Investment Q&A

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Q: Would you cash out ATVI at current prices around $90, or would you hang in for the $95 take-out price now that closing the deal seems more likely than not?

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Q: What is your view of ATVI as a long term hold for safety and growth? Are there any companies with better prospects that you would rather hold? If you were to sell ATVI to invest in these better prospects, would you do so now or wait until the MSFT acquisition is officially dead?

Q: Please provide an update on the ATVI acquisition. Does this still makes sense as an arbitrage opportunity?

Q: Would you continue to hold ATVI until the closing of its acquisition by Microsoft or would to sell now and move into a better opportunity? Even if it takes a year to close the acquisition, an 17.5% annualized return from $80.80 today to $95 at closing seems pretty good to me. But If you see better opportunities in today's market, what would they be?

Q: Hi 5i
ATVI closed at $78.20. With the deal for MSFT to take them over for $95, I would like your thoughts on why the market doesn't believe the deal will proceed. And if BRK recently bought more ATVI to bet on the deal closing, should we do the same? Also would like your best guess on ATVI share price if the deal gets scuttled.
Thanks,
Greg

Q: Hi Folks,
just wondering if ATVI would be good to buy at this price. I understand that MSFT is offering $95 to buy them with the deal closing in 2023. Do you see the potential for the Feds to nix the deal? A $15 dollar premium until the deal goes through looks pretty good right now ? Your opinion is greatly appreciated.

Q: I have held IBM in my RRIF for several years. With dividends, I am about break-even on my purchase price. After the KD spinoff, I thought that IBM would move higher on P/E expansion to reflect higher earnings growth. This seemed to happen after the last quarterly earnings report, but now seems to be stalled. IBM popped up as good value on a P/CF screen you did in response to another client's question, so I am reluctant to sell it. However, you have also suggested in your recent answers to questions that GOOGL is very good value right now, and that the 20% discount from the offer price also makes ATVI good value. So would you wait for a turnaround in IBM and, if so, how long would you wait? Or would you move on and, if so, would you switch into GOOGL for a long term hold or ATVI for a short term profit? If the acquisition of ATVI closes within a year, a 20% return in a year, tax free in a RRIF, seems pretty attractive. The other company I have been considering as an IBM substitute is ROP. But your comments about the attractiveness of GOOGL and ATVI at current prices got me thinking. As always, I would appreciate your insights into the relative merits of these alternatives.

Q: Hello Peter,
I think of your investment style as growth oriented long-term investor. But at the same time, you have been a portfolio manager and adjusted portfolios to manage yearly returns as well. You have experienced and managed similar downturns as they go through corrections in a rising rate environment. I would appreciate your opinion on how to adjust the portfolio in the current environment.
With the US (and Canada) central bank expected to raise rates about 4 times, the dollar index should be strong? That should not be good for commodities, particularly for gold and silver. But then inflation is going to be high too. What does it mean for gold/silver stocks and how would you adjust the portfolio weight as of now; and the bias between large (AEM, FNV,PAAS) and small caps such as KRR, MMX and WDO.
And the growth stocks, in particular technology stocks- FAANNGS (including NVDA) and other very high valued stocks such as AFRM,UPST,CRWD, DOCU,ROKU,TTD etc. I feel they will rebound but not much. Would you hold them through to the year end or rotate into traditional financials, commodities, and cyclicals in the near term. If rotating, would you do it immediately? Would be grateful if you could include your suggestion for the individual stocks too.
Finally, the persistent downward drift of ATVI – am I missing something? Did we learn anything from the microsoft call yesterday?
I know this has multiple questions and you deduct credits accordingly. I am very interested in learning from you - how you would go about portfolio adjustments and beat the market come December 2022.
Regards
Rajiv

Q: I hold ATVI in my RRIF for long term income and growth. Assuming that the acquisition by MSFT closes, what would be your top three choices for consideration as replacements within the communication services sector?

Q: Hi,
I am thinking about "Norberting" to get a position in ATVI. There seems to be 15% left on the table. I am guessing currency risk is negligible. Seems like an okay plan?
On an unrelated note, isn't it uncanny that I had that vibe about gold (see my previous question)! I am guessing there is still a lot of upside for gold.

Q: Hello Peter,

With ATVI trading 15% below the acquisition price, what would you say to selling SQ or PYPL or both? and investing the proceeds in ATVI for an approx 15% return in the next few months.

Both PYPL and SQ have been a long term holding for me and while I do expect both PYPL and SQ to bounce back a little I am not sure of a pop greater than 15%. Eventually I will have to decide between the two for a longer term hold. I would like your suggestion here.

ACTVI seems more certain although not 100 % risk free. So does this seem to be a good trade and an arbitrage opportunity?

I own SQ and PYPL in a 2:1 proportion.

Regards
Rajiv

Q: What are your thoughts on this etf? Are there any similar options to get exposure to these companies?

Q: Hello Peter,

I am leaning towards going all in with my borrowed chips for swing trades. This would be separate from my long term holdings. I would appreciate your opinion please.

Towards that objective, I have short listed the following:
AMAT, TER, ATVI, GNRC, COF, MS, BAC, LSPD, AFRM.

I think diversification does not matter for swing trades and, understanding that this is a crap shoot could you please suggest approx. 5-6 stocks, either from this list or others that you would suggest.
Regards
Rajiv

Q: If you tune out the noise on this company, is this a decent investment?

Q: Hi 5i,

as of Dec. 2, 2021, ATVI price is approx. $57 and down approx. 44% from it's 1 year high. This company definitely has issues. In your opinion does this current price represent an excellent risk/reward entry point for an investor wishing to hold for at least 3 years in a TFSA? If not, what approx. price would entice you to buy this beaten down stock?

thanks

Q: I have been holding ATVI for over a decade, I enjoyed the ride up and I'm painfully watching it's decline because of the the leadership controversy. I believe the stock is worth holding if the current CEO is ousted to help with the culture change.

Do you agree? If not, any suggestions where to move my money in the same space for long term growth.
I own U and RBLX.

Thanks for the great service!

Stephan

Q: Regarding ATVI, If this drop continues would you step in at a certain price or is it low enough already that you are comfortable for a 5 year hold? Is there a price that screams out to you BUY!?

I feel the stock reaction is overblown not, to dismiss the issues at hand but I don’t feel anything has changed with the companies outlook long term with great gaming assets and the metaverse theme gaining traction moving forward.

Q: Do you have any information on the most recent drop in ATVI. Are there bigger issues other than recent employee/management problems. Would you recommend it as a purchase at this time. Thanks