sector exposure by bringing in QSR. Would you recommend one over the other?

Q: Do you prefer one over the other? And which do you feel has the most near
Term upside potential? Tks Larry

Q: Hello Peter,
With recent announcements of US companies launching Bitcoin ETFs, there is a concern that Canadian Companies may experience outflows. If so, i would think if one was invested in a bitcoin eft such as the one from purpose or evolve, the stock price (representing etf of bitcoin) would still go up if bitcoin went up? Hence, i don't see concern from putting monies in the canadian ETFs. Any comments please? Also, what is your opinion on whether the etfs are hedged? Does it mean the hedging works both ways whether the canadian dollar goes up or down? I was expecting Nuvei to do much better after the US listing but the stock has not moved. Are you still comfortable with new monies in Nuvei? Lastly, i was thinking of increasing my position to 3 percent for ATS automation. From your responses, you seem to like the stock. Thanks very much.

Q: What would your suggestions be for small to mid cap companies that are in the farm fertilizer space that have growth potential? Thanks

Q: Brookfield Companies.

They are a comfortable base holding for me.

If the intent of your (5i) investment strategy is to “beat the market,” is it time to sell these holdings and look for better growth and/or income?

Q: I am a 74-year-old, retired, conservative investor. Please advise if investing new money into REITS and Preferreds would be advisable at this time when it is likely that interest rates will be rising in the near term. My portfolio is currently balanced with 50% in 5-year laddered GICs, 10% in corporate bonds, and 40% in income generating ETFs; 51% Canada, 32% U.S., 15% Europe, and 2% Asia. Thank you.

Q: Copper and aluminum seems to be in short supply. Would you please provide your favourite stock picks for each. Thank you. John

Q: i own each of the listed companies ... approx 5% of the portfolio and down approx 8% overall but waiting for recovery ....what i find interesting is that broker targets overall are substantially higher, even recent evaluations ... are these recommendations worth considering when buying stocks and what is your overall assessment of this list ... while I wait for recovery or US to pass SAFE .. thx

Q: Hi Peter
I am looking for 2-3 names that would be responsible for the infrastructure of the electric car charging stations that are coming in Canada
I already owns ATD.b, you can exclude that one, thanks, prefer Canadian names
Michael

Q: I notice that you do not think the Rogers-Shaw merger will be approved. Will you explain your reasons for that? Thanks

Q: Hi the great team, can you name some examples of positive momentum stock . Thanks.

Q: Looking to add exposure to consumer cyclical for an income portfolio, already hold NWC for consumer defensive in the retail space. Secure and growing dividend and low risk are key criteria, would you recommend one of these as a strong buy today and why? Or split the difference and buy both?

Q: Would you foresee any specific potential drivers for upside (looking for total return/compounding growth rather than specific dividend income) in one of these transportation companies over the other? I am trying to decide between them for a position in a long term hold RRSP portfolio. Thank you.

Q: Looking for buys in the upcoming tax loss selling season. Please rank the attached list. Thank you. Greg

Q: Hello Peter,
For additional monies for a balanced approach, i was thinking of putting new monies into Nuvei (instead of Shopify), and rest into one of the banks. I already have Topicus. Does this make sense and if so, which bank would be best at current valuation? Fobi AI has had good news releases, yet stock tumbles. Any comments.. Thanks very much.