skip to content
  1. Home
  2. >
  3. Investment Q&A
You can view 3 more answers this month. Sign up for a free trial for unlimited access.

Investment Q&A

Not investment advice or solicitation to buy/sell securities. Do your own due diligence and/or consult an advisor.

Q: In response to the question from a member concerning braking technology for rail cars I believe that WAB is a player.
Read Answer Asked by Derek on May 04, 2015
Q: Significant insider trading in PHM and ESL seems to have coincided with increased volatility in PHM and a plateauing of ESL. Any relationship between the insider trading and stock activity do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on May 04, 2015
Q: I am looking for diversification away from the Canadian market; many sectors have obvious choices whereas others do not. In Industrials, would you recommend Precision Castparts (PCP), Colfax (CFX) or another name? In healthcare, would you recommend something like JNJ even though it is enormous or have valuations in this sector been stretched? JNJ gives you some consumer staples exposure. My time horizon is 20 years. Again, I am looking for diversification away from what we have access to in Canada. Thanks for the great help!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on May 04, 2015
Q: I recognize that the portfolios have shifted away somewhat from energy and energy infrastructure. My energy exposure is a little over 9%. I recently dipped my toes in and added more, specifically Shawcor (SCL). Would you consider this an energy name or an industrial? As an offsetting trade, would Canadian Utilities be appropriate? They seem to have visibility in earnings growth, are leveraged to the Alberta economy including the Structures division, and with the lower yield shouldn't get too hammered like other utilities in a rising interest rate environment. Long-term time horizon and near a 52 week low. I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Derek on May 04, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on Transcontinental. It has been making new highs recently.
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on May 04, 2015
Q: Greetings, Peter & Co.
I am looking to diversify my portfolios a bit by adding stocks in sectors in which I have little or no investment. Would you please give me your analysis and opinion of the following stocks? Any alternative recommendations would also be appreciated.
EMC Corp (EMC)
FedEx (FDX)
Lucara Diamond (LUC.TO)
Thanks for your exceptional service to retail investors.
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on May 04, 2015
Q: CBM one I have seen you mention before pulled back sharply on Friday and has since recovered somewhat by the end of the day up to $37.00. Super Micro has dropped about 35% since January. Seeking Alpha has said that this is a buy at the $30.00 range. What is your opinion on these two US stocks? Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on May 04, 2015
Q: Canadian Solar is trading on the US stock exchange and, to my knowledge, is not trading in Canada although a Canadian Company. I would be interested in your assessment of this Company. With the demand for solar expanding and the cost of solar panels dropping it would seem like a good long term investment. What do you think.
Read Answer Asked by Bob on May 04, 2015
Q: Hi, I have one more question for you. Could you please suggest an equity that is returning over 6% in Dividends that might also have more share price upside potential than downside. I would be looking to hold for a year or more. I realize these loftier divi's could be problem for many companies so I would be satisfied with an answer of nothing at this time. Some Safety would be a concern with this holding. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on May 04, 2015
Q: Hi Guys. Peter, I Hope you were able to do some cycling on the weekend . Could I please have your view of this Company? I took an exploratory super small position in it last week with some free cash. Is there anyone else in the body camera biz that might prove to be a more promising pick? I also hold AVO but I would consider it a slightly different Application/Customer focus. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on May 04, 2015
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and 5i team,

How do I make money in a bear market? If we go back to late '08 until mid '09 it was very hard not to albeit temporarily lose money. Are there ETF shorts you would recommend? Do you agree that when the yield curve inverts that its time to head to the exits, or by then will it have been too late? thanks so much for your help.
Read Answer Asked by mark on May 04, 2015
Q: Hi,

Do you ascribe any value to the tax loss carry forwards on company balance sheets? If so, how do you value such tax losses?
Read Answer Asked by Nawaz on May 04, 2015
Q: I am having difficulty determining and rationalizing payout ratios. Different sites give different ratios. A couple days ago you answered a question on Pembina stating the dividend is safe. GlobeInvestor tells me the eps is 1.07 and the dividend per share is 1.74 giving a payout ratio of 162%. Several other prominent dividend companies also show payout ratios over 100% using the same methodology. Am I missing something or are these dividend payouts at risk?

Thanks so much!

Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on May 04, 2015
Q: Hi 5i team,

I was wondering if this would be a good time to move into corporate bonds via ZMU (BMO mid-term US IGCorporate bonds)?

Thanks for your hard work.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on May 04, 2015
Q: Hi - after reorganizing my portfolio I am left with some smallish positions in ERF,BNP and BTE. I would like to consolidate in one name and was thinking ERF or BNP since both are gas weighted (the rest of my producer holdings are oily). Which company offers the best upside and sustainable dividend. Or do you have another name that you would suggest - I don't hold any WCP and was thinking it might be better even though it's more oil weighted. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gary on May 04, 2015
Q: I am entering my second year following your research, and still own some companies prior to following your portfolios. Could you please advise whether you suggest I continue holding the following, or substituting these with others from your portfolio.
I still own: BMO, CPG, TOU, TMA and DIR.UN.... Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Claus on May 04, 2015
Q: First National released its quarterly earnings on April 28th. Analysis?
Read Answer Asked by Paul W on May 04, 2015
Q: Hi Team,

I just noticed a headline (http://business.financialpost.com/news/fp-street/fairfax-financial-holdings-ltd-says-insider-trading-probe-of-prem-watsa-tied-to-fibrek-inc) about possible insider trading at FFH. It seems this is not "new" news. Do you have any comments on the implications for holding stock in this company?

Many thanks.

Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 04, 2015
Looking for more? Sign up for a FREE 14 day trial! No credit card required

We invite you to sign up for a 14 day free trial of 5i Research!
Experience all the benefits and tools we have to offer; stock research, model portfolios, Q&A with our experts, and so much more. Join a community of like-minded investors today!