Investment Q&A

Q: If we are closer to the beginning of the cycle (as opposed to being nearer to the end of things), can you give us some interesting consumer cyclical ideas or other names that you think are worth a look as we come off a full stop in the world economy? Thanks

Q: Hello I was wondering your opinion on this little alt meat company out of Victoria BC. They have only been trading since June 17 publicly before that the founders were on Dragons den and they did a crowd source on Frontfundr for 600k. Yesterday they did a new bought deal through Canacord for 5million. These funds are apparently earmarked for expansion in the US. I have personally tried a couple of their products and found it to be quite good even tastier than BYND (side note I still enjoy a good real burger and steak). Lastly this company has inked a few new distribution deals with grocers like Sobeys and increased their online "meat" club subs. My questions is with this new focus on the US market would it be time to take a chance or start a position.? To my understanding they are in the process of completing a new manufacturing plant in Vancouver to help meet their growing demand. Thanks as always.

Q: Hello 5i Team.
Point of clarification on your reply to Leonard yesterday regarding ZPAY. My understanding is that any dividends from this ETF will be subject to the with holding tax, which is then recoverable upon tax filing. If this is the case, then does it matter if this ETF is held in a RRSP or cash account, if the tax is recoverable?

Due to the options strategy of the ETF, what tax implications are there on any capital gains the ETF may incur?

Please deduct as required. Many tx for the continued help.

Steve

Q: i wish to withdraw dividends from my cdn holdings.
based on type of account, in what order should the withdrawals be made?
1 - tfsa
2 - registered or cash?
i will have losses to apply to the withdrawn income

Q: Any recent news to account for the downtrend over the last 2 weeks ?
Thanks

Q: DOC; Any comments on this company?

Q: How would you rank these stocks in terms of growth? Are they still worth holding?

Q: What is the net asset value of this stock presently and what has to happen to get it back to the $15.00 value?

Q: Hi,
Please explain why RIGL (US) is down today about 22% after it went up yesterday 100% (mid-day).
My exceptions for the stock were to go up & up after RIGL announce it's trial being conducted by Imperial College London to evaluate the efficacy of fostamatinib, its oral spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK) inhibitor, for the treatment of COVID-19 pneumonia
Thanks,
Morris

Q: Hi Peter Ryan and Team, Which would you add to a TFSA for long term growth?
I like them both.
Thanks, Gary

Q: Why would the Torstar board agree to a hard lockup on the Nordstar offer when they know there is at least one other bidder interested in buying the company? Also, why would Fairfax indicate they are voting in favour of this deal. Shouldn't a company like Fairfax be pushing the board to entertain other offers. Does FFX have a fiduciary responsibility to its shareholders to ensure they maximize the value of their Torstar holdings. Feels like some inside dealing going on between Nordstar, Torstar board and FFX management??
Also, they cut the dividend in November which knocked the share price down 40%, then in January they put the company in play. Why cut the dividend before putting the company up for sale? Buyers pay a premium over the stock market price to get a company. So if they kept the dividend it is likely any buyer would have to pay a premium on what would have been a much higher dividend supported price. Your comments please and thanks.

Q: Hi there, looks like Eric Sprott is boosting his stake in KRR (formerly RNX), any further thoughts?
Peter, you were involved with Eric Sprott and know him quite well, can you provide any thinking that goes on with his methodology when it comes to investing even more money in a small cap (producing mines) gold company as he just did with KRR?
Can you please confirm if this is the highest he's paid for KRR/RNX shares?
I believe KRR is setting itself up really nicely, with tailwinds helping it start a new run in share price, again! your thoughts would be appreciated?
Just curious, what would KRR need to do (check off list if possible) in order for you to ever consider this small cap gold stock to be included in the 5i Growth Portfolio? Gold seems to be finally proving itself, as an investment, now that its holding above $1800, with possible new all time highs.
Any additional metrics, ratios or analysis for KRR would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Thanks!

Q: Hi Peter and Staff

Just bought some LNF yesterday then last night read an answer to a question where you said it had cut or eliminated it’s dividend

I don’t see it in your dividend change list on your site though my eyesight is going

Thanks for all you do
Dennis

Q: Can you give a quick update of growth prospects and balance sheet situation for WDAY? Do you consider it a buy today as a long term investment for a young investor in a TFSA?

Thank you for your excellent service.

Q: The above company has come to my attention lately. They appear to have developed a drug NURTEC ODT for pain relief, migraine particularly. I believe the drone just received approval. They are also investors in Kleo Pharmaceuticals working on a Drug for the treatment of COVID-19. I believe Bill and Melinda Gates have just put in 5 million to the same company. I’m just wondering if you were aware of the company and if you are do you have any thoughts about it?

I found this interesting article in Yesterdays Globe and Mail
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/BHVN-N/pressreleases/88829/

Thanks John

Q: I was wondering Enbridge has a place in a carbon free energy world. As far as I know, that would involve transmission of natural gas (a fuel used more for the transition away from carbon based energy), or perhaps hydrogen. None of this will happen for a while, however sentiment seems to Really affect the stock price.

Q: Thank you for your earlier response to my question on DocuSign.

As a timely follow-up, there's now news of a partnership between Microsoft and Citrix, whom you described as DocuSign's main competitor. Can you comment on this partnership and how you think this may affect DocuSign? Thanks again.

Q: Hanes Brands is making a bit of a leap upwards today seemingly on the strength of their recent upgrade by Credit Suisse, Do you believe that their debt is under control, their dividend sustainable, and that this "gap up" is for real? Thanks for your valuable input.

Q: What do you make of Wallbridge's assay results released yesterday? They look not horrible to me but the stock is getting beat up today following the release while other gold companies seem slightly up or slightly down depending on the one.

Q: I have $40K in RESP with 8-9 years horizon. the money is presently divided equally between Canadian index fund, US Index Fund, International Index Fund and Canadian Government Bond Index Fund.

Any suggestions on how to improve returns? Should i change strategy or simply continue to add to the same index funds? OR sell and invest in individual stocks (if so which one) or choose more risky ETFs?

Thanks in advance