Investment Q&A

Q: I recently asked about TAN and thanks for the reply. I understand that you think the sector still has legs. I realize (as you say) one stock will carry much more risk than an ETF but I am seriously thinking of switching from TAN to PLUG. What are your thoughts on this move and your current thoughts on PLUG? Does anything better in the sector draw your attention? Thanks as always.
After thought question: Or just say ... you can't lose with GOOG and go with that?

Q: Hi 5i Team - At some point I plan to sell my shares in Photon Control and reallocate the funds in another stock related to the semi-conductor space. I know there are a number of possibilities in the U.S. but are there any in Canada involved either in the production of semi-conductors or in the supply of materials. Any size cap is fine.
Thanks.

Q: I have a 2% holding in NGD, and it has performed decently, but I was wondering if you could share your thoughts regarding selling this position and replacing it with EQX. Would this be a lateral move, or does one have significantly more upside than the other? Thanks so much, and I look forward to reading your response.

Q: Thank you for the reply to my recent question. Unfortunately the question pertained to the 5i balanced etf portfolio not the balanced equity portfolio. May I please have to top five etf positions to add new money at this time.

Q: Hello 5i
My wife and I have been going through papers of her long deceased parents and came upon old stock certificates for Anacon Lead Mines Limited (1957). They appear to be registered in the name of a Montreal law firm. (I don't know if that complicates things further) I would like to research the stock to see if the certificates have any value or are just wallpaper. Do you have any information on this company or can you direct me to a source that might help in my research?
Many thanks

Bill K.

Q: J:US has had a nice increase. What is your current outlook for ongoing gains? At what price level would you want to start to trim? Thanks for your excellent service.

Q: How would you rate these companies for growth and safety.

Q: I am currently over-weight in Financials (more than 50%) in my portfolio. I am in the process of slowly re-balancing by first of all moving some $$ into Utilities & Telecommunications. What would be a reasonable % of portfolio for an average investor to have in Utilities & Telecommunications?

Q: I am looking to increase my healthcare exposure in the US. Would you recommend VEEV or GH or both or would you have other recommendations. Risk is not a factor.
Thanks for your service!

Q: I have owned DOO for over a year but thinking it’s losing steam. I may sell it after this week’s quarterly result comes out. Considering buying BYD with the proceeds for more growth. Thoughts?

Q: If one wanted hold a little crypto directly would a Coinbase account be the best choice for this. Do you have any other preference or suggestions? Any considerations that come to mind?

thx, Mark

Q: Hi, could I please have your opinion about Alithya for a growth stock in a TFSA. If not that interesting in your opinion, which stock has more potential with similar level of risk ? Thank you

Q: What is your opinion on an investment ( 5 year horizon) in Cineplex at this time
Thanks
Peter

Q: I have a half position and am in the process of building a full position in Leon's....just read the article (thanks David) about the 300% tariff on furniture sourced from China and Vietnam. I have gone to Leon's website, trying to get a feel for the potential impact on Leon's and could not find the information I need....hoping your sources and search engines are better.

What percentage of LNF is based on furniture?
What % of furniture is impacted by these initial tariff rates (% sourced from China and Vietnam)?
What is the likelihood of the final tariffs being similar to these initial ones?
What is the overall impact on Leon's and their business model going forward (when you net it all down, does the tariff have a significant impact on their overall business)?

Thanks for you help...Steve

Q: Would like help choosing between TOI or DSG, which name would be added for growth for a 5+ year hold? From reading all the answers for TOI and DSG, your answers indicate TOI may have higher future growth? Thank you.

Q: I hold both Interpipeline and Pembina. If the PPL takeover of IPL goes through, I will have a bit more PPL than I am comfortable with, and would consider moving a portion to a company in a similar space. Assuming the deal happens, how would you rate the combined PPL/IPL compared to similar alternatives ENB, KEY, TRP. Could you give a rating for each of the 4 on a scale of 1 -10 for desirability as a long term hold in a balanced portfolio. Looking at total return over a 5 - 10 year period. Thanks.

Q: I am trying to like this company enough to buy in, but have a problem. They have not raised their dividend since they started. It would seem that they grow by aquisitions, funded by issuing stock, but are not able to get a good enough deal to net better than the 6.2 % they are paying now. That doesn't speak well for management. What is the point of growth if it does not get more return? Their payout ratio is apparently 94%.
I always think that for a company that does that, they would at least increase their 6.2% if they fired the management who are - to quote Shakespeare - up to "much ado about nothing". That salary that is spent NOT increasing my payment (at least enough to keep up with inflation!) could go to the bottom line!
In fact, if they are raising their rent by inflation then the net should go up by inflation. The fact it does not generally means they are not managing their costs well at all.
So, that being said, can you muster any argument that could convince me this is worth buying? Hopefully I am missing something!
Thanks!
Paul K.

Q: With inflation comes higher interest rates.this should not be favorable for gold as it pays nothing to hold it.
Why do you suggest gold would be a good idea to own during inflationary times?
Mmx has been a laggard while the gold price is increasing, you have an idea why?
What is Sprotts position in MMX?Are they buyers,sellers?any insider activity that you see lately?
Does Mmx still have a position in Krr?value?
Is Mmx still one of your top ideas ,or you have other better suggestions?

Q: What US stocks would you recommend to reduce volatility of a portfolio which is overweight on US growth stocks (mostly IT)? Looking for dividend payers, which are expected to grow at a moderate pace and are reasonable priced for that growth.

Q: The Finance section of the current issue of the Economist magazine has an interesting article on surging capex investment. I would appreciate your observations and suggestions on how to play the situation.