Investment Q&A

Q: Earlier this year we created an equal weighted 'balanced' portfolio of 30 Canadian companies in a non-registered account. Most were chosen from companies either covered by a 5i research report or included in a 5i model portfolio. The remainder were chosen, based on the 5i Q&A section, from what appear to be 5i sector favourites. All purchases in the portfolio are made with the intent to be long-term holds (10+ years).

As per an earlier question we posed, we then increased our positions in 12 of the 30 companies. At this time we would like to increase our investments in 6 of the remaining 18 companies. The intent is to increase the other 12 in approximately 4 months. Which 6 would you add to today? Please rank them, include a small blurb explaining each choice and suggest an entry point. Thanks!

Q: Very recently Robert Pace, Chairman of the Board at CNR, bought 50,000 shares of CNR at $152.55. Today the stock is trading at a little over 3% less per share. How much would you let this information influence a purchase decision on the stock at this time.

As always, thanks for your word of wisdom.

Q: Now that things have become a little clearer, which of the two, CP vs CNR, would you prefer and why?

As always, thanks for your great service!

Q: Hi Folks,
I hold CNR in my TFSA with a nice gain - with todays news would you sell CNR to buy CP OR would you hold both. Appreciate your opinion.
Thanks

Q: In view of what is transpiring between CNR and CP and the Kansas Railway is this stock still a Buy, hold or sell.
Thanks for your advice

Q: In your opinion which company in each of the 4 groupings offer. the best rate of return over the next 5 years?
Atd.b v.s. Pki
Cnr v.s tfii
Dol v.s. Do
Shop v.s. Lspd
Thank you

Q: What stocks in Canada do you believe will do well with the passing of the Infrastructure Bill and Reconciliation Bill in the USA? Please list in order of preference. Thanks.

Q: CN took a bath today, and it looks like CP may get Kansas City after all.
I have no rail stocks; would you pick one today? Would you prefer the "winner" of Kansas City Southern?
John

Q: Re my question 30 min ago on CNR, I was referring to the railway but the abbreviation in your reply shows Cornerstone Bldg Supply.

Q: CNR has never moved +3.26% in the past 3 yrs that we've owned it. What happened?

Q: Good afternoon,
I have about a 5% of both LNR and MG in my TFSA and have owned them since 2017.
Although I have seen reasonable returns LNR has lagged behind MG. I'm looking to sell LNR and get into something that has more growth can you please suggest two or three Canadian companies and a possible entry point.

Also I have owned AQN sing March 2020 and it has not done anything and thinking of switching over to POW BAM.A or any other suggestions and a possible entry point.

Thanks.

Joe

Q: Earlier this year we created an equal weighted 'balanced' portfolio of 30 Canadian companies in a non-registered account. Most were chosen from companies either covered by a 5i research report or included in a 5i model portfolio. The remainder were chosen, based on the 5i Q&A section, from what appear to be 5i sector favourites. All purchases in the portfolio are made with the intent to be long-term holds (10+ years).

Our intent is to increase our investments in the 30 companies over time. We have recently increased our positions in BIPC and MG. At this time we would like to increase our investments in 10 of the remaining 28 companies. The intent is to increase the remaining 18 in approximately 6 months. Which 10 would you add to today? Please rank them, include a small blurb explaining each choice and indicate an approximate buy price. Thanks!

Q: I wonder if you could comment on an article by Ian McGugan in the Wednesday August 11, 2021 Globe & Mail. Entitled “Investors in CP, CN should make sure they’re ready for a bumpy ride”, his piece points out a potential “nightmare scenario” in the battle for Kansas City Southern (KCS); namely, that if the CN offer is preferred by KCS shareholders, and if CN is granted the voting trust arrangement by the STB (Surface Transportation Board), BUT if ultimately the takeover is rejected by STB, then CN would need to dispose of their KCS shares (which CN paid a lot of money for) at “fire sale” prices. McGugan points out that the market cap of KCS has risen by some US$14 billion during this CP/CN takeover battle (which gives some idea of the potential price deflation); and given that CNR has an (approx.) market cap of US$80 billion, this implies a quite substantial hit to CN’s stock value, if this adverse scenario plays out. As a shareholder in CN (and CP as well), I wonder what your thoughts are on all of this.

Ted

Q: I have a number of laggards in my portfolio that have been dramatically outperformed by peers during this year's rally, many of which I already own. I realize that you have generally rated these as 'hold' when asked in the past-yet I'm seeing a substantial opportunity cost to holding while others hold momentum during these hot markets for tech, industrial and commodities.
Any thoughts on whether it is worth continuing to hold and would you advise replacing at this time. ie on the balance of possible outcomes, would I be better off to stand pat or shift over to comparables within the sectors?
Thanks,
Peter

Q: Hi 5i: I live on Highway 11 in NE ON and every day I am continually amazed about the amount of truck traffic going through. They are not
stopping here. I hold 5% positions in TFII and CNR. I would like to swap a small position in CP and buy MTL or just add it outright. Your thoughts and if I do the latter do you feel that I might be overweight transportations? Great service - thanks.

DocTom

Q: Good evening,

I’m looking to increase my stock holdings in the industrial sector. I currently own HON at 3% and have a small position in XBC (due to recent declines). I’d like to add 3 long-term stocks and have identified the following as options: CNR, WSP or J, TFII, XYL, ATA, ROP. I can accept higher risk and would like companies that are leaders or doing something new/innovative in their area. I was also thinking of diversifying within the industrial sector. I’m wondering what 3 additions you’d pick at this time, either from my list above or others that I may have missed? I’m also wondering whether I should add to XBC at this point?

Thank you for great this service!

Lisa

Q: Hello Peter,

We are seeking advice on how to play the infastructure game now that Biden confirmed on Sunday that it is a stand-alone deal. We are light on Steel, Industrials, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Transportation, Materials, and 5G. We have some green energy with BEP.UN & AQN. We will reshuffle the deck by reducing Tech stocks to accommodate the shift.

Can you rank the following stocks in the categories 1st to last and add any other stocks that may be a better choice than those listed
Steel: RS, NUE, SCHN
Industrials: DD, HON (+ any other suggestions)
Aerospace: LMT, BA
Transportation: WSP, TFII, UNP, CNR, CP (+ any other suggestions)
Materials: CX (+ any other suggestions)
Manufacturing: (suggestions please)
5G: MRVL, ERIC

My last question is ask your opinion of the top 8 stocks (please rank) for the infastructure deal regardless of the sector.

Thank you for your great service.

Debbie and Jerry

Q: I have a full position in CNR in my cash account and a 1/2 position of TFII in my TFSA. My plan is to sell down my CNR and increase TFII as my annual contribution limits permit. Good plan?

Q: Good day. Industrials account for 13% of my portfolio. Currently I hold the companies listed above. I need to invest another $10,000 to bring my allocation to 13%. All the stocks listed are fairly equal weight. My question is which of these stocks do you think I should increase...or delete, and do you have a recommendation for a different stock that would fit here? I am thinking of adding TFII but am concerned it may be a duplication of the Mullen and CNR holdings. I look forward to your reply.

Q: Hi group can you suggest 3 Cad + 3 US must own stocks that will excel when /if recovery takes hold.
Second question is CN attractive at this time (buy sell hold and why- thanks for your thoughts