Investment Q&A

Q: In a recent answer you were ok with BAM.A up to 10% of portfolio. Does that mean 10% of total stock holdings or 10% of all investable assets(including bonds , GIC’s). Are there any other Canadian stocks which you have similar conviction? Thx

Q: I admit to a "home country" bias, but try to temper that somewhat by investing in Canadian companies that derive significant portions of their income from outside Canada (e.g. I own AQN, ACO and others).
In this context, which do you see as a better fit as a consumer staple holding -- Aritzia or Gildan?
Or is it even, or also, a consumer staple or consumer discretionary question -- everyone needs basic clothing (Gildan) but fashion (Aritzia) is more discretionary?

Q: For Telus International, why would current shareholders sell their 12M shares (in this case decent percentage of outstanding) and could this imply to the market lack of confidence? Also, in this instances, what price would they be sold at? Do you still see ATS Automation as a buy and why is Nuvei taking small hits everyday? Could this be that it went up quite fast after their earnings.. Thanks very much.

Q: I've heard it said, invest in what you know and what I know for sure is we need food and water to survive. So I'm looking to purchase two stocks in my portfolio in the agricultural sector. I am looking for dividend and some growth. If that stock offers diversity and/or a technical play even better. But first and foremost, what these investments have to offer is something the world can't do without.
What would be your picks out of the above list and why?

Q: With another qtr in the books, what is your current ranking of these three and why?
Appreciate your work.

Q: If the market keeps falling for a bit is there anything particularly attractive? Can you try as best as possible to consider the effects of the Evergrande (potential) collapse all the while presuming that economic fallout will be mostly contained? In other words if new construction in China slows and it has some effect on mining and iron ore prices (for example) what is not effected or what kinds of companies and in which sectors will actually benefit? Or am I just overthinking developments that have too many moving parts to really make sense of? Thank-you.

Q: I was curious to know your perspective on Linamar and its current trading price during this risk-off market. The CEO has been buying 4 million dollars worth of shares at a higher price level and the last earning call seemed good. Albeit in a very cyclical sector, Analyst's conscientious is upwards of 100$/share. I want to increase my allocation to the industrial sector before the infrastructure bills go through. Would LNR be a good Candidate at this price point or are there better opportunities today that catch 5i's eyes? Thank you as always.

Q: Hi group i have some cast to deploy ($89,000) what would you suggest to take advantage off the pullback and when to invest please give me 6 stocks regardless of sector /market. Also why you think they are worthy of getting my money. Date to invest would be big help (i know its a guess) thanks for your guidance its much appreciated

Q: My recent question about defensive growth stocks - let me rephrase it as I was after growth in defensive sectors . In defensive sectors I would appreciate your advice on top 3 growth stocks within each sector for 5-10 year hold. For example, in staples sector, could you advise top 3: COST, ATD, MED, CELH, PEP, MDLZ, BYD, DRVN, MNRO, or others. For Utilities sector, please advise top 3: for example, BEP, BIP, RUN, PBW, ENB, or others. For REITs and Telecoms, same. Please deduct requisite points.
Thank you..

Q: Hi team, Is there any hope of a price increase on CJR ? I own these shares at a loss in my TFSA, some of them when Shaw dumped theirs to the public 2 years ago. Dividend is good. I do not really need the money but is it dead money? I’m over 70 and am a bit worried about the market right now, so CJR might be safer than new or riskier purchases in the coming months? Thanks.

Q: Hi 5i,
Doing a little re-balancing and would sure appreciate your help.

Could you identify your current top 2 Canadian picks for each of:
Consumer Cyclical,
Consumer Defensive,
Financials,
Industrials, and
Technology
for placement in an RSP where reasonable income, growth and safety are sought after

and your top 2 Healthcare picks for a TFSA where growth is the main goal.

Thanks a ton and please deduct as you see fit.

Peter

Q: I bought IFP at $35 for the special dividend. I'm now wondering if I'll ever see that price again given the price of lumber, and the outlook for it. Would you hold, or sell? Thanks

Q: What would you choose between WSP and LMT for a 5 year investment and why?

Thanks for your great insight as always

Q: What would be a good replacement for CP as a long-term stock holding?

Q: Hi what are the chances that any of these names will be going to the capital markets and issue more stock?
They are all doing very well,so they might be tempting to issue more stocks.
How would you rate those for stock as a buy right now?

Q: Hi 5i team,

In your last updated report on Spin Master (TOY) you had indicated....OCT 13, 2020 - The company still shows long-term promise but management has missed on estimates more frequently than we would like. Meanwhile, margins have been deteriorating over the last two years. Rating downgraded to 'B'.
At that time you had downgraded the stock.
Have the margins improved over the last several quarters since this report to change/improve your view? Was there any management change since then to improve things, ie less missed forecasts?
There are some potential catalysts upcoming (Paw Patrol movie release, holiday season shopping, some toy news articles are pegging Peek-a Roo as the 'It' toy to buy this year (similar to Hatchimals toy of the year), etc,).
Could this be enough to get this stock back to its' glory days coupled with improving margins? Is the stock fairly valued these days or on the cheaper side?
(Motley Fool site has been mentioning this stock several times in the last month.)
I held this stock a few years ago and did well with it. Perhaps time to buy again?

Cheers,
Steve

Q: Hi 5iresearch team

On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being certainly, how likely do you think a stagflation scenario will happen in the US economy?

Second question, what types of investment will likely win in stagflation (gold, certain stocks, bonds, real estate, cash … etc)?

Third question: can you recommend 3 Cdn and 3 US stocks that you think will do well in stagflation? Can you please rank them if possible?

Thank you for your great service, I really enjoy reading your answers everyday in the Q&A section.

Q: What is your view on CAE and TOU, do they still have a lot of growth?

Q: BBU.UN.CA OR BAM.CA OR BIF.UN IN A RRSP? PLEASE LIST IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE. THANKYOU

Q: Above our securities of about 45 I hold that for quite some time are terrible to look at. Which ones should I sell and replace with your picks that are doing quite well and would you sell them at the price they are now or would you pick a higher price and put them in for a few days? Thanks again