Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i Team,

I know international markets aren't your wheelhouse per se but any insight you have is appreciated. I have been reading a lot about Mexico's surprising growth over the last few years and better-than-thought projected growth for 2024. It sounds like even Scotiabank is planning on redirecting investment from other underperforming Latin American countries to Mexico in it's "Mexico First" strategic plans.
With this in mind, do you know of any Mexican companies that may benefit from this growth with compelling fundamentals that are listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ? Or even American companies that get most of thier revenue from Mexico?
I already own the ishares Mexico ETF but was interested in buying some individuals stocks.

Thank you all for your always sage advice and wishing you all an excellent and relaxing holiday season!

Q: I am reading about the benefits of adding commodities to a portfolio (PIMCO /Ibbotson 2006 study). Low correlation with other assets, positive correlation to inflation, optimal allocation from 9 to 29%.

Any overarching comments on the pros and cons of commodities in a portfolio?

Can you recommend how a regular DYI investor might try to add exposure to this area?… an ETF? Any specific securities you recommend taking a closer look at? I don’t want to be buying pork belly contracts!

Lastly, suggestion on ranges of how much commodities should represent in a portfolio? A conservative investor would be X% while an an aggressive investor would be Y%.

Q: Morningstar has a stock rating service that provides a "fair Value" of a stock. I am wondering if you are familiar with it and what you think of it. Are you aware of any other services that provide fair values? Thankyou. Cheers

Ps: I may have asked this before. If so, please ignore this qwestion.

Q: Hi again, just an addendum to my earlier question. This morning I read the Directors' letter to shareholders and decided I was not comfortable holding. Got out at $45.50, happy to avoid a future mess and move on.

Q: If you were adding to one of these KXS or DSG which would you chose and why?
Thank you for your insights and help
Peter

Q: TFSA Investment with 10,000.00 to invest January 1/24.

What stocks Canadian would you recommend with hold 5-10 years earning good dividend rate.

Harold

Q: Individual portfolio considerations aside , which would be your choice between CCL.B and DOL for a long- term / permanent holding ?
Thanks.

Q: Hello, I am looking to enter a position into one of these two companies, I am leaning towards DOL. They have both been a consistent compounder since I started watching them over the years. Do you have a preference ? This would be a hold in my TFSA, (if that makes a difference)
Thanks.

Q: Can please comment on the weakness of CCO over the last 2 days.

Thank you

Q: I saw this comment today.

We expect that its royalty interest will be upheld in international arbitration. Although not imminent, this royalty which accounts for 22 per cent of its net asset value represents excellent upside optionality once Franco Nevada and operator First Quantum Minerals has its day in court.

What are your thoughts on:
1) Has the market basically written off this royalty stream in FNV's stock price at this point?
2) Great buy at this point given bonus upside down the road when things hopefully resolve and they recover something.
3) Would you sell WPM to buy FNV given this? Though WPM has higher potential returns given its silver exposure i think.

Q: Giving the need for improved and expanded electricity grid, are these still your main choices? Anyone else?

Regards
JR

Q: Started with half positions, down roughly the same on both. Considering consolidating into one nvei position, thoughts?

Q: Peter,
On CSU pullback what price point would you be looking at to step in?
Last pullback in 2022 lasted almost 6 months. Of course I know history never repeats itself exactly but I am looking for a range at which the stock would be in your view a compelling entry point?

Q: What is your opinion on Revvity, including their forward PE. Is there any other company in this sector that you prefer. Thanks for your advice.

Q: I currently hold SPDR S&P 600 S/C VAL ETF (SLYV). It is currently 2.78% of my portfolio. What is the prospect of SLYV in comparison to IJR, IJT and IWM in 2024. Would you recommend to switch to any other small cap ETF from SLYV?

Q: good afternoon,

Can I have your view on this company. Looked at a few reports on it and it doesn't look to compelling. Something else to look at ?

Thanks,

Happy Holidays to the Crew,

Q: Could you give me 5 Growth Stocks for 5 years in Canada , USA and World that you would recommend today . RAK

Q: Hi 5i
How do you view FDX earnings, it is down today over 10%....
Would you consider this drop an opportunity for 1-2 year horizon and why?

Not sure about this but Would CJT be considered a proxy, its down today also.. what is your opinion on this one...opportunity or no.

Thx

Q: Your previous answer was to sell this stock. I understand why and agree, but today I came across something that makes me think otherwise. Tal Hayek, ceo, just dropped one million of his own money on an insider public market buy. I see this alot with no fruition but this buy represent about one percent of the outstanding shares. Is this something that would make you change your mind to a hold.

Q: My question from October 10, 2023.
“Everyone, I have held LSPD since the summer of 2019 and I bought and sold throughout the last 24 months. My remaining amount is less than 2% so not a significant amount of $. They have $700 million plus in cash; they call EBITDA positive this year; they reduced the head count which lowers expenses; interest rates will be increased once or twice then a wait period and then a slow decline. All positives for the stock price. And the Quebec Pension still owns a large block of shares - they haven’t given up! The stock price seems to have held at this price range, so there is no real material downside risk. SQ and Toast are in the same stock price position, an industry decline not a stock specific decline. In a better market this stock will quickly do a triple from here.. So … buy and wait … or… move on? Clayton”
This past year LSPD has been in a trading range of $17 ish to $15 ish. Today it has moved above that range with heavy volume. Is it time to buy or wait! If you are waiting, what are you waiting for?
Clayton