Investment Q&A

Q: Looking to add to staples. 1. Currently have COST and would be willing to add - at what price? 2. Please advise which Food and Beverage staples you would recommend based GARP/ total return. 3. For personal services, again on GARP/ total return how would you advise. Names listed simply for illustrative purposes, please advise with rationale for selection.
Thank you.

Q: What do you think of Sysco for a 3 year hold

Q: What are your thoughts about these companies, aiming for dividend growth and capital apreciation. Do you suggests any alternatives with similar strategy and sector?

Q: Hi there,

Wondering what your thoughts are on food service or food provider companies? Their exposure is fairly broad (across both Canada and the US). Stock price will presumably fluctuate with opening decisions. If you had a choice of the two, which one? Thanks.

Q: I have room for 5 or 6 more companies in my RRSP account. I am looking to add dividend paying stocks with some growth as I will not be needing this money for 10 years or so - thinking of AT&T, Pepsi, Sysco, Sylogist and OTEX - what do you think of these AND can you recommend any others that I can consider ? Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Q: What are your thoughts on SYSCO CORP. In a previous question, 5i's main concerns were with debt level but there appeared to be good growth prospects. The the stock would be OK at a better valuation.

Currently, the price is much lower but I see that more than 60% of its revenues is from restaurants. With potential restaurant closures, is this a concern for the near term and future growth?

Is SYSCO worth buying? Is US Food Holdings a better option. Both have not rebounded as much as other consumer sector companies?

Thank you

Q: What are your thoughts on Sysco for a long term hold in the consumer staples sector?

Q: Looking to purchase full positions in large caps with steady growth, at least a 2% dividend, and low debt in both the consumer defensive and cyclical sectors. Canadian and US names both appreciated. Thank you.

Q: I am interested in investing USD in US companies in the consumer food sector(CPG) and specifically looking at Sysco and Lamb Weston. Both have decreased recently. Can you provide some insight and opinion on investing in these two and is now a good time or should I wait? As a separate question, would you recommend other US stocks or ETF in this space?
Thanks again and Happy Holidays to all at 5i ! John C.

Q: Given the weakness in consumer staples in the US, if you were looking in this sector what are some names that'd be on your watch list?

Q: HI Peter, Would you recommend adding to RHS as its price is lower now. Or you would prefer 4-5 companies solid blue chip dividend paying companies to buy and hold ( avoid MER and capture more dividend). In that case also, can you please rank them in order of your preference. UL, PEP, HRL, K, or any other of your favorites.
Much Thanks.

Q: Hi 5i,

Between SYY and PFGC which is the better buy for a longer term hold?

TIA!

Q: I am a long term holder of GE, and ALA. Even-though the market has been good these stocks continue to go down.
In your opinion, should they be kept or should I take some of the gain before it dwindles away.

Q: I am looking for a US consumer staples stock to add balance to my portfolio. Lookng for a growth focus. Do you have any favorites? Considering DAR.

Q: U.S companies you like for long term growth. I currently hold MDT C BAC APPL FB GOOG

Thank you

Q: I need some cash. Sell either Sysco which has been falling since Sept 20 or Coca cola. What is your opinion on this?

Thanks, John

Q: I need about $15,000 in cash. I hold larger amounts about equal in Coca Cola, General Electric, Microsoft and Sysco (which has dropped significantly in the last week) Which would you suggest I should cash in?
Thanks Jd

Q: I need US cash, which one of the 2 above should I cash in?

Q: Hi Peter & Team
Would like your opinion on Sysco please,and if you would consider it a good long term hold
thanks