Investment Q&A

Q: Like other members I am searching around for a good watchlist system. I have looked at TMX money but am somewhat confused about their platform. I can't see if there are any fees associated with their service. How do they make their money? I have not registered with them yet.

Thank you,

Paul

Q: I am considering switching from PWF to X .
I think the total return picture for the next five looks much better for TMX group. Your opinion please taking into consideration the capital preservation factor.
Raouf

Q: Sorry for the error the stock is tmx group.
What is your opinion on this stock for a long term hold
Thanks Pat

Q: Was there a downgrade for TMX Group, today, to account for this session's decline? If "yes" can you provide details on the thesis?

Thanks.

John

Q: I'd appreciate your thoughts on X. I am recently retired and considering a full position, but am mindful of the high beta. Recent earnings appear strong and I like the dividend, but don't want to take on too much risk at this stage. Thank you.

Q: What is the equivalent public company(s) to TMX in the USA?

Q: Hi 5i,

I'm looking to increase my current Financial Sector weighting from 5 to 15%. I currently hold BNS @ 2.2%, SLF @ 1.5%, and GSY @ 1.3%. What would you add too and/or too a new position? I don't like to have more than 5-6% of one holding, of course this would be risk adjusted down according to market cap/safety.

Last part, on sector weightings. I follow your general recommendation and I noticed you changed the following from Oct'18 to Jan'19 as follows:
Consumer disc. 10 up to 15,
Consumer staples 10 down to 5,
InfoTech 20 down to 15, and
Utilities 5 up to 10.

Can you add some commentary behind these sector weight changes?

Thanks, Chris.

Q: i own quite a few of your favorite companies kinaxis,the stars group,covalon,great cnd gaming,methanex,square -on square iown long dated options a year out,savaria,knight,enbridge,shopify,largo
i also own some you do not like , like baytex but ithink if oil gets to 60-65 this is at least 4.00, i have an awful lot of cash, so i am looking for one small to mid cap that you really like for the next few months, could be in the u.s. but i prefer canada.has to be liquid.does not have to be in your portfolios.dave

Q: Any material reason you can see or have heard of, other than the current earnings miss, to explain TMX Group being down 7%?

Thanks again for your help.

John

Q: TMX Group looks pretty attractive on a few valuation metrics and its balance sheet looks pretty strong as well. How quickly can a poor market influence TMX's eps expectations? Are its earnings pretty much insulated from a poor market, or can a poor market knock down its earnings expectations, 10%, 20%, 30%??

Thanks.

John

Q: Happy New Year 5i Team.
We have been considering TMX Group (X-T) to add to our holdings for some time.
We are long term hold and income investors.

In a recent answer to a question (December 11, 2017) regarding TMX you replied…
“..The main concern would be the lack of new listings, but listing are somewhat cyclical.”
David Baskin, regarding TMX mentioned on BNN (January 4, 2018) … “Business is going well on all fronts, and the TSX was #1 in international listings last year.”
Do the recent ‘newly’ listed cannabis companies on the TSX improve your opinion of the ‘lack of new listings’ ?

Perhaps I am misinterpreting something here, if so I do apologize.
Do you happen to have any new outlook for TMX for 2018?
Thank You
Dennis

Q: What do you think the TMX Group as a long term investment? Seems relatively inexpensive at 13x earnings with pretty decent eps growth expected over the next 12 months, at least.

Are there any red flags that may keep a lid on the shareprice, like debt or competing technologies etc etc?

Thanks.

John

Q: I would appreciate your input on why TMX group traded down 4% today... any idea what triggered this move?

Q: I cannot see any reason for the this stock to be down today
Are you aware of anything that we blind stock purchasers cannot see?
Also, could you please rate this stock as suitable purchase with reasons
Thanks

Q: Was about to enter positions in these names but they all took off 5 percent or greater after earning release. Would you wait for them to settle before starting a position? Other then a major market correction when is the best time to buy?

Q: Can I get your thoughts on TMX?

Q: Good Morning
I hold a position in TMX which declared adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.11 in Q1 2017, up 11% compared with Q1 2016and revenues of $186.1 million, up 5%. Cash flow from operating activities of $67.0 million, up 20%. They are also raising the dividend 11%. Any idea for the drop of 5.5% this morning? Do you suggest I hold or sell?
Thank you Marty

Q: X has had a run up recently. Still, I see a forward P/E approx. 13 times. 1.1 price to book and under 12 price to cash.
I do love to compund "toll road" dividends. BUT, is X truly a toll road these days? Some comment about competion in the space, but who exactly are the competitors? I don't want to buy the stock only to see it become "Uberized" by new technology in a short or medium term.
I am looking for a long term hold and hoping dividend increases are on the way. Set it and forget it.
Your thoughts please. Keep up the great work and many thanks.

Cheers
John

Q: Hello,

Just wondering your thoughts on this company? The valuation appears to be cheap and I think they have a good foothold in their respective business. The pay a handsome dividend and I am very patient. I would be buying it in a TFSA.

Keep up the good work!

Q: TMX Group about 10%... I don't a drop of 10% on the stock exchange. Any comments?