Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter,
With reported earnings and the potential for dividend hikes later this year, what looks better to you now; Cdn Banks or Cdn Insurance Co's ?
Is there any noticable advantage or disadvantage to holding a covered call on a Company etc if/when they raise their dividend ?
Thank you.

Q: GUD's Statement of Cash Flows for the 3 months ended June 30, 2021 shows a 'Purchase of intangible assets' of $217 million, but I could not find an explanation for this significant investment in the MD&A. I would appreciate your comments on this item. Thank you. Edward

Q: I am confused about the 'paired' nature of this stock as it relates to BAM.A. This seems to suggest that if you own BAM.A there is no point in buying or owning BAMR as they are essentially the same stock. Why even list it, then? It doesn't matter how well the company does or doesn't do as its' share price will remain equivalent to BAM.A. Or is this a temporary thing?

Q: Hi
Before I posted this question, I went through CMS archives and searched the questions bank here as well. As I didn't get any "hits" I thought of asking you folks.

I was recently told that establishing a Joint Partner Trust is a good way to go if one

a. wants to avoid probate fee even for the primary residence
b. to shelter probate and other fees for assets held in a private corporation
c. transfer wealth to future generations with certain amount of protection.
d. Arguably the best way to go forward if one's adult kids are in the US (through a Dynasty Trust)
Any thoughts about JPT? Especially for professionals who own a private holding company/corporation. If you think JPT is not the way to go, what would you suggest?

An article is begging to be written in CMS!
Many thanks.
Mano.

Q: Could you recommend 5 Canadian companies that show good growth in appreciation as well as dividend with a buy and hold strategy. Could you please rank them in value and risk.
Thank you.

Q: Can you give me your update on Hamilton thorne.Would you start a position

Q: What metric(s) would you be looking at to determine if ENB's dividend is in danger? Can you please explain.

Q: Would welcome your interpretation of the recent Quarterly Results reported from Roblox, and your opinion on the merits of holding a position in the stock as part of a technology growth-oriented portfolio, or identification of any peers that may offer a better risk/return for a 5-year hold. Thanks as always to you and your staff.

Q: Hi. I'd like your opinion on SHAK as a long term investment. With its strong brand and small(ish) number of locations, over the next 5 years do you think they can deliver similar/better/worse revenue and eps growth numbers that LULU and CMG achieved over the past 5 years. Thanks a lot.

Q: Hi Folks!

What are your thoughts on this company for a long term hold?
I realize it is higher risk but do you see the fundamentals going in the right direction?

And would you consider the graphite sector a good play in EV battery production?

A million thanks as always!

Q: Would you be able to provide a grading for the following stocks as you currently have for CND companies in the Report section? Would appreciate your thoughts, +A through E for the selected companies.

Any chance you’ll be adding US companies to the Reports one day?

Thanks

Nick

Q: I'd like to invest (5 year time frame minimum) in one or two leading companies that are benefitting from the drive to optimize water resources. Could you rank the best opportunities in this list considering growth, valuation, moat, and stability? Any names missing from this list?

Q: Hi there,

I am looking to consolidate and sell some stocks. I have listed my stocks that are not performing and would rather invest elsewhere.

Any of the above stocks recommended to hold / sell?

Thanks in advance.

Q: Have held VEE for a while now and have been disappointed on its performance, do you have any suggestions for foreign exposure?

Q: Light on industrials. Which would you favour today, 1 each in Canada and the US?

Q: If you recall US based Lantronix is the Company that bought TSX listed Intrinsyc Technologies last year for which shares were issued to Intrinsyc shareholders. LTRX reported Q4 results today and provided a very strong outlook. What is 5i thoughts about continuing to hold these shares?

Q: What would be your 5 favorite best of best stocks that you are buying and holding?

Clayton

Q: Any chance that Real Matters is a buyout target for Constellation Software? Mark Leonard did say he is going after other "markets". Or maybe Real Matters cannot even past their internal hurdle rates.

Q: Just to clarify: Adrian Montgomery stepped down as director of the Bridging Finance family trust in Dec 2020, but is still EGLX CEO? Do you think any issues are already priced into this stock?

Q: I appreciate this is not a US/Cdn stock, but curious what your thoughts would be. The space they are in seems to be hot these days, but they are trading at almost a 12 month low. Results are supposed to be out in a few days, wondering if market is expecting mediocre?