Investment Q&A

Q: Hi,

1 )Is there too much overlap between Fix and TT to own both? Which do you prefer long term?
2) Do you think infrastructure under Trump will do well? Which of these (IESC, ROAD, STRL or substitute another choice?) would you go with and why?

Q: Hello 5i, I am up quite a bit on MRK, ABBVIE and HHLE. In answer to a question on MRK by Michael on Jan 22 you wrote "We would take a look at AMGN as an alternative to MRK". With the success I have with MRK et al. is MRK a sell to be replaced by AMGN now or is MRK still a keeper for now. Value investor.
Stanley

Q: Hello team,

It is still January, so Happy New Year!

Would you swap PINs with 45% loss in an RRSP account for a new investment in AMTM.

AMTM is in a few areas that may become a main focus for Trump Administration. The stock has gained 20% in the past month. Would you say that there is a cup formation in the chart as the sellers may be done? Is the current price a good entry point?

What do you think of their debt level and lack of profitability? Will the situation improve meaningfully in the next couple of years. As you can guess, I hold the stocks for a long period. Often way too long!

Wishing everyone at 5i a healthy and happy 2025!

Q: In the last 12 months, the canadian dollar has fallen on average about 72 cents to now under 70 cents approximately, therefore if I understood the hedge vs unhedged issue correctly, VSP should have outperformed VFV. it looks like the complete opposite in 1 year returns. Why is that ?

Q: Hello 5i Team,

Looking into your crystal ball for 2025, is this the year for AMD to finally show some stock price appreciation? I have held it for several years now, and am still underwater by over 12%.

I’m losing some patience, considering the relative growth in NVIDIA (which I’ve done exceptionally well with and still hold, thanks to 5i). I notice that in recent questions, some 5i members also hold AMD, and I’m wondering if you guys are not losing patience, as well?

Do you have three other tech or AI-related picks (any cap size) that you have a much stronger conviction in than AMD, for a three-year hold? Or, is there a potential catalyst on the horizon that might indicate staying the course with AMD?

Thanks very much,

Brad

Q: Would you consider Revenue Growth the leading indicator of a companies liklihood to succeed and grow its share price provided properly managed?

Seems todays most successful stock market darlings have all had tremendous revenue growth albeit not necessarily Profitable during their early days of rapid Revenue growth.

If I were to look for 2 or 3 US and Canadian Mid Cap companies most likely to lead the rest of the market with staggering Revenue growth over the next 2-5 years which do you think these might likely be?

Q: It has been a few years since a question on this company.
Can you provide your excellent fundamental analysis of this company and their future growth opportunities.
I am thinking of taking an initial position in my TFSA.
Thanks for all you do!!!

Q: Comments on news and ROAD decline?

Q: hello 5i:
can you comment on the recent short report by Muddy Waters? How reputable are they? Does FTAI stating they will resubmit recent results add to the credibility of the short report? And, in your opinion, your thoughts on FTAI as an investment going forward.
thanks
Paul L

Q: Hello Peter and team,
Any idea why well health is trending down? For AI exposure would amzn, msft, and goog be good plays or would I be better off with etf, CHAT. Sorry i was not able to get the symbol from your search list.. Thank you

Q: I am looking at rebalancing my portfolio. I am currently overweight Tech and financials and underweight health care, Consumer Discretionary, and Communication.

Can you please provide suggestions on which of the tech stocks you would recommend trimming (maybe Apple? priced as a growth stock but not growing much?) and which of the listed health stocks (or other) would you recommend starting a position in?

Thank you!

Peter

Q: Have your cautions abated given the recent performance of the company - recently several parcels of shares traded hands - can your provide some analysis of its opportunities plus challenges. Thanks, John

Q: What is your updated opinion on CBOE? The CDRs available in canada seem to be a hit. It's this enough to move the needle?

Q: Do you have any concerns with Apple, it has been trending downward since bought into it

Q: Good morning, would you please explain the difference between these two and do you have a preference. IWV is not on your list
Thanks, Peter

Q: I hold CROX and 2024 has been a roller coaster ride. Still up a bit though.
I am looking for clarity on holding it, based on 2 recent responses.
Dec 13, Dick asked about top 3 growth stocks in USA, and CROX made that coveted list.
Jan 22, Dave asked to rank 6 specific stocks for growth, based on 2025 estimates. On that puny list, CROX ended up last, with 0% growth forecast.
I cannot rationalize those two responses. In one case, it is one of the top stocks in America; in the other, it is last amongst six. Looking for clarity on what to think of CROX for 2025. Many thanks.
(another) Dave

Q: Looking to sell LYB and purchase one of these two preferred shares can you tell me which one you prefer and why ? Both these stocks have wild fire issues out west in the USA. Maybe I should just be more patient with LYB to grow thus getting a capital gain as the dividends are about the same.

Q: Other than the joint venture partners, what companies do think will benefit the most from the AI infrastructure plan introduced by Pres. Trump on Tuesday? I suspect VRT and CLS will benefit, but I am sure there are others in AI support businesses.

Q: What effect does the $500 billion into AI Infrastructure announced by Trump have on Nebius? It seems like this money will build datacentres that they too are building.

Q: Do you have updates from your last comments on Blue Owl? It seems to be stagnating