Investment Q&A

Q: Can you give me your 5 best microcaps in either the US or Canada that are cash rich, undervalued, that could possibly do very well when the market recovers?
Thx

Q: Hello 5i,

In your recent update, you are increasing XHY to 6% of the income portfolio. We own quite a bit of ZAG in a non-registered account (about 10% of the total portfolio) that we received this year as part of an inheritance. Given your update, does it make sense to sell some ZAG and replace with XHY? The remainder of investments are in mostly diverse growth stocks and other ETFs on your advice and I'm looking to retire in about 10 years.

Thank you and happy holidays,
John

Q: my public service announcement

NEVER, EVER, EVER BUY ANY BROOKFILED COMPANY IN ANY TAXABLE/NON REGISTERED ACCOUNT

EVER

i own several of them and have generally been happy with the mgmt and results

but, between delayed tax reporting, offshore, foreign income t5013 reporting; t1135 reporting AND basically obtuse overall reporting, i recco you put them in a registered account where all that nonsense 'disappears' into the ether of non reporting............

thank me later

merry christmas

Q: Does the US have a similar situation re last trading day to claim 2022 losses as Cda??

Q: Beyond solid management can you outline key drivers that make this company attractive. What do you see as future catalysts? Would you buy at these prices?

Q: I just reviewed the FP Investor I received in my email this past week.
In their review they reviewed the 5 worst performing stocks on the TSX during 2022

4 of the 5 were as follows:

SHOP Down 72%

LSPD Down 65%

DND Down 55%

NVEI Down 62%

You guys are running the 3 5i portfolios and are recommending buys and sells.

William O'Neill whom I'm sure Peter has read has one of the prime principles of his CANSLIM model is LIMIT YOUR LOSSES. He recommends as soon as a stock falls 7% it should be sold. To limit your loss. This will prevent catastrophic losses from affecting the portfolio in a major way.

Now I'm not saying that 5i should have this principle exactly but as responsible portfolio managers I do feel that 5i should have a loss containment strategy for those who follow the portfolio and might not be that experienced.

I know in past posts you suggest readers utilize mental stop losses rather than real time stop losses. I feel that 5i as portfolio managers should do the same. Going forward there should be no holding in the portfolios that are down as dramatically as those listed above.

Hope you adopt this as a New Years Resolution Investing Principle to add to your Investment Strategy Guidelines

All the best


Sheldon

Q: Hello 5i Team
Has there been any negative news on Tsu the last few days. I Checked my portfolio today and I am down over 10% , but I was up about 2% only 5 days ago.
What could have caused the price drop?
Thanks

Q: what seperates this company from their competition

Q: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year all at 5i
This is another crystal ball question. I have a sizable loss on Shopify and today is the last day to claim it for this year. I am caught in the headlights a bit, though, thinking that January could be a very good month for stocks and that i would be better to wait until towards the end of January. What kind of chances do you give it for rising a lot in January?
Thanks

Q: Happy Holidays, thank you for guiding us through this difficult investment year!

Could you please comment on ATD to acquire True Blue Car wash? Will this be positive to share price of the Company? Thanks.

Q: If you could only buy either TOI or SHOP which one would you buy?
Thanks

Q: For a high risk tolerance and growth oriented for the next 5 years what other 4 mutual funds would you recommend with style similar to FID Special Situations that would have not to much overlap

Q: I want to do an option strategy on this company. I really like the premiums on these.

However when I go to trade the options, I see, for instance on the Jan 20, 23 strikes 3X 10 strikes, 3X 125 strikes 3X 120 strikes etc etc.

What are the various strikes for. I just want to trade the option for the stock not any bundled equity package.

Can you shed light on this ?

Sheldon

Q: Is this a stable dividend and is it a safe add to now? Thx James

Q: WHAT IS THE LAST DATE THIS YEAR TO SELL CANADIAN AND/OR US ST0CKS AND GET A TAX LOSS FOR THIS YEAR 2022?
WISH YOU HAVE A SUCCESSFUL COMING YEAR 2023

Q: Do you like the gold sector in today's environment and if yes, what are your top picks in the sector?

Q: Which of these do you think currently looks more attractive (taxable account, if that's meaningful)?

Q: Does ARG still have a low payout ratio? Do you expect any geopolitical issues operating in Chile? (largely friendly or indifferent)?

Are there any profitable, or cashflow positive, Canadian-listed Lithium producers?

Thank you.

Q: I bought these shares today at the open after I saw the news of the amendments to their credit facilities and government support.
Is this company another Bombardier or is there a real turnaround opportunity here?

Q: If one were to sell BNRE or BN at a capital loss and purchase BAM with the proceeds would this stay onside with 30 day rule?