Investment Q&A

Q: Wondering if you can confirm what Benchmarks are used for the 5i Model Portfolios.
I may be wrong but from passed members questions I gather you may use XTR for Income, XCS for Growth. What about Balance Equity portfolio benchmark?
Many Thanks
Frank

Q: Can you provide your current view on this co. And is it a good time to purchase? Thanks Clare

Q: Hi
Several questions have referenced your "excel spreadsheet of monthly dividend payers". It sounds very useful but I have been unable to find it. Is it available to all members?
Thank you................. Paul K.

Q: What would you buy today from the BE portfolio based on prospects and valuation (leaving aside portfolio weighting considerations)? Thanks!

Q: Our family had dealt with Izzie and Mo , ( Boyd Auto Body in Winnipeg ) for over 50 years, I was reluctant to believe that this could ever become the great performing stock it has become ( and I only own 100 shares ) . I keep on thinking “ this is absurd, it can’t go much higher“ ... Can it ?
Thankyou

Q: Could you tell me what benchmark you are using to compare your growth portfolio to.

Thanks

Q: What would be your favorite growth stocks at today's prices? How does TSGI compare?

Q: Could I have your assessment of CCL.B? Would it be appropriate for inclusion in a TFSA (low dividend yield)?

Q: Peter; When will the speed of light stock report its first earnings? Thanks. Rod

Q: I hold WSP positions in both my balanced portfolio and also in income portfolio. Both portfolios are "balanced" and diversified. In total, WSP is more than 7% when the two are added up for what is in the two portfolios, although less than 7% in the individual two portfolios. My question is this okay as it is or is there a percentage cap for WSP that I should apply for both portfolios?.....Tom

Q: Hi Peter and Ryan,
Thank you for providing information on LSPD. I bought half position at around $30. I have been thinking of adding the other half. But LSPD had a good run and kept going higher. Since it has been out there for only a short period of time, I am not sure I should add the other half right now. I would like to get your opinion on it.
Thank you.

Q: What is your opinion of Dolarama's purchase of Dollarcity? Is this a meaningful deal in your opinion?

Q: I bought CSU in 2012. I made some share transfers for philanthropic purposes in 2015 and 2017, but still have a return of over 1300%. I am trying to decide whether to take some profits or to hold. I would appreciate your advice.

Q: Hi,
Is the Volaris acquisition significant ? The press release mentions neither the name of the acquired european company nor the cost involved. Any idea what it might be ?

Thank you

Q: Hi, Could you please put together a few reasons why the stock has pulled back from recent $45 level and now gravitating back towards 52 week lows of $35 - $37. In all your comments, you have all the positives to say about the company and suggested that Toys r'us bankruptcy issues are temporary and amazon being no threat to the company. However, market does not appear to think so. Someone on the BNN also mentioned that Hatchimals are also not selling well. During past 2 years, stock has been lagging from a high of $59 to a low of $35. Expectations of future growth and patience has not exactly helped and some of 5i favorites like, TSGI,TCL.a,SIS continue to test new lows. The point is, captital is not infinite and tough decisions to sell, without waiting too long may provide an opportunity to reallocate capital to 5i names with more clarity and positive momentum. This strategy helped when we liquidated full position in TSGI and 65% each in TCL.a and SIS, over time and used funds for LSPD, RPI.un etc. Does this sound like a fair approach ? With this perspective, is it worthwhile to hold on to TOY while market is saying otherwise ? Thanks

Q: I have a buy order for Covalon at $3.89 since Q2 2019 earnings and stock doesn't seem to be hitting below $4. If company don't see one time charges in Q3 2019, I am assuming they will be profitable. I don't want to miss this opportunity but stock over $4 seems expensive to me. Management is great since insiders hold over 50% of stock. Should I pull a trigger over $4 or wait for the price to come down? My time frame is 12 months.

Q: I have held a full position on SHOP since it was trading at high 50s and had sold 1/3 of my holdings at $150. I am thinking of selling half of remaining shares and would like to get your thoughts on this.
Cheers,

Q: can you update on this company.
Latest result?would you add to it?

Q: Do you think Boyd Group has much upside potential considering that it has done so well over the last few years. Would you consider it a strong buy?

Regards,
James

Q: Hi Peter, A question was asked about which stocks you see doubling and the answer was that you dont necessarily see a doubling but a potential moving higher of the stock and you mentioned SHOP, KXS etc. Based on past questions you seemed bullish on LSPD. Any reason you did not include LSPD in that list of stocks?

Thanks,