Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter,
In the Rob Carrick question this morning your answer stated "Some could see 20 percent + gains under different conditions".
For clarification would you please list your top 5 with that potential. Thanks so much.

Q: As a dividend growth investor I'm looking for one more (non-financial) growth company to add to my group that already includes ATD and CNR. I've done a side-by-side comparison of the following three outlining concerns for each:

FSV - Reasonable debt levels. In a recession, perhaps the strongest of the three (?), but always expensive.

SJ - Arguably a bit of a moat, reasonable debt. But by already owning CNR, does it make sense to own a company whose business includes railway ties?

DOO - Great growth, nice dividend growth, and very attractive moat. But what about that debt ?...and in a recession who is going to buy those "toys" ?

Not looking for personal advice, but I would welcome any comments on the concerns I've mentioned. Thanks.

Q: This question is about interest rates and their effect on dividend paying stocks and tech stocks. Most people talk about rates going up or down but not if they stay where they are now. As a senior whose memory stretches back to the 70’s and beyond, these rates seem rather normal to me. A recent article by Howard Marks of Oaktree Investments ( a unit of Brookfield ) quotes him saying he believes that rates will not decline and will be staying around their current level for quite a while. If so, how would the dividend paying stocks ( banks, utilities, telecoms, reits, ) and the tech stocks react ? Thanks. Derek.

Q: What are your thoughts on investing in this company

Q: Hi 5i Wonder Team,

Can you recommend your top three energy companies (US or Canada) with a solid balance sheet and generous dividend?
I need to round out my portfolio with some energy.
Thanks for all you do!

Q: Hello,

Has enough time elapsed to be able to judge if the password protection and new price tiers with ads at Netflix has actually helped the share price.

If so, will that help Disney in a similar way?

Cheers

Q: Isreal/Hamas war.What is the impact on the US & Canadianstock markets,canadian banks,oil stocks and REIT?Will the war spread to involve other Middle East countries?,If it does,then what is the impact on the the US & Canadian stock markets,Can banks,oil stocks & Reit? Is it prudent to reduce stocks? Txs for U usual great services & views

Q: I'm getting worried about this one because of the seemingly constant downward spiral in the stock price. It is a large position for me, one I have held for years, but I can't help feeling that i am missing something. It is down in a big way even today, when most of my interest sensitive stock are up. Are you aware of anything that is causing this downdraft? or anything that could come up to account for it? When is there earnings report? Do you know who is doing most of the selling - Is it just one or two major funds or a bunch of small trades? Just looking for any hint of a problem.

Q: If I buy ZSP in a non-registered account, are the dividends and capital gains treated as Canadian or US?

Q: Dear 5i
Do most or all high interest savings accounts pay distributions monthly or quarterly ? How would you rate the above ones that i've listed ? Do you have to be a little cognizant of when you buy them as i see the price can fluctuate slightly throughout the day ? Are you best to buy the one with the highest % distribution or a combination of % distribution and the smallest 52 week high /low spread ?
Take as many points as necessary as i have multiple questions and lots of points .
Thanks
Bill C

Q: Hi 5i Team - From an article I recently read there has been significant insider buying at Liberty Gold. Could you check this out and also provide an up-to-date report on the company's balance sheet, recent happenings, and exploration potential.
Thanks.

Q: Hello 5i
Your analysis tells me that i am underweight in basic materials. I have been thinking about buying more of Stella Jones, which i already own. But, as you will know, it has had a pretty good run recently. So, i was then wondering about looking for a good prospect that has been more beaten down and with a good chance of a rebound. Would you go with SJ, or would there be a better choice, either in Canada or US? Dividend doesn't matter. I have a feeling that this isn't a bad time to be looking at basic materials. Would you agree with that?
Thanks as always for your help

Q: Due to the popularity of diabetes/diet drugs, do you see any companies consumer staples or others that have recently been excessively beaten on? Perhaps some that could be in for a turnaround in the long term.

Q: I am interested in getting into the AI sector. What are your suggestions for something reliable and affordable?

Q: Could you please outline the main risks to Dream Industrial REIT. I am also confused because over 2.5 years their P/E has gone from 4 to 24, yet their stock price has dropped (~$16 to $13) and their earnings have increased (as I understand it). Please correct me if I am wrong. Also, do I have it right that their NAV is ~$17? Do you know their average interest costs and if/when that might increase significantly? Other than those debt questions, and the sector, I'm wondering what I'm missing with this stock continuing to drop. Thank you.

Q: still falling, time. to sell and forget I ever bought?

Q: Hi 5i,
if one was interested in getting exposure to the US or Canadian High Yield Bond market would you lean toward active management or a passive index ETF? I would appreciate some suggestions to further research for both US and Canada markets.

Q: Hello 5i,

Krr may have reported recently? What is your take on their progress? It seems that share count has gone up and margins worsened over the period. Revenue seems to be growing but earnings seem to be getting worse. Or is the company's more positive spin a better reflection of KRR's prospects? What are their all in costs of production. Is this improving? Is the management inexperienced? Hold or Sell?
TIA

Q: I'm thinking it might be a good idea to buy some inflation linked government bonds especially long dated either US or Canadian via an ETF Would appreciate your suggestions on specific ETFs and thoughts re short term vs long. My thinking is if inflation is here for longer than we expect and I have inflation linked bonds it's probably the best way to protect myself.

Q: Your thoughts on the sale of Logistec 67$ Per share. When is it excepted to close? Is it wroth buying more with share price this AM at about 64$.