Investment Q&A

Q: ARK Invest recently produced a Bad Ideas Report for 2020.
The one that particularly caught my attention was on railroads. Their thesis is that the trend in place since early 2000's in which rail had been taking share from trucking will reverse with the commercialization of autonomous electric trucks.
They believe that during the next five years autonomous electric trucks will provide faster and more convenient door to door service , increase productivity , lower costs dramatically and take share from rail.
While their projections may be aggressive , they have a pretty good record at identifying disruptive trends. And , as someone who has owned CNR for over a decade and always considered it a forever hold , this caught my attention.
Would appreciate your thoughts .
Thank-you.

Q: Can I have your view on Charter Communications. I am thinking of taking a 2% position. Your analysis would be appreciated. Thanks Brian

Q: If you could see into the future and knew COVID, people's fear of COVID, the economic effects of COVID were all gone ( basically a complete return to normal scenario was 100% for sure in 2021/2022) what basket of Canadian stocks would you purchase now for longer term hold (5-8 years).

Q: Hi, these are the companies that have not performed well since I bought them. Which of these do you think it is worth to keep in my portfolio considering that I aim to make >= 10% a year (including dividends) and it is for the long term (+20y) ? I think to replace HD by COST, INTC by NVDA or AMD, is it a good move in your opinion ? Thank you !

Q: Hi can I get your thoughts on HIVE and GLXY as plays on the bull trend in cryptocurrencies? Thank you!

Q: Just wondering if you can comment on the authenticity of the information that is reported on the Financial Statements, most i have looked at on Morningstar, state they are unaudited, which to me means that it can only be taken with a grain of salt, considering corporate fraud is rampant.
Harry Markopolos, has the view that General Electrics accounting is fraudulent, and is warning shareholders about it, he was the whistle blower in the Bernie Madoff case years ago, which i'm sure everyone knows about.
Thanks!

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
AJX has been developing numerous automated devises for agriculture equipment for years now and always predicting good progress but with little growth and profits. They just settled a law suite against Kubota for royalties with a business contact as a supplier. Do you think this new development is significant and could signal a more prosperous future for AJX. Your thoughts on this company please. Thank you as always!

Q: I have a 2% position in KRR, and I am debating between doubling my position in KRR to 4% or starting another position in NGD, as I understand it recently entered the TSX S&P Composite Index, which could increase demand for the stock from index funds. I have a 4% position in MMX and 2% in FR to round out my PM exposure. Any thoughts as to which might be a more sensible purchase?

Q: I own the four above.
Please comment on KL and it’s acquisition. That market seems not to like it. Do I use this dip as buying opportunity? I have some room in my gold sector.
I am aiming for a 10% total sector weight as insurance and inflation future inflation hedge. What is the max weighting 5i would be comfortable with, understanding that I am biased in favour of gold over the next 5/7 years? I would be willing to go as high as 20%.
Is my bias “out of line” so so speak in your opinion?
Please take as many credits as needed.
Great work as always, I wish I would have followed 5i and its advice closer in the past and I will in the future.

Q: Hello 5i,
As a follow up to ny precious question concerning MIC.CA:
Shares of MIC:CA are now $44.18 (aquired at $30 CAN). The deal reads $43.50. Should I just sell now or wait to see if a new offer will develope.
Stanley

Q: I have held these companies for about a year and have basically broken even. Being retired now and partly relying on dividend income, would it be a good move to sell these 2 companies and invest in other blue chip dividend payers and forego possible capital appreciation in these stocks. It does seem to me that these 2 companies have languished compared to my other tech exposures. What 3 or 4 dividend payers would you recommend for stable dividend and increases and some growth potential.
Thanks, as always, for your informed input.
Kevin

Q: Do you have a favorite - or2 - in this space? I can tolerant medium risk and would be looking for growth more than income. Thanks
I find the new charts very useful,

Q: Hi,
I've come across a software company that provides integrated tax technology services. It's IPO is very recent, but what surprises me is the number of institutional investors that appear to have taken an interest in it. Does this tell us anything, or is it just a matter of index funds needing to open a position since the recent IPO?
Thanks, as always, for the great service!
Dawn

Q: Ever since CSU announced more detailed info on the spin out, it has dropped
nearly $100. Was there something in that release that investors didn't like?

Thanks

Q: Hi,
When the Topicus shares become available for purchase, do you recommend them as a buy? Or wait and see?
Thanks

Q: What are your thoughts on PXT? It has dropped over 10% the last several days.

Q: I know this company is very small and in the early stages, but what are you thoughts on Numinus? They are in the alternate health care to treat mental illness, addictions, depression.

Q: Presently the family investments are about 80% Cdn stocks and 20% US stocks....excluding defined benefit pensions.
I would like to increase the US stock portfolio to 30% US stocks, using primarily new cash.

What I'm mulling over, pondering is this - what factors should I consider about taking US stock positions in TFSAs?

One that I'm aware of is that there is no recovery of US taxes withheld on US stocks held in a TFSA.

On the other hand, it seems the overall appreciation of US stocks is better than Cdn stocks, especially in certain sectors.

As the investments in the TFSA are to be held for the long-term, I am inclined to do it....take US stocks positions in the TFSAs.

What say you about doing it?.

Much appreciate your thoughts..........Tom

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I realize oil and gas are high risk for numerous reasons. However I am wondering if this trust company may be suitable as a contrarian play. Are they stable in the long run. There dividend is almost 30%...which seems impossible? Even if they cut it in half it would be great. Would it be at least a hold for current owners of the stock? Your assessment and comments would be appreciated. Thank you!

Q: What are your best ideas for growth in Canadian small Cap Companies.

Thanks Valter