Investment Q&A

Q: I note that you have trimmed WELL and are adding CPH. Can you provide a bit more color on CPH. There are few questions in your database and the most recent mention by you has it well down in a long list of companies with growth potential so it is curious to me how it made it to your most recent add list. Many thanks. I too have grown weary of WELL so the might be a good time to move on, to CPH? Thank you

Q: Regarding your recent portfolio changes:

- what is the best metric for determining whether or not Tantalus Systems is good value at current levels ?

- I was surprised by the AI disruption note in your commentary for CGI. I thought they were to benefit from AI. Maybe I misunderstood (?)

- By trimming NTR and adding L in the balanced portfolio, are you suggesting there is more upside with L ?

Q: If someone wants to invest in a fashion company (clothing retail), which would be the best option today? I'm thinking of Lululemon, Aritzia, Roots, Groupe Dynamite (you’ve made good comments about this company), Canada Goose, etc. Thank you

Q: In your opinion, are Cdn. bank stocks overvalued and is it time to trim. Along with two Cdn insurance companies they currently represent approximately 26% of our portfolio

Q: My son (23) has 9000$ to invest in his first TFSA (he already has a FHSA account that is maxed out). He wants to open a TFSA investing account. Do you have a recommendation for how he breaks up the 9000.00 (ie. 3 stocks)? Are there any sectors that he should focus on at first? Do any particular stocks jump out at you as suitable for this kind or foray into the market?

Thanks in advance
Sue

Q: Would you consider right now a good buy opportunity for IFC for a medium term hold (+/- 5 years)?

Q: If I were to sell EQB which stock would you buy to replace this one ? Currently own TD and X.

Thanks

Q: Dear 5i
Out of the above listed stocks , what would be your order of preference in a margin account and a TFSA account . By preference i mean level of earnings and quality of company ?
Also would you add any of these names to an RRSP , assuming an otherwise balanced portfolio , or perhaps consider CLS , Nebius or SRAD instead ?
Thanks
Bill C

Q: ATD has not really done much for some time now. What stock would you recommend to replace it at this time.

Q: Looking to add one of the above for a 2 to 3 year hold and would like your analysis,outlook , recommendation and entry price for each. Thanx.

Q: Of these two which has a safer dividend and better growth going forward for a retired senior? THANK YOU

Q: Hello 5i,

I am looking to start a small position in one of the above. Please rank them from your most to least favorite with a brief explanation.

Thanks

Q: CLS or SHOP for growth in Canada? Is there another you prefer? Sector irrelevant.

Q: hi folks, thoughts on Q results for Versabank, Vbnk/t & q....stock took big hit on last Q results but recent news/developments seem encouraging??....Chris mentioned stock/liked previously in a podcast....have held for awhile....things look better going forward, or time to cut loose & move on....thx as always, jb

Q: Hi 5i
Today the "Company announced it has partnered with Superstate to allow stockholders to tokenize and hold GLXY shares onchain....This milestone marks the first time a public company has tokenized its SEC-registered equity directly on a major blockchain. "

What does that mean and how do you view this transaction going forward ? Is it big positive or not and potential positive catalyst?

thx

Q: Good morning- I notice that in recent questions about gold companies, EQX is not amongst your favourites. I hold EQX and AEM. Would I be better off selling EQX and either adding to AEM or a different company? If so, which do you suggest? Many thanks

Q: Could you comment on the Q2 results. Would you move to a full position based on results?

Q: Descartes just reported Q2 earnings. They have made 85 cents (US) for the 1st half of the year. Given that earnings are creeping up, maybe they make $1.75 or $1.80 this year. That would be about $2.40, $2.45 Cdn, something like that. The stock price is about 55 times that, giving it a very high p/e. I know it has always had a very high p/e. Earnings growth for the 1st half is only about 6%. I know DSG is a highly regarded business, they are pretty consistent, etc. but I am finding it hard to see the value of holding this stock with such sluggish growth compared to the very high p/e ratio. Seems it would be tough to see much price appreciation when the p/e is already so high and the growth is minimal. Is there reason to think the growth might be high enough in the next 2 -3 years to justify not only the current stock price, but a significantly higher price? I'm finding it difficult to justify continuing to hold a stock with a PEG ratio of about 9.

Q: I bought a large amount of PSI because it’s listed in a 5i model. I don’t follow Canadian markets, so I buy 5i-recommended Canadian businesses without much checking. PSI shares have only sunk in value. Why is PSI in your model (other than for dividend) ? Is it worth holding ? Is it an attractive takeover target ?

My question (admittedly a leading question from one who is weary of these losses in tax-deferred accounts): is it not better to shoot this thing and be done with it? You are still holding PSI which makes me think I must be wrong. Am I ?

Is PSI's *business model* viable, really sustainable ?

Sometimes a business I hold does nothing for long periods and just sits idle, or still. Then, suddenly it jumps like a rabbit, and the share price jumps and away we go. A forced metaphor perhaps but intended to to illustrate the sell-indecision. BNS is an example of such ‘rabbit’ — but it’s only after years that I am finally now breaking even, showing a small loss. The long wait is often not worth the opportunity costs.
I am baffled why PSI is favored at 5i.
:ao:

Q: Hi 5i
Current thoughts on PRL? Your report was done March 2024 and it has almost doubled. Update soon?