Investment Q&A

Q: Fairfax along with many other insurers have been dropping in price. Could the reason be due to the anticipated decline in interest rates in the months to come. Would you consider the recent recent in the share price of FFH an opportunity to buy?
Thank you.

Q: GSY has been described as in the penalty box most recently. It seems the company continues to perform well fundamentally and sentiment rules the price movement of the stock more frequently and and with greater volatility as time goes on. Can you explain why it is in the penalty box? I understand that its 2nd mortgage business is increasing loan losses as are auto loans but I have been unable to verify if this is accurate or significant. Please comment. Thank you.
John

Q: Please provide your thoughts on MATR.T
Thanks.

Q: On December 10/25 you answered a question about CPH and gave it a meh. I see you have just listed it as a best stock idea. I've done well by moving on your "best" ideas and wonder what changed between Dec 10 and now. Thanks Al

Q: Hi there team,

I'd like your thoughts on this company and the space in general. I've taken a flier recently and wondering if it is an area (graphene manufacturing) I could add to over time? Thanks!

Q: hi 5i Research team,
can you explain why Altus shares are trading around 48$ after its recent substantial issuer bid has only taken up and paid for 2,855,696 of its common shares at a price of C$57.00 per Share (total paid < 163 M). Under its substantial issuer bid, it was allowed to repurchase for cancellation a number of its Shares for an aggregate purchase price not to exceed C$350 millions at a price from 51$ to 57$. I thought that following its successful SIB, AIF shares would trade around a floor « created » by its SIB price. Also, can you explain why AIF has been willing to pay 57$ a few weeks ago, and now, it is not willing to buy back shares at a lower price with the unused cash (350 - 163 = 187 millions) still siting in its bank account? What am I missing? Should management reconsider selling the whole company? Thank you for your collaboration, Eric

Q: Looking to invest in gold ETFS which ones would you recommend .

Q: Would you currently view it to be riskier to hold USD than CAD?

Q: Greetings,

I have some cash sitting in USD. Do you think it's worth converting to CAD or Euros' on the basis of the idea that the "mighty" US dollar is in decline.

Thanks!

Q: I don't think I've ever started a question with an apology, but sorry I'm bringing up these companies again.

I've read your Q & A's BUT I feel with the constant and dramatic fall of all 3 of these companies during a tech boom for tech stocks something else is amiss.


CSY -21% YTD (back to 2023 levels)
LMN -18% YTD (back to 2023 levels)
TOI -17% YTD (back to 2024 levels)

I could go on with

DSG-10% YTD
KXS-16% YTD

What is this telling you?

Should we not be buying CDN tech stocks. When looking for tech and healthcare just buy US?

If we hold these and are still positive should we just sell to prevent a loss?

Not sure what to do here. Waiting is soooo painful.

Thanks


Sheldon

Q: Could you please comment on the quarterly results and guidance.

Do you expect market to like it ?

Thanks

Q: Please comment on why you think IFC has been weak lately. The sector overall has been poor with FFH & BRK'B falling as well. Are folks concerned that insurance premiums are at risk?

Q: From it's high of $140 ATZ is down almost 39% in the past few months.

What would the reason be for this?


Sheldon

Q: Cdn Banks and Lifecos are going gangbusters, with rising shares and increasing dividends. What would possess the admins of CEW.TO to cut the monthly distribution by 3%? See https://dividendhistory.org/payout/tsx/CEW/ Is this a bad sign that the ETF provider is not delivering value to holders?

Q: Wondering if this stock is worth long term investment

Q: This news could be causing the slide in Axon today as well..

https://ir.wrap.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/379/wrap-advances-wrapvision-with-u-s-produced-ndaa-compliant

Q: ANy news on the sell off today - has been acting poorly lately Still like its prospects?

Q: Hello Peter,
Your opinion and suggestions please.

There seems to be a consensus emerging that China and the emerging markets in particular will outperform the US markets. Do you think the same? I understand that 5i does not research international markets. Nonetheless I would appreciate it if you could suggest sectors and stocks from China and elsewhere; within your knowledge sphere.
I heard the German Chancellor in Davos mentioning deregulatory reforms as well as refrain from looking at outside capital markets(US) as a source of capital. And I believe that Trump threatened Europe with retaliation if they sold off US assets. The dollar has ben weak and probably goes even lower. That should bode well for international markets.
It would be great for us subscribers if 5i expanded its research even if limited, to international markets, particularly China. Any chance of that happening in the near future?
Regards
Rajiv

Q: Opinion on this stock

Q: Got this email from Seeking Alpha this morning . First question is how do you tell if something is being influenced by meme trading ? And assuming you can answer the first question, is this guy right ? ..... Thanks for your terrific service .....

Silver (XAGUSD:CUR) should be trading at half its current price later in 2026, said Marko Kolanovic, former chief strategist and co-head of Global Research at J. P. Morgan.The precious metal reached a top of $113.25 per ounce on Monday before shooting back to around $104-$110. But, according to Kolanovic, this is the result of “meme traders attempting to take over the market.”