Investment Q&A

Q: Thoughts on the quarter for NWC? The market didn't like the slower forecasted growth for the near term.
Thanks...Steve

Q: Mark Leonard said this a while ago:
"When really good companies start trading at 5 and 6 times revenues, it’s time to start worrying.. I hope our shareholders are never in that position.."
Your company data shows CSU trading at 9 times sales. Should we worry?
Mike

Q: Please give me your opinion on Opy

Q: What is their balance sheet. Would you buy them today and in what order?

Thank you,
Milan

Q: with the prices of oil and NG would most of these companies be debt free this year so longer a big risk for bankruptcy?

Thx

Q: I hold the above 2 in the basic materials sector. Both are involved in copper production with Teck about to increase its exposure to the metal materially by year end. Copper is known as an economic indicator and the worry was in late 2021 that a drop below $4.20 would indicate a worsening economy. Currently, the price is $4.57 with a high in 2022 of almost $5.00 so as of now the economic signal has not turned negative where copper is concerned, however the inversion of the yield curve indicates otherwise. With both of these stocks at or near 52 week highs would it be wise to sell now before copper turns down before economic conditions worsen?

Q: I just heard about AQNU. I gather that the yield is 7.87% until June 15, 2024 when a contract to purchase AQN stock is exercised according to a preset formula. What exactly is AQNU - a hybrid? Can this type of instrument be held in an RRSP?

If I'd like to end up with some AQN eventually, why wouldn't I buy AQNU now, get the 7.87% yield, and then on June 15, 2024 receive AQN stock?
Thank you for all your insightful answers over the years - I've learned so much!

Q: as a Canadian investor is it better to buy bep.un in a tax free account or a regular account for tax purposes?

Q: Hello 5i team,

Based on growth of revenue and income and not forgetting the debt level. Which one of these two companies would be better suited for higher inflation rate and starting one's position in.

Thank you

Ed

Q: Can you give me your opinion about Cathedral Energy Services? And what do you think of the drillers generally right now? Thank you

Q: Hoping that your easter was/is enjoyable

I have received shares in the subject stocks and want to decide to add to them creating a partial position going forward. My two questions(oe each) is do I sell these stocks outright at my zero cost or do I consider adding into the position. They both are trading at attractive levels, have analysts' projected earnings increase but do not pay a dividend. Your wise thoughts and any recommendations please
Peter

Q: Any reasons for this dog to drop 5.11% on Apr.14.It is in a big downturn. Has the cash to make acquisition but did not do so in up or down markets.In my humble opinion,magagement is not performing & may have lost its touch.The consenous is that it has to make good acquisitions for growth. Is it timely to switch some better stocks,& please suggest some alternatives. Txs for u usual great services & views

Q: We have a 10oz gold bullion that was given to us as a wedding present four decades ago. How can we sell it to get the best price? We can try jewelry shops. Go to the banks. Advertise through news/social media. Any other places you can suggest? If we do sell, will there be capital gains or income to report? Thanks a bullion!

Q: How does the valuation of SNOW at $200 compare to the valuation when SNOW went public?

Q: Hi,

Should one treat an RESP with a child who is 17 years old similarly to someone would view their nest egg when only a few years from retirement?

In other words, I have an RESP for my nephew as his parents don't have the financial wherewithal to assist him with schooling, which will start in about 1.5 years. Should I be switching to more conservative investments with his schooling approaching?

Right now, I really just have CDZ and TD. Would you keep those?

Thanks,
Robert

Q: With the surge in commodity prices I bought positions in BHP and RIO. My portfolio is well diversified and mainly in value supported by yield. BHP and RIO combined only represent 3.3% of the total portfolio.
What concerns me at this point is the current noise about a potential recession later this year. That could hit metals and minerals fairly hard, particularly if the recession, if it happens, is worldwide. Spending on infrastructure construction as well as the demand for manufactured products could decrease substantially.
My first question is whether you support this scenario of a late 2022 recession. My second, obviously, is whether it's time to trim, sell, or just chill and ride out any downturn in the economy as I generally do. I do like the dividends of both RIO and BHP although they could easily be cut.

Q: What do you suggest in Food , Fertilizer and
Material stocks? I am looking at"beefing" up in those three areas as a protection for the present high inflation.

Q: Hi, Do you think Birchcliff still has room to run yet with the increase in NG? What is 5I opinion of the stock going forward? Thanks

Q: Hello 5i team,

Based on growth of revenue and income and not forgetting the debt level. Which one of these two companies would be better suited for higher inflation rate and starting one's position in.

Thank you

Ed

Q: Can I have your thoughts on this stock? For a 1-3 year period - Hold or Sell? Thank you.