Investment Q&A

Q: Correct me if I am mistaken but Shop missed estimates and the stock tanked then they beat estimates last week and the stock soared. Over the past 2 days the stock is up approximately 30%. Does the erratic performance make one doubt their ability to at least achieve estimates, let alone exceed them? I assume it is the company’s executives who project the upcoming numbers! Is executive compensation reasonable? I seem to recall a recent comment that executive compensation was ridiculously high. Any thoughts you have would be appreciated.
Jim

Q: I am an income investor. Can you please explain, with falling interest rates, the risks associated to making a significant bet on Superior Plus Company (SPB). From my reading, the 9% dividend is well covered by earnings and the debt, though significant, is coming down. The company is making money with a largely captive audience and the day to day share price is largely irrelevant to me. With a 5 year, plus, horizon, I don’t get the low share price. Is this a poor man’s Enbridge?

Thanks for the help!!

Q: All three companies came out with decent financials and all are down significantly with these results. GSY was the best and it is down 7 dollars. What if they had been bad results. Seems like you cant win in this enviornment. I feel like cashing out everything and waiting. This was also during very good trading days after the collapse. Does this sound wise because of an impending slowdown.

Q: Hi 5I. I, unfortunately got into this equity at too high a price point ($54). I have to believe it has a good growth future. I am contemplating averaging down but obviously hesitant due to the proverbial falling knife. What say you?

Carl

Q: hi 5i,
NTR,T,MG? I own these blue chip laggards. can you recommend them as BUY,HOLD, or SELL please. If any are a sell, could you suggest a few replacement names (CDN) with similar dividend yield and more (hopefully) share price growth potential? I am fine holding all for long term if you think the weakness is just cyclical.
cheers, Chris

Q: Dear 5i team.

Now that NTR has announced, and results were not a disaster, at what price would you consider a full position. Last price I saw in the archives said 65 as good entry point. It's now sub 63, so .5 position now and add into weakness, or wait it out for now?
Appreciate your help.

Q: Previous answer: We think software may be the next area to move, with names like PLTR. There is some consolidation happening but we do not see AI as being 'over' as a theme.

Can you provide your three best ideas outside of Palantir and provide a brief summary of why you see growth? Please present in order from most to least conviction.

Thanks!

Q: I understand CNR stock can be recession sensitive. It has gone down somewhat - would you say this is a buy here or would you be holding for more downside or waiting to see if we head into a recession? What would be a good price target to buy in for a long term hold? Thanks so much.

Q: Please disect the Q numbers here, margins look to be improving. Would you endorse a full position at this point?

Q: Your thoughts please on the quarter. Thx

Q: Hi,
Enjoyed Chris and Zach's podcast. How come they chose PNG/TSU as their small caps and not some of your usual favourites like PRL or PAY . Also I am somewhat surprised that whilst PNG/TSU do get "airtime" in your Q&As, they don't make it in your small caps short list. You must have some rationale. Somewhat puzzled, that's all.

Q: Thoughts on recent results please? Would you buy now?

Q: Hi Peter and Staff

I see ATS is still in your growth portfolio. I took the stairs up and so far am riding the elevator down. Do I assume that you feel this is not a weed that needs pulling and (overly)patient investors like myself would likely regret getting out at the current floor in the elevator?
Thanks for all you do
Dennis

Q: Hi Peter…I see both SIS & NFI set 52 week highs today with NFI up 40% year to date. I have owned SIS for a number of years thanks to 5i, so thanks again! I also owned NFI about 10 years ago and sold my shares in stages generating a profit every time, and yes the profits shrank as time passed! I know you’re negative on NFI, but you also recommend buying stocks which set new highs. I’m considering selling my Super Micro and buying either NFI, SIS, MDA or SHOP. Of the 4 I have an existing position in SIS only. I believe I am an “aggressive” investor but Super Micro’s roller coaster ride is testing me. I have owned NVDA since 2017 which I consider to be a core holding. Maybe I don’t need to own 2 chip makers? I’m perplexed, could you give me some guidance?
Thanks,
Jim

Q: Disappointed B2 Gold shareholder here. I have been extremely patient with B2 Gold but the share price has not rewarded that patience, though the dividend is nice. I am contemplating making a switch to Lundin Gold. What is your opinion of Lundin Gold and, realizing you can't speak to my personal situation, in general would you advocate such a switch?

Thanks as always for your expertise.

Q: Hello 5i team,
I listened to the Propel conference call yesterday and two things I found interesting: 1) their dividend payout ratio is 22-23%. They mentioned there lots of room for growth. 2) Fintech adoption in Canada is only around 14%; which is much lower than other western countries. What are your thoughts on PRL going forward?
Thank you for the great service.
Brent

Q: Please comment on the mid to long outlook for BTO, the current valuation, and the sustainability of the dividend, given that the few “good news” items in the recent report won’t have an impact until the second half of 2025.

Q: You were asked a question on this comapny this morning but did not comment on the quarter, and with news today would you chage your comments?

Q: Good morning,
I would appreciate your opinion on AQN ...is it a buy ,sell or hold with the news of today ?

Thank you

Q: I have been adding to my positions in PRL around current levels thinking that the results looked good and future growth prospects were promising. So I thought.
Yet while I have been buying PRL shares I notice that there has been heavy selling of shares by company insiders. I realize that shares could be sold for various reasons by cooperate insiders but my sense is that selling by insiders around the current share price has been extreme. It does not appear to be a vote of confidence in future growth prospects by company insiders. What do they know that we do not? I would appreciate your comments. If insiders are heavily selling the shares at current levels, why should we be buying or holding the shares.