Q: Your thoughts on POT buying into the Brazilian co. Heringer. Do you think acquiring 9.5% guarantees that Heringer purchases POT's potash. Pot's share price dropped on the news, is this of no consequence. Thx Gerry
What are your thoughts on CRH at current levels? Stock has finally corrected after going straight up like a stick. Stock seems relatively cheap (compared to other health care cos.) at around ~8x ev/ebitda. Company seems to have two fantastic business segments with the ability to grow accretively via a roll up strategy. Would you recommend buying more shares at the current level? Have you ever met management or have a view on them? I'm debating whether to add more Intertain or CRH to my portfolio currently. thx
Q: I am still holding WJX despite a 35% drop (since original purchase) in share price, because I remain of the opinion that it is a well-managed company.
Even this morning's release of financial results seems to bear out that management is doing their job OK in tough times. And maybe even going forward?
BUT . . . Is the drastic dividend policy change a significant enough factor to make it worth dumping my holdings, in your opinion?
Context: WJX is about 4% of my equity holdings, & my holding period is anticipated to be 3-5 years, maybe longer, & I rely on dividend reinvestment as a significant part of my strategy.
Thanks
Q: Hi Peter and team - Do you or any of your readers have any recommendations for a Web site that gives accurate and relatively concise summaries of several of the fundamentals of a company, in particular its cash (and cash equivalents) on hand as well as debt. I have used Globeinvestor and TD Waterhouse but neither seem to show the cash component.
Thanks.
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Q: We have a portfolio of 26 holdings in a BMO Invest account, all dividend stocks as we depend on the dividends for about 50% of our annual income. BMO regularly provides opinions on our investments as given by various analysts. One of these is Ford Research and I would like to have your opinion of this firm. Frankly they seem to advise 'Hold' on almost all of our stocks but, today, advised 'Sell' on BIP.UN, HSE, IPL, and VET. Since BIP.UN is up 50% since I bought it, and pays a good dividend, and the other sells have also done well for us, how much confidence should I place in Ford's opinions?
Q: I would like to add one position in my RRSP and would like you to rank in order of preference Cineplex, Home Capital Group, A and W Royal Income Fund. I have read your reports and I know you like them all but would appreciate your input in making this decision. It's for a 10 year hold. 5i is AWESOME! Thanks
Again, just a recent subscriber. I noticed last week your response to another subscriber about some small cap US stocks that you might like.
Of the suggestions, I did some of my own research on TCON and MNST and bought positions in both. Tcon is up almost 50% and MNST is up approx 20%. As you suggested they are spec positions so I took relatively small positions in both. Nonetheless those trades alone will pay for your service for the next 10 years
First, thanks for the great ideas.
Second, why don't you guys start a small cap US growth research service? The variety of stocks for you to recommend is extremely broad.
Thirdly and lastly can you suggest any other small cap growth in the US that I can research?
Q: I am thinking that it is time to own a transportation company to take advantage of low gas prices and improving economies. I know that you like both of these companies, so I am wondering if there is something to suggest buying one over the other? Both seemed tied to North American economic growth although perhpas Cargojet may have some international business so I am thinking that this is an apples to apples comparison despite the different modes of transportation provided. I have a preference for company that could be a long term hold with a growing dividend.
Q: Good morning. I would like some help with my TFSA. At present I have CIX (+5%), FTT (-15%), and VET (-26%) and cash. Total value is 30K with 12500 in cash.
After reading through your TFSA questions I am tempted to sell all holdings and buy new holdings. (ie time to let the losers go and place money into your recomended stocks with good growth potential)
I am 53 year old with a non registered acct holding blue chips and your model portfolio.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Q: Good afternoon,
MNW is down substantially today. I assume this is related to the news about the Mavenir. May I have your views upon this transaction and MNW at the current price level? Thank you.
Q: I am looking to add some of the names that you cover. In your opinion - which 5-10 names offer the best potential for price appreciation over the medium to long term.
Many thanks
Q: Good morning,
I have reasonably balanced positions in the above stocks.(Following your advice. Thank you.) Long term horizon. Looking for growth/stability. Should I add to these? However, I am weak on U.S. Was thinking of some U.S. ETF"S. Rob Carrick mentioned many in G& M on Saturday. Which would you recommend?
Q: Hello 5i
On may either 4 or 10 of 2014 you gave What you thought would be a good example of a portfolio for a middle aged investor. I thought it was good. A further question on that, though. You give the percentages each sector should comprise. But, my question is how many stocks in each sector should one hold?
Thanks
Q: Hi Peter,
I wondered if it would be possible to have a list of your best recommendation updated regularly. I understand the model portfolios have a similar role, but for example have a more focused list (10-15 stocks) of high convictions stocks updated monthly would be interesting.