Investment Q&A

Q: Hello,

TRI recently announced an upcoming reverse split of their shares. This seems to to go against the usual practice of a reverse split whereby a low priced stock and out of favour stock (unlike TRI) will do one to drive up the price of their stock when it’s trading very low and in risk of being delisted as was the case of Bombardier recently and JDS Uniphase many years back. I’m having difficulty understanding why TRI would not just buy back shares via an NCI as opposed to a reverse split. Also, when is the reverse split scheduled and if I was to buy 10 shares tomorrow, how many of those shares would I have after the reverse split and would the price of TRI increase as a result of the reverse split as is normally the result of a reverse split. Many thanks for the amazing service that you provide.

Q: Hi 5i Research team,

Thomson Reuters Corporation just released their earnings, how do you take on the results? After the results release, the share price was pumping around a bit.

Also if one has new money, could you please suggest a few names to buy for a long term holding and looking for growth with medium risk appetite, thanks.

Q: Any insights as what caused the 4.51% (4.63% in the US markets) drop in the stock value for TRI yesterday? Or is it, in your opinion, just one of these market jitters not to be concerned with?

Q: I have been fortunate to own the above names, some for not as long as I wish I did. When you look at their 10 year charts they are impressive. Can I ask you to list a few more Canadian and perhaps several U.S. stocks that maybe also pay a small dividend but that you consider must own names for long term growth? (I do own BN as well). Thank you as always.

Q: Hi Guys,

In my portfolio, here our my top holdings, Csu 8.3%, Wsp 7.6%, Nvda 6.9%, Cost 6.8% and Tri 6.4% .

Within a "balance" portfolio, please provide for each stock the % you would hold for before trimming.

thanks,

Jim

Q: Hello Peter,

I have shortlisted 5 stocks for a new position in TFSA of my wife and mine. I am thinking of 3 full positions or I could divide amongst 4. Could you help me eliminate one from my list and would appreciate if you could rank the other 4 in order of our preference - best first?
Thank you for your help.
Regards
Rajiv

Q: Hi Everyone!! Peter, I always enjoy your article in the National Post. In this past one” Five things I wish I knew when I started out”…. You mentioned as one of your points , that companies that don’t need any money at all are the best investments . Could you please list a few Canadian and US companies that are in that situation?
Cheers,
Tamara

Q: May I have your thoughts on $TRI

Q: With respect to the reverse split and opting out of it, I was just told by a broker at an institution that I deal with that you cannot opt out of it. The company has made the decision to do the reverse split. This broker put me on hold and confirmed his advice with his superiors.
My wife was speaking to her broker who she has known for years and he advised that if she had TRI with him, he would provide the documents to opt out. Does this mean some brokers will accommodate an opt out and some will not?
Thank you,

Q: Followin on the other question regarding TRI, if you held it, would you opt out or take the cash?

If you're a patient investor, opting out seems like the way to go but interested in your thoughts as that doesn't seem to be the default. An investor has to take a positive step to opt out.

Robert

Q: Re your answer to Warren on the 4th. You referred us to a diagram link and it showed both options net the shareholders with value of $12.500.

So I see no net benefit in pursuing their optional plan.

Am I missing anything? Is one better than the other and I don't see it?

Thanks



Sheldon

Q: Is the TRI reverse split effectively a share buyback? What are the advantages to this approach as opposed to a NCIB? Do you view this news as a strong positive for the stock or this basically neutral?

Q: At the time of this question, I haven't yet seen anyone ask about TRI's move today. Great about the special dividend, but I haven't been able to turn up anything about what constitutes their 'share-consolidation.' Sounds somewhat ominous. If you have some detail, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you as always...

Q: Hi Team

Can you give us your top 5 Industrial Canadian stock picks for next 24 months

Thanks Mike B

Q: Could you please comment on TRI, its valuation and why it defies gravity seemingly independent of its peers? Does it have comparables and what is future growth potential?

Q: Hi 5I team,

I manage a very small RRSP for my daughter and was hoping that you could give me 2 Canadian and 2 US stocks that I could add to her portfolio.
I would appreciate an entry point for them and also your reasons for the selection.

Thanks,
Joe

Q: Just a follow up to my prior question. I was under the impression that Kxs is very expensive . Can you please give me an idea of whether you would consider if it was or not and what the numbers tell you.

Also, when you answer questions about stocks to buy you rarely mention TRI. This stock also has done amazingly well this 12 months +15%. How do you rate TRI as a buy at these prices and compared to other stocks you like?

Thanks



Sheldon

Q: Hi 5i and Peter,
In a show down between DSG and TRI which company would you pick for the largest overall return for the next 5 - 10 years. I like both companies and having a tough time deciding. The past 5 years their CAGR share price (including TRI's dividend) has been DSG - 22.6% and TRI - 24.3%.

Q: This question concerns a well diversified Canadian portfolio (~30 holdings), focused slightly toward growth.

Looking to add to positions in ATZ, DOO, BN, BAM, GSY, KXS, TRI, PBH and T as well as initiate a partial position in WELL, all for long term holds (5+ years).

Would you rate any of these as a wait-and-see rather than a buy today? Please rate (1-10) in terms of your conviction to buy today, along with suggested target buy range [great, okay].

Thank you.

Q: What makes TRI an industrial sector stock? It's business doesn't seem to be of an industrial nature. Thanks