Investment Q&A

Q: Hi,

If I invest in a high interest savings ETF like CASH, am I taking risk on my principal? Or am I just taking risk on what interest rate I'm earning?

It seems like there is a bit of a principal risk. Would the price go down if the rates go down?

Thanks,

Q: Hello

Canadian Oil/Gas names and pipelines stocks have retreated this week, possibly, in reaction to news of Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada.

What is the likelihood of these tariffs actually being put in place, with specific reference to Oil and Gas exports to US from Canada ?

If worse happens, would these levies impact Oil/Gas producers/integrated names and pipelines differently ?

Do you consider this week's pullback in these names, as an opportunity to increase exposure to these names and if so, in what order ?

( Noted that 5i bumped SU weight in Bal portfolio, Tuesday )

Thanks

Q: Why the big drop today? Is it warranted? What is your outlook for the company? Is it a buy, sell or hold? Thanks

Q: Can you please share your analysis of Abacus Life Inc on the NASDAQ in the US. As always your insights are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Q: Your thoughts and analysis on Playtika would be appreciated, thanks.

Q: What are your thoughts on CCL.B in light of potential US tariffs? Would you continue to hold? Is there another stock with similar exposure and less risk of being impacted by the changing administration in the US?

Q: When does TVK report their results and what is expected? The stock has run up quite a lot already this year and while most of the business growth comes from M&A (minimal organic growth) is there still room to strengthen a position or should is it better to wait for a pull back?

Q: Greetings:
I received some shares in Penn in the takeover of Score Media. They are not doing anything. Any chance of a turnaround or move on? What could I replace it with?
Thanks, Ben.

Q: For TSX exposure do you prefer XIC or XIU (or something else?) and why? Thanks.

Q: I have some SHLE and I'm thinking of adding to it, despite its recent run up. It seems quite cheap and substantial gains in profits are expected in 2005. Its taking a hit today, presumable because of Trumps announcement of a 25% tariff on all things from Canada. Yet, Most of Source's business is in western canada. But they do have a site in midland texas too, so i wonder if: a) there is much exposure from sales to/in the US and b) would having a site in the US shield the whole company from tariffs?

You said in response to a recent question on SHLE that you expect profits to more than double in 2025. Does that estimate change if tariffs are in fact enacted?

Q: Which one do you prefer?

Q: Which of the two do is better as a long term hold for safety and income

Q: There was a recent very good Q&A asked by Dan that I can no longer find. He had requested a list of (7) quality companies in the $5B market cap range. I recall WELL, GSY and TVK as part of that group....can't remember the others.

I was hoping that you could find that list and rank them by:

- current valuation

- management quality (if known)

- growth potential

- balance sheet quality

Q: Seniors, late-80's, no debt, with a DB pension.
Looking to transition out of individual equities and into an ETF portfolio that we can 'set-and-forget'. This is a non-registered account (C$), looking to avoid tax implications (return of capital, etc.). Thx for some guidance.

Q: Since the last question on PTK, it seems to go up and up. Has anything changed? Has 5is opinion changed?


They won "Best in Artificial intelligence" in the "Global Tech Awards". Does this mean anything? Looking at the judges for this organization, there does appear to be some people with some clout in there, but scrutinizing it a bit it seems to be very much marketing focused, and with 86 categories and 200 companies, not the broadest competition.

It looks like it spikes every couplefew months, followed by up to 20% retreat, and spikes again. I almost feel like swing trading this or something.

With your recent small cap likes, PNG, MDA, ZDC, and BRM, Would you please Rank them from best to worst with a solid entry price (I know you said MDA is good right now), expected growth for 2025, whether they're profitable (yes, no, or close), and a score of 1 - 10. (1 being moonshot, 10 Solid buy). IE {NVDA, profitable X%, 10} sort of thing.

All of these scores exclude the normal smallcap risks etc (i understand that MDA is considerably larger, and is primarily in here for comparison purposes)

Thanks a tonne, James

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I have held this stock for too long...if you know what I mean! Ha!Ha! The good news is that I am now even and thinking about selling. However some analysts have a 100% up side forecast which I know is only a forecast. Please...I appreciate your objective opinion. Sell because there are better opportunities...or it is worth waiting another quarter two?
Thanks as always!

Q: - I sense something happening these days with the whole space in tech, with AI, Information, etc on how its controlled, used, etc...

- Companies like Google and Microsoft have been targeted with lawsuits from many countries, based on Size , Monopoly and Other concerns...
- Companies like NVDA, ARM,AAPL and META are also included in my question...

- The Trump Factor is also a concern...

1. How do you see this playing out for these tech companies playing out ? Short/Long Term

2. Which are the best in class to weather the storm ?

3. Who is the Most Vulnerable To successful lawsuits against or breakup?

4. Best Pick/Picks To Buy and Hold Going Forward??

Thanks,
M

Q: I hold both BN and BAM...
- I have a higher holding in BN in multiple accounts...
- I have done well on both...

- If You were to add to a position, Which one or Both?

Q: This company has run up quite a bit with a very strong RSI rating >80 so would it be wiser to wait for a pull back or buy a small portion here? Hard to answer as I know timing can't be perfect.

Lots of tailwinds for the 'security' sector and ability to use onsite cameras to do other things (eg manage project status updates, onsite manpower etc) so do you consider this a buy? What risks do you foresee in its business model as I realise small cap sizing and YTD large gains can be potential headwinds.

Thanks as always!

Q: I am 83 years old and thinking of reducing my portfolio of stocks and putting the monies in Dimensional Funds in my RRIF. Returns seem to be excellent and I would like to get your opinion on these funds. I have no pension so I rely solely on the income generated by these Funds
Second question: The other option is trading my stocks for ETF's therefore what 5/6 ETF's would you recommend that would make a nice balanced income producing portfolio

Wayne