Investment Q&A

Q: Dear 5i,
Is ICE basically the same type of business as TMX Group but, in different markets? Can I get your thoughts on these two? What risks are associated with these?
thanks

Q: Can I please have your comments, analysis on the TMX group recently announced earnings. Do you see it as a good long term hold? Thank You.

Q: Would these securities be appropriate for growth portfolio with medium term time horizon? Which one in particular would you consider a current buy and reasons why.
Thank you very much.

Q: Of the listed which 2 would you think have the greatest growth potential for a TFSA account over the next 5 years ? Could you suggest list any two others which you might think have better potential irrespective of sector.
Thanks
Jeff

Q: I'm considering buying TMX but the share price hasn't moved since the company report was released in November 2020. If deploying the cash position in the income portfolio would you purchase more TMX? What 2-3 positions are most worthy of topping up at this time? Thank-you.

Q: What are your thoughts on Coin?..is it comparable to buying a stock like X? I was thinking that coin must be dertermined by number of transactions and not necessarily on the price of crypto currency.. is that correct?Thank you. Shyam

Q: I own both of these companies. I like the income of FSZ but the growth has been flat, what are your thoughts on stepping out of FSZ and adding to my position of GSY? If you see a suitable alternative to GSY please share.

Q: During recent research, I discovered a theory that even in our times of extreme volatility I should seek out companies that exhibit the following characteristics:
1. They have a history of growing dividends for investors.
2. They have a history of growing their earnings.
3. They trade at valuations that make sense.
So, based on these variables, and your years of experience, please provide me with the names of several Canadian companies that have these characteristics.

Q: Hi,
Any idea why X keeps drifting downward and can it be considered cheap at the present level ?
Thanks

Q: looking to buy this bundle...can you rank from must have to lest favourite..many thanks...

Q: For New money to initiate positions which 5 stocks in each of the portfolios would you recommend investing. On a related note, is there a reason you don’t put buy or hold or buy up to prices in any of the portfolios, or is your stance if it is in there it is a buy regardless of how much a stock may have run up since it was originally recommended.

Q: The top ten positions in my equity portfolio represent 30% of the portfolio. Among these top ten are TD, BAM, BAC and JPM. The financial sector represents 27.5% of the equity portfolio and the 5i analysis suggests that this be reduced to 15%. I am a new 5i client and don’t disagree with the direction the model is suggesting. Other holdings in the financial sector are: BMO, BNS,CG,C,MFC,PYPL,PNC,RY,SLF,BX,X,V. This is a bit messy but adding to the sector in the spring seemed like and was a good idea but now we need to be more conventional. I may be very wrong but I don’t consider BAM and X as financial services, particularly BAM. Looking at the holdings, what would you unload to bring down the financial sector exposure? Obviously a tax filter will be needed at my end. The question for another day will be an ask for recommendations to increase the under-weighted sectors. Having fun with the model and more importantly find it useful.
David

Q: You had a review on TMX Group (X) on Nov.12, 2020.
You gave it a B+ rating. Is it still the same rating today?
Why would you buy it today?
Thank you.

Q: Hello! Wondering if you still like TMX group and Thompson Reuters. They both seem to be trading sideways when many stocks are gaining. As well, I know you really like BAM but this too, has been heading lower when many stocks like financials and insurers are going higher. In a diversified portfolio is it better to have a mix of different companies and just be patient with stocks that are doing nothing, as opposed to selling those (which may have potential) and moving into something like TD or SLF which seem to have more momentum right now. Dividends and growth are my objectives. Thank you!

Q: Please rank these in for growth potential and advise if the lowest ranked should be sold and proceeds invested in the others

Q: Hi Peter and team, I would like your thoughts about having these 2 stocks for long term. Do you prefer one to the other?

Q: Which would you choose for a combination of capital appreciation and dividend growth. Which has the better management team?

Q: You have, in the past, listed about ten companies (including CSU, X, KXS, CAE, BYD, ENB, ADW) that you felt had a unique opportunity to flourish under these special circumstances.
Asking the same question today, what would your updated list look like?

Q: Peter, Your thoughts on X for a long-term hold please. Do you see them having a moat, or could they be supplanted by a US or UK exchange that comes and eats their lunch? Do they typically raise their dividend periodically? Thank you!

Q: Can I please have your comments and analysis on this company's recently announced earnings and do you see good things in the future for the TMX group?