Investment Q&A

Q: I hold Comfort Systems and am down significantly on the stock. Do you think it is worth holding and adding to or would you move on. If I were to move on could you suggest other names in the same space. Thank You.

Q: Hello 5i,
There have been many negative questions regarding Tariffs and other non-Canadian officials. Wondering if it makes sense to look to those Canadian companies that would benefit from the upcoming April 28, 2025 event results.
Following is my list of questions for you – please feel free to take as many credits as you require since I typically don’t use many.
• The clear winner looks to be BAM/BN/BIP/BEP with the massive housing & project build plans. Some housing build plans look to be well beyond anything the private sector has ever seen. Outside of investing in BAM/BN/BIP/BEP are there any other companies that will experience increased growth rates? Perhaps Canadian Only Lumber Companies, Steel, etc.… Being careful to ensure the industrial carbon tax doesn’t offset any building growth rates.
• Looks like major projects are going to be built to save the country from the tariffs. Assuming these are going to be non-conventional energy would the companies such as BAM/BN/BIP/BEP/WSP, benefit the most? Are there any other companies to start looking at? Perhaps carbon capture companies?
• I wonder if there are any areas of benefactors increasing/decreasing the amount of tax havens in Canada? There are a fair number of mid/small companies that could setup a beneficial tax structure and become more profitable. My experience with setting up offshore structures is that there are setup/dismantle/maintenance costs with Lawyers and Accountants but perhaps other benefactors are investable. Are there any publicly traded Accounting or Legal companies to start watching?
• With proposed additional spend to media companies are there any benefactors? Will BCE benefit from the overall plan? Are there companies worth looking at in the media sector?
• With the additional military spend are there any companies in Canada to invest in? I have a small position in MAL which could benefit from Canada built fighter jets. Is BBD.B a good one to look at?
• After reviewing the proposed firearm buyback pricing list, the overall program looks to be worth ~$2B in 2025 for Canadians. My question is could there be benefactors to this spend? Maybe ~$2B is not enough to stimulate the economy considering the current spending levels but it reminds me of a COVID-like spend bump. Assuming a large portion of the funds will be redistributed back into the economy.
• Health care seems to be getting an increased focus compounded with the buy Canada therefore are there any pure Canadian pharmaceutical/healthcare companies that will benefit? I have a SIS position that I could add to if they are going to be benefactors. Are there any companies that provide safe site vending machines or building structures?

Q: Is the income from this fund "tax free" in a TFSA

Thankyou

Q: Does the combination of its recent stock price declines and today's apparent negative reaction to CPX's acquisiton provide an attractive entry point?

If not at the current price, is there a price you would consider attractive or would you prefer FTS, other utilities or an ETF?

Thanks

Q: Thoughts on todays acquisition please.
jerry

Q: To clarify on David's earlier food service question, as I'm looking at these too, and don't hold any currently. You would go with AW first since it's also in the Income Portfolio, before adding to others, Boston Pizza being the best of the rest? Is there any need/reason to hold more than A&W?

Q: Could I get your opinion on Freehold Royalties? Is the dividend safe?

Thank You

Q: For some diversification along with some income I’m debating adding a bit more food service industry. I already own a half position of AW but would consider adding another half of same or go with a different half such as PZA, KEG.UN, BPF.UN, or SRV.UN. Thoughts

Q: What would you think about tactically moving / trimming from EMA / FTS - the more regulated utilities to ones like BIP / BEP given the big differences in performances YTD. Would you not feel that when the markets recover EMA / FTS will be used as a source of cash?

Q: I am considering taking positions in both of the above companies. Is there any redundancy in this proposal, i.e., would bip.un assets cover what bep.un owns and beyond.

Thanks

David

Q: the new WCP currently has a near 10% yield - red flag territory? What is the payout ratio based on current oil prices - and has WCP had to cut its dividend in the past?
Is insider ownership decent?

Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Do news stories like this affect the stock price of either the plaintiff or the defendant?

“Quebecor Inc.-subsidiary Videotron is suing Rogers Communications Inc. for $91 million over an alleged breach of contract related to the sale of Freedom Mobile two years ago.”

We have a small holding in QBR.B and although it’s slightly down in price compared to when we bought it, it certainly is holding up better than our large holding in BCE (down almost 50%, not including dividends), but BCE is an issue for another question!

Thanks for the great help you’ve supplied over the years.

Q: What would be some good recommendations for CDN income stocks yielding around 6% that aren't in your model portfolios?

Q: What is the difference between TRP and SOBO? Which one would be most effected by the current tariffs? Which one would you prefer for income account?

Q: Hi 5i - what do you think the 10 year prospects are for BCE and Telus? Would you start or add to a position at current prices?

Thanks, Neil

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

US bond yields have recently increased quite substantially due to the self-inflicted chaos caused by Trump. Canadian yields have also risen, but thankfully not as much as in the US. Even dividend payers like Fortis, Emera, and Hydro One have recently been under pressure.

Portfolio Analytics tells me that our Utilities exposure needs to be increased. Since the three stocks referenced are “on sale”, do you think that this could be an opportune time to buy some FTS, EMA, or H? We already have a large holding of FTS, but I’m intrigued by the recent momentum of Emera.

Your thoughts on this strategy will, as always, be of help as we try to navigate through this truly bizarre period.

Q: I am puzzled as to why the pipeline stocks have been dropping substantially over the last few days. I would have expected these companies to hold up quite well as they are basically a toll road for oil and gas with a good dividend. I considered pipeline stocks as a good defensive holding. What am I missing?

Q: These seem to be your favourites in the O&G sector. Which would you buy at this point?

If they not your top two, please add your recommended company or ETF.

Thanks!

Q: Hi,

We could very well be heading into stagflation, which I understand to be slowing or negative growth, high unemployment, weak demand and rising inflation.

In such a scenario, which would be the best stocks or ETFs to favour ?

Many thanks,

Jacques IDS

Q: In the 2008 financial crisis Manulife a good mom and pop steady dividend payer cut its dividend that many small investors depended on and Manulife took over a decade to start to recover. I see BCE much the same as many of its stock owners have depended on it for growth and dividends and is in most Canadian portfolios. These small investors once bitten are unforgiving and will not return. What do you think?