Investment Q&A

Q: Looking to make purchase a couple of stocks for TFSA. Looking at ATD, MG, DOO and CNR. How would you rank the above. Are there other similar stocks that you would prefer instead. Looking for a stable, high quality company with good earnings and cashflow.

Q: Back in February 5i had responded to an MG vs TIH comparison request. I guess I was a bit surprised that you had favoured MG. I'm trying to understand MG's risks in the new EV world. How dependent is MG on the legacy companies for business? If they are quite dependent, are there not a lot of legacy costs (and therefore disruption risks) with these type of companies compared to the Teslas of the auto world who have built from the ground up on EV production? Maybe it's a case of MG having other avenues of growth in EV design and production that I'm not aware of.

Regarding TIH, what is its historic yield range ? Is the upper part of the range about 2.3% ?

Q: If one were to sell Magna but still wanted to stay in the industrial sector would you endorse moving into CPR at this time (allowing for giving up some dividend income)? CPR share price has gone pretty parabolic in the last 5 years or so relative to their long term history, do you think the valuation has gotten ahead of itself?

In spite of its smaller size I was interested in ATS but after the unexplained drop last week on higher volume I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop. I don’t mean to editorialize but I can’t count the number of times in recent years when unexplained drops suddenly become clear in the days and weeks that follow. It’s just a personal opinion but I really feel ethics aren’t what they once were, and whether it is an insider, a printer, or someone else “in the know”, it seems information gets leaked and unlike years ago there is now a variety of means (like social media) for that info to spread quickly and widely. End of rant.

Thanks!

Q: I have 3 positions at a total equity weight below 0.5%. Which one I should consider selling or increasing position size?

TOI (Size 0.39%, small profit)
MG (Size 0.41%, small loss)
GSY Size 0.54%, substantial loss)

This is in a well-diversified portfolio.

Thank you.

Q: I've been a thankful investor and long time fan of Magna but it's had many small problems and now maybe a big one if Tesla's startling production innovations and in-house sourcing policy are correctly reported onYou Tube. MG's strong point has also been innovation but Tesla is setting a fast pace and reportedly already miles ahead, maybe to the point of sustainable market dominance. Magna is $57.00 off it's high -is it worth switching to Tesla or do you see a Magna rebound? I can handle volatility in a five year time frame.

Phil

Q: So, as followup to my question on MG/LNR, you suggested to XCD or "go drectly".
Does this mean buy equal parts MG/LNR/MRE to create my own little ETF?
Thanks for the clarification.

Q: Why is Magna being vastly outperformed by Linamar and Martinrea?

Q: Thinking of selling MG at a 30% loss and buying ATS for a quicker path to recouping my 30%. Your thoughts please.

Carl

Q: Hi Team,
Understanding that weightings are personal, what is the highest weight that YOU would be comfortable with before trimming the stocks above?
Thanks

Q: I am contemplating selling MG (bought at $103C) and buying DSG. I realize the diff in sectors, but using growth and risk as the prime criteria, would you be supportive of the switch?

Carl

Q: What would you consider to be a minimum net profit margin I should be targeting for companies? I was interested in Magna on this pullback but noticed their NPM is in the mid/low single digits which seems skinny for a manufacturer. Thanks

Q: Hi, What is your view of Linamar? You seem to prefer Magna, can you compare them?

Q: Hello
Wondering what to do with Magna? Before the big fall it looked like Magna was doing a little better than Linemar, at least by chart comparisons. I can book a fairly sustantial tax loss with Magna, with the idea of buying Linemar as a placeholder for 30 days and then buying back. I am a little worried, though, that L may suffer a similar fall. I am also wondering whether L would be a better stock to hold? Also wondering about timing. Would it be better to let Magna settle a bit before switching or do it right now? I would appreciate your usual excellent thoughts and advice on this question before making a decision.
Thanks

Q: Hi 5i, first thx for the earlier answer to a Q on MGs quarter. My question is on your view of the financial health and dividend sustainability?

Also, my feeling is that there is much pent up demand in the auto sector that didn't get fulfilled due shortages, supply issues. What would you see/forecast for 3 to 5 year hold in this company?

It's still above my cost and I love fire sales.

Thx

Q: All losers but long term investor. Would you rank them which are buyable to add to, hold or throw in the towel. Looking for 25% plus return in a 3-5 years horizon. Which fit the bill in your opinion. The best will be kept longer.

Thanks Yves

Q: Hello 5i,
Please provide comments on magna’s earnings.
1) has it written off it’s stranded assets in Russia?
2) is it backing the wrong EV horse by supplying Fisker its equipment?
3) in the industrial space I hold: Cnr,ata,and tfii. In consumer cyclical: mg,shop,amzn. Is it time to throw in the towel on mg? Doo and atz seem like better bets as magna looks as though it’s going to give back any gains over last 5 years and headed back to October 22 lows (apart from the 2.7% dividend.) risk reward not looking so good today for that sub-sector.
Tia,

Q: trouble appears for mg. weak earnings. where does 5i think things are going. is this a good time to buy after anticipated drop

Q: the large swing up seems rather unexpected based on recent results and comments to recent questions. What might be the driving force ?

Q: Is there a good Canadian ETF for consumer cyclical / discretionary sector? If not what basket of stocks would can be included in the sector?

Q: Margins will be lower what would you switch to