Investment Q&A

Q: I'm really overweight in IT. Close to 35% but I need to get down to 20% or less. IT holdings are: KXS (3.1%); SHOP (16.9%); CSU (5.2%); TOI (0.4%); DND (0.2%); LSPD (2.0%); SYZ (1.4%); PHO (1.0%); CRWD (2%); NVDA (0.7%); DOCU (1.5%).

Not sure if it makes a difference but all are in TFSA except KXS, CRWD and DOCU (cash/margin account). Due to the fact that I'm working I don't want to trigger any taxable gains if possible. Obviously I need to trim SHOP by at least 1/2.

SYZ seems to be a laggard since it has only appreciated 45% in almost 7 years so I think I should sell that. Do you agree? (assuming a balanced portfolio).

Aren't DND and PHO going to be purchased?

I'm emotionally attached to the high gains otherwise... What's your suggestion on how to bring down my IT holdings in a tax efficient way?

Q: Good morning
I have a small position in my my trading account on DND and also a small position in TOI Should i sell DND now to build build a larger position in TOI or wait to see if a higher offer comes in on DND?
Thks for an excellent service
Marcel

Q: Hi,

These stocks listed make up the core position of my Canadian and US holdings.

Would you consider this list to be a good one for a 3-5 year plus time horizon? I am able to tolerate high risk .

Thanks

Q: I have these companies in my growth portfolio. I would like to add 3 more what companies would you suggest.

Q: Am considering selling my TFSA shares of DND and adding to the a small position of GSY and/or NVEI. Your thoughts on this or do you have another stock that might be added to my 2 choices.
I’m not too sure on their logic in going private, was it a way of testing the market to see if other companies were interested?
Thanks to 5i in keeping me on track and giving your great knowledgeable opinions. John

Q: Hi,
I own DND and its trading at around $48,69. The offer to go private is at $50,50. Here is my thinking, Why would I sell at the current price if the worst case scenario is the buyout at $50.50? The other option is that there can be a higher bid, or this whole thing of going private just falls apart, which might stall the share price, temporarily. Not to confuse myself nor you, I am thinking if the best case scenario is just to hold my shares because if they were not intending to go private, I would have had a 5+ year time horizon anyway. Would you agree with my thought process?
Thanks,

Q: One of your answers re: DND management-led takeover was "management-led takeovers are not as good as arbitrage plays as third-party overtures. Financing is at times an issue, as it is relatively easy for management to 'walk' away from the proposal and just go back to how things were and return to the status quo". In the past few years, would you list the companies whose management-led takeover have been successful or have walked away?

Q: If dnd good private what is a good company to replace it in my tfsa growth portfolio.

Q: Which, if either, do you consider is the more conservative of the 2; DND or LSPD, and which to anticipate higher growth from in the next 12 months ?

Q: How would you rate these tech companies for growth and safety?

Q: Do you have any sense, or a guess even, about the timeline when things are sorted out here, one way or the other? Thanks.

Q: Hi,
I own DND and not so pleased with the idea of this company is considering going private. It went public not even a year ago. The sudden change of "heart" has me thinking if they are constrained in someway in being public vs a private company.
In any event, the $50.50 acquisition price proposal is low, in my opinion. A financing at that price was done no so long ago.
I am hoping this company stays public as its a great company and growing very fast.
I have decided to hold onto my shares.
In light of my view, could you please share your thoughts?
Thanks,

Q: Hi, Based on the assumption, that eventually a sale is likely to happen in the price range of $50.50 or higher, is an arbitrage trade ( Buy @ $48 and wait until a Sale is final ) makes sense ? Thanks

Q: Your thoughts on the DND announcement?

Q: Given a three to five year time frame, which of WELL and DND has the better growth potential?

Thanks.

Howard

Q: Hello. What are your top 5 picks in Canada + top 5 picks in the US for capital appreciation over the next 12 months? Any sector etc. Thanks!

Q: Back in February this year DND issues 3,960,400 common shares at a price of C$50.50@ for a total of C$200 million, and also issued C$300 million in debentures. Has DND spent this C$500 million yet, or announced some plans for its use? SP has been trading well below $50.50 since and are there anything in the works? Thanks.

Q: I am currently helping my wife to add new money to her TFSA account. She is currently holding DND, AC, EGLX and PLTR. Please suggest your favorite growth stocks (Canadian and US) taking into account the latest volatility and recent sector rotation from growth/tech and rising interest concerns. She is looking for 5-7 years time frame.

Q: As I write this, Friday mid afternoon, all of the markets are sharply higher. Gains seem to be pretty much across the board. I like to look at outliers that are bucking the trend. There are a few stocks that you have been optimistic about that are actually down today. Wondering if any of these are not as favoured by the market, given their performance today. Perhaps issues with recent results. Understanding that you can't read too much into one day's trading, but several of these have dropped quite a bit lately, and I'm wondering what your current feelings would be on buying these today for a long term hold in a diversified portfolio. Would you give each a rating from 1 to 10 as to how strongly you would want each of these in a portfolio? BYD, CSU, CTS, DOO, DND, ENGH, LNF, PBH, REAL, STC.

Q: Hi.
I own DND. I was pleased with the results and later today(May 12th) they announced a small acquisition in the UK.
Looking at the industry they operating in and the services they provide, DND seems to have an economic moat. They can raise their prices and companies using them will not have much of a choice but to agree due to very limited competition. This is a very powerful position for a company to be in which allows it to protect its market share and profitability and to keep growing. Do you agree with my thesis?
Thanks