I notice that 5i often includes a stock in a different sector as compared to the TSX. For example, you have GSY in the Consumer Cyclical sector, but the TSX has it in the Financial sector. Could a case be made to include GSY in the Financial sector? (Has it grown a lot since 5i first started following it, and perhaps has become more "financial"?)
I am confused when looking at a stock that 5i doesn't cover. For example, several members recently have expressed interest in Pollard Banknote PBL. The TSX lists PBL as Consumer Cyclical. Would you concur? When in doubt, where can we determine the appropriate sector for a particular stock?
Q: Hi folks,please get your opinion on takeover of Nuuvera by Aphria,basically priced at $8.50 per share, a 30% premium to Nuu stock price. Would you just sell at $8.50sh??, or hold onto shares as get 0.3546 shares of Aphria when transaction closes. The combo of two companies supposedly makes Aphria, "Global leader in medical cannabis", (their words,not mine haha). Thanks for the advice and great service, jb
Q: I think that the capital losses of CPD in 2015 were because of the BOC reducing the bank rate and the etf owns a large % of rate reset preferreds which do much better in a rising rate environment. Please confirm and explain why CPD also experienced large capital losses in 2008. I didn't think that reset preferreds were around in 2008. Did interest rates increase in 2008 and CPD was composed of perpetual preferreds back then? Thank you 5i.
Q: I have been following Imperial Oil for quite some time, looking for some momentum that might indicate it is time to take a position. They seem to have had some operational concerns at their new Kearl facility, but management appears to be taking steps to address those weaknesses.
Dividend has never been high, but appears to be stronger than traditionally the case.
With crude continuing to strengthen, what do you think might finally be the catalyst that would help their stock price? Also, what do you feel outlook is for 2018 for IMO?
Q: hello 5i:
would the 2 companies above be 2 of your favourites in the pm space? I note that there hasn't been much interest in OSK (at least on the 5i question space) since earlier in 2017. Why would that be? Out of favour? Do you think these names will outperform XGD?
thanks
Paul L
Q: Just reduced short term position in OR with a 30 % annualized profit. Used money to take a position in MFC at 26.88 having second thoughts after today’s news on mfc. How will this right down affect the price or is it already price in ? This. Is my only position in insurance. Your thoughts.