Investment Q&A

Q: Apar from CSU and related companies, are there other vertical software comp[anies in large addressable markets in sectors such as healthcare, media and industrials that you find arttractive? At what prices would you recommend initiating a position and why do you find them attractive.
Thank you
Sam

Q: Looking for stocks based on the same business model as CSU AME and TDG - collection of entrepreneurial businesses in same sector growing organically and by acquisition, leaving managers and ulture intact [provide corporate support] with siognificant market share and pricing power. I think that describes these 3 companies. Please identify others and rank all with initial buy prices.

Q: In a recent question you answered " we think one of the most important skills for investors who choose to own high-quality compounders is the willingness to hold them through thick and thin, even in periods when they appear to be fully valued (or slightly overvalued)."
With this in mind could you please give a list of canadian high-quality compounders that you would recommend initiating a position in and holding through thick and thin.
Could you please include their sector designation and yield.
I am interested and low yield ones for a non registered account but would also like to see your higher yield ones too.
Thanks

Q: COULD YOU SUGGEST 5 MICRO AND 5 SMALL CAP STOCKS YOU MIGHT HAVE YOUE EYE ON IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE FOR CANADA AND US
THANKS
JEFF

Q: Can I please have your thoughts and analysis on TVK's recently announced earnings. I note a selloff on the stock today. Your overal view on the company and your thoughts going forward would be appreciated.

Q: These 9 companies are the holdings in a growth oriented Canadian TFSA. The intent was for them to be long-term holds. However, NVEI, ILLM and LSPD are all down over 50% and some so rejigging is being considered.

Would you consider any of them to be a SELL?

Of the 9, which 2 would you be least inclined to keep in the portfolio and why? Please suggest potential replacements.

Please rate (1-10) the remaining 7 for additional money today.

Thank you,

Peter.

Q: ATZ, DND, TIXT, WN.PR.D Gentlemen: The above four securities have been very disappointing for me. I have held them for some time with little change. I could hold them longer, as they are in my RIF, but I wonder if the funds might do better elsewhere.

Q: I have this in my TSFA account. Should I sell it? If so what stock should I replace it with?

Thanks

Q: What are your top 3 growth orientated small caps that trade on the Canadian market today?

Thank you.

Q: Which is the better growth stock: HPS.A, TVK, DE or BOS?

Thanks!

Jim

Q: I've been reviewing CSU's shareholder letters and kicking myself that I didn't find such a legendary CEO 15 years ago. The letters make it very clear how much of a unicorn ceo the guy was/is. Which got me thinking, are there any early stage Mark Leonard's out there now that are the kind of ceo's you want to bet on, but younger and their companies are less developed. So my question is, if you had to bet which current CEO's of companies in North America under $10B are likely to be extremely successful based on their business acumen, and shareholder friendliness. Which CEO's would those be (the next Mark Leonard's)? Thx

Q: there is a very interesting article on terravest in todays globe, compares it to shawcor which is a large holding-- i like that space. the article says terravest is way undervalued with great margins. what do you think. dave

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

I have had ENGH for awhile and while having the dividend has been nice the performance over the last bit has been flat. What are potential replacements for it, regardless of sector.

Thanks.

Q: Comments on recent earnings. It appears this companyhas been making substantive acquisitions which has increased their debt load. Wondering if this is a concern? Would you be comfortable buying at this time and/or what price if any might you consider it worthy of being in ones portfolio.

Q: What 10 businesses either in Canada and/or the US do you think exhibit these traits other than Constellation Software?

Strong capital allocators and quality asset managers
Strong insider ownership
Exceptional business models
Compound capital over a long period of time
Consistent earnings Growth

Thanks!

Q: I am looking for your best small-cap value stock ideas. I'm hoping for three in Canada, and three in the U.S. Thank you!

Q: Can you provide an updated outlook on this stock. Reading your limited Q&A on the stock over the years it seems debt has always been a concern of 5i but it has always been noted as "cheap".

Reading more about the company it seems they are a "serial acquirer" of cheap companies (14) over the years this seems to have gone well for them any they buy back shares.... any updated thoughts?

Q: Several of the oilfield service providers were financially crushed or bankrupt when the price of oil dropped to below zero. Those that survived are probably in a fairly good position. Although government policies are doing everything possible to discourage investment in the energy sector, there will be a time when reality sets in and investment in the sector will be supported. Can you recommend some financially strong companies in the oilfield service sector. Thank you

Q: I have a question for 5i with respect to the “oil service subsector” of the energy sector. I currently own some pipeline stocks (large cap) and some E&P stocks (one small cap and one mid cap), however, I do not own an oil service stock at the present time. So…. I have some questions and would appreciate your views on the subsector.

With E&P companies focused on balance sheets, and returning capital to shareholders, are those management actions having any impact on the oil services sector?? Your views please.

If you think the oil services sector is not unduly impacted by the E&P focus outlined, how do you view the services sector – is it a favourable view??

How might one invest in the sector, would I be better off with a large cap like Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, or Haliburton and if so which one (s) would you favour? If not, are there smaller cap companies that warrant some investor attention and what names come to mind, would your focus be US based or Canadian based – thanks in advance.

Q: Hi
I am reviewing my portfolio trying to decide i i should sell some of my stocks

WEE , TVK and SXP have been very profitable , do you suggest holding these stocks for the long term, a partial sell off , or to sell off the full position at this time .
I have lost money on ETI, LEAF, and GSQ do you suggest holding for the long term or selling off at this time

Thank you
Howard