Investment Q&A

Q: What is going on with Topicus??

Q: Hi Folks,

just sold my BYD - figured best to break even or start going in the negative - anyway, can you give me 5 names that I can look at as replacements and rank them in order of your preference at this time. TFSA account.
Thanks

Q: Today on Yahoo Financial there was about fifteen class action lawsuits news releases brought up against LSPD. I know that these law suits do not usually go to far but with this many, is there a serious problem with the stock, Is it a buy, hold or sell. I have done very well with it thanks to 5I but it looks like it has lost it's glimmer.

Q: STC cancelled its US IPO tonight. Please comment especially its impact on stock. Thanks for u usual great services & views

Q: Hello 5i team, I am a patient investor, but exclusively if, 5i and I, we both have a strong conviction that a company situation will be much improved in say, 24 months from now. Because of the 2021 trading range and risks involved, I am trying to get the best possible entry point (suggestion?). I know it is short term trading, but I am trying to understand if EGLX is bottoming after going down -60% since mid-April 2021. Volumes are sky high versus history since quarterly publication. There has been only one trade of above 40k shares since quarterly publication. What are moving averages, RSI and MACD telling you? What is your understanding of the seesaw trading of the past 4 days? What would you suggest as a good entry price (I do not mind that much if my order is not executed, as I know there will be other opportunities somewhere at some point in the future). From analysts forecast, EGLX will not make a quarterly profit in 2022: will EGLX be EBITDA positive in any of 2022 quarters? Do you know when EGLX is expected to generate a quarterly profit? From daily reading of 5i Q&A, I know you like EGLX and NVEI (which I group in the same sub-sector): how much more do you like one over the other for long term return? Thank you for your collaboration, Eric

Q: Would it be correct to say GSY has marked to mkt. profit on AFRM up to Sep. 30? If so, then would they still have about $37. CDN on the balance of 368,000 if AFRM closed the year about $150.US for a total about $13,500,000. CDN?
Thanks

Q: Thoughts please on the announcement from Parkland?

Thx

Q: Any reason for KXS's recent positive run?

Q: Would you swap BYD for either ATZ or BAM For a little more growth?
Thanks
Peter

Q: Please comment on Stc issuing IPO of 5.5m shares upon forth coming listing on NQ.Txs for u usual great services & views

Q: You are probably going to be bombarded with questions re ECN in the next few days. Here is mine. According to the information circular , of the $7.50 payout, $4.15 is a return of capital and $3.35 a special dividend. In my non-registered account, if I paid $3.00 per share does that translate that my cost per share is zero?
Thanks

Q: Hi,

Follow up to Earls question (Thanks Earl), but for a non-registered account.

If I buy ECN now at $11. Once I get the $7.50 dividend, say the stock drops by $7.50. Wouldn't it result in a capital loss of $7.50 a share (if I sell it) that I can offset against capital gains? Sounds like it would be smart thing to do. Is this correct or am I missing something?

Thanks

Q: This stock has performed well over time but in mid May there was a significant drop in price but recovered then recently another significant drop. I know they are experiencing cost issues and ask if this stock will recover or continue to suffered significant stock price reductions? Is this still a long term hold?

Q: With regards the question asked by EARL on ECN stock, what would be the result if you own the stock in a TFSA (like I do)with no taxes payable. I am thinking of keeping the stock no matter what and purchasing more stock with the dividend issued. Is this a good idea?

Q: I've held BNS for 5+ years as a core position in my portfolio. I've noticed it's relative underperformance compared to the other Canadian Banks and I was wondering if you could shed some light on the reasons behind this? Are they simply not meeting their growth expectations or is there another fundamental reason? Thanks

Q: Accidentally I fell on an Aritzia store on Sunday in a shopping center. I was surprised at how few customers shopped in the store compare to others. The mall was packed. I found only few interesting choices and little inventory. I already have a half position in ATZ but I am now hesitant to take a full position. I would like to know the reasoning behind your strong recommendation. Thanks to your advice, my portfolio has never performed so well in 30 years.

Yves

Q: How is the estimate for the upcoming quarter? Also what do you still think about this company?

Q: I recently bought back into SYZ after the SP decline, some recent acquisitions, and insider buying. My question is with respect to what you think the payout ratio might be going forward on a normalized basis (removing one time items etc). I’m curious if the company will be able to maintain its high dividend yield that is uncommon for growth tech stocks. Do you think they can long term or have the acquisitions / growth investments made this dividend suspect? Thanks

Q: Could I get your opinion on MAL, after their Q3 report, as a long term income hold.

Q: I currently own ECN in a TSFA. If part of the special dividend will be ROC ,it appears that will not be a positive result for me, and the loss in stock value after the dividend is paid will possibly take years to recover. Would I just be better off selling today and foregoing the dividend? Thoughts?
Philip