Investment Q&A

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?

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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

Q: Hello

I have a question on ''ANNUALIZED RETURNS'' definition.


I came upon this website and it has caused me some confusion.
https://www.wealthenabler.in/knowledge-center/financial-freedom-demystified/annualized-returns-vs-cagr/

I was under the impression ''ANNUALIZED RETURNS'' AND "COMPOUND ANNUAL GRowth RATE'' was the same thing but this web site suggests maybe it is not?


In my questrade account under returns it shows ''Annualized'', and I always believed that included ''compounding'' and was not just Overall % Gains / Number of years?


I am hoping you can straighten me out here.

Thank you so much.

Q: CJT is up 35% since I bought in early 2017. If the stock drops, of course so too would my gain. What is your advice on a stop limit sell. Today they are at $62 my cost was $46. A trigger limit of $58 would be 25% gain. A stop at $56.40 would realize 20%. If it fell like a stone past these prices, I would hold on for a rebound.
If it did drop and sell, when should I buy back in? Do you foresee it coming down, historically it’s at its high within pennies.
Thanks, I am new to 5i but am finding it a wealth of information.
John

Q: Thank you for reading my question- Wondering what the latest news is on this stock - would
I be better off selling my small position - or is it ok to still add