Investment Q&A

Q: I think Trump is headed down the wrong road with his goal to isolate the American economy from the rest of the world and bring back manufacturing to the United States.
I believe that globalization is the better economic system. This leads me to my question: Can you please provide me with a list of your top 10 Canadian companies that have developed their companies into successful, profitable, global operations and have the most possibility of continuing that success?

If you could list them in order of most profitable to least it would be most helpful.

Q: Hi team,
In one of your answers today regarding scr not getting Meg, you mentioned scr giving shareholders a $10 dividend ??? As in 10/ $38.92= 25.7%?! Does that mean if I buy scr shares tomorrow and this dividend gets paid out it’s a 25.7% instant return? Or , did you have to be a shareholder before the initial takeover offer? This type of special dividend seems like a crazy waste of company resources that compounds nothing for the company long term, but if I can get a special dividend of over 25% why wouldn’t I buy it and sell after the dividend?

Shane

Q: Hi Team,

What are your thoughts on Fidelity Global Innovators ETF (FNN-T)?
Would you consider it a buy at the moment?

Are there any similar funds in the same category or style that you would recommend instead?

Thanks very much for your insights,

Jacques IDS

Q: Hello, I would like to know your top 3 Canadian picks for small, mid and large caps in order for a 3-5 year hold. Also in which order would you buy (ENB, TOU,CNQ) and at what $ entry point.

Thank you

Q: Santacruz looks to have reported another strong quarter. Could I please have your thoughts. How would you rank it among TSX small cap mining companies.

Q: Hello Peter and 5i Team,

We have to trim our exposure to AI. It has been a good ride and the time is right to take a little profit to reduce the risk in this sector. We added a little to our small cap and mid-cap ETF's to align with the 5i theory that markets may have some runway yet.

For the remaining funds could you let us know which of the two strategies that we should use?

1. We do not have any dividend stocks. Are there any high dividend (4%+) stocks in the US or Canada that have been hit recently, and thus, may be able to avoid depreciation of their current value if the markets turn south (5%-10%)? We would consider those stocks as safer dividend stocks to purchase now.

2. The other option is to continue with our standard default that purchases PSA and BIL as a default safe play when markets are high. Those funds are deployed back into sectors that get obliterated on a pullback. This strategy is 12%-15% of our portfolios.

Thank you
D&J

Q: What are the ramifications for SCR shareholders with Cenovus purchase of Meg Energy?

Q: What are your thoughts on Cenovus taking over Meg?
Should we sell into this news or will Strathcona "call and raise" the bid?

Q: Hi,
Could you please recommend 10 (5 US / 5 CAN) high-quality defensive companies with strong balance sheets, low debt levels, and robust cash flows that YOU believe they can weather economic stress, inflation, or stagflation and they relatively hold up their stock prices during such times? If their current stock prices are overvalued, please suggest your recommended entry prices.

Also please recommend ETFs that mainly invest in companies with the above criteria?

Thank you

Q: Entegris seems to be in an interesting niche in the semi space, providing specialty engineered chemicals and materials required in the manufacturing process.

Stanley Druckenmiller recently initiated a new position.

Revenues have shrunk 2% over the past year. Wouldn't you expect that with the huge cap ex spend going towards AI right now that they'd be growing? Other semis like KLAC, ASML, LRCX have grown revenues ~25% over the same period.

Why hasn't ENTG participated in this?

Q: My previous question about PNG was classed as private and I was directed to previous questions already asked, implying I would get information I was looking for. My question referred to the call that was scheduled later in the morning. The question already asked about PNG was posted before the call. Can you comment on the call? Was guidance positive and encouraging? Or was it muted and cause for concern? And is it still one of your top small growth picks?

Q: I'm looking for an ETF that complements my VDY. In particular I'd like yield with some growth, and fairly defensive. I don't mind which is greater, yield or growth. I've spotted VIDY, and it looks good, and might complement my VDY in that it is similar but EX North America. I suppose the yield is not Div Tax Credit, so if there is a Canadian ETF that complements VDY, in the sense of holdings, I'd consider that too. But the Tax Credit is not essential, so a US complement (sold in Canada) might work also. So complementary to VDY in terms of geography or holdings would be good.

Q: Are Beware and Zedcor competitors? I hjave small positions in both and wondering if I should keep both or sell one to increase my position in the other.
Appreciate your thoughts.
John

Q: Hi !

Do you see potential for strong growth on the short term in any of the following names in the health sector : Adma Biologics (adma-q), Immunome (imnm-q), Janux Therapeutics (Janx-q), New Amsterdam Pharma (nams-q), National Healthcare (nhc-n), Summit Therapeutics (smmt-q), Oncology Institute (toi-q), Verona Pharma (vrna-q), Verastem (vstm-q) ?

Please deduct credits as you see fit.

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS

Q: What do you think about going into cash until the end of September? I understand that for most people, the advice is to stay invested and weather the course to avoid missing up days. I also appreciate that you do not advocate market timing. However, my thinking is as follows:

a) historically September is a poor month for the markets - 55-60% of the time the market is down in September;

b) since we've had an excellent year, maybe the odds of a draw down are higher this year. It also appears that the USA may not provide a rate cut due to inflationary pressures which would be a big disappointment;

c) selling now protects gains from a pullback. While this does incur a tax liability, I would rather have a big gain and pay tax than suffer a draw down (and miss the change to buy back lower);

d) if one is in cash, any pull back present golden buying opportunities;

What are your thoughts?

Jason

Q: Your thoughts on KSI please,it has been on a downward trend recently.Buy/hold/sell?

Thank you

Q: Thoughts on TMDX after recent earnings and run up? Is it still worth holding onto if already owned or are there better opportunities elsewhere?

Thanks

Q: Hi
I am looking to start a small position 1/4
in JPM
it is a solid bank
what would be a reasonable entry point?
thanks
Michael

Q: Hi,
Would you be able to recommend 10 solid dividend paying stocks and/or ETFs for a self directed LIRA.
Thanks

Q: I just want to thank all of you at 5i for your great advice.
Aside from the cad $ hedge is there too much overlap? Could I remove one? And If I remove one should I add a different international etf. I also own VEE.TO they are all equal % amounts in reg acct. and please deduct required amount of credits.Thank you all.