Investment Q&A

Q: Are you aware of any pharmaceutical companies involved in clinical trials of products used to treat actinic keratosis, a very common skin condition in seniors caused by sun exposure (sun damaged skin)? The main current treatment is with Efudex, supplied in Canada by Valeant. Treatment with Efudex is effective, but a bit brutal, akin to burning the outer layer of skin, causing short term discomfort and disfigurement (personal experience). A Dermatologist I saw recently stated that there are a number of current clinical trials taking place with alternative treatments of a more benign nature. He felt that this would be revolutionary in treatment and suggested that these companies would be extremely successful given the frequency of the problem and the escalating risks of sun exposure. He did not provide any specific company information. Any information that you or your members could provide would be helpful in researching a speculative investment.
thanks, Len

Q: Any thoughts on exn at current prices? Thanks

Q: Could you tell me how goeasy and refresh financial are affiliated and does refresh financial effect goeasys bottom line.

Q: A lot of forecasters are saying that we in the later stages of the rally. Is the Materials index usually stronger in the latter part?

Q: Would you add to presently held investment given current situation?

Thank you.

Q: I'm not happy with MKS (down 28%) and considering selling in favour of BOX or GRUB. Can I have your thoughts on this move and which do you prefer at the moment? I do not need income and am OK with reasonable risk over a 3-4 yr period.

Q: I got 50 percent gained last couple weeks, now down to 20 percent gained on KL in my register account, should I sell it today? I am afraid it may go a lot lower. What is the value per share for KL? Would you recommend to hold or sell? Your thoughts please, thank you.

Q: Would appreciate your opinion on this US company (Dollar General).
Numbers and outlook? Thank you.

Q: What are your thoughts on the latest quarter? Again it seems to be below estimates (at least on Earnings) but it appears the market likes it, despite the loss after one-time adjustments.

Q: Could I have your top 3-5 Canadian stock recommendations (any sector, growth focus although dividend would be nice) for a RESP? Present value is $30k with about 50% in US/EAFE ETFs, and 10% in XIC. The rest is in Canadian banks, utilities, telecoms. No withdrawals needed for 12 yrs.

Q: hi Ryan I have vet fo a long time and enjoyed the div .
However I am getting frustrated with the huge swings in such a short time I hold 1250shrs and in the last month they drpped 10m$.
Takes a lot of div to get that back cnq my other holding is not much better.
My thinking is to sell both and sit on the cash and wait till this sector shows that it is investable ..
Your thoughts on my rant.
Kind regards
Stan

Q: I'm wondering if 5i (or if you think others) are starting to warm up to this name a bit after the last few quarters? It obviously has a checkered past with its previous relation to PHM but it trades at a fairly steep discount (2018 EV/EBITDAe) to other TSX listed healthcare names (SIS, CRH, etc.). My thinking is that this valuation gap should close with continued performance.
Thanks for the great service.

Q: Hi 5i Team,
I had to dump TCEHY for a 15% loss today after riding it down from the highs based on continued negative volatility with the stock. I am thinking of buying some of your favorites to replace it, with stable growth in mind. I am looking for companies that have also pulled back recently, and that you consider a good buying opp today. I am looking at initiating a position in CSU, COV, PBH, and possible ADDING to TSGI as I am now down 20% on that one and am thinking that averaging down may be the thing to do here soon. Do you have any other better suggestions or top picks you can suggest? ( I already own TOY, PHO, GSY, FB, BABA, ENB, RHT, HD) Thanks for you input.
Shane.

Q: Hello, I would like your veiw on the energy sector. Is this in your opinion a sector that is on a slow but steady decline with no real chance of a substantial comeback?
I keep watching the protests with the environmentalists and think that between technology and renewable resources it may not do as well as investors think. Are energy producers changing to renewables fast enough?
I have wcp and vet at about 7% of my portfolio, would you add reduce or just stay in the sector as is?
Thanks

Q: What did you think of ITP'S Q2 results?

Q: Of the two, which would you say is the better buy right now for growth and some income?

Q: Given the recent market volatility, which stocks -US and Canada- look like good buys at this time ?

Thanks

Dave

Q: Could I get your opinion on the quarterly release, I am interested in how you feel their two main initiatives are progressing, especially the mortgage streaming? Thanks

Q: Could you recommend one or two rate reset preferreds that are significantly "underwater" but whose company prospects are reasonably good. As an example CPX.PR.E traded at $13 a couple of years ago and is now north of $23.
Thanks.
Philip

Q: Hi 5i - I dont have much exposure to materials in my portfolio. Should I add to my 2% position in WEF or is there another stock you prefer at the moment? Thanks, Neil