Investment Q&A

Q: What do think of this company as a short and longer term investment

Q: Would you start a position at these levels?
I know they recalled the Lotus Aortic valve but it doesn’t represent a significant earnings miss at all.
I know you like MDT over BSX and JNJ &SYK are also great company’s that you may want to think about in this equation if we wanted to buy 2 of them in the Medical device space.
Thank you,
Nick

Q: I'm looking at buying either SWKS or MRVL. I would appreciate any comments, guidance.

Thanks Valter

Q: Hello 5i,
These questions are in response to your answer to Paul's question a bit earlier today. I, too, received shares of Viatris representing a fraction of a percent of our total equity portfolio. Under normal circumstances you tend to recommend not holding less than a 1% position. Also, I was unaware that VTRS would consider initiating a dividend. As an Income-focussed investor, that is interesting to me.
Rightly or wrongly, I tend to think of these shares as being "free" in a sense, so I am open to a variety of actions.
Now to the questions:
1. Given the foregoing, would 1% be reasonable to you? Your comment referenced "to a point", but that is not a metric that helps make an informed decision. Given the heavy debt load, what would you anticipate that "point" being for the average investor?
2. Given the heavy debt load, is it reasonable to expect VTRS to proceed with initiating a dividend this early? Might they not want to reduce debt first?
3. Would you recommend just holding on to the existing shares for a while to see how things play out before adding or selling?
Many thanks as always for your patience and stellar service - it is very much appreciated!!
Cheers,
Mike

Q: Are you familiar with this company? The company operates in the laboratory testing segment, supplying testing services to hospitals ,oncologists ,etc. please comment
Thankyou
Cal

Q: Congratulations on the possible slack buyout, what would you recommend as suitable replacement?

Thanks

Q: According to a CNBC article that linked to the CDC website, Palantir has a software called Tiberius that is being used to facilitate the distribution of the vaccine(s). Could this have anything to do with the frenzy.? I bought this right after you recommended it but didn’t expect this! Does the huge volume mean anything positive or is that nothing new with stocks that move violently one way or the other? Thank you.

Q: Not sure how influential they are but a recent article on Seeking Alpha may have precipitated the action on PLTR.
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4390022-why-i-own-palantir-stock?

Q: Hi Peter !
My US holdings are ADBE,AMZN,TEAM,NFLX,MA,MSFT,AYX,ARKW and I would like to add 2-3 more US stocks to my US dollar portfolio. Could you please make some suggestions that would compliment the above.
I just started ARKW 5 days ago.
Thanks Andrew

Q: In your reply to Dan regarding Amazon and high valuations you mentioned being cautious on companies with “commodity like” businesses receiving high valuations.
Could you give a couple of examples with a couple of explanatory comments so members will have a guideline on these things and know what to watch for.
Thank You for your great service
Clarence

Q: Can I get your thoughts on American real estate looking out 1-2 years. I am assuming with rates low and looking that way for a while that the market should be strong.
I have just started looking at MDC Holdings, can you provide any insight to this company.

Thanks

Q: As a Pfizer shareholder I recently received 38 shares of Viatris. Reviews appear mixed on them but there is a suggestion they will soon introduce a dividend (25% FCF).
My question:.

Is Viatris viable enough to warrant adding to my position in it

Thanks

Paul

Q: Hi 5i Team,

Hope everyone is well.
Palantir has run up nearly 50% in a week or so, would you be buying it today.

Thank you,

Pat.

Q: Peter; In your past life would you think the high volume and rapid price escalation indicates takeover speculation? Rod

Q: Looking to buy a stock in the clean and green space. Came across Capstone Turbine (CPST). Could you please comment on it

Q: nke or ulta to buy Today for a long term hold, and why
or do you have a better name to buy.
selina

Q: Hi Team,

What are your 3 favorite value stocks in Canada and 3 in the USA?

Thanks!

Q: Your thoughts on these 4 new IPO: MCCafee, Palantir, Amwell & Doc in Canada and not too popular old techs services: sensors' testing and measurement SMTC Corp (Canadian Co. but no listing shown in Canada only US) and Vishay Precision Group. Thank you!

Q: Hello 5i
Could comment on the prospects for Textainer (TGH )please?
Thank you
Dave

Q: Do you think it is a good time to buy Starbucks?