Investment Q&A

Q: My allocation to US financials is higher than I had planned at approximately 26 to 28%. I do not HAVE to sell, not having strong ideas where to redeploy. However, subject to your input, I thought it might be prudent to sell or trim. (Selling or trimming would also provide cash reserve in case markets faint-- although 'gathering' dry powder is often counter productive). I ask your input, with reasons, on which of the following financials you would trim or let go entirely:
- WFC ; KIE (US insurance ETF) ; Lloyds Bank London (the ADR listed as LYG)
- KKR; BX (Blackstone)

I read various reports and did research. I didn’t find THAT much that I didn't like in the above. I am hoping you can tell me which ones are likely to show least total return, and why. I’d be grateful for your suggestions supported by your reasoning and any other thoughts you have. Many thanks

Q: I hold several oil and gas exploration & production (E&P) companies. On every one of them I have significant losses, as many people do. I also have two oil refiners: VLO and MPC. I am shocked to see capital gains on both. Do oil refiners not move down when oil prices go down? I didn't see CONSISTENT correlation so I suspect I may be doing something wrong. Thus I seek your insight and deep, deep thoughts. Are both these companies just refineries? Or do they have some exploration and production in their operations ?
Would you continue to hold MPC and VLO ? If you wanted to realize cash for deployment elsewhere, which one (IF ANY) would you sell-- and WHY please.
Thank you

Q: Hi 5i,
re: Autoliv (ALV)

Can you give me your thoughts on this company and valuation? As a play in the autonomous driving cars?

Thanks!

Q: Hi: Kroger was a top pick on BNN recently. It seems to have taken a few knocks over the last year that have lowered the P/E. Do you have an opinion as to its prospects over the next year or so? I know you don't focus on US stocks, but I'd value any insights you may have.

Q: I recently asked a question regarding VIG. 5I approved but pointed out that SPY had returned 2% better over the last five years. With VIG yielding 2% and SPY yielding 1.85% what is the case for buying VIG over SPY ?

Q: Hi Team,
Would you consider either one of these company overvalued or investable?
Thank you!

Q: GWRE and Box are 2 tech stocks that I have been watching closely as potential adds to my portfolio for growth and was hoping for your input on both names please. Thanks

Q: Hi 5i,
My NVDA has doubled since buying ealier this year (thanks!). Do you think I should sell half to buy some INTC now that they are getting into the GPU market as well? (I also hold TXN, PHO in the chip space and many other tech names so am quite diversified). I am just wondering if INTC might have better growth rates than NVDA or if NVDA is a bit priced to perfection right now.

Thanks!

Q: WHY DO THESE HIGH PRICED STOCKS NOT SPLIT --WOULD IT NOT ALLOW THE SMALL RETAIL INVESTOR TO PARTICIPATE ?
THANKS
DON

Q: A while ago you had an article on various pair trades. One of them was short MAT and go long TOY. I was already long TOY so added MAT as a short as I wanted to add a little downside protection to an otherwise balanced portfolio. It was working for a while until the merger/takeover talk. Should I cover my short on MAT, or wait to see if the deal goes through? Do you see MAT raising further in price if the deal goes through?

Q: Would you consider this to be a potential momentum stock?

Q: Hello Gents, is GE worth a look at these levels? And what are your thoughts on the new Stelco? thank you, cp.

Q: Good morning from fabulous and sunny Palm Desert, California! Could you please give me an opinion on Liberty Expedia. Is this the time to buy for future growth, or do you see something wrong with the stock? I tend to buy companies that I use, if I think the timing is right, and see this as an alternative to Priceline.

So glad your site is back up and running. I missed you like I miss my luggage!

Thanks, Susan

Q: Hi, Wondering if you are able to provide any general thoughts on holding SEMUF (Siem Industries) in a portfolio for O&G/Shipping exposure. My thesis for owning has been to get in well below book value in a company that is run by management that has compounded over the long term (Kristian Siem). My concern is with lack of liquidity but plan to hold long term. Just wondering if you have any general thoughts or considerations or concerns in this type of name?

Q: Your comment about this micro cap would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Stéphane

Q: What are your thoughts on CTL and the merger going through? Dividend is attractive. What is the payout ratio?

Q: Talk of a dividend cut has been circulating for a while. Down $9 bucks a share on this behomoth! Is this what the street will be happy with--a dividend cut so that they can start growing? Would you hang on for an eventual turnaround or buy something (suggestion?) similar industry but growing. Thanks.

Q: What is your opinion on QYLD for US tech exposure. Management fee is a .60% with a 7.4% yield. I know I'm capping the upside with the covered calls but if there is such a thing as a " Sleep at night " stock in the " tech " sector. Would this be one ? Also for a one stop shop for the rest of the US would VIG be a good choice or do you have another preference ?

Q: Hi 5i Team.
Do you think Priceline and Shopify are buys at these levels?
Recently purchased Priceline and watched it fall, would like to buy more for five year hold.
Thanks for the service.

Q: Can I get your input on this smaller AI company based in the USA. Read an article yesterday that mentioned Yext as a way to play AI. Thanks for your great service.