Investment Q&A

Q: Knight, Celestica and Lundin Mining are all trading at close to 1:1 price to book (per the Globe). Is that meaningful at all for any of these companies? Is it a "value" indicator that suggests better days may be ahead? Your thoughts, please. With thanks.

Q: GUD How is Jonathan Goodman's health. What is his age ? Does he have good people around him or does he make all the decisions ? Any insider buying ? RAK

Q: I have been watching CZO CLR GUD NLN PLI and GPS for some time and I am considering buying into some of these Companies at these current low prices. I have 2 questions. a) Are the fundamentals sound?? and b) How would you rank them for mid term growth. Thanks for your considered opinion

Q: Cipher is improving and the stock is trending up. With that being said, Knight looks better for the long term if they ever deploy their cash hoard. I currently have a half position in Cipher where a tax loss can be harvested. Take the tax loss and top up my position in Knight while it's down?
Thanks!

Q: Hi there, I noticed a recent answer where you recommended COV and GUD for a growth and balanced healthcare name. I know it may be best to split a position in two and own both names, but if you had to buy just one which would it be - for short term (1-2 years) or long term (5-10 years)? Thanks!

Q: GUD. At the end of the day, the stock is still pretty low ($7.56). Would you advise letting it run, and await better stock price ? I bought the stock at $10.15. Will it come back at that price, with patience ?

Q: Can you estimate(technicals and experience) if there is likely to be much more selling or should I wait another week or so? I wish to add to a position that is down substantially.

Thank You

Q: Is there any meaningfull activity right now at GUD ? The stock seems stuck at $7.55

Q: Hello Peter and Ryan,
Cannimed has provided the following press release
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171130006170/en/Actions-Words-Aurora-CEO%E2%80%99s-Actions-Reveal-Aurora
which basically illustrates insider selling by Aurora executives on November 28, 2017 while Aurora is in the midst of a takeover of Cannimed.
How is this recent information on insider selling obtained? I am thinking of adding to Savaria Corp giving it total of 5 percent weight and Knight to 7 percent given its recent weakness. Any comments please. Thanks again

Q: If confidence is high on GUD, am I better to buy some July 2018 calls?

Q: I recently bought ZCL based on 5i recommendation. Then after a missed quarter you drop ZCL from the growth portfolio, so I'm left holding a stock you no longer follow.
However for GUD you continue to recommend quarter after quarter based on no news or developments and a declining stock price?

Q: Are there any other names on your radar currently that might resemble a young SYZ or SIS ? Thanx Robbie

Q: Hello Peter
As a recent new member, I am both impressed and a little overwhelmed with all the information. I started making a lists of potential companies to invest with, but decided to cut to the chase and just ask you....I am looking for your recommendation for both income and growth companies.... perhaps 4 or 5 of each. I am fully invested in TD, which has done well for me this last year, as well as a couple energy stocks.... Spartan and Ring. I am retired but have a steady income flow with pensions and dividends from an ongoing business. Thank you for offering such a great service and look forward to a bright and lucrative future. Brian

Q: Hey Guys,
Just wondering what are your best 2 stock picks today with a 10 year time frame?
Thank you.
John.

Q: Good afternoon 5i team,
I have been looking into tax loss buying and keep coming back to your high view of Knight Therapeutics. It seems that a good deal of your views on the stock depends upon management. And in looking into the stock a little, it does seem that Jonathan Goodman is a kind of Wayne Gretzky in the business world. A rich kit who did well:). Here in Montréal he also recognized as an important philanthropist. A couple questions I have that I would appreciate your seasoned view on:
The CFO left but he doesn't seem to be just any CFO. he was also it seems a kind of founding partner of Knight. His position has been taken by the former CF O of Paladin, so that is good. But, he does seem to have been more than a CFO. I notice that the company that he moved to has become increasingly closer to Knight. So, I was wondering whether this was perhaps a strategic move by both companies. But, perhaps I am reading too much into it. You probably have heard more about this change than I would have and so I would appreciate you view on both the loss and the possibility of a strategic move.

Secondly, it seems that Jonathan Goodman is all - important at GUD. He has had an accident and although he seems to be, as he says, 'Almost' as good as ever, there is still a question there. He seems to have the intelligence to find a small but lucrative niche in this field and has the strength and selling ability to make the most of it. He looks good. But, what if he goes? I am not sure but I believe you mentioned in your report that the actual cash that they hold would cushion against that eventuality. Am I right in that understanding?

And heck, since it is Black Friday, I will throw another question in for free: You say that patience is needed. He says that it is going to take twenty years. Many of us are beginning to see twenty years as a pretty big number and we may not be here to see the tree grow. So, is it a good investment for the older crew? But, maybe like the old apple tree, we are better to plant one for the next generation.
thanks

Q: Good Morning Peter, Ryan, and Team,
I have a bit of cash in an account that very closely tracks the "Balanced Equity Portfolio". My weightings in GUD and CLS are a bit light now due to their share's pulling back. Both stocks look cheap to me and tax loss selling season is likely helping to suppress them. I would appreciate your opinion of adding to these two names. Thank you for your sage advice. DL

Q: Is there anything going on at this company?

Q: I would like to purchase a stock for my daughter, and am looking at 1 of the 2 stocks above. I understand they are very different businesses, which would you consider a better long term investment. GUD safer? SVI (venture) more torq?

Q: Please advise what you think of GUD today...is this lower price a gift for investors?
Thanks very much,
Marilyn

Q: Hi Group getting more and more concerned about GUD how about recommending a stock that is growing and making $ instead of trying to wait out the drought. The old adage is ditch the losers and move onto something that is growing the bottom line. This has been dead money for a very long time. Thanks