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Q: Just a note of interest about ATZ. I visited one of the mega malls 2 days ago and it was fairly quiet except for Aritzia. It seems to me that people still want their products especially young women. With this in mind is it not possible it could hold up through a minor short recession which is being touted? I would like to add today before it reports.
Much thanks
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on July 07, 2022
Q: Hi Guys
Just curious why you guys on more concerned about their stretched balance sheet.
Interest coverage is a mere 1.1x . There is also a ton of debt, net debt around 1.45 billion on a Market Cap of about 2.8 billion
Free cash flow also only covers about 16% or so. Will they have to raise more capital in the future?
Thanks Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on July 07, 2022
Q: Without naming every company - I have full positions in most banks, insurance cos., utilities, pipes, telcos and renewables,

This is where I see some relative safety and the best yields.

With the dip and yields improving are there any names that stick out as very attractive and safe in going a little overweight on?

Read Answer Asked by Dave on July 07, 2022
Q: Could I please have your thoughts on an article in the Globe and Mail (july 4)with regards to CEO compensation in particular Shopify CEO with more than $25 million in salary and another $25 million in stock options in a year when the stock has lost 75% of its value. On a positive note I see CSU Mr. Leonard still owns more than 1 billion dollars in stock with no stock options.
Read Answer Asked by blake on July 07, 2022
Q: I am a retired investor with some room for growth in our portfolio.

I 'like' MKSI, am underwater on my investment, and recognize the challenges the chip sector has been and is facing. I would appreciate 5i's thoughts on this firm's solid long term potential for profitable growth.

What does 5i 'see' in the delay in acquiring Atotech? How important does 5i view the acquisition to MKSI's strategic position?

Given the importance of the China market, does 5i see MKSI proceeding with the acquisition without China's approval?

Would 5i recommend selling the shares for a tax loss now, with a view to buying them back in 30 days?

Thank you for your comments.
Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on July 07, 2022
Q: Everyone, I never believed the multiple at $160 per share and I don’t believe the multiple at $25 per share. What is the appropriate multiple for today and one year from today. I have held the stock since the summer of 2019 and I have added many times since. I believe the strategic plan the company has changed for the better, with added features to the software. Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on July 06, 2022
Q: Pinterest and Docusign have recently replaced CEOs suggesting a need to change strategies. They, and companies like Enghouse seems to be facing uphill battles to regain the positive outlook they had a couple of years ago.

Is it worth sticking with these companies to see if they improve, or is it wiser to take my lumps in small positions in these companies and consolidate into bigger positions in companies that offer more promise going forward like GOOG and BAM?
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on July 05, 2022
Q: Dear 5i,
I am thinking of eventually purchasing ENGH in the next couple of months for a 2% position in my TFSA.
Can you comment on their balance sheet. Are they pretty much debt free?
Can you see them continuing to increase the dividend every year?
Do they have significant insider ownership and are they buying back stock?
Is the recent price of $28.43 dirt cheap?
This stock will be a good test of my patience if I purchase it.

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on July 05, 2022
Q: Hi, Both BCE and Telus are presently trading about 15% below their recent highs, with general market decline and perhaps due to higher interest rates scenario in the near term. Both companies have announced excellent results and dividend increase, currently yielding 5.75% and 4.75%, respectively. Analysts are generally positive on both stocks for income and some growth and have not adjusted their earnings expectations downwards. Could you please comment on their present and historical valuations.

Our understanding is that Telcos and Utilities are good sectors to own, to protect from market downturn, current as well as in a recessionary environment. do you agree ? Also, when Central banks are done with their tightening cycle, say by 2023 end, do you see the valuations of these companies bouncing back to previous highs, assuming, there is no change to their business fundamentals. Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on July 05, 2022
Q: I have an interesting question regarding value vs growth. I don't have exposure to MSFT and still feel bad for not having bought it in the 2009 crash. With a 5 year time frame please rank the above from top stock to least stock performance (prediction, prediction). If you were to sell one of the above to buy MSFT which would it be?

Thank you

Yves
Read Answer Asked by Yves on July 04, 2022
Q: I have read the letter from EGLX management and their progress since 2018 seems impressive. Even the stock price is not down as much as some comparators. However, personally and for many 5i clients we are not happy with the performance of the shares. Can you give us your opinion of where management is lacking and why voting for Greywood Investments is our better option? Just trying to decide how I vote.
Read Answer Asked by Earl on July 04, 2022
Q: hello 5i:
today, would you sell (if already owned), AC; and buy EIF (not owned). Why or why not? Would there be 3 or 4 income stocks you'd prefer to EIF in the Industrial space?
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 04, 2022
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