Investment Q&A

Q: Peter; It appears that HLF missed on all fronts- can I have your opinion please? Thanks.Rod

Q: Your comment on their earning , dividend increase again all metric look good, impressive AUM increase. Look like a good buy these level.
thanks!

Q: Hi, my position in HCG has fallen to about 2.5% (my full position is 4%). Would advise continuing to wait , or are you comfortable going back to full position yet?

Thank you

Q: Your thoughts on the earnings.
Tom

Q: I wonder if you can comment on the recent price appreciation of DSG, it has become quite expensive is this a concern, especially when they report their quarterly results in September? I believe their current P/E ratio is about 83.

Peter

Q: What is your opinion of selling puts underneath the stock - I was thinking of october 27 or 28 puts (the premiums are quite high given the recent volatility) - as I would get either the premium or the stock at a much cheaper price? This assumes, of course, that the company remains solid. If I find out anything that is fundamentally wrong, I would buy back the puts quickly and take the loss, but the loss would be much less than would be the case by owning the stock outright. I am very aware of margin issues and use it in this easy very judiciously.

Q: Read the latest report with great interest as it explained the operations of the company to me. It was a revelation to me that there is an argument that could be made that dealerships should be somewhat recession proof given that when new car sales decline, used sales and repairs should increase which shold maintain profitablility That does not seem to have happened with this company.

Given that repairs and financing activities are the most profitable area, is iss possible that ACQ has not proven adept at increasing this side of the business in a way that is better than most? It is one thing to acquire a dealership but it would seem to that the real signs of effective management are the synergies that develop due to the growth. I am thinking of a company like BOYD in this situation which has grown very well.

Are you able to break out how much profit each of their segments contributes? To me, these are the valuable metrics and profits have increased but I am left wondering why the stock has been hit so heavily. Is it because investors really don't understand the business model or is there an expectation that the profits from other lines be growing even more? I do appreciate new sales is a good "headline" number and those sales contribute to earnings but repairs should be a very solid profit gerneator.

Thanks for you insight.

Paul F.

Q: Good morning 5i,
What are your thoughts on switching CF for HCG?

Q: The influential Barron's magazine wrote about this company recently with some specific concerns.
1. This is no longer a growth company. It deserves only a market multiple for a subprime lender which is 1X book value and not 1.5X which means a 35% lower stock price.
2. They have razor thin margin to protect against a possible downturn in the overheated Canadian housing market with salaries not rising.
If these concerns are valid. I have a feeling the bears will pile back in. What is your view? Thank you.

Q: I have no utiliies in my portfolio. I'd like to add one that is not overvalued and pays a good dividend that I can hold for the next 10-20 years. I've considered Brookfield Renewable or Fortis or Emera. Do you like any of these or prefer something else. I'd really like to only choose one.

Q: Hi 5i,

Could you provide your opinion on FCR's latest quarter earnings report. Is it still a decent hold in a RRSP dividend focused portfolio given the current interest rate environment?

Thanks for your insights!
Angelo

Q: Hello team, Your view please on GIL's earnings.
Thank you!

Q: Just read a moody's review of Amaya https://www.moodys.com/research/Moodys-affirms-Amayas-B1-first-lien-debt-rating-including-proposed--PR_331259. What is your view of the $550 million contingent payment, will they be able to pay this off with cash or will they have to raise equity?

Q: Peter and Team,

Have you seen this video from today on BNN? http://www.bnn.ca/Video/player.aspx?vid=669530

The discussion regarding Home Capital is sobering and I am curious if you have research that supports or refutes the guest's views?

Q: Peter & Team, I took a half position in advance of the quarter report in light of chart strength and 5i's B+ rating. From the conference call, I can see a mis-step or two that are quarter specific, but I liked the positive growth. Would you add the other half here on this 8% pull back or have I missed this growth story and best to sell and move on? Is this still B+ rated and is the growth story still intact?
Thank you. Keith

Q: Hi, could you please comment on CCL earnings released this morning. Looks like a nice beat with Adj EPS $2.12 ( Consensus $1.83). Is revenue $721 mln, a little lighter than expected? How is the Forex impacting their sales/margins? Is it a buy at current levels? Thanks

Q: What impact is FX gain having on AVO's revenue growth? Also, is any portion of revenue recurring?

Does the board approve of a strategy that solely focuses on revenue growth with no regard for profit because the market (common shareholders)appears to not be on side? My understanding is that the CEO has stated that revenue growth will be the primary motive WHILE still maintaining profitability. He seems to be ignoring one half of his commitment.

Carl

Q: Are you planning an update on KBro in the near future? Does it still look good to you and would your concerns still be the same as last year?
Thanks

Q: HI Team. I hold MDA in a non Reg and A RRIF. I am very well diversified. Both holdings of course are way down and in the red. I planned on long term but it looks quite negative at this time. Is it worth holding? 3 to 5 years????? Much thanks for all you do for us.

Q: I had planned to add to my holdings of MDA, I would like to move it from 3% to 5% of my portfolio. However I see it has dropped significantly today, and the recent chart looks like a waterfall. I would appreciate your recommendation - should I buy now on this dip or should I wait to see where it goes from here. Do you have any information regarding today's drop?
Thank you.