Investment Q&A

Q: Just wondering what you think about Canadian General Investments.

It appears as if it is trading at large discount to its NAV. Do you see the share price catching up to the NAV?

Would you be a buyer at these levels?

Q: Could you comment on Lightspeed's historical earnings, growth performance vs stated forecast, etc?
In other words how reliable has their pitch been?
As I understand, they report in a few weeks and with the Sprucepoint gun to their heads, highlighting the soft spots, this may be a critical validation day.

Thank you

Q: Hello Peter et al,

I have had $250,000 in cash for about a year now and have recently bought LSPD, TOI and BBD near all time highs for the 3 companies i.e. approximately 40%, 40% and 20% of the portfolio. Of course since I invested in these securities, they have all declined, LSPD more than the others. I have a high risk tolerance and won’t need the money for at least 5 years. With the yields increasing, is there a higher risk of my investments tanking or should I stay invested? As always, your advice is very much appreciated. Thanks a lot.

Q: Are you able to provide an update on NVO(understand that sector is out of flavor). How does the future look? Cash flow, growth etc.. (Assuming $1700 gold) At one point in time a year ago this looked to be as interesting as KRR, yet the S.P. has been a disaster above and beyond the sector. Are there other high risk/reward gold names you would prefer?

Q: When I look at cash flows from utilities, they also seem to show a negative cash flow. In general terms, how do they run there business if they are always in the negative ? Are they always looking to the bond and/or stock market to pay for their huge capex spending ?

Q: What do you think of these two stocks and of their future a few years down the road ? Would you buy on speculation ? I am a bit of a risk taker on owning small amounts. Thanks for any info.

Q: Hi,

I read this company is going public this month. Do you know when and which brokerages are offering shares?

Thanks

Q: LSPD's SP continues to be very volatile daily while under the current short attack. Can we assume such attack will not end until the company reports its next quarterly results - assumed to be in the first week of November - based prior reporting history

The assumption is, after LSPD reports publicly as required by law, the short's accusations would either be proven correct, or partially correct (after all the best lies are the half truths), or just vicious rumors used to destroy LSPD's SP for their own profit.

If the accusations are without merit, do the indemnified parties, such as us common small retails, can seek restitution from the short seller? Has that happened before and how successful are they in seeking such compensation based on past history?

I've been in the market for almost 20 years and find the practice of short selling morally unethical. What legal protections do the investors have against such shady practice from the market sharks with big capital? Please enlighten us.

Thanks.

Q: DO YOU KNOW IF LIGHTSPEED IS UNDER AN INVESTIGATION FROM THE COMENTS THAT WERE MADE ABOUT THEM. AND AGAIN WITH LIGHTSPEED I KNOW THEIR QUARTERLY REPORT COMES OUT ON NOVEMBER 4, ANY NEWS ON HOW THEIR REPORT WOULD BE IF IT WILL BE POSITIVE LIKE LST ONE OR NEGATIVE. THKS AGAIN GUYS

Q: Hi 5i Team - I have sold my shares in Score but am interested in investing in a company in the same space. Am considering buying Penn and am just wondering if this would be a good strategy. Also are there any companies similar to Score that you would recommend - Canadian or U.S, any size of market cap but small and mid cap are preferred. Thanks.

Q: My granddaughter has a TFSA that needs some increase in real estate and financials weightings. Would you consider TCN and GSY appropriate for a 3-4 year hold or would you suggest some alternatives?
With appreciation,
Ed

Q: Hi, I currently have shares in HBM but I am considering selling and replacing with something else and wonder your thoughts on that. I am considering LUN or LAC or a bit for both. This is new to me so open to suggestions. Thanks for this service

Q: If you had a capital loss in QST and GRN would you hold or sell and rebuy both in 30 days? If you had to choose either QST or GRN, which would it be and why? If these were not owned would you buy either of them?

Thanks for your service!

Q: IT LOOKS LIKE THE ENERGY SECTOR IS ON FIRE AT THIS MOMENT, CAN I HAVE A SUGGESTION FOR 2 ENERGY STOCKS TO PURCHASE THAT MIGHT PAY A LITTLE DIVIDEND AS WELL.

Q: Any sense of how low they can go and does the current 30%+ decline reflect real issues with the company and their revenue reporting etc or just a lot of panic selling? It is painful to watch and wondering if they are likely to be topped out for an extended period of time.

Q: Best estimates..does NTR still have legs to run up into the low $90's. My gut feeling is that it's topping out and low $90's is a good exit point for profit taking. What is your professional feeling?

Q: I should have known better, having lived thru SHOP's short attacks, but i bounced out of LSPD.

At what price would you feel comfortable going back in?

Thanks,
Mark

Q: BEP.UN (TSX) pays source dividends in US dollars I believe. If this stock is in a Canadian TFSA, is it subject to US with holding tax.
Thank you

Q: Has BCE ever had to cut its dividend that %i is aware of?

Thx

Q: Hi 5i Team - Does Lightspeed have the fundamentals and resources to survive a continued short attack, Secondly do you have any concerns regarding its business model going forward. Thirdly from what I have read and heard many restaurants are struggling to hire enough staff to continue operating on a full schedule even though indoor dining is now allowed in many jurisdictions with vaccination passports. As a result some are reverting to takeout only. Since Lightspeed serves the hospitality industry, is this a concern?

I have a relatively large position in lightspeed and need to trim. The question is how much. Your response to the above questions will help me with my decision making.

Thanks again for the excellent service and Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Rob