Investment Q&A

Q: Like other Semis , SWKS has seen high price volatility in the past year. I hold other Semiconductor companies (foundries) in both taxable and non-taxable accounts. Would appreciate your insight with substance, including for example on:
1. Is SWKS more vulnerable to trade tariff tensions between the China and the US?
2. Does it have a wide enough moat? Wider than most others in the semiconductor ‘space’ ?
3. Does it have valuable patents e.g. in 5G or is it just as vulnerable as Micron has been to intellectual property theft by other countries?
4. Would you continue to hold?

Q: I have had LQD for about 2 years and down 5%. I think I would be better of with a GIC. Thoughts?

Q: Good day 5i,

Please may I have your assessment of this company, it’s fundamentals and thoughts on its current low stock price. Is the rate of insider selling here of any reasonable concern? I am also looking at this for a small portfolio position as speculation on possibility of Amazon deciding on DC as its HQ2 locale.

Cheers,

Tim

Q: I have a question about 2672 what is your opinion about this stock now. thanks bill

Q: Hi team,
I just read your reply to Murray on activity in a TFSA and potential CRA thresholds. It causes me some concern. I do most of my trading in my TFSA to maximize my tax-free growth. I am not even close to $500,000 but typically average more than 5 trades per week. My style is to add and trim positions in stocks based on momentum and growth outlook. So, I trim off some of one stock to add a bit more of another. I don’t consider myself a day trader, where someone buys a penny stock or pot stock in the morning and flips it in the afternoon. I am into big cap stocks and do most trading in U.S. tech names (not that it matters). I read various articles that CRA interest would only be triggered by much more trading than 5 per week. So, I have two questions. Is the 5 per week threshold just your personal view or have you seen some evidence of that? Secondly, there must be millions of TFSAs in Canada. How would CRA have access to trading activity?
Thanks again,
dave

Q: When would be a good time to harvest a tax loss with SCL & CBO in a taxable account? And what is your thoughts on rebuying SCL after 30 days?

Q: Hello 5i
Your opinion please, on "SIM" at this time.
Ken Blazy

Q: I have 300 shares of PBH since Nov.2016 ,bought at $68.65.
PBH is 3.5% of my portfolio. I am thinking of buying now more of PBH
to make it around 5% of my portfolio.
Is this good time to buy it now on its way down or should I wait for going more down or rebound of PBH up.

Q: Why are they hitting these 2 market darlings,TOY(especially today.Smell of poor Q to be announced on Nov 6?) & PBH recently.See no negative news.,,Are they affect by NAFTA as very likely that Trudeau will not signed by Sep 30 due to Quebec election on Oct 1.where Supply Management is highest.Please provide reasons for weakness.Is it time to start a position?Thank for U usual great services & views.

Q: Airbus vs Boeing?

Thank you

Q: Hello,

Long time holder of PKI and SPB. In the past I have watched PKI bounce around and jump up in price and then back down because earnings were weather related (good or bad) and/or input related (ie. contract spreads). Now with the recent price increase (very happy) is it because of their move into convenience stores or is their underlying profit seen to be more "permanent" than "transitory"? Does SPB carry similar characteristics as PKI so that under the right circumstances, they could see a large price increase as well?

Thanks,

Robert

Q: Why does PBH keep sliding down. It is close to 52 week low.

Q: My question is about an ETF discussed By Rob Carrick in today's globe. Fidelity US Div For Rising Rates Idx ETF (FCRR).
It seems that rates in the US will be rising and this ETF sounds like it would be good in such an environment.
What are your thoughts and advice?

Q: Hi,

Best ETF in Canadian $ for an RRSP to cover:

1. Nasdaq 100
2. S&P 500

There are numerous products, why do you like your picks over the rest?

Q: Hi 5i,
Toy has been sliding as of late. A guest on bnn yesterday has said that he blames "trade war" fears. Do you think that the current trade war fears, or tariffs that are happening right now will affect Toy in any meaningful manner? Or are investors selling off for no reason. I realize the old Toys R Us bankruptcy likely kept the stock sideways for a while. But now, that seems to be mostly behind us (is it not?) Leading up to holiday season I would have expected Toy to take another leg up here, especially after last earnings release was showing that they are still into record results despite Toys R Us. Is this setting up to be a great buying opp? Your opinion, thanks.

Q: Good morning,

Do you think all 4 or any of the 4 companies will see improved SP with the announcement that LNG will likely be announced next week - announcement being that it will be a GO!

Thanks,
Sean.

Q: What would be your two top picks in the following sectors:-
Materials, Consumer Cyclical s, Energy, Industrials and Utilities.
Thanks
Ivan

Q: The stock started trading today after the bankruptcy filing. New board, new CEO in place.
Flowerday the ex CEO gets a good deal leaving as others not sure why they would be so generous.
Would you buy into this new DXD. Would GUD be interested, not sure if they still have their initial shares of DXD. Comments please.
Thanks for your help.

Q: I hold the above utility stocks and can't help but notice the daily declines. Is this related to current and forecast interest rate increases, and/or something else? I appreciate that, like everyone else, you don't have a crystal ball. But is it possible that the downward trend may continue for at least a while until the cause plays itself out? Thanks as always.

Q: Hi 5i,
Thanks to your recommendation I am currently at a double with gsy. I was looking for your outlook with this company going forward from these levels. I know you have previously said it was still cheap? Do you see the SP continuing to rise nicely over the next 12 months? The main reason I am asking is I am considering trimming my position and buying some CRM (Salesforce). Would you consider this an ok move? Or do you see gsy share price climbing as much or better than CRM possibly will over the next 12 months? Thanks for your opinion.