Investment Q&A

Q: What are your thoughts on these two companies going forward ?
Thanks Steve

Q: I read your article about the correlation between stocks and bonds and it made me wonder whether this was a good or not so good time to purchase them? I read a little more in another article and it said that in the same historical instances, bonds have tended to do well after. Would you agree with this?
I only have room in my margin account so would CVD, CPD, and HAB be giving me interest as apposed to Dividends so there are tax implications?
Thanks!

Q: I would appreciate your expertise on Stelco current valuation; I have read your notes. STLC report states that current profitability results from both volume and price increases, and your notes indicate that the recent ore price fall and equity valuation hiccup is in response to fears of reduced demand. The question I have is whether the STLC recovery is likely to be sustained/built upon, for a significant number of years, or whether the industry earnings and prospects are simply volatile in the short run. We have Biden’s infrastructure program to which should bolster steel demand all around, STLC presumably has to purchase iron ore so their raw material costs should offset steel pricing variations, and current opinion seems to be that we are looking at positive momentum for commodities in general, which I assume is a long cycle event. May I have your take on these issues please and the outlook for STLC.

Q: Any real good news causing the BB go up almost 10%? or just another meme factor?

Q: Saturday’s Globe quoted ADN’s CEO as taking a look at selling carbon credits on a small portion of a piece of land that had already had a conservation easement. The contribution to cash flow is expected to be modest. Do you think this help reduce stock volatility? Will there be insurance costs to mitigate forest fire destruction? The west coast seems to be getting dryer and the east coast getting wetter so forest fires may be less of a problem with ADN’s woodlots largely located in New Brunswick and Maine. If carbon credits become a larger business this should help the lumber companies increase prices for their dressed timber...in essence by reducing supply. In a way it could develop into a bit of a squeeze against the US timber companies by removing “surplus” Canadian supply. Domtar, which is being privatized, with their large land holdings could see a good benefit. Any thoughts you have would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim

Q: If the infrastructure bill passes in the US, which it appears it will, would it be likely the tariffs would be removed, and if not how will that impact Stelco?
Would they look elsewhere for a cheaper product?

Q: I own these companies, some are doing great, and some I'm waiting to get my money back. I just sold TC energy, not really liking the direction it was heading and was thinking of buying enbridge. Did I do a mistake? Should I rebuy it? I'm looking for a 1 year hold. Or should I buy something different? In that case what do you recommend?
Thanks

Q: Two parter, no wrong answers possible. In my TFSA I hold Descartes, Kinaxis, Shop and CAE amongst others. I have approx $2000 or .5% to invest in one or two of the four. They are all less than full positions. Suggestions?

Which of the following would you move from a cash account to the TFSA - AC, ATZ or ATD.B? I'm leaning toward AC currently.

Thanks in advance, sleepless nights have become a thing of the past based on my subscription to 5i. Service has been invaluable.

Q: There has been a lot of talk about hyperinflation coming. Do you have any thoughts on the issue and how would you adjust your portfolio to protect one's capital and/or take advantage of increasing inflation.

Q: How does a company repurchasing it's own shares, protect against the action assisting a potential takeover ?

Q: Holding some decent gains in BAM, BIP, BEP and ONEX. Looking to consolidate BEP, BIP, BAM and ONEX in particular in registered accounts. Looking at past performance, ONEX has outperformed BAM over certain periods of time, while BAM looks to be the outperformer over the longer term. At this particular time, what is your opinion on switching from ONEX to BAM or would it be good to hold both for diversification? Which do you think will be the outperformer over the next 10-20 years? If my goal is long term capital growth and not income, would you sell BEP and BIP and just shift it into BAM? Current weightings are BAM 2.3%, ONEX 2.1%, BEP 1.1%, BIP 1.5%. Thanks!

Q: Sizeable drops for these too, do you see a specific reason? Thanks.

Q: I have some WTS-PAGES JAUNES 20DEC22 in my portfolio.
What can I do with them? Can I sell them like a share of any company? At market or with a limit?
Thank you.

Q: Hello team ,
I was looking for your thoughts on some of my recent worst performers and what I should do with them . Baba (held in a US cash account ) is down 45% after the Chinese government crackdown . Med (down 21% in US cash account ) after only owning it for a short time . And Mgni is selling off daily for some reason now , even after the strong quarterly results .(still up 20% in rsp) . For each of these how do you recommend them …buy more , hold , sell? If any are sells what would be your recommendation on a replacement ; preferably one with high potential in getting my money back.

Q: Earlier this year we created an equal weighted 'balanced' portfolio of 30 Canadian companies in a non-registered account. Most were chosen from companies either covered by a 5i research report or included in a 5i model portfolio. The remainder were chosen, based on the 5i Q&A section, from what appear to be 5i sector favourites. All purchases in the portfolio are made with the intent to be long-term holds (10+ years).

Our intent is to increase our investments in the 30 companies over time. We have recently increased our positions in BIPC and MG. At this time we would like to increase our investments in 10 of the remaining 28 companies. The intent is to increase the remaining 18 in approximately 6 months. Which 10 would you add to today? Please rank them, include a small blurb explaining each choice and indicate an approximate buy price. Thanks!

Q: I had 2506 shares of BPY.UN before the merger.
Now I have 228 shares of BAM.A and 164 shares of BPYP.PR.A. The value of these two spinoffs is about $40,000 less then the 2506 shares of BPY.UN. Why is this?

Also should I sell those latter two as they only comprise 0.55% and 0.18% of the portfolio or combine the two and add to BAM.A.
Does this also mean I am reduced in real estate as a result of the merger?
Thanks Please deduct as many credits as needed.
Jeff

Q: Hello 5i Could you comment on the takeover of Cervus would it be better to sell now or wait

Q: Isn't STLC and LIF in the same industry? Why would STLC's SP has been moving upwards while LIF's SP has not moved at all? Your insight is appreciated.

Q: 1) With Partners in the name is the corporate structure a limited partnership, and if so is it HQ'd in Bermuda, like BIP and BEP?
2) Please assess the recent quarterly report and CEO comments.
3) Where is the $5 billion cash for the American National takeover coming from?

Q: Hi 5i team, will you buy for long term and why? Thanks for great insight always.