Investment Q&A

Q: Please, For tax loss would you provide some proxy ideas for
CAN: CLS & US: TSLA MSFT CRWD.
Thanks you

Q: I'm considering shareholder yield as a factor for investing. Can I have your opinion of such a strategy and is there a favourable/preferred % when looking at companies? Finally, would you have 5 US and 5 TSX companies that you would choose when considering this approach? Dock me as many questions as you like and thanks!

Q: Moley Fool just posted the following comments on FLGT. I was wondering if you could comment on it and explain why you think it is or is not a good investment.

"Fulgent pivoted and became a provider of COVID tests, thus allowing it to load the balance sheet with cash. And while the COVID testing business has evaporated, that cash-heavy balance sheet remains.

There are two numbers that underlie Fulgent’s appearance in this BBN collection:

Current net cash/share = $27.70
Current stock price = $15.50
Yes, Fools, Fulgent currently sports an enterprise value of $(352) million or $(11.43) per share, and that is indicative of a company that is either (and potentially both) a fraud or burning through that cash pile at a rapid rate. We see no indication that Fulgent is a fraud, and we certainly don’t see any indication that the cash pile is in rapid decline. Heck, it’s barely in decline at all, with free cash flow of just $(19.2) million in 2024.

We’re running long here, and for more detail, I’ll point you to the recent forum post on the quarter and year that was. And to be clear, this is no Danaher. Fulgent definitely leans towards the speculative side of the industry. But my goodness, the business almost certainly isn’t worthless. Let alone the negative value the market has currently ascribed.

The glory days of the pandemic for this company aren’t likely to return any time soon, but even if it trades to its cash value, you’re looking at a pretty decent return from today’s price."

Many thanks

Scott

Q: What do you make of their earnings for the last quarter? It seems like a beat with positive guidance. What is the reason for the additional pullback today when the markets are increasing today? Is this stock still worth holding?

Regards,

Brendan

Q: Thoughts on the Q? Buying opportunity?
Thanks in advance.

Q: which 3 metrics do you use to value ISRG and UNH and how do they compare to their 3 year prior history ? what entry price do you suggest for each company. thanks Richard

Q: Hi there,

RTX reported today and it appears like good results but the share price dropped like a rock? Could you please give me your usual great analysis on this? Is it a BUY/ADD in a diversified portfolio?

Thanks!

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Q: Would be interested in your take on The search question. Many are saying Goog has lost its leadership position due to AI - I believe search is still the overwhelming cash cow for the company. It’s Gemini doesn’t appear to be getting much traction?

Q: Could you review this sticker in the wake of today's beat, Still a good time to initiate a buy?

Q: I hold BX in my RRIF for growth and income. Acknowledging no one has a cystal ball. Is it and opportunity to buy on days like this or is more patience required?

Q: We are down about 15% from the peak of the S&P 500. I have about 5% of my portfolio in USD cash to deploy. Would you advise going a fifth of my cash for every 3% further fall in the S&P 500? I have enough Google and Meta, but was looking at JPM and Apple. Any other US names you can suggest?

Q: Which tax loss proxies would you suggest for the following companies?
Are there some that you would rather stay in cash for a month or just sell out right and buy something unrelated?
I am a bit hesitant to sell BN,GOOG and AMZN for a tax loss as I feel they have the most bounce potential on good news. What do you think of that?

Q: Hi 5i,

Most of the MAG7's charts show a "Death Cross" pattern. Please rank which would be the most attractive to purchase for a 5+ year hold. Your answer can also include other companies that have exhibited this pattern. Looking for big caps, mostly US. Thx.

Q: What would be your best three stocks for a long term hold that have a good combination of dividend yield and modest growth on both the US and Canadian side of the border ?

Q: I am thinking of investing in orcle or meta. Which one do you think would be the best choice?

Q: I hold META and would like your opinion should I buy more or hold.

If the company looses and has to be split up do you think it is worth more or less than current price.

Thanks for the great advice

Q: Now it has fallen 20%, do you think it's a good buy considering the new forecast?

Q: I hold Comfort Systems and am down significantly on the stock. Do you think it is worth holding and adding to or would you move on. If I were to move on could you suggest other names in the same space. Thank You.

Q: Hi Folks,
Looking to add PRU or GWO to my RRSP account. Looking for income, a little growth and a safe dividend. May I have your opinion as to which one you feel would be best to add today.
Thanks