Investment Q&A

Q: Any info on why ATD has been sinking lately? Cheers.

Q: I am not particularly proud to acknowledge that I own the above- but I do. ENGH and OTEX are in accounts that are structured for income and some growth, while DSG is in an account that is looking for primarily growth. Canadian traded is key for all. Looking for your input on these companies and whether there are better options that I am missing.
No hurry to reply; deduct credits as necessary.
Seconding the comment today regarding your recent report. Well done and I hope that now you have it you continue to update it as companies come and go. It is a great resource.

Q: I am looking at starting a position in ENS, and I am at a loss in terms of what investment to sell in order to fund the purchase. I am targeting an initial position of 2.5%-3%, and ideally I would like to sell another investment in the same sector, but there are few candidates in my portfolio which would fit this need. The potential candidates I have listed (WSP, REGN, HL, ATD, CRWD) are all in different sectors, and for all but ATD (small gain at this point) and CRWD (in registered account), would involve recognition of significant capital gains.

I would rather not use margin to initiate such a position, but I could if absolutely needed. I am trying to think outside of the box in terms of starting this investment, but I would prefer to stay disciplined in regards to funding new positions while maintaining diversification. If it helps further, my materials exposure has increaseOnd a fair amount over the last year (as has everyone's), and I have a relatively robust exposure to the technology sector, so if it was prudent for me to trim there, I could probably manage.

I'd appreciate any insights you may be willing to share. Thanks so much, and I look forward to reading your response.

Q: I am considering adding to each of the above companies. Can you discuss the EPS, and sales % growth prospects. If you had to provide these %'s for 5 years out, what would they be? Can you also discuss PE's, trailing and forward and their relation to both the projected EPS growth and historical valuations? Please deduct as many question credits as necessary. Thank you.

Q: Out of the following 10 stocks - what would be your top 5 right now for future growth.

ASML, COST, MELI, MKL, WSO, ATD, BN, CNR, CSU, X

Q: Wondering about selling Walmart and replacing it with Atd.. have held Walmart for short time but have more interest in a Canadian company now.
Thanks, Lesley

Q: In the webinar you spoke about CASY. I did some research and really like this company. Performance has been outstanding, +44% YTD.

I own 5000 shares of ATD and it in contrast has been languishing - 7% YTD and at the same level as September 2024.

Do you think this would be a good switch, ATD to CASY?

Sheldon

Q: Hello,
I have owned stpl for years as a sector based diversification strategy but feel it has had disappointing returns, even for that sector noting that there are some great breakout picks in the staples sector.
Could you please advise if you think it is a reasonable choice for the staples sector versus specific picks?
I realize that you typically recommend dol as well as wmt, cost and pg. just wondering what you think are good long term picks at this time given significant movement in these in the last couple of years.

Q: Hello gentlemen: I am looking for companies to top up such that their current PE is near or within its last 10 years average. Which of the above is your Most prefer to least. Feel free to add a few more that isn't mentioned above.
Can you name a few US ones , say 4-5 companies. Thank you

Q: I had been eyeing both of these to add to a TFSA, and they have been rising steadily, especially Couche-Tarde after earnings. Which do you prefer for TFSA for 25 year old? Or, do I add a little of both? Suggested buy price? Thank you for your great work!!

Q: Besides CNR, NWC, TIH, and BN, I'm looking for 5 other quality Canadian companies that have at least somewhat of a moat, and are resistant to AI and other types of disruptions to their businesses. I'm looking for companies that are not technology, banks, pipelines, materials or the other Brookfields. Can you please help? By the way, if you do not agree with the four I've listed, you can also let me know.

Q: Your thoughts please on the quarter?No question credit please as this one is in the BE portfolio. THX

Q: ATD: own small position - 1000 shs in NON-registered - shares have been stagnant for quite a while. Thinking of selling and buying CJT or TFII for turn around. Comments please.

Q: Good morning, If needing to raise a little cash, which TWO of these stocks would you consider selling given current markets: TVK, ATD, GRID, EQB, GLXY, CLBT, NXE or AXON?

Thanks very much

Brad

Q: I know they are in different sectors but I am under weight in both and have some funds to add to one of them. Which would you recommend for a long term hold?

Q: I have a $50K bond maturing next week in a non-registered account and plan to re-deploy the cash amongst the six equity holdings already in that account for long term hold. Are there any amongst the group that I should hold-off on, or are there any that I should over-weight?

Q: While I could buy a number of international or emerging market ETFs, are there any large cap Canadian stocks that would provide some degree of exposure?

Q: Good Afternoon. I'm looking at consolidating my low weight stocks. Out of QSR, RBA and ATD, which two would you sell and which one would you keep? Cheers.

Q: Hey 5i, these consumer staple stocks have basically done nothing over the last 10yrs. They used to be a place to go when you were concerned about market pricing with a little growth and a dividend. Have things fundamentally changed or is everyone just obsessing over AI and technology and forgetting this sector. Also is there anything buyable in the sector with some growth and a dividend.

Q: Good morning, could you please identify 8 "safer" companies you see at or close to the bottom of their trough at this time that have a dividend (% of dividend does not matter)? For example my guess would be CNR which was at $178 in March 2024 and now at $135 with a yield of 2.63% at this price.
Thx,
Kevin