Investment Q&A

Q: looking at these insurers. could you give me your take on these companies.

Q: Hello

Can you please comment on Laurentian Bank. I am very disappointed in this company as the price has fallen significantly in addition to dividends cut a few years back.
its in my registered account, so cannot utilizes the losses
My question, Do you think that they are a potential take over target? Perhaps TD?

With BCE, again very disappointed in this company. With their recent dividend cut, do you think we have seen bottom on stock price? I do see that it has had some growth lately, but it has a long way to go

With CGO, Do you think that their is an opportunity for both Telus and Cogeco to merge? Or see CGO as a take over target now?

Thank you

Q: Hello,
I recently came across this ETF,. The performance in all yearly metrics is really quite impressive, beating all inclusive ETFs like SPY, DIA and even QQQ. Interestingly, there have been no questions asked about this when I searched. Do you have any thoughts on this ETF? Thank you for your excellent services.

Q: Good morning, I’m thinking about selling DSG and buying PRL or EIF. This would be for my TFSA. Which of the two would be a better option. No concerns about allocation,thanks.

Q: Hi 5i,
Please explain what I am missing about LMN, which is a name I know you are high on, and which has obviously done well as far as share price appreciation is concerned.
When I review its numbers nothing jumps out at me as a reason to buy - in fact, the opposite: EPS is -1.73; Revenue is substantial but no earnings that I can see - in fact pre-tax profit margin is -210.10%. ROE, ROA and ROC all seem meh to me, while price to sales and price to book seem high.
If it wasn't for 5i's recommendations regarding LMN, based on the numbers I don't think I would give it a second look.
I'm not adverse to owning it, especially given that lots of others seem to want to, and are willing to pay dearly for it. But why would I -or why would anyone else? Is it solely because its a CSU spinoff?
Please enlighten me. Thanks!
Peter

Q: I am considering triming the following stocks ALA, BDT, CVE, EFN, GSY, GWO, IAG, MEG, PEY, TVE, TVK, WCP and X. If I do trim, there will be significant Capital Gains. How would you rank them for total return over the next 2 years? How would you rank them for trimming and if different than above ranking, please advise the reason for the difference ? Thanks

Q: Any thoughts on where to put some capital to work in these areas?

Q: What are the pros/cons of buying shares in a company where the CEO owns 87% of the shares.I know you like to see insider ownership but is there a point where too much ownership by one person limits the stocks ability to appreciate. Do you like GRGD as a buy at this point?

Q: Taken from G&M Thursday: Kraken Robotics Inc : Canaccord Genuity raises target price to C$4 from C$3.50 but downgrades rating to “hold” from “buy. Just ahead of results that doesn't seem very upbeat. Is Cannacord a sell side analyst? Do Kraken have Sell Side analysts and what are their ratings and reasonning if any?

Thanks

Yves

Q: wondering why BN:US does so much better than BN:CA

Q: with the tariffs coming up shortly on copper do you suggest i reduce my position on capstone copper.

I have done quite well in this stock and currently have a 5% position in my portfolio.

Thanks for your opinion

Q: I would like to get exposure to the defence industry. I'm looking for global exposure not just the United States. Which ETF's would you recommend to gain the this kind of exposure?

Q: Fix again reported stellar results. My question is , does the company have an over reliance on the AI build or the build just icing on the cake .

Q: Since a few weeks amd seems becoming again interesting as a promising stock. Please tell me your thoughts on that and how amd would be in a better position now in view of the ai market development in the coming years.

Thank you for wonderful work you're doing

Q: Hello 5i Team,
Pembina Pipeline issued a press release yesterday in which they announced a new tolling agreement/revenue sharing agreement with shippers which would result in revenue reduction of roughly $90 million dollars per year to the company over the next decade. Today, the stock price barely reacted, which I find puzzling. Am I missing something here, or is $90 million per year not that impactful to the company's prospects??
Your thoughts would be appreciated as always.
Brian

Q: In your opinion how safe is it hold AMD at the current price of this stock?

Do you see a reason to go higher or do you see a reason for the stock price to decrease?

Thank you.

Q: A you are aware ITA is a ETF focusing on the defence and aerospace sector. Is there a canadian ETF that I can buy on the TSX that accomplishes the same thing? As well what are your thoughts on GE. Would you recommend or do you think that it has run up too much and too quickly. Thank you.

Q: Dear Peter et al:

It seems that my earlier question on NBIS was "swallowed' by cyberspace! So, I am posting it again taking your answers to Claus/Gilles on July 24th into consideration.

It popped up to 57+ and then promptly/very quickly dropped down to 50s. What was all that about? It's earnings are going to be released next week? I see on my iTrade analysts recommendations is a SELL! (Research Team and CFRA) But on other sites it is a BUY! (Interactive Brokers).

What is your take on it's earnings? I know you would say that it is a BUY but for aggressive investors and be mindful of position size! (We get to read your answers between the lines!! You don't like price targets. But let me ask for your price target anyway!!

Worth selling some cash secured puts? Any suggestions for Strike price/Exp date for puts?

I have a small position and am in a loss position.(not huge but a loss nevertheless)

Hope this makes it to your queue in a timely fashion.!

Q: With tariffs coming in the very near future do you think that i should reduce my exposure in PNG.I currently have a 5% position and have done very well.
My plan would be to buy back the shares on the dip and reinstate my 5% position.

Thanks for your Reply

Q: GSY has been on a bit of a recovery run lately; is this the stock overcoming past weakness or due to business trends that are favorable for its growth? It has earnings coming up and has done well into them but if they report a higher than expected loss provision then the stock is likely to take a hit after its recent gains.

Any thoughts on what's driving the strength of GSY?