Investment Q&A

Q: When does Shop next report earnings? Is strong growth expected to continue?

Thanks for the information.

Q: Hi Team, can I get your overall opinion of TECK.B I've held it since 2014 and am now still at my cost could there be any further upside or is it time to let it go. Thanks

Q: Morning 5i,
I bought FTG in mid 2017 at $4.55 as it was trending upwards, but then watched (and held on) as it slipped and slipped to a low of approximately $2.00 in early 2019. I then watched some more as it rose steadily through 2019 to peak at $4.21 in early January, 2020 - leading me to naively hope my loyalty might soon be rewarded - only to watch it crash mercilessly in Feb and March 2020. I think it had started that downward trajectory before COVID took hold and, at least initially, I don't think its decline was due to the pandemic.
I went through something similar with BUS, held on devotedly, and I'm now being rewarded as it has just recently exceeded my long ago purchase price and rightly or wrongly I think its future is rather bright.
My question - do you see any prospect for FTG to have the sort of resurgence that BUS has recently had (I know that apart from the rocky road they've both been treading over the past 3 or so years they have little in common, and also that FTG is significantly smaller) or would I be well advised to take my lumps and deploy the (now considerably less) money elsewhere.
Thanks, as always, for your thoughts and advice.
Peter

Q: This week, Yellen said: “Neither the president-elect, nor I, propose this relief package without an appreciation for the country’s debt burden. But right now, with interest rates at historic lows, the smartest thing we can do is act big. In the long run, I believe the benefits will far outweigh the costs, especially if we care about helping people who have been struggling for a very long time.” What she does will surely have a big impact. What are two guesses for what she will do?

Q: Hi, Topicus.com shares are expected to start trading around Feb 1, 2021. We have a decent holding in CSU. If we wish to increase our commitment to this group, where do you expect higher growth prospects - Constellation Software or Topicus.com ? I had read somewhere that as time passes by, CSU will behave more like a matured company (An exceptional one, though), looking for more ways to unlock shareholder value. Thanks

Q: Hello!

I came across an article about Algonquin as being undervalued based on DCF model. However when screening it with Graham number the stock seems overvalued. The technical analysis seem to support that as well. What are your thoughts on that? With the change in the US administration, I am looking for a a long term exposure in unitalities market in both Canada and US. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Q: hi.. thanks for all you do.. ecncf is this stock worth hanging on too.. regards cliff

Q: I am short US and international exposure. I currently have a small USD trading account with 5 US stocks representing 10% of my portfolio. I have another 10% in my Cdn account in XQQ and VMO for a total of 20% US exposure, mostly in non-registered accounts.

I am wondering about selling FTNT or URI to buy NVDA. Or I could exchange for more USD and just buy NVDA. I would like your thoughts on the future growth of FTNT or URI vs NVDA, or should I own all 3 and accept the $ exchange charge to get more US exposure?

Currently FTNT is up slightly in my account, and URI has a 50% capital gain.

Thanks for your advice.

Q: Just like to get your thoughts on this company,do you think longer term it could be a disrupter in the credit card platform,also being up 450% in the last year and being thinly traded do you think its a bubble thanks have a great day

Q: Going forward, how much would you allocate between US/ Canada? What is the minimum you would recommend for international exposure? Was thinking of XEF and/or ZEM?

Thanks for your advice!

Q: Hi,

I'm looking for a long term hold - five years or more. Would you invest in either of these three companies (Tan, Fan, CWW)? Which do you think has the best chance of growth without too much volatility?

Q: I'm still down 25% on this one. Would you hold or is there a better choice in your opinion?

Q: Could you please give me an update
Opinion.

Q: Which one of the two would you pick at this time going forward?

Q: hi guys
if you could please rate these stocks in order of your preference for a 2 year hold already own aqn but have not been overly impressed seems to be stuck near or at current price thanks as always

Q: I'd appreciate your views on Xphyto Therapeutics, a company based in B.C. but with important partnerships in Germany. They appear to have a couple of very promising irons in the fire, including a portable PCR test for Covid-19.

Q: Can I please have your thoughts on Nexen energy. Do you see more upside? Thank You.

Q: Is Emera a good long term hold for growing income? Or do you prefer another company in this sector for a long term income investor. thanks.

Q: Hi 5i,

I own BPY.un and was planning on taking the BAM.A shares in the recent offer. Would it make sense to do it now?

BAM.A is trading around $CDN49.08. If you take .4 of that amount the value of BPY is around $19.63. Since BPY is trading around $21.75 it seems to suggest selling BPY now and buy BAM.A for the future (Trading costs and taxes not important). If the deal doesn’t go through, I have locked in the increase.

If BAM increases their offer by 75 cents, do you think the .4 of a share would change?

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks
John

Q: HON has done reasonably well and now seems fully valued. CFRA has a sell rating on it and RBC-DI lowered its its opinion on HON’s share price appreciation in November. Would you sell HON, and if yes, why please? Please ignore tax impact. If you would hold, why please? If you would sell, would you replace with another US industrial and if yes, which one(s), given the generally toppy valuations today.