Investment Q&A

Q: Biorem makes air emissions control systems. Between Aug and Dec 2021 they repurchased about 23.4 million shares, leaving 15.5 million outstanding. My guess, is that TPFG Capital exited the company. Is this good, bad, normal, common? Tx in advance.

Q: Looking for your assessment if you did not already hold would you start a smallish spec position today

Q: Hi, Any comments on recent price action .Why Sylogist continues to make new multi year lows, while Tech sector, in general has gained some traction, over past week or so. There was a mention here of stock's long term support at $6.50 - $6.75 level. Why would retail investors keep selling, despite its solid organic growth prospects/possible acquisitions and very low risk to dividend ? based on its history dividend yield is now flirting with 7.50 - 8% - Is there a concern of a dividend cut ? We beefed up our holding along with 5i recently and like the company. What is the next support level and is it worth buying more now? We have owned it for several years and stock has fallen below our ACB of $6.57 and weight has dropped from 5% to below 2.5%. Thanks

Q: Greetings,

1) Which vehicle manufacturers may potentially "catch up" with Tesla over the next decade? (U.S or Canadian listed)

2) I have compared Ford vs General Motors and even though they seemingly do the same thing their current state of affairs appear different. Should we Buy Ford or GM or both (hedge my bets!) ?


Many thanks!

Q: Have 3% position in Amzn @ C$20.977 incurring some 32% loss. Its July Prime Day event was the best ever,so thinking of adding despite this painful bearish market backdrop.Please provide U usual great advices & views. Thanks

Q: hello 5i:
Recently, I asked about selling AC and moving the money to EIF. You were positive on this. AC has been sold, and though good earnings growth for EIF is projected, I've found that they miss Analyst expectations on all metrics (Earnings/Share, Cash Flow, and Free Cash Flow) as often, or more, than they hit them.
With that in mind, how much faith can I put in an Earnings Growth projection? Is there a metric I'm missing and should be looking at?
Is there and Industrial space company similar to this, but with a better record of meeting expectations?
thanks
Paul L

Q: Good afternoon 5i,

TD has the dividend payments of VIU and VEE respectively at $0.80 and $0.86. Is there a withholding on these amounts since they're foreign or is that automatically built in to the price for share. I'm simply trying to estimate my dividend payment from both.

Why do their payments vary quarter to quarter when other ETF's (e.g. ZSP) keep the same payment rate per quarter?

Thanks in advance. - Jeff

Q: You mentioned that Topicus operates in $USD. Did you mean that they make their acquisitions using this currency, or is it the currency utilized by their operating groups on a day to day basis? Thanks.

Q: Hi Peter

SYZ has declined significantly. I know you have been positive in your recent answers. That’s encouraging.
I wanted to ask why SYZ declined by so much?
They have withstood well in the past 10 year bear markets. What’s different this time that they are on a free fall

Q: Hi all,

Looking for another company that will compliment my holding of ENB. Was thinking of TCL. Would those two be too much of an overlap? Any other suggestion would be appreciated for a large cap with dividends stock.
Thanks

Q: Hi 5i, What is your current read on the attractiveness of investing in TLT? I assume it would be best to hold in a registered account but you could please confirm. If acquiring just one bond fund today, would this be your preferred choice, and/or is there a comparable CDN bond fund worth considering? Thanks.

Q: Good morning 5i staff,
I am thinking about selling PLC for a tax loss and buying again in 30 days. I know the previous exdividend date was in June but I don't know how to find out when the next one is, as this might affect my decision. Do you see any catalysts that would affect this stock in the next thirty days, or do you think that it will not rise much in that time?
thanks for all your great advice

Q: So much news these days about the ramp up to electric vehicles and the eventual elimination of internal combustion engines.

Governments have committed to installing charging stations to accommodate future demand.

What is the current status of power generating facilities. How easily can they ramp up supply to satisfy the future demand or is there already enough capacity.

What are your favourite power generators to satisfy future demand. Thank you

Q: I recent sold UPST for a tax loss and purchased AFRM, it has been 30 days now - would you rebuy UPST or would you purchase another in the same sector with the same risk profile and upside potential?

Thanks for your service!

Q: The Globe just had an interesting piece by a RY high yield bond fund manager and I'm curious about your thoughts on the gain potential which assumes inflation is defeated in a year or two. I am reluctant to pay fund fees again so if there is an ETF you can suggest which deals with corporate bonds it would be appreciated. thanks Al

Q: NVDA is a top US favourite of yours. An article yesterday that husband of Nancy Pelosi reportedly bought $1-$5m shares of NVDA. before a bill of $52B in chip subsidies and/or tax credit go to the Senate for vote as early as Tuesday. In light of the foregoing is it timely to buy some NVDA and/or AMD in this market backdrop which had imparted lots of pain. Txs for u usual great services & views.

Q: I have a sense that retail investors are still buying the dips and we haven't seen real capitulation. Do you have any data sources that would help to inform this thesis?
Thanks
Mike

Q: What is 5i's opinion on the year to date results for Caldwell Partners? While quarterly EPS results can be skewed by the stock base comp. charge, the revenues and cash are growing significantly.

Q: What is your overall view of Cogeco for growth in the next 3 to 5 years. Thanks.

Q: What are the long term prospects for TBPH.
Thanks

Thomas