Investment Q&A

Q: Hello,

Given current price levels would you consider Lumen as a good investment from potential growth as well as dividend perspective.

Thank you!

Q: In an answer, you said a good entry price for META is between here and all the way down to its IPO price of $40. That would be another long way to fall. Sounds like it is very cheap and getting cheaper every day. What is your definition of a value trap and is META now a prime example?
Thanks.

Q: Back in June I asked about moving some XSB to XLB and you suggusted stick with XSB for another 3 to 5 months. I think I should start to switch some XSB to XLB. Does this make sence or is there another long term bond fund that would be better? Holding period of 5 years or longer.

Thanks Greg

Q: I’m looking to purchase these 3 stocks on the neo exchange. Is this a good time and in which order do you recommend? Thanks for your valued service.

Q: HPS/A, Hammond Power Solutions, is a company that makes transformers. Could I have your comments on this company's cash flow, back orders, debt , profit & future prospects?Thanks
Dave

Q: Can you enlighten me re what has gone wrong with this company? Should it be sold?
Thank you for your guidance!

Q: I have been searching for some beaten down industrial names and I came across AirBoss. I owned it a few years ago so I was somewhat familiar with the company. I noticed that in the past year it traded as $47 WOW and now it is just over $7. I realize that the big Covid contracts for nitrile gloves and respirators. etc. drove the price up and those contracts have dried up, but still only $7ish dollars. They have other divisions, like automotive, that are not covid dependent and the defense and safety segment is still relevant (It was relevant before Covid!!) So what is not to like about BOS when it is in the $7ish dollar range? At this price the dividend yields close to 6 per cent. I would be content collecting a year or two in dividends while waiting for earnings to stabilize or sentiment to change. But is the dividend safe? It is 10 cents per quarter and earnings were 9 cents but cash flow was decent. debt is a little high but it doesn't seem onerous. Then again, I am not an accountant!!

Q: I noticed that luv had a good recent quarter. But, i thought it would come back faster than this. It is still down quite a bit from last year. Do you think that this might be a good time to buy a little or do you think there is good reason for waiting?
Thanks for your help

Q: Hello, I'm up 140% on Switch in an unregistered account. I know they are being taken private. Should I hold it until the deal goes through? Is there any benefit? Will it happen in 2022.

Thanks

Q: I have a half position in The Toro Company. I see that Insperity Inc. is performing well, and is in the same sector as Toro. I am considering selling Toro and buying Insperity. What are your thoughts?

Q: Peter;Could you update your thoughts on this company? The high yield is making me nervous- any risk of a reduction ? Thanks. Rod

Q: There has been some talk regarding credit cards, in which consumers may have to pay more if using high-end cards. I'm not sure if I have that exactly right, but if something like this happens, wouldn't the credit card companies take a hit?
What is your sense regarding the chances of this happening?

Thanks, Paul

Q: Regarding ADW, back in February you indicated you would be fine holding for a while and that the worst was possibly over. At that time, the stock price was between $7.00 and $8.00 from Feb 22 to Mar 22. What are your thoughts now that stock price is in the $ 5.00 range ? Should I continue to hold until the next earnings release (I am getting the ~ 5% dividend which is some help). What are expectation for next earnings and at what point do I cut my losses and move on (how bad would earnings have to be) ??

Q: I sold ROKU at the end of Sept to harvest a tax loss and bought NFLX in its stead. Fast forward a month and ROKU is about what I sold it for while NFLX is up about 20% (thanks for the suggestion!)

My question is in two parts. First, does ROKU, in your opinion, still represent a stock with a better longer-term upside than NFLX meaning I should continue with the original plan to sell NFLX and repurchase ROKU?

Second, if the answer to the above is yes, do you think it is best to repurchase ROKU in a month or so as I suspect it will be a target for tax loss selling or might it be best to wait until the new year so as to defer my cap gain on NFLX with the expectation that ROKU likely hasn't appreciated much in the meantime?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: BLU ... seems to have numerous broker buy recommendations but hardly moves ... your thoughts please

Q: Merchants are now allowed to charge customers a fee if they pay by Mastercard or Visa. I own shares of Mastercard and had been hoping Mastercard would comment on this in their most recent earnings but do not think there was any mention of it. I have already heard from friends opting to pay cash or by debit card to avoid the fee at some fast-food restaurants that have already starting charging. Now I see bigger companies like Telus have announced they will start charging a fee for anyone paying by credit card, so wonder if more people may decide to switch to alternate payment methods. Could you please comment on this. Do you think this could have a significant impact on Mastercard’s business? Thank you.

Q: Down approx 25% in each of Goog, Msft and Amzn. Down 45% in Meta. I have a 5 year window and am looking for total return and less volatility. I am inclined to keep the first 3 and switch Meta for Cost or Aapl. Please critique my plan. Thank you

Q: In a previous comment you stated "Five stocks that we feel will perform well over a long term period are: TSU, NVDA, SHOP, CSU, and INMD." In regards to INMD, what are your thoughts on other competitors in medical aesthetics, such as CUTR, ABBV, SIEN, or others I may have left out? What makes INMD more desirable in your opinion?

Q: Hello 5i Team
I have a small amount of Medifast stock I am down about 40% .Should I hold it and hope for a recovery or sell it now and move on?
Thanks

Q: Any reason to hang on to this ?