Investment Q&A

Q: Can you comment on the recent runup in the stock. The dividend looks attractive, what is their current payout ratio and what is the outlook for the company this year.

Q: I followed your advice a few weeks back, that these two were mis-priced, and have a 20% paper profit so far, so thank you! I have no other reason to include them in my portfolio. My question is when to sell them? Thx.
Alan

Q: Hi all at 5i! Could you please explain to me the concept of " dumb money"? I gather it refers to us retail investors...the ones that are not large enough to influence the markets and have no insider information to get ahead of the game. There has been a lot of commentary from some investment companies and bearish investment advisors , that the smart money is leaving stocks and the dumb money is piling in. I guess that is me since I am selectively adding stocks. Again, is this concept of dumb money fear mongering or just a label given to us little guys by some financial smarty pants? Do you agree ,that as little guys,we should just stick to our investment plans and ignore the negative labelling. Your thoughts on the matter would be welcomed. Cheers, Tamara

Q: I have held CKI for some time at a cost of $12 per share. It pays a good dividend but has had no growth. CKI has never been reviewed in 5i.Please provide your comments on that company. Should I continue to hold it for growth/income?

Q: I have low exposure to the industrial sector and would like to
diversify by including some of those stocks into my portfolio. I
have WSP. What other stocks should I add? If possible,
please rank them from top to bottom, thanks!

Q: So what is your take on the last earnings report?
I have 3% in my non taxable account, becomes a rrif in 6 years.
I bought it solely for the income, but am getting nervous at the lack of traction with this company.
Should I buy a little more, (cheaper/ div now over 5%), just keep it, or move on?
As always thanks..

Q: What do you think of Hudson's Bay? I've heard their real estate is worth more than what the company is being valued at. Would you agree/what do you think of the rest of the business?

Q: Hi Team,
In regard to valuation metrics such as P/E, EV/EBITDA, P/CF. Can you guys explain a bit on how to interpret these numbers to determine what is under or overvalued. I know you have to look at industry, earnings variability, growth of earnings etc. If your answer would take too long is there some reading material we could look at to learn?
Keep up the good work!

Q: I had to try out your new question format. If you had emoji's I would give it a happy face.
I would like to know which of these two companies you would pick for a 1 year hold or less. Capital appreciation, short term hold would be the push into one or another. Could you treat this as a trade over an investment. Also some of the reasoning behind your decision. I feel that they are at different ends of the spectrum in liquidity, value, type of business, technical, etc.. I am just looking for insight in how you might first make a decision to further research/purchase a stock for a trade (and/or for an investment), but mostly a trade. If you have another name you want to represent here over or instead of the two provided...Please feel free to do so. Thank You J

Q: Please an overview and investment potential of this loyalty card biz., coming off at its 52 week low, and paying a 10% div.
tnx

Q: Hi, if I may, what are your thoughts on investing in resolute forest products (rfp) at this time?

Q: this stock has been given a good review on BNN and is in your income portfolio. I am thinking of selling our position in DRT and / or Exco Technology to generate funds. Do you agree with this move? Thanks, Lesley

Q: I hold the following equities among a wide variety of long-term positions. I have lots of patience, can wait while the cycle turns, and in no need of cash. I would appreciate your view on each of the following as to whether it is "dead money" for the near future and should be sold now. I will replace all sales by others. Aston Hill Trust units AV.UN; Mint Income Fund MID.UN; S.K.Telecom SKM(U.S.);
AG Junction AJ; Canadian Tire CTC.A; High Liner HLF; Inter Pipeline IPL; KP Tissue KPT; Street Capital Group SCB; Time Warner New TWX (U.S.); AT&T (U.S.). Thank you in advance for your wonderful service.

Q: Any thoughts on their earnings release Thurs? Market didn't like it. Bottom fishing opportunity here for a longer term investor once the Sports Authority and baseball bat standard change one time issues roll off?

Q: I search the question base for HWD but came up empty. I would like your opinion on this stock

Q: My actual question is whether you have any information as to what progress is being made in the development of their DuraBind product? Does the company appear to be on track?

Q: Hi,

Could I have your opinion on Agrium - yesterday and apparently some short selling.

Thank you

Charlotte

Q: Hello Peter & team, thank you for the improvements to your website. I really like to see the full company names rather than just the symbols. What would be the better choice between BIP.un or BEP.un for my RRSP? I am looking for safety and income. Regards, Gervais

Q: Hello 5i team,
Congrats for the improvements:
1) in the Q/A's the topic is clearly identified
2) what is the difference between My Favourites and My Watchlist?
3) love the recap of my own Q/A's; I won't have to save them
4) what would it take to follow the 5i portfolios in real time?
Thanks
Antoine

Q: High Five!! to 5-I ... for some very welcome and useful changes to the new website. (In case I wasn't clear enough ... I love it.)

It doesn't take much to get used to the new style, and once you do, ... guaranteed, you'll never look back to the old ways.

Thanks for your exemplary service, old style ... and thanks for changing with the times.

Well done, 5 I!