Investment Q&A

Q: A while back I asked about selling ENGH and replacing it with DSG, because I like to follow your lead in the portfolios. You recommended I keep ENG as they are similar, and I'm glad you made that recommendation because the company had a very good quarter/year. In another answer to a member you indicated that ENG may level off now because most of the share response was due to the low expectations by analysts and the surprise. Now I'm wondering if I should sell half of my ENG and buy DSG with the proceeds, giving me two reasonable positions. Diversification. I know this is somewhat like splitting hairs, but you must have a good sense of DSG future growth, or you would not have it in the portfolio. Again, thank you for recommending I not sell ENG last time, even though their good results could not have been predicted. And if you still recommend I keep the one position I'd be happy to do so. Thanks for all you do. And have a well earned holiday. Cheers

Q: comments please on the quarter?

Q: Could you please advise what analysts are expecting regarding Descarte's earnings release after markets close today.

Thank you, Peter

Q: Hi,

I'm looking to start investing a lump sum over the next 12 months or so. What list of Canadian stocks would you recommend at current levels? Do you have 5-7 names that you find particularly attractive right now. Looking for a mix of growth and income with not too much risk.

Thanks,
Jason

Q: I currently owned these 3 stocks and would like to know if adding to them to bring them each up to a 3% weight would be good?I am currently in a loss position for both MX and GUD?
Thanks

Q: Hello Peter & team,

Have been away for a short while and am now happy to once again be a part of the 5i Family. My Question..

I have approx $20,000 to invest. It is a credit to your team how well the 5i Balanced Equity Portfolio has performed. I will not be ashamed to invest my funds via following your lead. In looking at the portfolio and with "Growth" in mind, are you able to advise which of the companies within the portfolio you would start new positions?

Thanks for all you do

Q: For an angreswive investor, where would you put new money. Can you rank them in terms of how compelling they are at their current prices ?
Thanks

Q: Recognizing the substantial market cap differences between the much larger csu and gib.a, vs the smaller otex and dsg , in what order would you rank the four in terms of the usual metrics used for tech growth companies . I currently hold gib.a and otex and am looking to either add to existing positions or add something new. If you have another growth company in this space , pleased to hear it and why.

Q: Hello 5i, the S&P/TSX30 is based on growth over past three years . Looking forward what would be your top 8 for growth over the next three years?
I realize this is a bit of crystal ball work but I would like to hear your thoughts!!
Regards Dave

Q: I own dsg and i am thinking of selling and buying byd.un. What do you think of this switch. How do you rate these two stocks for growth.

Q: I already own BAM, RY, T, BOYD Income, and ZLU, but I'm looking for another lo -volatility dividend stock with some growth. What do you think of my adding NPI or BEP? Is there another choice you like?

Q: "Descartes Launches Advanced Analytics Solution Using Microsoft Power BI for Logistics and Supply Chain Operations"
This looks like DSG is moving directly into the same space as KXS, could you comment on this news.

Q: Hello, I sold Descartes DSG quite a while back when you indicated that it was very expensive (and kept Enghouse ENGH), now that you have added DSG to the portfolio I'm wondering if I should sell ENGH and buy DSG back. Or are they 6 of one and half a dozen of the other going forward. In balancing my portfolio I trimmed some CSU because it was up around 17%, so now I do not want to invest in a much lesser quality technology company with the proceeds. Second somewhat related part to this question: I once owned QST, MCR, and BAD and sold them also quite a while ago. Now that you have renewed interest in them and added them to the portfolios I'm feeling a bit reluctant to add them back, I guess because I once sold them. Obviously you have renewed confidence in them. And I'm trying to keep to my principle of following the portfolios. Can you help me regain confidence in these three names. Thanks for great service, as always.

Q: Hi Peter and 5i team,
The listed stocks are held in our grandsons RESP. (Age 6) .We have some cash that we would like to deploy. We originally thought People Corp would be a good addition but you warned it is a thin trader and could be volatile. In your opinion what would be your top 3 ideas for a new position.
Thank you

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and Team,

There are two questions in my query today. Please charge me the appropriate number of credits.

I am looking to open a new long-term position in my TFSA. Can you rank the following stocks. LSPD, DSG, TOY

In my RRSP, I want to get some US exposure. Can you recommend a stock or ETF that is for a long-term hold.

Thanks.

Q: Hi Peter and 5i team,
We have some cash in our grandsons RESP. He is 6 yrs old. Having read your update today, we were wondering if People Corp would be a good fit as a new holding?
Thank you as always for your opinion

Q: Would have been a great move if you had recommended DSG before the 10% jump yesterday.A little reluctant to buy it today.

Q: Your comments on DSG earnings please

Sheldon

Q: Hi Gang,
I already own many of your balanced and growth funds stocks and have some cash to put to work. Can you rate the above going out 12-24 months out.

Thank you Anthony

Q: Hi, I am looking to add a position in either DSG or LSPD to my RSP. I am looking at these to add some growth as I have a number of bank and utility stocks in my RSP now, which provide dividends but not a lot of growth. Can you please advise which you would recommend, including your reasons and also how they compare from both a risk and growth perspective.

thanks for your advice.
Paula