Investment Q&A

Q: According to a recent report by Statistics Canada, household debt has been on a steady rise since 1990. What effect, if any, do you think this could have on the markets long term? What needs to happen for household debt levels to flatline or reverse? Curious to hear your opinion.
Thanks

Q: Hi guys, I have 80 WORK stocks and 25 CRM stocks and was wondering if I should sell my WORK stocks or keep them. With the Slack acquisition from Salesforce, I am not sure what the implications are. Can you please explain and what is beneficial in either keeping or selling my WORK shares. Thank you so much for your service. Keep up the good work! No pun intended.
Dan

Q: Can I get your opinion on this company and the pedigree of the people involved in it...additionally , when a SPAC and the acquired company merge is there just one corporate structure or is it convoluted ...please and thank you...cheers

Q: I know it’s a good problem to have but my listed tech stocks have done really well thanks in part to recommendations from 5i. So much so that I now have 41% in the tech sector. Since selling my mutual funds and establishing my own portfolio, your guidance and suggestions have been so much appreciated. It seems that other sectors may be the place to be as we come out of the pandemic. The issue is that these are for the most part proven quality stocks. I’m not keen on selling any of these. Does one bite the bullet and sell some ? If so suggestions are appreciated? Or does one just trim profit and migrate into other sectors and buy more of companies like DOO GSY and WELL? Thanks

Q: What is expected fromENGH this week? Thx

Q: Nice to see the acquisition news of PEO. What do you think is best to do now with my current shares? Should I sell now and buy/top up another industrial or wait until Q1 2021 for the deal to close(if any benefit)? What would be your top 3 industrials in your model portfolios to add to? Currently holding WSP, XBC, ATA, SIS, GDI, and AC. Thanks!

Q: I am interested in investing in solar with the thinking it has room to grow significantly. I see from previous questions you have mentioned FSLR and TAN. I would value your opinion on preferred US solar stock(s) and which would recommend now i.e. , FSLR, Tan or other in US? Thanks so much.

Q: I'm thinking of adding a 3% position of TFII. At $68+ is it still a buy or would you recommend waiting for a pull back? As well, would there be another Transport position I should consider? Thanks as always.
Bill

Q: I would be interested in your opinion on this company as I am interested in bitcoin and looking for ground floor stuff. Thx J

Q: Hi, I know that Chinese stocks are not your focus but I'd appreciate your comments if you have any thoughts.

In October, Huya, a gaming company announced that it would buy out Doyu at 0.73 of its own share early next year. From my understanding, once the buyout ratio is confirmed publicly, the price of the bought company (Doyu) should trade very closely to the bought ratio (0.73). However, Doyu is now trading at 20% less than the closed out price.

As of Dec 11, Huya closed at $20.35 USD and Doyu is at $11.71 USD. 73% of $20.35 should be $14.85. There is a big gap between the proposed buyout price and the market price. Do you know why this is the case? The gap doesn't make sense. Thanks.

Q: Hi 5I,
Have been looking at XEC.CA to diversify my portfolio from mainly US and Canadian Stocks. What is your opinion of XEC for a long term hold? Do you have other suggestions?
Thanks,
Earl

Q: this stock has shown strength since march do you think the stock will do better post covid or has the market currently priced that in?

Q: Hi Peter,
I asked this question several yrs ago; If you became a fund manager again starting this week, what would be the first stock you would want to buy? Your answer was CSU:ca

Now that you are becoming a fund manager again, what would be the first stock you plan to buy? That's if you can answer. Thanks

Q: Which would you choose for a combination of capital appreciation and dividend growth. Which has the better management team?

Q: These Canadian banks and probably others seem to be strong proponents of ESG principles in running their companies. It seems clear that at least some aspects of ESG impacts profit negatively and therefor share price. A recent Financial Post column suggests the growth of this approach will erode the performance of companies and ultimately the Canadian economy. At the same time some investors see it as essential in choosing investments. Has 5i written about this trend and what weight do you place on it in making investment recommendations? Your opinion would be very helpful.

Q: Hello, with the recent announcements around the vaccine there has been an uptick with energy related equities including Seven Generations. What are your thoughts, would this be a good entry point for this stock? Thanks!

Q: Good afternoon and Happy Friday,

I would like to discus 4 stocks. Feel free to take four credits if you like. First of all I have 4 main drivers of my account now propelling it to new all time highs. They are SBUX, DIS, ABBV, and MEOH. As for AD.UN I simply am just wondering if you know when they may announce their next dividend?

Starbucks for the next 3 to 5 years out looks like an amazing investment. It represents 11.57 % of all my accounts. I am comfortable with the large weighting considering the outlook. My cost is $18.27 and I have been told to trim and sell but have never done so. What is your outlook for Starbucks and do you see a split in the near future?

As for Disney the outlook looks great as well. It is hard not to want to sell a stock that has risen so much so quickly but its only 6.75 % of my accounts. With the latest streaming developments and once the parks get back to normal I cant help but think there is a ton of more runway to go. What is your outlook on DIS and do you think they will bring back the dividend anytime soon? I bought the stock for dividends but I am very happy with the share price.

What is your opinion of ABBV for a long term hold?

I bought MEOH at $45.00 a share. Considering I watched it go all the way to approximately $9.00 and back I am tempted to sell now considering I am almost back to even. But considering methanol prices and the future of the company maybe I should hold for the long term and watch the economy recover.

Thanks
Jimmy

Q: Your analysis of this fund and its prospects would be appreciated. Thanks, Brian

Q: Good morning, I have room for one more stock in my income portfolio. I hold many of the stocks in your income portfolio. Could you list 3 choices for a dividend of at least 2% with growth possibilities as well. I don't really need the cash at this point so I'm happy to liven up this account with some growth.
Thanks for your advice.

Q: Hi 5i Folks,
Whitecap Resources was removed from the TSX Composite some time ago due to low market capitalization. Recently the company purchased two other small cap energy companies. This should increase capitalization with the additional shares (and share price). My question is: When does the TSX consider adding WCP once again and what is the criteria it uses to decide? Do you think the inclusion to the index will bump up the share price?