Investment Q&A

Q: There are a number of Small/Mid cap stocks you have liked for a long time and there are others that have recently come into play.

Most of these companies have done very well over time and some have stumbled.

I own a number of these names and other than Goeasy and the negative momentum of software names I have done well…

However, having been bitten a little by some of these names I find it difficult to venture into new names like FLY, TSAT, MDA, ENS, ELVA and others given the almost daily volatility.

What portion of your portfolio would you feel is reasonable for Small/Mid cap names? And what are your key metrics when you review or recommend these small to mid size companies?

Given all of that what would be your top 5 new names you like in today’s market?

Thanks
Tim

Q: I know your opinion is often conservative and you don't like to jump to conclusion too early but with these 3 stocks down today because of the earnings from TOI and LMN, do you think this is a small sign what everyone was saying all along about the software stocks?

thanks

Q: Please comment on the earnings of these 2.

Thank you

Q: In my TFSA I've been hit by the drop in CSU, DSG, TOI, LMN, and SHOP. Offset a bit by gains in TD, ENB, and SIS.

I have 12% in cash and am looking to rebalance and make some changes. I maintain 20% to 25% of the account in WXM. I like to follow stocks in the portfolios, mostly balanced, and those that you have reports on. I let things get a bit heavy on the software stocks, so looking for 5 or 6 idea's outside of that sector.

Can you make some suggestions? Thanks very much.

Q: Do we know when they report?

Q: Hi Team,
I have positions in CSU,TOI, LMN with LMN position being the smallest. Being that I own all of these and all of them have poor momentum, I was looking possibly selling LMN being that is the smallest position and smallest company and using the funds to add to my position in MDA to top it up to full position. Would this be advised at this time?

Thanks,
Shane.

Q: Understand size and sector differences. Adding to a diversified portfolio, + 3 % in dollars of current. What rank in order to purchase for 3-5 year hold? (I see CLS moving favourably in pre-market).

Q: This is a follow up to Dennis‘s question on the number of stocks to hold in a portfolio. You have suggested that about 20 (15-25) is all that you need. This may be correct for a conservative investor, but I feel your client base is a little bit more aggressive. Hence 20 conservative stocks, and a dozen more aggressive ones. I have used your advice to help me invest in a dozen smaller or unknown companies of which some have done great, some have done well, some are treading water and some have done poorly. I have started all these at a quarter position, which has worked well over the years. My biggest problem is knowing when to trim the great stocks as a fourfold increase only brings them to a full position. A great problem to have. Thanks for your advice over the years.

Q: What % is a good split between holding hardware vs software names? Barbell approach? Do you think the sasspocalypse is over? We've seen these names bounce off the recent lows and you have days where they are leading and days like today where sentiment swings the other way. I believe the names I hold are of good quality and can be patient while I wait for them to bounce. But then you have the opportunity cost of not buying more AI leading names with positive momentum. For example, do I sell some CSU/LMN/TOI and buy more CLS? Or sell some AXON and buy more NBIS? What would be a good approach? Thank you1

Q: Hello 5i team,
I sold topicus near its high last year and was thinking of getting back in. What are your thoughts on it's current status? Being in the balance portfolio, are you still good with it long term? This is more to add another tech stock for sector balance. Are there other equity suggestions?
Thank you,
Andrew

Q: I'm down on all of these. Simply, buy more, sell or hold

Q: These 3 are dropping this morning.
Is there any news that accounts for the drop?

Thanks

Q: Looking @ CDN options that you believe have been beaten down with strong rebound potential both short term and with long term upside. Please list your current top 5, highest ranked first through to 5th.

Q: All the above stocks are at a loss in my portfolio. some I've held for years. Which stocks are worth weeding? Thinking that BYD and WELL are lost causes for a while. Please give comments on each stock, why to hold or sell. I have many credits and please take them for a thorough answer. Once again, I'm counting on your feedback!

Q: Can you rank these top ten "losers" in terms of the most recommended to dollar cost average from 1 being the best opportunity to DCA to 10 being the least recommended to, thanks.

Q: Energy is obviously trading at a premium, given the current conflict, and with this in mind I was thinking of taking advantage of the bump and trimming my CNQ and SU positions. While I don't have any concerns about the companies, it would seem to make sense to monetize some of those gains. That being said, the current conflict has obviously impacted other sectors and companies negatively. What are some opportunistic buys (in your opinion) of companies that are currently depressed by the current conflict, but whose balance sheets and business models are sound, and who will probably do fine over the next 5 years.

Q: Four oil companies make up 30 percent of my portfolio. Purchased during covid and have had big gains in all four. The yield on cardinal based on cost base is 22 percent. This is stupid I know but if not for these four my portfolio is a disaster. It’s basically kept me flat while the tech sector has taken a dive. Should I start to exit some of the oil positions and where do you go if the majority of the 5i favourites are all ready owned ?

Q: Hi Peter, can I get your thoughts on Mark Leonard’s announcement not to stay as a board of directors of CSU. He is staying on with their PEMs strategy as an advisor. Does this change your view at all at how you look at the three companies and how do you think the market will react.

Q: Currently I still have have a small profit in Topicus. Considering selling and replacing with Teradyne. Would you make this change?

Q: A number of Small Caps have pulled back significantly. Do you still like these names? Are there any of these names that you feel should be sold?

Thanks
Tim