Investment Q&A

Q: Any particular reason Toi has been a bit weak of late?

Q: Hello Team,
I am over weight with SHOP at the moment and very small LSPD holding. Would you recommend selling some SHOP and buy LSPD to balance? or Am I increasing the risk by doing that?
Thanks!

Q: What is the reason for CCL's anaemic performance over the last 4-5 years? What is your outlook on the company? How would you you view a switch to RPI or IFX in today's market environment?
Thanks

Q: If you where to buy one energy stock, what would it be? The only one I have, that is close is Enbridge. Do you think it is even worth buying any energy at all, as it is so cyclical. Every time I buy one, I loose money on it?? My timing is never right.
Thank you. Shirley

Q: Hi,

GSY has done very well in the past year going from ~$70 to current value of ~$186. In your opinion, does it still have decent runway ahead? Or am I too late to the party on this one?

Thanks,
Rob

Q: After market close today, SYZ announced purchase of MIssion CRM which closed today Oct 6. Please comment, Txs for u usual great services & view

Q: goeasy. is my largest position and i have held it for years,and i know its one of your favorites, it come of 30 dollars from its high on zero news.
and again today its down 8.5 at this moment.
would you buy more, is it still your favorite and am i missing anything. dave

Q: Good morning Team have been holding real matters for quite awhile it has been on a steady downward slope as you know do you see a bottom anytime soon or a suggestion to switch it out to a more positive investment thanks Norm

Q: Hi 5i
Been looking at XBC to add as it consolidates.

During my review I found something unsettling and since I can not get the sound to work on the earnings webcast, I can not confirm whether someone asked about this or not.

It has to do with the margin squeezing contracts that are restraining profitability. In the most recent commentary the CEO includes the words "long-term" when referring to the contracts and indicates margins to recover in subsequent quarters.
He never referred to the contract as long-term in previous communications.

It was my belief the negative contributing contracts would roll off in a couple quarters - not many. The statement leads me to believe there will be a longer effect than just a couple quarters.

Do you have a sense of run-off period?
Do you know if anyone asked about the run-off period length?
Was "subsequent quarters" more clearly defined in the Q&A?
Given the new size and make-up of the company, is the magnitude of negative contracts worth concern?
5i has indicated investors should not average down on this name at this time. What is it that will change your view on this position?

Thanks
Dave

From CEO Current Market Outlook (Q2 2021 Earnings)
While consolidated gross margins continue to be impacted by the previously announced loss making long-term, production-type RNG contracts, the company expects that this impact will be tapered down in subsequent quarters.

Q: sold all my lspd when short report came out.
i agree with you 100% that cramer is in the entertainment industry, i also think he is a little off upstairs but he is extremely bright and a very hard worker.
my question is why wouldn’t dax disilva go on his show and answer each negative in the short report-if there is nothing to hide this could only benefit the stock and remove the monkey on lightspeeds back. it makes no sense and something does not add up.i value your opinion .dave

Q: I have read all the questions regarding LSPD. It has been a huge winner in both of our TFSA’s, and I decided to continue to hold after reading your answers.

However Cramer really bodyslammed the company today as you probably know.

He cited the company’s response to the short report as “inadequate” …. And made more of a big deal about the company not agreeing to give Mad Money an interview since he had had the CEO on his show fairly recently.

Would any of that change your perspective on LSPD?

Thanks for your help with this important decision.

Q: Cramer did a number on LSPD on his show Mad Money last night and was criticizing management for not coming on the show to defend their position.

I see you've said to do nothing but that is trickier when trying to protect a profit. In that case would you be a seller?

For new money, would you be buyers right now?

Q: Apologies in advance for yet another question on Lightspeed, and not sure if you caught Jim Cramer's show this evening, but he slammed Lightspeed - seemingly went out of his way, for a prolonged period of time - to embrace the short report as gospel, and to sell, sell, sell.

Obviously there will likely be an enormous hit in the morning. But in your estimation, is this game-over for this high-flier? The company turned down an invitation to defend themselves on-air, likely a wise choice given Cramer's current sentiment towards the firm, but given his wide appeal (and I'm assuming influence) is it possible to overcome this negativity? Or just wait, and the numbers will - or not - speak for themselves. I think I know you'll say that I answered my own question, but given this mess, I wanted your sound judgment.

Thank you as always...

Q: Between TOI and CSU, which one is better buy today in terms of long term growth/return and which one has lower risk?

Q: Is there any credibility in the recently published short seller’s report? One would wonder given the sell off in the stock.

Q: Hi folks
Is there an advantage to buying some LSPD on the US side? Or no difference at all?
Much thanks

Q: Can you comment on TCN's offering and what it means going forward? Positive, negative or neutral?

Q: Kxs has a great run from some $132 in early June to $205 in 8/31,then dropped to current $182.54. My p/p was $174.41 prior to Jun.Thinking of taking profit in light of voliatility,sharp drop in markets in Sep & the negative impact of China's actions & Evergrande.,though Tech is usually good in Q4. Your view please.Thanks for u usual great services & views

Q: What's going on with cpx ever since you upgraded it it has been going down.

Q: Hello Team,
Thank you for your excellent guidance and overall coverage of TOI from the outset.Could you please help us understand the significance of the press release of Oct First?