Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i,

Do you have any data on Aritzia such as EPS, yearly revenue, debt, cash on hand, etc. Since IPO's tend to be very volatile, which means they sometimes go from very expensive to ridiculously cheap. If it does become cheap due to plain old volatility and not because of deteriorating fundamentals, I just might be tempted to buy in!

Q: Do you consider the Mar 2027 bonds to be a decent hold within a diversified bond portfolio?

Q: In the past you were reluctant to recommend Student transportation. Do you think its prospect improved now? How higher oil prices impact earning and distribution?

Thanks

Q: I have to reduce my C. Disc. sector; which one of the above would you let go? Great service! Thanks, Stephen

Q: Everything in the real estate sector seems to be reacting to government changes. At what point do you feel BRE would be a buy? How do you feel about the dividend? Secure or questionable given changes going on currently?

Regards,

Robert

Q: Could you please give me your thoughts on WDAY as an investment for the long term. They are a company that has convinced a lot of employers to use their services over the last few years so their future looks promising to me.

Q: Hi 5i
I don't see any questions about K92 mining, but I have seen it listed a lot in the Globe and Mail as one of the largest daily traders, sometimes the largest loser and sometimes as the largest winner. It just started producing gold. Is there something good here?
Thank you!
Bryan

Q: Hi Guys,
If I think the US PMI data may be peaking in the next few months and we could have a global slowdown for 2017 and looking for a few bearish bets, perhaps a few short trades as well. With China now depending on more exports as well as Japan and with a big chunk of those exports coming to the US we could have the 3 largest economies in the world slowing at the same time. This would weaken the demand for crude oil and I think it could revisit the $20's once again. I'm looking for companies that can quickly get in trouble once again if the economy begins to weaken, I'm thinking Teck and Baytex? Do you agree these names will drop in the above noted scenario ?Any other names you might suggest? Looking for weak balance sheets I suppose with too much debt. Thanks

Q: Hi, I own some of Home Capital's May 2017 and Dec 2018 bonds. Would you continue to hold these or would you sell them? I want my bond portfolio to be as secure and stress free as possible.

Q: which companies benefit most from carbon tax please

Q: As the proposed carbon tax will primarily adversely affect the Canadian oil, gas, and transportation industries would it be a good idea to purchase American stocks in these sectors going forward? Or are American Companies potentially in a similar tax situation in the US?

Q: There was a large upward move (+22%)yesterday. I have not seen any news to justify it. What do ya'll think of this company?

Q: hello 5i:
Regarding the recently issued 5 1/2 year Senior Notes (9% yield). Can you quantify the risk? Can you also give a detailed description of these notes please
thanks
Paul L

Q: Hello Peter, I have some US cash to invest in an RRSP. Can you please suggest four US 'growthy but somewhat conservative' stocks for a long-term (10+ years) hold. There is no need for current income. Also, I know you've suggested IWO as a US growth ETF. Would you be inclined to favour that for an investment now, or do you think that, with current near-highs and the upcoming election, it makes sense to wait until closer to year-end. Thank you for the terrific service!

Q: I was recently in NYC and impressed with the Whole Foods Market near where we stayed. Looks like the stock has been a basket case since its high of ~$63 (USD) in late 2013. It is now trading at about $28, a bit below $30 support level where it has languished since the end of 2015. The fundamentals are looking decent and it pays a modest dividend (2.93%), but I wonder whether the space is too competitive to allow for much growth going forward?

I would appreciate your opinion of WFM for a long term value play.

Q: Good afternoon,
You recently responded to a question concerning put write etfs. My understanding is that such an etf may perform poorly in a bear market. Is there an etf trading in Canada employing an option strategy that would benefit from a bear market, apart from the highly leveraged short term products?
Thank you for your advice.

Q: what is your current opinion on this etf and its relative position in your portfolio ?

Q: ET seems to be in a downhill slide since June, now down aprox. 15%. The 5 year chart shows a trading channel with higher lows and higher highs. Is there a fundamental reason for this stock to sell-off on such a regular basis? Is now a good time to top-up a position? Thanks Ron

Q: Artis has been in a downtrend for a few weeks now. Is there a specific reason? How do you think this will end? Is it time to sell at a loss?

Thanks

Q: I am happy to own CSU, but feel uneasy to see the stock pass his recent maximum, and then start to go back under 600$. Is CSU safe enough, notwithstanding its marvellous journey ?