Investment Q&A

Q: HI guys I am down 20% on this stock I don,t need the money and I was wondering if I should hold or hang in there for few months or sell and move on I THINK YOU GUYS ARE DOING GREAT THANKS Larry

Q: Markets are going through a correction the past couple of weeks, particularly today (Tuesday). Tech is being hit hard. Can we have your assessment of the situation and what you see unfolding in the next few months? Do you view this as a buying opportunity or is it too early for this? Can you provide some names that have sold off too much in your opinion and might lead the rebound, when it happens.

Q: In my wife's TFSA we ended up with a bunch of Peyto stock that essentially I did not liquidate in 2020 because by the time I accessed the account it was sort of too late. In a fairly typical example where the best investments are the forgotten ones, it has swollen to a major part of that account. What are your thoughts on its run, its current debt and its potential. I will be reducing the holdings due to the position size but I have been reluctant to sell much while it has been on a (volatile) run up.

Q: Hello team,

Is it worth holding on to this biotechnology company?

Have been holding for a long time and down 75%. Don't need the money but wondering if averaging down will be a good idea, given their cash level?

Any updates since last news and the halting of their phase 3 trial in August?

Thanks as always! :)

Q: Hi

Can I sell AEM for tax loss in my cash account and buy XMA on the same day?

It is noted that AEM is 4.74%.of XMA.

Would this allow me the tax loss?

Any other suggestions you have are most welcome.

Thank you

Mike

Q: I own Abbvie already and would like to add another company from the health care sector. What would be your next choice for a long term hold in a dividend focused portfolio? Considering maybe JNJ, PFE, BMY, AMGN, ABT, MRK.

Q: Dear 5i,

I looked at the DOO company web site and could not find any products that use batteries. I think that this might be a good growth area. Do you know if they have any products that use batteries are if there any in development. I understand one of their competitors, Polaris has battery operated products available. Do you think DOO might experience supply, labor shortages in the near term which might impact their earnings?

thanks

Q: I am a recent subscriber, but have been around long enough to have taken your advice on TOI:CV. It has done quite well, thanks. I have my TFSA holding only one stock, BNS with the whole $75,000. It has essentially not moved in the last 6 months. Can you suggest one or two stocks that you feel have a similar potential as did TOI, as I would like to sell my BNS and move into something else?

Q: These include BAM.A (management, diversity, growth), GSY (valuation, growth), CSU (capital allocation, stability, mgmt.), BYD (growth, execution), TFII (growth), ATZ (growth/management), DOO (valuation, market positioning, buybacks).

last week Your suggested adding to the above stocks' presently i own them them all in various % could you please rate them in order of preference with1 being the highest rating and 10 the worst . thanks for your guidance

Q: Your thoughts on Vale today? Is there some fundamental reason why it seems to be dropping like a stone?

Thanks

Dave

Q: Hi 5i Team - Are there any junior precious or base metal exploration companies that have caught your attention over the past few months. I know that this is not an area you follow closely but thought I would check it out anyway. Thanks.

Q: Earlier this year we created an equal weighted 'balanced' portfolio of 30 Canadian companies in a non-registered account. Most were chosen from companies either covered by a 5i research report or included in a 5i model portfolio. The remainder were chosen, based on the 5i Q&A section, from what appear to be 5i sector favourites. All purchases in the portfolio are made with the intent to be long-term holds (10+ years).

As per an earlier question we posed, we then increased our positions in 12 of the 30 companies. At this time we would like to increase our investments in 6 of the remaining 18 companies. The intent is to increase the other 12 in approximately 4 months. Which 6 would you add to today? Please rank them, include a small blurb explaining each choice and suggest an entry point. Thanks!

Q: What is your take on the acquisition of the $50M in physical gold bars by PLTR? Does this make any sense by the company? Or do you believe they have some access to some privileged information from their service (ie. a Black Swan event)?

Q: I have had Shopify for 5 + years. What I was thinking to do is to reduce my holding somewhat and start a half position with Affirm. Your thoughts.
Thanks.

Q: Please suggest a few promising names in the battery / energy storage business ... the kind of storage needed for wind, solar, etc. generated electricity, with an eye towards supporting electric vehicles. It would be great if you could identify a company or two that is currently making money in this space. Thanks!

Q: Please let me have an updated opinion when comparing the above two stocks and if there is any other stock that might be preferred.

Q: In your answer to Andrew today, you refer to the AEM takeover of KL as essentially a deal with no premium. Based on yesterday's closing prices the deal is actually 9.1% below the KL closing price of the previous day. That's why KL is down a very large amount today.

Q: What are your thoughts on a long term position in ALSN? Given their recent strategic partnership agreement with Jing-Jin Electric (JJE), do you think this sets ALSN up for growth as we see more electrification of commercial vehicles?

Q: Hi 5i,

In regards to AMZN, MSFT and GOOGL.
At a high level why are rising interest less desirable than having low interest rates. It seems the market gets spooked if it believes interest will rise. I hope you can explain the overall thinking.

Q: I'm thinking that there's probably not a better time to enter some stocks I don't hold but want to own, than during the turbulent September / October timeframe.

Are there any of the above you would stay away from at current prices due to (over)valuation, downside risk, potential implosion.

Unfortunately, I have previously owned stocks that have left a huge scar (Nortel, NIKO Resources, Poseidon Concepts, Concordia), and want to avoid a similar fate with current high flying stocks.

Thanks for your input