Investment Q&A

Q: As part of a growth oriented US$ portfolio, I have 1.5% positions in each of VRT and CELH . I now have some extra cash available from taking a bit of the very nice profit in my SMCI holding (thank you, 5i)
My plan was to increase one or both of those 1.5% positions with that cash, but I have also been considering a starter position in AXON. Your comments would be appreciated, and if you think Axon would be your preference, could you give a ballpark buy price.
Many thanks, as always.

Q: Do you think that NCI should be sold at this point as it is up so much after a long wait/ Please explain.

Q: Question is prompted by Recent acquisitions of small Canadian companies on foreign exchanges, e.g. Fusion Pharma. Do you have or know of a list of Canada based public firms listed only on ex-Canada exchanges? Trying to determine if this is universe to worthwhile exploring or at least be aware of...

Q: Is this why the sell off today decrease in the annual numbers comparables?

Adjusted Net Income(1) was $52.4 million, or $0.22 per share in 2023, a decrease of 2% as compared to Adjusted Net Income(1) of $53.7 million, or $0.24 per share in 2022.
Adjusted Free Cashflow was $42.4 million for 2023, a decrease of 13%, as compared to Adjusted Free Cashflow of $48.9 million for 2022. The decrease was mainly due to higher tax and interest payments offsetting the increase in shareholder's EBITDA.
Net Income was $16.6 million or $0.00 per share(2) in 2023, a decrease of 11% as compared to Net Income of $18.7 million or $0.00 per share in 2022.

Q: You recommended about a month ago the above stocks
Would you still purchase these and can you rank them in order of which to buy first?
ESTC seems to have fallen a lot- is it still a buy?
Thank you

Q: Hi there, any further insight into WELL after the conference call?

Are they being unduly punished for any particular reasons after good results, and if so, can you explain why the markets are pushing the stock down so hard?

I'm confused as to why this stock keeps being held down with such good growth over the past few years!

Any further help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Q: You responded to a March 21st question by Esther confirming that, in your view, Canadian rates are fully expected to drop faster, sooner than US interest rates - leaving a positive outlook for the US$ and stocks.

My question is in 2 parts;

- What are 3 interest sensitive Canadian investments would you recommend that take advantage of a faster/sooner drop in Canadian rates (and why they may be good investments), and

- Should one hold off on investing in US investments such as TLT short term, or not try too hard to time the buy and invest now?

Thanks as always.

Q: Hi -

It's usually enough to read the answers to other questions, but thought I would finally ask one. I am down on the three companies above. I am relatively new to investing and started in 2021 at all time highs. Being new to the stock market, it was interesting to watch some of my shares go down but for most part I am confident they are good long term and it is much more fun watching them go back up! I'm about 10 years away from retirement and for the most part plan to hold long term. Would you consider any of these a sell (PARA?), and add any of the following today...AVGO, HD, SBUX, AAPL. What would a few of your highest conviction US companies (any sector) be if not adding to those mentioned (already own MSFT, GOOGL,V). If considered a hold, I do have some cash to add or start a new position. I've been watching CROX, but just not purchased yet.

Thank you! Always enjoy reading the questions and monthly report updates.

Q: This stock was recommended on BNN. The ticker is OWL in NY which I do not see in your list. Can you comment on its possibilities?

Q: Besides ZWA & ZDJ are there any other Canadian ETFs that invest in the Dow Jones Index. Thanks … Cal

Q: I am helping my in-laws take ownership of their investments. Presently, they have the majority of their funds managed by banks/'financial advisors' in high fee mutual funds. What is your opinion of the following funds and can you offer equivalent low-cost ETF solutions? RBF209, RBF269, RBF272, Invesco Global Select Equity Series P

Q: Hi, ATD stock is considered as One of the Best compounders in Canada and is strongly liked at 5i, for a long term ownership. Shares dropped sharply today after soft results, due to lower fuel margins ( It was expected and analysts believe these margins could be volatile and turn any time ) and sequentially lower SSSG, caused by reduced foot traffic ( Inflation impacting purchasing power of consumers ).

Do you believe that above issues could be resolved over time and the sell-off is presenting a buying opportunity to accumulate more shares ?

Thank You

Q: Any thoughts on DRX? I don't know much about it but it landed in my fundamentals screen

Q: How safe is something like CASH or PSA? I know they invest in the deposit accounts of banks and credit unions and are not protected by CDIC. But what is the worst case scenario? That one of the banks fails? Just trying to determine how much of a safety difference there is between these and a GIC. Thanks!

Q: Hello 5I Team
The market is at all time highs today with current interest rates .When the interest rates start to get cut in Canada and the US what does history tells us , should the market continue to go higher or decline? Does 5I share the same view this time around?
Thank you for your valuable insight.

Q: BNS - Stock Charts on 05/28/24 as the next earnings, Yahoo Fin. has 03/01/24 as ex div. payment. The question is, if I sell on 03/02/24 will I receive the div.

LMN - I'm thinking of buying more of this stock. It appears to me that this is a good time, for it has traded sideways for the last week.
Question what is the outlook for this stock in 24/25 yrs.

PRL - Bruce Murray was on BNN Mar 19/24 and commented about Propel Holdings Inc. PRL-TSX. I checked on Yahoo Fin. and they indicated full year earnings 7 days ago beat expectations, but it doesn't appear the market was not impressed. What can you tell me about this company. Yahoo indicated some red flags.
So I would greatly appreciate your input.
Thank You very much Appreciate your service

Q: In your opinion which of the above would offer the best return over the next 3 to 5 years?

Q: Thoughts on divs latest quarter.

Q: Would you invest in Lumine or Topicus in a TFSA?

Q: Here is another take on WELL:

Adjusted gross margin 43.7 % down from 51.3%

Adjusted net income $52.4 million down from
$ 53.7 million

Adjusted free cash flow $42.4 million down from $ 48.9 million.

I am in the camp of Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger who dismiss EBITDA. If you’re going to give a financial number before interest , for instance, you may as well exclude salaries ( or anything else for that matter ) as well.

I own WELL but will keep a closer eye on it. Please shot holes in my thoughts. Thanks. Derek