Investment Q&A

Q: As we move into 2022 I find myself looking for long-term trends that I can believe in and consequently feel safe to invest in. It seems to me that:
1. FINTEC
2. Cyber security
3. Payments
are three such trends. I'm curious if you agree with my three choices and if you do could you suggest a couple of companies in each trend that would be your favourites. Finally, are there other viable long term trends that you think I have missed?

Q: 5i team:
2022 “fresh money” TFSA $6k annual allocation will not account for 1% of my total portfolio allocation. I have 60 holdings most at least 1% each across eleven sectors (max 15% for any one sector) plus a 10% sector allocation for X-Canada (currently have VTI, VIG, VIU and VEE for full 10%).
Currently underweight Industrials (-5.09%) , Healthcare (-3.48%) Cons Cyc (-2.60%) and lesser amounts for Cons Staples, Communications and materials. Overweight (most first) Fins, Tech, Utilities, RE then Energy due mostly to the Brookfield companies.
Across total portfolio current industrial holdings are BAM.A, BBU, CAE, TFII, TRI & WSP; for Healthcare have GUD and WELL; and for Cycs have ATZ, MGA & QSR.
Looking for ideas for either industrials or healthcare or consumer cyc. For TFSA do I add to existing or add a new holding like ATA, SIS or PRN, NBLY or DOO or DOL considering current state of market turmoil?
TFSA currently holds AQN , AHOTF, TFII, TRI, DSG, DIR, EGLX, HR.UN, KXS, PMZ.UN, REAL, S, TIXT, TOI. (ahotf, hr.un, pmz.un, real & s destined for the exit ramp with total loss of much more than the $6K of TFSA fresh money).
For context investment objective is to continue conservatively growing a balanced portfolio investing a growing portion in mid cap growers. My portfolio is all equity so it leans to the higher risk side. I am 69, retired, indexed DB and CPP pensions but no OAS due to claw back. No RRSP but have TFSA and non-reg accounts in $USD and $CDN. Portfolio size is low 7 figures.
What to consider doing?

Q: CSU: Down ~ -10% @ 9:30AM this morning; now -6% @ 9:35 AM. Shocking for this stock! Any news, or just following the Tech meltdown du jour?

Thank you.

Q: Has there been any insider buying of this stock during the huge price fall ?

Q: Hi 5i,

Could I get your opinion on the future growth prospects of EA? I have owned the stock for 2years in a non-reg account and I am questioning whether it is the best use of my capital compared to companies like SE in the gaming space. SE looks attractive at the current price point and I thinking to make the switch.

Looking at 5 year plus time horizon.

Thank you in advance.

Q: In response to your answer about the earnings report, it seems that 5i is perturbed that the board had chosen to make a change at the top. Is this more a reaction to being caught off guard, or that Mr DaSilva’s removal from the CEO position indicates internecine warfare amongst the board?

Q: Hi Team,
I remember LSPD going to $12 in March 2020 and how surprised you were.
Today, when you state that you will be "reviewing everything", it makes me worry. You mention the report will be updated as soon as possible but that could take days.
Would you be able to provide insight to your members (sell/hold/buy more) sooner that waiting for a report?
Thanks

Q: May I please have your view on STC? The stock doesn't seem to recover some of the losses from technology recovers for the past week and half. I hold the stocks(-30%) would you view it as hold or sell?

Thank you,

Q: Down 20%, loosing patience, too soon to pull this weed?

Q: Earnings and big announcement from lspd. What does this mean for the future? Is this still a good growth company to own? What lies ahead? Has your rating changed?

Q: Looks like it will open around 34 dollars. Take the hit and move on or wait it out.

Q: For a 5 year hold, With the 23% drop in FB, is it better to sell at a loss in a registered account and buy stocks such as Roku, afrm, upst, Netflix, Shopify? These stocks are also down lately. Would you make the same decision for a 2 year hold?

Q: Hi Team,
Should I be selling Lspd on weakness , or buying more ? Or hold for better days? Thanks
Shane

Q: In a previous comment, you speculated that the Board may have made the CEO change. Were you surprised with the departure of Dasilva from the CEO position? Based on past results, did you see this as a possible move? What do you think was the catalyst that triggered the change? Will you be updating your report on LSPD and if so, what is the timing? Is it a buy (probably not), hold or sell?

Q: Hi,
We have a 1.7% position in FB. What’s your take on the earnings? After hours is showing a 20% drop. Were earnings and outlook really that bad? Is this anticipated drop a good opportunity to add?
Thanks,
Kerri

Q: Hi. Thoughts on Q4? Not a cheap stock, but i guess you have to pay up a bit for quality. Thanks

Q: Greetings 5i team.
May I have your updated views on MED please? When do they report next? What is expected? Opinion on current fundamentals as well.

Thanks for your help.

Q: Looking to diversify geographically by adding US names. Do you see any reason NOT to use approx. 20% of my cash to buy USD tomorrow to buy US stocks?

Q: There has been some recent news indicating a positive outlook for Halozyme Therapeutics future earnings. Please provide 5i's perspective.
Thank you, Patrick

Q: Dear Sirs,

Could you please help explain how pipeline company revenues/profits are affected by rising energy prices as well as the role that regulators play in directing the tolls that can be charged.

Thank you