Investment Q&A

Q: LSPD has issued a response to the short attack:

https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2021/09/29/lightspeed-comments-on-short-seller-report

I would be very reluctant to sell shares in LSPD and more inclined to purchase more. Like previous short attacks on high growth companies like SHOP and NVDA, I'm quite sure this one will prove to be bogus and just another cynical attempt to profit from the resulting sell-off. In the case of SHOP and NVDA short attacks, the short-sellers who issued the reports even pledged to give lavish donations to charities if the stocks recovered (In the case of SHOP, $200,000 USD was pledged if it ever rose above $200!). Wouldn't we all love to buy SHOP for that price today?

My only question in all of this is whether there will ever be any regulatory control over short-attacks that can be proven to be opportunistic.

Q: I asked this last week but haven't seen a response yet, so ignore if the answer is pending. I hold these as a basket of spec stocks looking for extreme growth. I've done well with all but MTLO and I'm wondering if it still fits here or if I should let it go and roll into the remainder. Would you have a favorite one or two from this list? Any you would run away from?

Q: Do you think high inflation or even stagflation will come to fruition in the near future? If yes, is it best to save and build up your cash position or continue to invest in great companies in both scenarios?
Which stocks/sectors would be best to invest in a high inflation or stagflation environment?
Thanks

Q: MS has recently been downgraded by a couple analysts. What are your thoughts on MS and is there a preferred US financial?

Q: Are there any tax disadvantages to adding XSP or ZSP to a non-registered account?

Q: With regards to minimum holding periods. Would the following assumptions be reasonable:

XSB - 1 -2 years
XBB - 2 + years

Thanks,

Joe

Q: Hi 5iresearch team
Can you please recommend 3 Canadian stocks for each of the industrial and healthcare sectors that you think will perform well in 2022?
Dividends is a bonus but not a must.
Thanks a lot for the great service.

Q: Thinking of adding a small TFSA position with one of these, looking for a potential “pop” with a 5 year outlook without regard to risk. Is there one you like better than than others for that potential?
Appreciate your insight as always.

Q: What is your opinion on CHR. I've got a bit in my TFSA that I'm up on and more in my cash account that I will be selling for a tax loss, I'm wondering if I should sell now or wait a few more months

I'd like to swap into agriculture and precious metals if you have any top picks

Thanks

Q: I was watching Xylem's investor day presentation today. One of the things they mentioned was:

"Underlying demand continues to be robust, with higher-than-expected growth in orders and backlog, but the global supply chain environment has become increasingly volatile, including with respect to escalating electronic component shortages. The Company currently estimates adverse revenue impacts of approximately $100 million in the second half of the year"

Is this part of the reason the stock is down today? I own it in my margin account, and was planning on starting a small position in my RRSP. You think this dip is a good entry point?

Q: I know your not fans of stop loss orders but if you were forced to initiate one for LSPD what would be your price point?
Thanks

Q: WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ABOUT THIS UPCOMING COMPANY. BNGO

Q: Natural gas has been rising over the last few months beyond its 6 plus year range. Reason for as supply should still be plentiful. Just looking for your thoughts.

Regards,

Q: Appreciate your opinion on this fund.

Thanks

Q: In the past few days, I've read a number of what seem to be highly promotional articles on Draganfly. I'd like to have a more down-to-earth view of the company's potential and limitations. Can you share any insights you might have on it? I'm a long-term investor (5 to 10 years).

Q: Can you please comment what's the reason for sale off today?

Xebec just signed another hydrogen contract with Flat Steel Manufacturer, isn't this a positive news?

Q: Please analyze these two companies, compare them on profit, growth and volatility. Which would be the best long term buy.

Thanks for the usual good advice

Q: Is your opinion on VET improving? Seems like they might be at the "right place, right time" since a fair chuck of their cash flow is associated with European natural gas. The supply there is being pinched by Russia and spot prices are rising rapidly. Haven't looked in detail but it seems that VET's cash flow should be very high going forward, especially if they can hedge at high prices. Would guess they can reinstate some dividend. Thoughts?

Q: Eric Nuttall has an interesting column in the Financial Post today saying investing in oil and gas right now is a 'generational opportunity', that Canadian oil and as are hugely undervalued and could double in a year. What do you think of increasing oil and gas holdings? How much do you think would be appropriate right now and do you still think Suncor is the way to go? I notice you have only a very small 1% holding in the balanced portfolio.

Q: Micron's report of lower sales of chips is obviously affecting the semiconductor
etfs. Do you think that many of the chip makers held by SOXQ; SOXX and SMH will also be affected? Would you be adding any of these etfs to your portfolio at this time??