Investment Q&A

Q: Having read a number of complainer's questions in the last few days it occurs to me that not everyone should be a do-it-yourself investor. I well recall the myriad compliments fawning over you and your staff when certain members were watching their 5i recommended holdings climb in value on almost a daily basis. You likely knew that those words of praise would at some point turn to venom which they have. My plea to those who see fit to complain at this time is that you carefully consider what you are doing by making your own equity investment decisions. It may not be the right way to go. There are numerous options for you such as mutual funds, robo-advisors and broad-based etf's. However it isn't constructive nor in my view appropriate to complain to 5i that your stocks have diminished in value at the moment. Peter and staff don't control market sentiment nor momentum. They provide valuable information and opinion without bias for you to assess and then for you to govern yourself as you see fit. Please don't complain about this service solely because your holdings are down. That is one of but three alternatives of equity investing (along with breaking even and having your investments appreciate). A better approach at this time is to ask questions so as to position yourself more wisely. Publish at your discretion.

Q: Can you explain and justify what’s going on with Photon. I didn’t sell at the highs When I was up almost 100%, preferring to look more long term than trading. Now, for the first time, I am under water on it. I thought they were rolling out some new products that were supposed to do well and drive numbers up. Do you still see it as a long term (3-5 year) hold to get back to the $2+ range? Or do you see it as a missed opportunity, live and learn, sell and move on?
Thanks

Q: Hi team,
On Nov. 8 you said expected EPS is 0.11...... previous year was 0.44.....Wouldn't that huge difference concern you and would be bad for the stock price?
Thx!

Q: Another source has made the following comments:

Higher commodity prices and solid demand for a number of its more important chemical products should lead to improved operating results in the back half of this year and extend through next year. With a free cash flow (FCF) yield of 11% based on last year’s results, and a FCF yield that moves to around 14% based on this year’s projections, Chemtrade is selling at a very attractive valuation.

In addition, the 9.6% dividend yield should be well supported by cash flows with a payout ratio estimated to come in at around 70% this year. As operations improve, we expect the stock to react positively as its payout ratio declines further. This offers us a compelling valuation for a company with improving fundamentals.

I know you aren't happy with its past performance but it looks like it's getting very attractive for income?

Q: is there another vanadium company besides largo, that you think would be of interest , i understand the risks and speculative nature, prefer one producing or very close to producing. dave

Q: Hi Peter& Team,would like your opinion on PSI for a 3-5 yrs hold.many thanks Joseph.

Q: Would you sell a 70 call and buy a 70 put on KXS at this point?

Sheldon

Q: What are your thoughts on JWCA,is it a buy at this time?

Q: I have been accumulating cash in accounts for my 4 grandchildren, ages 2 - 10, and would now like to invest these proceeds. So, for long term holds, with some growth and some stability, what would be your stock recommendations. I have been considering investments such as BAM, SIS, AQN. Am I on the right track with these selections and/or are there others I should consider, such as TD and RY?
Many thanks........Jim

Q: Vermilion Energy keeps on sinking. Today, what is it Free Cash Flow? In other words, is it positive and does it cover the dividends or is it enough to pay the dividends going forward? What about positives back and forward coming from Vermilion now?

Q: Comments. There has been a change in the market and the economy. We have had almost 9 full quarters of U. S. growth, acceleration, etc. it may be coming to an end and we could be entering a downturn. This is the view of many smart people who do not publish or broadcast. Of course, based on the past, there has always been a recovery. Past results do not guarantee future performance and the winners may be different next time. The market is up or down for many reasons, but lets be frank here. 5i is not providing a hedge fund type service. I am sure many of the subscribers are inexperienced investors and feel the pain, if they bought stock near the peak of prices for certain areas. Common mistake. One's view of balance is critical but does not take into account major change in direction over a shorter time frame. One should not expect to have the market in their stocks recover. It may not. Risk mitigation is always the rule. Try not to lose your money or your can't play......Its my money and I expect to keep it and have it grow but I do not rely on anyone's opinion in the end. 5i is just one source of information or opinion.

Q: I'm looking for a straightly growth stock for the next two years. What would be your preference between GSY and SHOP, or you have a even better one (or ones) than these two. Thanks.

Q: What do you think of CTL moving forward after recent earnings? Is the dividend reasonably safe?

Q: Can I please get you thoughts on the recent earnings from EXE and CSH?
Also what is the street expecting from SIA next week?
Thanks

Q: Hello 5i,
I dont own any of the Brookfield group currently, but would like to at a discounted price. How would you rank all the bips, beps, bamas, bpys, etc, Which would you buy at current prices, for best 2- 3 year holding period, including growth and dividends ?

Q: Hello 5i Team,
Judging how emotional this market is, would you suggest in waiting for Savaria's earnings on Nov. 14th before stepping with a full position for a long-term hold?
The company forecasted 44 -45 M for 2018. What if they miss?
Keep up the great work!

Q: In my portfolios (700k), I have 14% cash, 11% preferred share, 50% equities and 25% etfs (5.3% ZWC, 3% ZWU, 4.8% MFT, 1.4% XHY, 3% ZWE, 5.5% ZWH) all in two RIFs. I need some income to augment my pensions from the RIFs. I plan to increase the ETF holdings another 5 - 10%.
Should I increase the ETFs that I currently hold or buy XTR? Note: I am not a fan of XHY.
Thanks as always
Jim

Q: Do you do a detailed competitive analysis when you research a company? If so, can you provide such for NFI. My specific concerns are the new plants being added to the US that will compete with NFI, 2 that will be online by next year:
- Novabus' new North American assembly plant
- Gillig is in the process of building a new plant in California
An additional 3 new entrants have announced their intention to enter the NA market

Thanks

Q: Using low end of guidance @ $2.18 the shares are trading at below 11x P/E. Globeinvestor chart is showing RSI in oversold territory (unless I am reading wrong or using incorrect data - which could be a possibility :)).
The long term debt is still pretty high but if we are to believe mgmt.'s story the shares are cheap. I've been picking away and I'm at half a position with an ACB of around $30. Would you suggest buying the other half position with the share price currently at $23.01 as I am writing this question? Or continue to average in during the tax loss selling season?

Q: Most of the companies I currently own are listed on the TSX. I believe some of these companies must be claimed on a T1135 (foreign ownership) form. Is there a list somewhere that will help me identify which TSX companies are considered foreign?