Investment Q&A

Q: I know they are different industries but which would you prefer for a 3 year hold?

Q: I’ve held BYD for a number of years and have tried to be patient recently, but I’m wondering with its significant headwinds if it’s time to move on. What are your thoughts on BYD going forward, and do you have better suggestions for another consumer discretionary or consumer defensive stock?

Q: Hi group i own the above stocks and have some cash to deploy. pick out 10 core holdings c/w with order to buy and entry price. I am in no rush but want the buy list ready for any opportunity that pops up. Thanks for your help

Q: Based on the recent quarter results and comments going to 2029, would you switch to Copart for the long term?

Q: Do you see BYD as useful to hold going forward/doesn have a valuable growth and risk-weighted profile at the moment?

Q: Q (Private): They just released their updated plan (until 2029); what are your thoughts on what they have proposed in terms of revenue / margin growth along with the strategy.

This stock has been painful to own over the last couple of years so not sure if this is a needle mover or more consistent w/ their past performance.

Didn't seem like a big catalyst.....

Q: Good Morning

What are your thoughts on BYD new 5 year goal to 2029 for more rapid growth?
Thks
Marcel

Q: Please rank these stock for risk relative to US Tariffs from High to Low.....yes, wonder how defensive these CDN stocks are......Many thanks.....Tom

Q: Hi group can you please comment on Capitol direct trust - last quarter they paid out 9% + over last 3 yrs they have averaged 7+ %. What is your assessment of the risk rewards in this sector i suspect that restrictions on liquidly and management fees are concerns but the attractive quarterly payout are very attractive in this unstable market overall your thoughts please. I am 74 and retired so steady income is a driver. Also please rate the above stocks (1-10 . 10 being best) Thanks for your help

Q: Your thoughts on GDI please. Continue to hold?

Q: Looking at some Canadian mid cap stocks. How would you rank these 9 stocks for estimated total return potential over the next 5 years. BYD, DIR.UN, DOL, EQB, MEQ, PBH, STN, TFII, TIH. Thanks.

Q: Going forward for a trade does BYD or PBL have the best potential capital gain? Thank you

Q: Looking to invest new funds in SMID CAD. Do not need income - lean to Growth. On a risk/reward ranking, from this list or any others you prefer, please advise where you would focus investments for 3-5 years hold.
Thanks

Q: Are there any stocks out there today that you feel are stupidly mispriced and could get a nice bounce/run this year?
Thank you

Q: Hi 5i,

Advice please - I am down almost 50% with MG; it accounts for 7% in a LIRA account. Do I hold faith it will rebound at some point or cut my losses? Cannot touch LIRA for another 15yrs. Thank you!

Q: As Trump’s inauguration approaches and our government falters it appears increasingly likely that the risk of tariffs is not zero. Yet Canadian markets don’t seem concerned. Do you have any guidance current Canadian equity holdings? The answer to these problems is usually to do nothing but it looks as though there is potential for serious market disruption.
Within your portfolio recommendations (my largest would be Tfii, gsy, shop, mg, byd ) do you see companies that are high risk of significant harm?

Q: Good day and happy New Year to all the 5i staff. This is my first, and hopefully last multi stock question.

I am really beginning to take Trump seriously about tariffs. His reasons don’t hold up, but I believe he has unstated reasons of his own for wanting to do so. I don’t usually jump quickly but I have a bad feeling and am thinking of selling some Canadian holdings and buying US. I am wondering what you would think of this?

Even if my fear is justified, though, some of the stocks I am considering may do well under Trump’s regime, anyway. The above stocks are the ones i am considering and i would appreciate your views on whether they might do alright under Tariffs? Any other Canadian stocks you might think will react particularly badly?
Thanks for your great service

Q: I am over weight on CSU, WXM, DSG, and SHOP and under weight AW, BEP.UN, KXS, BYD, PBH, and LMN. How would you rank these 6 where i'm under weight to add to in 2025? Are any recommended to hold or sell?

Q: I own a long term holding in these stocks but am interested in adding a short term trading position in a few of them to take advantage of any January post tax loss selling bounce. Please rank these from best to worst near term (1-2 month) trading potential.

Q: Interesting comments in your latest Market Update about small caps. In addition to any potential upside in 2025, we are close to the possible annual January “bounce”. If you had to pick 5 (ranked) Canadian small caps to take advantage, which 5 equities would you lean towards? Also, is there an ideal ETF that would cover all the small cap basics? (2 questions)
On another note, long time member here who is extremely grateful for the outstanding service you provide. I’ve listened attentively, learned a lot, and have been blessed with some lucrative decisions, always guided by your sage wisdom. For that I offer a heartfelt thank you, and wish all at 5i a wonderful Christmas and another prosperous 2025!
Chris