Investment Q&A

Q: Hello 5i

You are often asked if you could provide 2-3 "bargains" from the various portfolios - could you, given the current environment, provide
- 2-3 from the balanced / Income portfolios
- 2-3 outside of the portfolios (either Canadian or US please)
That you would consider a good opportunity to pick up at this time.

Thanks

Q: Thoughts on the quarter please?

Thx

Q: What's your take on Brookfield Business Partners? Its stock value has been just about cut in half YTD and is currently at 7 PE which seems stupidly cheap. But I know Brookfield's entities can't always really be judged on PE multiples Why has this stock been hit as if it's a high-flying tech? And if the market is deeply undervaluing it might Brookfield buy it out as it did its real estate entity?

Q: What do you think of the Bloomberg commodity index going back to 2005, very big move off of the low. Commodity Cycles are very long lived are they not? Can go on for many years. They have been outperforming Global Equities for awhile now, do you see this continuing for the next 5 years?
What would your best way to participate in this shift.?
Thanks! Gord

Q: lithium america getting pummeled today. Is there anything stock specific going on here or is it just a sour feeling on equities in general? I need more lithium exposure. I have a small position in E3 which is paid for (got a double so I sold half) but it is still really a concept since their extraction plant is still only a pilot project. LAC seems to be the go to name for pure play lithium exposure. Is the downside on LAC substantial in your honest opinion?

Q: A question earlier this year was what price would you consider this really cheap. You said anything below 3. Today it is close to 2 and may go below it this week. That said do you think it is a good time to sell for a tax loss. My worry is any good news would make this pop. Perhaps I'm wrong though and in this environment barely anything will make that happen. Historically what is more likely.

Q: Hi 5i,

I was looking forward to the US part of the answer to Aleem’s recent question.

Specifically, can I get your two top US picks for each of consumer cyclical, consumer defensive and industrials based on current valuation and long-term growth.

Thanks as always,

Kevin

Q: Please help me with this "Ginger" or Maryann" dilemma. For a two year hold potential combine upside, what's your choice between SU and CNQ? Thanks.

Q: Is there an ETF would would recommend for global shoreline protection? I'm looking for something that's specifically focused on this type of activity, rather than something that's a basket of large engineering construction companies?

Q: When does it report please?

Sheldon

Q: INMD looks cheap at this price. What am I missing? Why is it being hit harder than the markets?

Q: looking to get in some storage vault during this pull back, is it safe to dip my toes back in .

Q: I recently sold a rental property and have 60k in capital gains that will be owed next tax season. (Around April, 2023). A GIC is available at 2% interest, however was wondering if there was another safe option providing a better return in the next 11 months.

Thanks

Nick

Q: For the companies listed, do you believe any are at risk of fully going out of business with respect to the current market and recent/anticipated stock pricing effecting their ability to continue to operate? thanks!

Q: Good morning

I am confused...I understand the risk of inflation, war, Covid etc...The demand may be restricted for oil (short-term) but it does not seem to makes sense the volatility in energy when many will be making tremendous cash when oils above $80...TVE, Arc, Whitecap stocks were higher when oil was rising in the $80 range...is this just speculators jumping in and out...would it not be a good time in buy these stocks today as it seems to be quite emotional right now with the rest of the market...any other that you would recommend are being sold without thought of fundamentals?

Thanks

Q: Stock picking is getting too challenging!
Slowly shifting to broader ETFs. Eg utilities, energy, banks.,
Now looking more broadly at the TSX, NASDAQ, Dow and TSX.
Long term it seems that even among the professionals it is tough to beat the indexes.
Hence my shifting strategy.

Are these indexes revamped periodically?
If yes, how is it done. How often. Criteria?

Would this be the main reason for beating most of the pros?

As usual thanks for your help

Q: In one of your responses you stated "But, there are good signs, such as 20% of biotech companies in the US now trading below cash levels". If this is net cash (i.e. after debt), wouldn't these be great buying opportunities, assuming the companies are solid. They would eventually trade at their cash position (at minimum, I would have to believe). If my thesis is correct, can you name a few of these companies. I think this may be pretty much a sure thing?

Q: Would appreciate your comments on their earnings.
With a payout ratio of 25% for the quarter and 48% for the year, do you see this as an attractive dividend stock at this time?
Thanks! ... Paul K

Q: Good morning, could I get an update on the RPD and DDOG quarters and your thoughts?

thx, Mark

Q: Based on your reply to Paul on May 9th...."We think buying over a year will end up looking pretty good in two or three years". Of the following Companies that make up my portfolio what would be your TOP 3 conviction names to ADD to over the next year based on long term growth potential, good valuation, well run, good management, no brainer this will be a good investment type choice. There is opportunity here so don't want to miss the boat. Yes everything is down. Yes people are panicking. But it will go back up and simply want to focus my energy on the ones with more conviction. I don't need the money for the next 15-20 yrs but don't want to be a moron either and be happy with a bit of dividend here and there when I could see larger returns by making a good decision today. Thanks again.