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Q: I have money ($30K) to reinvest in my TFSA. I am heavily overweight in technology (28.5%) and overweight in consumer cyclicals (13%) in my overall portfolio. My wife and I own the above stocks in our TFSA. Could you give me your best 3-5 suggestions for addition(s), avoiding high risk companies? Thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by jacques on March 12, 2021
Q: Similar question to the one I asked yesterday. This is regarding some small/medium sized consumer and consumer-related type Canadian stocks. How would you feel about holding each of these stocks in your portfolio, on a 1-10 scale, with a 10 being you definitely want the stock in your portfolio, a 1 being a stock you want no part of, and a 5 being a stock you are basically indifferent about. As part of broadly diversified portfolio, looking for total return over the next 5+ years, comfortable with risk. ACQ, AW.UN, DOO, ECN, GOOS, HTL, LNF, MTY, SIS, SVI, ZZZ.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on March 12, 2021
Q: I am looking to add new position in the C.Non Cycl. sector. My lean is to the balanced and income portfolios. How would you rank the above and which companies represent the best buying opportunity now( or is now not the time for this sector) and why?
Thanks,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 09, 2021
Q: I am more than happy with the long term performance of this company . However the last two quarterly reports issued by the company have been somewhat pessimistic regarding growth prospects as the economy recovers from the covid pandemic . Cash flow is good , and the company will be buying back shares . I wonder if the are now an acquisition target for a larger competitor . What are your thoughts -- are they a buy , sell or hold?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas A.J. on March 09, 2021
Q: Hi 5i team,

Pls comment on MRE's results. Also do you any headwinds mentioned to also impact other parts mfgrs like Magna or Linamar.

As a side note, I'm waiting on a new 2021 pickup and my dealer said I'm lucky as their being told to no longer accept orders for trucks due to shortages on parts.

Thx
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on March 08, 2021
Q: In Peter's editorial in the February Moneysaver, he re-iterated the importance of diversification across the 11 main sectors. I found I am short in 3: tech, healthcare and communications. I am on the verge of retirement and have an income slant but realize some growth is also needed throughout my investing lifetime. Could you give me one growth and one income recommendation for each of those 3 sectors? (A company which pays a small dividend but has a history of raising it consistently would be ideal in the growth recommendation.)

Thanks,
SCOTT
Read Answer Asked by scott on March 08, 2021
Q: Hi 5i Team
Please advise why Brookfield Renewable Resources is getting pummeled and please advise of your opinion of Pivotree and Blackberry's contribution to the electric car/ autonomous car future. All companies are on the TSX
Thank You and I hope everyone is staying safe
Read Answer Asked by JORDAN on March 08, 2021
Q: Hello,
2 part question regarding the above companies for a 30 year old investor with a 10+ year hold horizon:

1. In a TFSA account I currently own BNS and BUS. Would you swap these 2 out for LSPD, KXS and DND today? If so, would you please rank the 5 companies in order of preference in a TFSA account?

2. I have some cash to deploy in my RRSP account. I was wondering if you could also rank the following companies to buy today once again for a 30 year old with a minimum holding period of 10 years: BAM, BIP.UN, BIPC (in case you think that one is better than the other in an RRSP), BNS, XIU and VEQT. I would be able to purchase 3 of the 6 mentioned so what would be your preferred mix in this case?

Thanks for your help!
Read Answer Asked by Antonio on March 08, 2021
Q: In reviewing Sunopta results this morning, they reported strong results yet the stock price has had a negative reaction. May I have your thoughts?

* Revenues of $205.6 million for Q4 2020 compared to $186.1 million in Q4 2019, an increase of 10.4%.
* Gross margin increased 360 basis points to 15.5% from 11.9% in the prior year.
* Earnings were $70.2 million or $0.78 per share in Q4 2020, compared to a loss of $7.6 million or $0.09 per share in Q4 2019. This includes earnings from continuing and discontinued operations.
* Adjusted earnings attributable to common shareholders were $1.2 million or $0.01 per diluted common share in Q4 2020, vs a loss of $5.6 million or $0.06 per diluted common share in Q4 2019. This includes earnings from continuing and discontinued operations.
Adjusted EBITDA¹ from continuing operations of $20.6 million, or 10.0% of revenues for Q4 2020, versus $11.2 million or 6.0% of revenues in Q4 2019.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Martin on March 04, 2021
Q: Hello,
I already own these stocks. I am doing some selling / trimming / buying and would appreciate your comments:
DSG - I did well. Exposure at the high end but ok. How confident are you in the name for the next few years? If sold partially, I would allocated to KXS of TIXT. Your thoughts?
TOY - Do you like it more with momentum as of late? Decent long term hold or good time to sell at these level?
REAL - I am down about 25% but small position. I was thinking of adding at these level (or sell since position not big enough). It would be a long term hold. Your thoughts?
NFI - Hold or sell?
Fortis - Would you add at these level?
Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on March 04, 2021
Q: I have these tech companies in my TFSA. Can you tell me which companies you like and which you don't and why? Do you think I have too many Tech companies? I show a profit in all but KXS, CGY, NVEI. Thanks 5i.
Read Answer Asked by James on March 04, 2021
Q: I hold BYD, DOO, and MG and am considering DOL, ATZ, LNF. I want to stay with a total of 3 consumer cyclicals in my portfolio so would you suggest selling any of the current 3 and purchasing any of the other 3 for safe growth?

Thanks, Lyle
Read Answer Asked by Lyle on March 03, 2021
Q: Today CJT is off $73 from the high of $250. It now needs to move almost 50% to reach this all time high. You often comment that this is often a tall order for a stock that is in a penalty box. My average price is $200. Looking at TFII and CJT today which one has a better growth prospect in your view if you had to pick one?
Read Answer Asked by JR on March 02, 2021
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