Investment Q&A

Q: I purchased NWC to add to my consumer staples holdings thinking it should be a company that is "less impacted" by Amazon than other staples. Do you think my reasoning holds true and what do you think of the prospects for NWC in 2018 and beyond? As always I thank-you for your invaluable opinion.

Q: Hi 5i,

I was wondering if you had any insight into the recent price movement of DRT?

Q: Recent info

Q: I sold Dhx.b for tax loss selling and maybe repurchasing after 30 days. However, the high debt load does concern me. Do you have any alternatives in the consumer discretionary sector at this time. Not looking for a trade but rather a long term hold.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you at 5i.
Mike G.

Q: Hi Team
What is your take Hive
Also on mining of cryptocurrencies in general

Q: Regarding RHT I see they raised some capital today. Would you consider the price of the offering to be a vote of confidence in the company ? Also it looks like the same business that PHM was in.
If the costs of the monitoring programs are covered by private health insurers or government they could be subject to fee cuts just like CRH was. Could you comment on these concerns.
Thank You
Clarence

Q: Seasons Greetings 5i!!
I've done well on Firan Tech. over the last couple of years but it has stalled in 2017. I'm considering selling it and buying either TSGI or AVO for more growth. I'm concerned over which sectors I'm moving in or out of. Could I have your thoughts please?
Thanks
Dave

Q: Not a stock specific question but more of a learning question. Have done well with PEO and COV but the volume of shares traded is very low. I can see these 2 companies continue to be successful and I was wondering at they grow and more investors want to get into the shares what are the options the company have to increase the liquidity of shares and are the options usually beneficial to existing shareholders?

Thanks
Sal

Q: Hi Peter,

Thank you for your new design and continued service. I have decided to sell PUR in my TFSA ($5k) and take the profit and reinvest. I was looking at growth stocks in Canada and did not like the alternatives (maybe ZCL or SHOP). My options appear to be in the USA or Asia. IF you could choose one growth stock (even a CDN one), which stock would you choose for a TFSA.
We have KXS, SYZ, AQN, FTS, FSZ, MFC, BNS, SIS

Thank you
Jerry and Debbie

Q: Great call on PUR ,but what to replace it with?
Can you give a heads up on some ideas for replacement?
Been looking at HEO,but you do not seem to be favorable on this stock.
Please give me 3 names,it does not have to be sector related specifically.

Q: Hi Peter,
What is your opinion on blockchain and would you invest in any of these companies. What do you think of HIVE or is there something else you would recommend if any?


Thanks for PUR recommendation held it for quite a while at a loss until today. Nice surprise. Clare

Q: What would you suggest to replace PUR, in comparable sector and market cap and any other best option at this time.

Q: Hey, thanks for your great service.
I'm looking for few companies that I can invest on tsx venture. Any upcoming companies that are doing very well?

Q: May I have your analysis and opinion of Mogo's business model and its suitability for an investor with above average risk tolerance. Are there other small to mid cap names in the space you think might be a better investment, and how do the management teams compare. Thanks.

Q: I like KXS but am concerned over its valuation. Its price is very high in comparison to other software companies. Given your past recommendations for KXS, what justifies the premium over say something like CSU?
Thanks for all you do.

Q: Hi, i would like to by some stocks for my kids. Each have about 600$ to start with.
I would like dividens that they can spend for these stocks so that they don't touch the main capital invested. They have quite a bit in other accounts which i don't won't them to spend. What stocks would you suggest. thanks.

Q: I'm thinking of selling my position in Stella Jones. Its had a great recovery from $37, I'm up a decent amount, I think its showing some resistance around $50. I still think its a great company with a bright future, but am thinking of switching out of it for another stock that has much higher growth prospects or at the very least pays a much more reasonable dividend. It makes up the smallest portion of my portfolio (my other holdings are FTS, ZWE, BEP-UN, GSY, and MJN (Cronos)). I'm 39 years old, make above average income, and I definitely have a high risk threshold.

What are your thoughts on switching out of SJ right now for another company with faster/greater growth prospects? A dividend paying stock is nice, but definitely not necessary as all of my holdings pay dividends except for Cronos. I've been watching BTL since the spring when it was below $3, but that ship may have sailed as of this week.

If you're ok with selling SJ, can you please suggest some names that you think would make a good addition to my current holdings

Thanks - have a great weekend!

Q: Good Afternoon,
I have a friend that keeps talking about this company Namaste ( N), I suspect its one of these high flying Cannabis related companies I would tend to avoid. Thoughts?
Thanks

Q: Morneau Shepell has just purchased Chestnut Global Partners & I would appreciate your thoughts on whether this will be good for MSI or a drag on the company. The market seems to like the purchase so far. Thanks , as always, for your great advice.
Dave

Q: GOOS has had a pretty good ride since the IPO. I also take notice of the number of Canada goose parkas I see walking by me now that it's cold out. Would you agree with taking a position prior to the upcoming quarter, despite being at the 52 week high? Is this a buy and hold, or something that would likely pull back during the summer months as their primary product is seasonal?

Thanks Team,