Investment Q&A

Q: Looking at adding to 2 areas - stocks that might benefit from increased defense spending in Canada, and stocks in the metals sector. How would you rate these stocks on a scale of 1 to 10 for a buy at this time? 10 being something you like a lot, 5 if you are indifferent, and 1 if you have zero interest in owning it. ARIS, CS, HBM, OGC, PAAS, SVM for metals and CGY, FTG, MDA, PNG for defense related.

Q: Copper has shown a remarkable run, over past 6-9 months and Technical analysts like the move, and believe. it has lot more room to go, after almost a 10 year consolidation.

We took an exposure to Copper, through Hudbay Minerals, with an initial 1% position, during the pull back earlier this week.

What are your thoughts on the commodity/miners and what would be a reasonable weighting in a portfolio similar to 5i Balanced ?

Dou you like HBM ? Or, you would prefer to have Copper exposure through COPX, or any Large/Mid Cap Canadian names and why ?

Thank You

Q: Peter; I’m overweight in the above copper stocks and would like to trim/sell and end up with just one . What would be your suggestions? Thanks.
Rod

Q: Hi. Can you give me a breakdown of these two companies in terms of mining assets, locations and what metals they produce and the percentages?

Which would you buy as between the two and why?

Q: hello
I only have a small position in TECK
looking to add to copper in my portfolio

HBM and CS has both pulled back due to metal weakness, gold etc
please give me an entry point for HBM /CS
and if you have a preference
many thanks
Michael

Q: In the past I have not been a buy and hold investor in commodities. I try to purchase cyclical stocks when they are out of favour and sell when I have made some money with the thought that they will eventually be "on sale" again in the future to buy back in. I have been patient and have held CS, Teck,B, HBM and LUN for a few years and have done really well on them all, especially recently. Is it time to cash in and be thankful for the gains or is the underlying demand for copper (and other materials) strong enough to continue this outperformance. Hold, Sell or buy more? Curious what you would be doing in this case.

Second question - Flutter took a hit because of investor concerns over competition from the prediction market platform Kalshi. Is this a serious threat to Flutter or is the market big enough for all? Are you still as bullish on FLUT as you used to be? Stock has teased us with some nice runs up but seems to fall back.

Thanks for all you do, couldn't be happier.

Scott

Q: I have been hearing more about the next stage in the commodity cycle is copper and then oil essentially from gold. What is the best way to get exposure to that trade without taking single security risk?

Q: What are your thoughts on HBM in the short to medium term. I have decent upside on this stock (bought back in 1st Q 2020 in my TFSA) and have been thinking about trimming my position to allow for funding of new buy(s)

Q: Which would you prefer for a 3 to 5 year hold and why? Thanx.

Q: Hi there what’s your thoughts on the latest earnings and the big investment by Mitsubishi? Is it a BUY in a diversified portfolio?

Thanks!

Q: I am looking to add to my TFSA for a long term hold.
Realising different sectors but considering their current valuations, please rank these companies for a buy.

Q: I am a holder of HBM for over 5 years in my non-registered account. Can you please give me your read on the latest news, especially regarding the weak guidance. Is the stock currently oversold or will there be further downside. I know you have long favoured CS over BHM, is that still the case after the correction in HBM and do you feel a switch would be a good idea going forward. BTW, I would like to remain invested in copper.

Much appreciated,

Francisco

Q: Hi, good day, what are your thoughts on HBM at this time? Thanks

Q: I have no exposure in any of these companies. Would you suggest I buy a basket of a small amount of each or could you recommend one or two for a non registered portfolio.
Appreciate your advice.
Dorothy

Q: I have a position in ERO, but after seeing a recent commentary in the Globe about its “limited upside” compared to Capstone or Hudbay Minerals, I’m thinking of switching from ERO to either CS or HBM, position size the same for my risk tolerance. What do you think of this idea?

Q: I own a modest position in Hudbay Minerals (HBM). I was underwater on the stock but now I am up nearly 40 per cent with the recent run inculind today April 9. I have owned this one in the past and I have always sold it when it goes on a run and then I buy it back when it slides a few months later. Unfortunatley I did not add to my HBM position when it was badly beaten down in 2023. I don't want to add to this one but I am thinking of selling since that has served me well in the past. But this time I think it may be different since the "copper is the metal needed for the electrification of the world theme" might actually taking hold. HBM also produces a sizeable about of gold so I am not sure if that is driving the recent surge in the share price. What do the 5i guys think and would you buy, sell, or hold HBM without just shy of $11 per share?

Q: please comment on hbm earnings and particularly guidance release.
thank you

Q: When do these companies report and what do you expect their earnings to show...Also can you please give us your price targets for a 3yr period?...

Q: Peter; How significant is the extension of the ore body by HBM? Thanks
Rod

Q: As a CMMC shareholder I am interested in your comments on the takeover by HBM. I am down on CMMC but it was my only copper investment and I was holding for a copper recovery. Do you think it best to stick with HBM or sell and buy another copper stock such as Capstone?