Investment Q&A

Q: Hello Peter,
I own sj, csu, esl, and gib.a. All of them are down more than 10%-15%. My weightings range from 2 to 4 percent. Is it best to just keep the weightings as they are for long term or reduce them. Much appreciated.Umed

Q: Earlier this year your team did a portfolio review for me. Thanks for that as I am much more diversified now (and a bit smarter). I own ESL and would like your opinion on switching to CSU?

Q: Could you please give me a list of your favourite insider owned companies presently? A percentage of insider ownership and a brief reasoning as to why you are choosing the company/companies over other possibilities. If there is one that could be considered a full position purchase at this time or would you ease into all the names. Thank you

Q: Do you think that Enghouse has had it's run? Is it time to sell and replace it with SIS? Thank You.

Q: Hi there

I note you commented on Enghouse's recent earnings, but before the conference call. Just wondering if you listened to it, whether any other information/impressions came out, and how you would feel about buying a bit more at this time. I was thinking of raising my position from 3% to 4% of my portfolio.

Much thanks

Q: Reported today. How are the numbers?

Thx

Q: I don't have a lot of tech exposure in my portfolio and am looking to add. Which of the tech companies in the model portfolio should an investor start buying at this point if you could only buy two? Thanks

Q: Can you tell me when Enghouse will be announcing their earnings and what is expected in the way of results? Are you still positive on this security? Thank You.

Q: In my RRSP account,I had double position in ESL, I sold half today, and thinking to add another Tech company for diversification. Which one you prefer, SH ,OTC, FB or other name. I already have KXS, DH, SIS.

Thanks
Kuldip

Q: Hi 5i Team!

It looks ESL does not have price momentum, and SH experienced a strong reversal despite reporting decent numbers last week.

Is this a sector trend following the recent trend by CSU?

What is your expectation for forward looking results for ESL and SH for the next 2 - 4 quarters? Is this an opportune time to buy both?

Which is the better choice for capital appreciation for the next 12 months?

SGR

Q: Can you please briefly compare the 3 tagged companies in terms of how cheap they are on a valuation basis, their international exposure, and their expected growth rates?

If you had to pick 1 or 2 of them to put money in now what would you choose?

Thank you.

Q: I own the following stocks with their corresponding weightings in my portfolio.
REI.UN 1.6%, SJ 1.3%, AYA 1.3%, WSP 1.5%, DH 1.8%, ESL 1.2%, D.UN 1.7%, IPL 1.4% and TNC 1.1%
I would like to reduce my holdings and increase the remaining holdings to a minimum of 2%. Along with AYA, which ones would you suggest I get rid of? Which are the best ones to add to?
Thanks for your input RAM

Q: I am choosing between KXS and ESL? Are they in the same business? Between these two stocks, which one offers a better value and has the most potential in the future? thanks.

Q: My tech holdings are 17% of my portfolio, which is a lot higher than your latest recommendation. They include: CSU, DH, ESL, ET, MDA. Should I lighten up or is this ok for a senior who doesn't need current funds? I'd be willing to part with any of them except CSU. Thank you.

Q: Enghouse is now approaching $50.00. Do you still think it is a screaming buy. Should I add to my small position. E has been good to me I am up over 200 percent. Even at these levels.

Q: From some recent comments I suspect I have too high a percentage in oil and gas shares (15% directly in oil and gas companies and 8% in services, including pipelines, of which 5% is TransCanada (TRP)), I was contemplating making a shift to other sectors. I was thinking of purchasing some Enghouse (ESL) or CGI Group (GIB.A) for my TFSA account replacing some oil stock. I noticed that last summer you strongly preferred ESL over GIB.A due to better management and no debt despite some poorer metrics i.e. price to cash flow, PE ratio, etc. You have included this name in your model Balanced portfolio with an A- valuation thus is a very strong recommendation. Does your opinion still remain the same at present? Also, I have noted that recently there have been price reductions in some tech stocks, which you have partially explained by sector rotation. If this is an issue should I wait for drops to completely occur or purchase now. If now and your opinion is still very high on ESL, I will plan to purchase some Enghouse shares. CGI Group (GIB.A) shares constituting approximately 0.5% of my family’s stocks (9 different accounts) were purchased two years ago for my TFSA account. Would you also recommend selling my GIB.A and consolidating in ESL. Thank you very much.

Q: Hello Peter,

Can you comment on ESL year end release

Thanks
Kevin

Q: Hi, Can you please comment on ESL earnings release. Looks like Revenue, EPS were a bit shy of street estimates. is this mainly due to CIT related expenses? You had mentioned that CIT was the 2nd largest acquisition in company history ? How is it likely to contribute to future results ? Did FX play a role in current earnings? I just started a new position today @ $57.25. What are your thoughts on valuation and market perception of results ? Thanks

Q: I believe you mentioned before that you think the market has punished Enghouse too much.

Question: what valuation would you think appropriate for Enghouse considering its net cash position of $3.67 per share (if my shares outstanding total are correct), growing earnings per share profile and growing divided?

I understand the company has a lot of positives going for it, but I have a hard time getting around ESL's valuation. 31x 2016 earnings, even when you deduct the cash from the share price, seems like a lot to me.

I'm really interested in hearing why you think the market bringing down ESL to 31x 2016 earnings is punishing it too much.

Thanks again for your great insights and fantastic service.

John

Q: I noticed CSU has bounced back from the recent sell off while ESL is languishing. Does that place a question mark over ESL? Is it the time to lighten up?