Investment Q&A

Q: Hi 5i Team,

Jeremy Grantham in an interview on Bloomberg said he is certain of a coming crash in financial markets. Given the fact that he has been right in calling the Japanese bubbles in late 80s, the tech bust in 1999/2000, the housing bubbles in the States in late 2000s, I would like to get 5i's take on his call.

(I understand that he has been a shrew investor for 50 years and a crash caller for just as long. I suppose if you keep calling for a crash long enough, eventually you're going to be right on a few occasions. Just my thoughts).
Cheers,
H

Q: how much cash does WEED have currently and how much debt do they have in relation to their Ebitda. Where does this co. stand in your pecking order to buy when that group recovers. thanks

Q: GSY is one of my growth holdings still firmly in the green, although certainly down from its high. Is it time with the interest rate hike coming, to rotate out of this one for a while to preserve the gain?

Q: Will high oil prices and higher interest rates (perhaps recession) have significant negative impact on TFII stock?

Q: Hello 5I,
Just wondering if the fact Matterport had significant insider selling changes the long term thesis at all? Or does the unlock that just happened mean something? Thanks

Q: Hi team!

I've owned both SU and CNQ over the years and I have done well on both. It is my impression that when comparing these two, you tend to prefer SU over CNQ, but given SU's underperformance, dividend cut and operational issues, shouldn't CNQ be the preferred choice. CNQ has gone from about $10 during the pandemic crash to $66 while SU has gone from $16 to $36 because of the issues noted above. Suncor is cheaper, but maybe its cheaper for a reason. Operational issues are still a factor as recently as December and early January.

Jason

Q: Your thoughts on the rumour of BHP buying Nutrien? Cdn Gov't blocked it last time....may not this time? Linked to leave of CEO? If purchase happens, what is typical premium...30%? A whole bunch of speculation about nothing?
Thanks...Steve

Q: Hello Peter,

You used to love palantir’s prospects. Do you still feel the same way about this company and that it will be a future powerhouse in data and to a large extent are in a league of their own?

If so, at what price are you buying? At what price do you love it? And at what price is it a table pounder. I remember last year you loved it at $18.

Q: Thank you and credit to the whole team at 5i for posting the following:

One of the hardest things for investors to do is 'nothing'. When markets go against you, and you feel like selling, it is important to ask yourself 'why' you are selling. Is it because you are scared of losses, or because fundamentals have changed? Other questions to ask yourself: Is your portfolio properly balanced? What is your time frame? Can you withstand some more losses without panicking? Is your income more than your expenses? The start of 2022, at least for some sections of the market, has been absolutely brutal, one of the worst we have seen since 2008 (October). But keep in mind that things always look bad when they are down. Sentiment and fear can get in the way of investment success. There is nothing wrong with doing 'nothing' in times like these. It is exceptionally hard, but most times turns out to be the right move.

Q: Hi Folks,
I've had NVDA now for a year - it has been dropping like a rock the last couple of months, just wondering if this is still one of your favorites AND should I continue to hold this in my non-registered and TFSA portfolios or is it time to let it go ? Appreciate your answer. Thanks

Q: I'm down significantly on ABCL. Your thoughts on the company? Cut my loses or hang on?

Q: Your thoughts on NFI for a 5 year hold after it cuts its dividend and gets the corresponding share price haircut ?

Q: I know predictions are a guessing game, but how well do you think this ETF will perform for 2022?

Thanks!

Q: Which of these two stocks have the most upside, which do you prefer.

Q: Hi, could you give me your take on VET with the higher oil prices and no dividend?The share price has done well lately. If oil prices remain in the 70-80 range would you keep, or could you recommend a better choice. Will they possibly reinstate a dividend that I miss?
Thanks

Q: The market has been weak since the start of the year with the NASDAQ down over 10% from its November high. I don't own any not profitable tech, but I do own Shopify. Seems like the market is fading into the close the last few days and can't sustain a rally. Does this suggest more downside on a waiting pattern until the BOC and FOMC meetings next week. If history serves, it seems like these tightening cycles always overshoot in anticipation of the start and then settles out a bit. I guess the big difference this time is inflation and whether it moderates or forces the Fed to keep tightening. Thoughts?

Jason

Q: I am interested in your view of this company as COVID will most likely fade this year and people will be again looking to enjoy live events. Do you foresee a huge upside in this stock when it starts firing on all cylinders?

Q: Are there any rumours or indications that TD is preparing to sell its position in Charles Schwab. Also can you tell if the Schwab shares are voting or non voting.
Are you aware of any banks or other financial companies that TD is looking to acquire?

Q: Morning 5i,
I'm light on transportation, and recently read an optimistic appraisal of MTL that considered its substantial dividend to be safe, highlighted its aggressive share buyback program (approximately $100M worth of shares last year and this) good price/cash flow and forward PE metrics and evaluated both it's business and business model as solid for the foreseeable future.
I wonder if you agree and how you would compare it to TFII which I know you like? Specifically, I'd be interested in your comparison of the two in terms of total return over three or so years.
Thanks!
Peter

Q: Do you have a hard and fast rule for taking profits into a spike? So many stocks peaked in November and "round-tripped", many giving back their pandemic moves. I have heard -triple-sell-half, rebalance above 7%, etc. I find that they are easier said than done. Just need to add another methodology to my quiver as I have seen too many gains melt away.