Investment Q&A

Q: What would you consider good entry points for the attached stocks.

Thanks
Tim

Q: There are in depth reports on these companies at a link on the Forum under Canadian Equities.

Q: CSU has outperformed TOI over this past year. The trading of shares (CSU to TOI) has proven unprofitable. Given where they are, does this represent the relative bargain between the two? Would you trade CSU for the other today?

Q: Can you address the lack of performance by Topicus?I know it’s venture listed…no analyst coverage….etc etc.Why doesn’t the company recognize this and change that?It supposedly has this great CSU leadership

Q: You mentioned in an earlier answer that the time to buy is when things are bad which, in context, is now. Can you suggest some Canadian companies which deserve to be purchased about this time? Growth, value, doesn't matter. I have done well in the past by familiarizing myself with your daily answers. No one expects perfection but my 5i compass serves me well. Thanks

Q: Hello 5I, between the 2 companies do you have a favourite or is it a toss up? Trying to figure out if its worth trading out of TOI into NVEI.
Thanks

Q: What 4-5 Cdn Companies would go good with this group if looking to balance things out a bit (more growth focus vs income). A couple of stocks I had in mine include: BAM.A, DOO, MG, DOL. Do any of these stocks seem like they w/b a good fit/mix or our there others that you think would be better choices?

Q: Rolled out of TOI and into LSPD. (Taking a tax loss on TOI). In a binary situation in todays market do you prefer on over the other?

Q: Hello, I have holdings that replicate the Balanced Equity portfolio with weightings being within about 1% for each stock based on the model portfolio. I have also aimed to hold a small number of stocks from the growth portfolio and currently have 1-2% for each of LSDP and WELL. I am considering adding 1-2% holding to SHOP, LSDP, WELL or adding 2% for TOI or DOL. I have a 20 year time frame.

I am leaning towards SHOP, TOI, LSDP for adding shares but am aware of my heavier weighting in the technology sector and am considering if Dolorama may be a good option at this time. With the war in the Ukraine and inflation, also based on my time frame, can you recommend which stocks you would suggest adding to of the ones listed at this time?

Q: Hi, With today's results, what is the present multiple/valuation for Topicus shares and is it reasonable or expensive, with expected growth ? Thanks

Q: Hi Team,
I know there is no earnings estimates for TOI, but how does the earnings release look to you? The release says total revenue is up 24% compared to last years quarter. That part sound pretty good to me especially in the environment we are in. I am not sure how to guage the net income though. They state it is down compared to last years quarter due to "preferred securites income" in 2021. Is this a non event or will it be viewed as negative? Thanks for your analysis.

Shane.

Q: Please comment on earnings. Would you add to a position?

Q: I own both these companies in my Tfsa and I notice that they both report their earnings this week.
Could you explain why Toi was only 2% while Csu was up 14% in July?
Is Toi restricted only to Europe while Csu is worldwide?
Which is your favourite of the two?

Q: Hi, With recent recovery in the Tech sector, many stocks have seen nice bounce in their depressed share prices. Tech Companies with solid fundamentals, strong cashflow and low/no debt have been favoured by investors. CSU has also seen good strength lately, which is really encouraging. Topicus share price also has seen a mild recovery from its recent lows, but still continues to languish around $74- 75 level. Could you assign the possible causes of lack of investor interest in TOI, which was a darling, not so long ago and follows the same business model as its parent Constellation Software ? Do you foresee some catalysts to break this trend which could help the stock to recover sooner to let's say $90-$100, and if so a possible/reasonable time frame. Thank you

Q: What does the market expect from these 2 next week?

Thx

Q: Can you please rank the above tech stocks looking out 2-3 years. I am looking to drop a couple and add to ones you like better as some have become much smaller after dropping this year.
Thanks

Q: Looking to reposition out of Oil&Gas. The noted companies have been beaten down. How would you rank for a 3 year horizon. Highest to lowest. Any other names you would add to this list?

Q: Hi there,

I'd like to start a concentrated version of your balanced equity portfolio that is focused on growth. What are your top 6 ideas from the portfolio are you most bullish on, sector agnostic? The purpose would be concentrated growth.

Thanks!

Q: I have some money to invest and looking for growth over the next 5 to 7 years. Between the 3, which one would you side with at the moment. If you have a better suggestion, feel free to give your insight. Thanks !

Q: You mentioned that Topicus operates in $USD. Did you mean that they make their acquisitions using this currency, or is it the currency utilized by their operating groups on a day to day basis? Thanks.