Investment Q&A

Q: There are a number of Small/Mid cap stocks you have liked for a long time and there are others that have recently come into play.

Most of these companies have done very well over time and some have stumbled.

I own a number of these names and other than Goeasy and the negative momentum of software names I have done well…

However, having been bitten a little by some of these names I find it difficult to venture into new names like FLY, TSAT, MDA, ENS, ELVA and others given the almost daily volatility.

What portion of your portfolio would you feel is reasonable for Small/Mid cap names? And what are your key metrics when you review or recommend these small to mid size companies?

Given all of that what would be your top 5 new names you like in today’s market?

Thanks
Tim

Q: Financial results are out - what do you think - Buy, Sell, or Hold ?

Q: The above equities are missing from my portfolio. Please rank the above in terms of growth potential over the next 3 - 5 years, adding in some consideration as to their current pricing.

Q: Your comments please on recent earnings. Add to an existing position or wait for a pull back?

Q: I'd like to increase investment in Materials. I currently hold Nutrien and VNP.
Considering AEM or WPM .
Please rate these and suggest other options.

Q: I have gone from Fear to FOMO with these market gyrations, and am sitting on a ~15% cash position that I am anxious to deploy given the opportunity cost I have already incurred. I am targeting the above companies with most if not all of this cash. Three questions:

1. Could you rank these holdings in terms of long term capital appreciation potential?

2. How would you recommend I deploy this cash in this market towards these holdings? Over time or just proceed at this point?

3. Which 3-5 companies would you feel the most 'urgency' with?

Q: Can you please compare and contrast the merits of and risks associated with Neo and VNP stocks as investments today? Also, how would these 2 stocks rank as investments when stacked against my current small cap holdings of MDA, ZDC, PNG, GRID and ELVA? Thank you.

Q: GOOGLE, VRT and CLS need to be trimmed as they now between 15-18% each of my portfolio.

I want to trim them to 10% and reinvest.

I want to invest into other high growth stocks. In what order would you buy BE, GEV, MU and KGS if they are worth buying today for a 2-3 year hold? Do you have other recommendations? I am looking at both Canadian and US stocks.

Thanks

Q: Hi Peter…the 18 years old grandson of a friend has put $7,000 CAD in his just opened TFSA and has asked for my help.
1) Do you have a reduced membership fee for young people?
2) I think he should structure his account with $5000 for a “core” holding and 2 $1,000 tranches for more risky investments.
3) For core I think GOOG, NBIS or MDA are good candidates.
4) For higher risk candidates I think VNP, CCO, ANRG or OMG might be promising.
5) Do you like Bombardier now that the company seems to have turned around?
6) He is OK with not purchasing dividend paying stocks like the banks and Life Insurance companies.
Any thoughts you have would be appreciated.
Jim

Q: Please rank for growth over the next 2-3 years

Q: Hello,

VNP has pulled back from its high of $36. Results are expected on May 6th after the close. Given the solid fundamentals, the critical minerals theme, and the tailwinds from AI and defence, for an investor with a 3 to 5 year horizon, would you initiate a full position today ahead of results, or would you wait for post-earnings confirmation?

Thanks

Q: Understand size and sector differences. Adding to a diversified portfolio, + 3 % in dollars of current. What rank in order to purchase for 3-5 year hold? (I see CLS moving favourably in pre-market).

Q: I'm considering buying the following: MU, VRT, ENS, POET, VNP, AMD, OUST, AMKR..... Could you please order them in terms of anticipated returns, and ones you would buy first? Thank you!

Q: I am thinking of buying a small cap for growth and AII and VNP have both gone up already. Do you like either, both neither, or would you wait for a pullback.

Can I get your opinion on GRGD please. The SP is up quite a bit and took quite a drop today

Q: What are your thoughts on Char Technologies? Too early to invest? What other small caps would you invest in instead for a 5-year hold?

Q: Hi,

Which is your preference for long-term total returns: VNP or FLT?

Thank you, Michael

Q: Understanding the difference between these. What order would rank these as adds to a diversified portfolio. > 5 yr hold.

Q: Hi,

If I own CLS (1/2 position) and MU (1/2 position) already, would there be too much duplication to take out a 1/3 position in VNP as well?

Thanks very much, Michael

Q: One of the members mentioned feeling bad that he had missed the boat on the rising tide. I am also in that boat. I had planned to buy something but kept putting it off. That being said, are there still some bargains around? I am thinking of the usually favoured stocks such as Shop, Google, CSU etc.
Thanks for the greatest service

Q: I appreciate your guidance, and I don’t reach out often, so thank you in advance for your time. For a retired investor with a reasonably safe and conservative RRIF—who also does some consulting and has accumulated some extra cash—could you recommend two stocks with strong potential to double within the next year?

I understand that opportunities with this level of upside are inherently volatile and could decline 50–75%, but I’m comfortable with that risk for a small portion of my portfolio. It still feels like a better bet than buying hundreds of lottery tickets.

I’d appreciate a brief explanation of the rationale behind your two selections.