Investment Q&A

Q: If I place a stop on a stock, can that be seen by others on trading platforms anywhere ?

Q: Quite a pop today. Any idea why?

Q: Can you recommend a company or companies involved in the meat/protein alternatives industry?

Q: I purchased BAM.A on Dec 15th ar $ 56.10 . It is now at $ 51.50. Shortly after I purchased it they and ONEX announced a joint deal to take over a UK real estate company. Since then both stocks have tanked. Is there something in that announcement that has hit the price of both Companies Thanks 5I .RAK

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Q: Gentlemen: Gary Shilling says that 50% of returns are from knowing the direction of the market, 30% from the right sector and 20% from having the right stock. Along this line, please comment on where you see opportunities or risks now with specific examples please. I e direction, favourite sectors, and favourite stocks. Tks-JP

Q: Auto Industry
Supposedly a good time to invest in the auto industry is when the economy is coming out of recession and interest rates are low: at time when people haven't been buying cars, but soon will. (Which sounds like where we are now, right ??)

But a lot of financial commentators are saying that it is "too late in the cycle" to invest in autos. Is there in fact a "cycle" or is this phrasing just another way of saying "car sales are slow right now" ?

When do you think auto sales will pick up ?

Q: Good day,

Your thoughts on Cascades please as a 12 month hold? More headwinds or tail winds? Buy, Sell, Hold and why?

Thanks in advance

Q: This is a follow up on my previous question on this stock. The core of my question was: Why did it drop so much i.e 20% in the week following earnings? . I am asking because i do not understand why and am trying to understand what I own. That part was not answered.
Not in a state of panic.
Thanks.

Q: Hi,

Looking to invest it in a solid long term growth company. Wondering your thoughts about AVO/ PHO /IOM. From a valuation basis; which one is more attractive at Todays prices. ? curious to know which one you think has greater growth potential from earnings standpoint ?

Thanks.

Q: Can you explain the drop in prices of these stocks? And do you recommend still holding them? Thanks.

Q: rogers reports on jan 25 just wondering if you have any pre report info or street consensus Thanks

Q: Good Morning,
Bought in 09/17 but it dropped on earnings on nov 1st. Just went thru the news of nov 1st and i find the numbers looked good and the outlook talks about expansion in number of stores. What am i missing ?
Switch to DOL or patience ?
Dollarama is a much better growth and niche market, right ?
Thanks,

Q: Hi: I'm interested in adding a timber stock, one of WEF, WFT and CAS, to my portfolio and I can't decide which one is rated ahead of the others in terms of growth potential for the next two years. Can you help? Thanks.

Q: Good Morning 5i,

Here's a different question guys: I am helping a good friend with his investing. He is a hard core hockey aficionado and wonders if there is any publically-traded company that he can purchase that is related to the game he loves. He already has some Rogers shares. I am stumped. Got anything? Leafs preferred but ultimately doesn't matter.

Thanks!

Kim

Q: Do you know of any publicly traded companies that are developing lab grown meat products? If so, can you please provide your opinion on them.

Q: Hi There,
This is a two part question regarding my kids RESP account.
The first question, I hold a full position of REI.UN in this account and just learned that as of November, Riocan has suspended their DRIP program. In light of this and the recent weakness, I am considering selling REI.UN and replacing it with CSH.UN. Is this something you think would be prudent, or should I replace it with something other than CSH.UN? (see second part of question)
If I replace REI.UN with CSH.UN I will still have enough cash to buy a position in two of the following stocks, DOL, NFI, GC, PHO, GSY .
In this account I currently hold BNS, MG, FFH,OTEX & REI.UN with a five plus year time frame.
Thank you for your assistance.

Q: Hi there, I watched a guest on market call yesterday (Jason Mann) discussing CGX and he was saying the payout ratio was over 100% and expected a dividend cut. Is 5i looking at different numbers and if so what payout ratio do you come up with. If it is over 100% would it not be a candidate for removal from the income portfolio?

On GUD you just answered a question from Brian approving of a move to transfer GUD from a regular acct into his tfsa to shelter future gains, which makes sense, but also to "crystalize losses". I thought the 30 day rule would apply in this case, would it not? I don't believe his loss would be allowed if he did this move. I know if he had a gain , he would have to report and pay cap gains on it. Funny how it only works one way in the govt's favor.

thanks Tom

Q: Hi Peter & Ryan,

I have shares of Russel Metal since 2003. It is a very well run company with a good management and pay a good dividend as you know.

Do you see them being taken out one day?

Thanks,

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Q: Dear Team:
I have been retired for 5 years now and have been self investing with a return of 13.58% on average. I have reached 60 years and feel that I should have more fixed income as of right now; I have about 12% of fixed income. My portfolio size is over $1M. I have 2 questions for you:
1) Do you think I need more fixed income?
2) If I was to increase my fixed income, I am thinking of an ETF for either Re-set Preferred Shares or Short Term Corp Bonds or Real Return Bonds. Which do you like?
Thanks for your time
Jim