Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, as a follow-up to my previous question regarding a switch from Google to Microsoft. Would you expect similar returns in the near term or do you favour one over the other? Thanks

Q: Hi Folks,
Trimming some ABBV and PFE in my RRSP account. Thinking of adding either ISRG or LMAT to my somewhat balanced account. May I have your opinion as to which one you favour today and why? Thanks

Q: Thanks, 5i for your efforts that have meaningfully helped me to a more secure retirement which I am enjoying now. I do have a question: please can you compare and contrast PLTR and KXS going forward?

Henry

Q: Have held Google for some time and pleased with the return but wondering if you think the breakup talk will hold it back in the short term. Is there more upside potential in Microsoft near term or would you hold both? Alternatively is there another name you would prefer outside of the Mag 7?

Q: Hello 5i team!
You often seem bullish on tri. I know it's grown in the past year and I know you're not fans of analyst predictions, but the one year estimate is about $220.50. can you please explain why this would be a good investment today for the next couple years, and/or offer a couple other better growth ideas? Thanks!

Q: A Market Call guest, Gordon Reid, was very negative on SBUX, saying that they are wrong to borrow money to buy back stock. I disagree. With a return on assets of 14% and a dividend that is well covered by earnings, I would argue that loading the balance sheet with low-cost debt to maximize return on equity is a sound strategy. Who's right?

Q: hi, in follow up to yesterday, what do you see as the reason for the price decline today? Powell speech? or other things in the earnings/guidance. is this a buying opportunity?
cheers, Chris

Q: Can elaborate on your bullish thesis here?

Yes, revenue is growing extremely fast, you love the stock momentum, and they have a pretty clean balance sheet.

But, the valuation is also extremely high and they aren't earning much on the bottom line.

I typically view this type of situation as poor risk/reward. Any "miss" could elicit a sharp sell off.

How are you thinking about this company that gives you confidence in it and allows you to view the risk/reward as favorable?

Q: Good day all ! as a purchase for a 5 to 10 year hold in what order would you purchase these for US stocks and what would be a good entry price ? Thank you !

Q: Is IPAR a reasonably good value at current prices? When looking up financial metrics on several sites I get differing data e.g., PEG ratio at FINVIZ is a high 2.8 around 1 yet other sites show ratios closer to 1. From an admittedly very general review, I have the impression that this business has a reasonable good moat, a good management and favorable prospects for the next 3 to 5 years. IPAR is a much-favored company at a site I find honest and reliable (latter is Compounding Quality where it is in their suggested portfolio). It does not appear in any of the five models I have access to at AAII, where it does not qualify even for that organization’s “Shadow Stocks”. (Latter are companies AAII monitors for possible future inclusion).

IPAR seems to be a good--but forgotten-- company. Would appreciate your more detailed insight, giving your view on current valuations (PEG, forward P/E , prospects through 2027). Especially may one please have your insightful comments. Thank you.

Q: Any opinion on I Shares XUSC (3% weighted) as a hedge against XSP where there is a major portion allotted to large companies?
I believe this is a new ETF and might, in my opinion, cause one to wait awhile however considering the issuer is there any point in holding off an attempt to partially offset XSP?
Any better ideas would be great.
Thanks

Q: Can you please provide a list of 10 USD and 10 CAD stocks that you hate? Looking for overvalued / broken story / bad balance sheet / margin compression types of names to short that should be very weak during a sell-off. Preference towards names with liquid options markets if possible.

Thanks

Q: Hello 5i
Can I have your thoughts on Harrow?
Pros and cons of investing in it?
Thank you
Dave

Q: What are the pros and cons for a Canadian to put money in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Portfolio (VFV.TO) vs. a Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Portfolio (VOO)?

Q: Your opinion on Wayfair especially after recent earning

Q: I have never invested in this sector before but Q2 results look very good. They have some debt but are projecting around $10 EBIT this year. What am I missing?
Thanks, Terry

Q: hi, can you provide your financial summary including some forward metrics on INTU:US please. is now a good time to enter, I assume next earnings release is arriving soon too...
cheers, Chris

Q: I hold all these in my TFSA and they are all down considerably (ranging from -35% to-90%). I am wanting to clean some of these up. Are any of these worth keeping?
Thanks

Q: What are your thoughts about this company? What are the prospects? How do they pay their dividend? Is it safe?

Q: It is my understanding that these two companies offer similar services. Are they direct competitors? Can you please compare and contrast these two on balance sheet strength, potential moat, growth prospects and current valuation?