Investment Q&A

Q: I appreciated your answer to Michael regarding SJ (which we hold in several accounts) and the effect that Trump's position on coal may have on SJ. I came across this quote when a google search about this topic came up with this: "Why Trump Probably Can't Bring Back Coal (or Kill Renewables Either") The reason, as this former coal miner stated is that, basically, coal isn't as competitive as it once was. He said: “Big picture, I would imagine the U.S. is slower to phase out coal than a president who would have retained the Clean Power Plan. I think coal power is not coming back in this country regardless of what regulatory changes a President Trump is going to make. Economically, it is no longer as competitive as it used to be.”

My own personal opinion is that we shouldn't make rash decisions about what Trump may or may not do. This would apply to stocks that 5i covers or has commented on, such as BEP.UN, and others.

I do appreciate the 'tune out the noise, level-headed advice' that the small retail investor consistently receives from Peter, Ryan, and the 5i team.

Q: I have recently joined 5i and have started converting one of my portfolios to the 5i Balanced Equity Portfolio. Given the limited funds, I am only comfortable holding about 10 positions. I am contributing to this account regularly, with the intention of building up to a full 20 positions within 12-18 months. Given today's conditions, which companies would be best to get into first?

I already hold full positions in CSU, KXS, NFI and SIS.

Thank you

Q: Hi, can I gave your insight on SJ's outlook in a recessionary downturn in North America? Is SJ tied to the coal industry? If yes, would a return to US coal positively impact SJ?

Q: Hi,

I would like to initiate a position in one of these 2 stocks and plan on owning both over time. Given that both are down about 15% from their recent highs last month, which one do you think has a better entry point right now?

Thanks for your time

Q: Hi Gents,

Is the continued sell off in SJ warranted by yesterday's surprise electoral news? Could you please comment on your understanding of how the company's long term prospects may be affected?

Q: Peter, if a Trump/Republican government takes a harder line on softwood lumber, do you see that impacting Stella-Jones very negatively? Thanks!

Q: Earnings fails on all of these. Do you think they'll be treading water/going down until the next quarter?

Q: Peter and Team, Considering adding to a full position in Stella-Jones, on today's pullback. This would be for a 3+ year hold. Your thoughts appreciated.

Q: Comment on the earnings, plz.

Q: Hi, could you please provide the estimates of Revenue, EPS and EBITDA for SJ, BYD.un and TOY. Thanks

Q: Any reason for the big drop in SJ today.It has a recent good run.Appreciate usual great services & views.Peter you were great on BNN

Q: As a newer subscriber to 5i, i am interested in purchasing your BE portfolio. The above names have had huge run ups and I don't know how to approach them. Which ones are buyable at these levels?
Of the ones you deem buyable, can you comment, for each, as to whether a half position or full position should be taken.
And can you rank these in terms in terms of your preferences at current levels?

Thank you for your excellent service, as always.

KR

Q: I'm a late 20s investor looking to augment my company group retirement rrsp (invested in MF's - Index/Mawer) with individual stocks. My goal is to add positions until I'm close to the Balanced Equity portfolio.
At this time, which of the above (or another if there is a better option that I haven't listed) would be a good idea to start with? Thanks in advance.

Q: Has anyone heard any information about a merger between WFT and SJ? Your comments on the powerhouse it would create and how the market would react to such a merger would be appreciated

Q: Can you please provide your updated opinions on WEF vs. WFT? Of the two, which one do you like better, and would you buy one of these? My only position in the materials in Stella Jones (about a 7% full position), so would like your thoughts on this. Thank you for a great service!

Q: SJ---report date. It was a top pick plus a recommendation on BNN this week. ZCL---report date & estimated revenue.It was also a top pick and a recommendation this week on BNN, Appreciate your usual great services & views.

Q: I'm planning to purchase 1 or 2 of the following stocks after the US election. Could you rate these 4 stocks in the order that you would recommend them at today's prices. Also which one is more under valued?

Q: For information,SJ was recommended today by Royal Bank for a $56 target price & outperform rating.SJ was a top pick of Ryan on Sep 30

Q: Hello Peter,
Any idea why these stocks:Pacific Insight, Fairfax, Knight, and Stella Jones have been declining of late, especially Pacific Insight. It has been hit very hard after their earnings. Is it a good time to pick up these 4 companies given the current decline? Thanks very much.Umed

Q: Do you expect any impact on SJ if a softwood lumber deal with the U.S. is not reached ? (I note your comments that the residential lumber portion of this company's business is expected to be the main driver of growth)