Investment Q&A

Q: Following these recent QA regarding BN.

Sep30 “ As per the latest annual financials, BN holds a 25.0% interest in Brookfield Asset Management (BAM), a 54.6% interest in Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP.UN), a 73.9% interest in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP), and a 34.5% interest in Brookfield Business Partners (BBU)”

Oct01: “Owning the three noted will provide higher income and somewhat similar exposure. But BN will prove the 'private equity' component of its businesses that the others have less of.”

I own BN since BAM-reorg and it did very well this year. If we look at it’s underlying assets : in the last year BAM/BBU did OK but not as much, but both BEP and BIP did poorly. May be a stupid question, why did BN do so well? Market speaking? “private equity” or other assets heavier than we think? Thanks ++

Q: Greetings 51 Team,
Please name two Consumer Cyclical and two Consumer Non-Cyclical companies (all Canadian and not necessarily from any of the 5i portfolios) that you would be comfortable starting a position in today. Looking for growth and income.

Thank you as always.
Steve P

Q: Hello 5i researchers,

I have been holding ATS for a while and bought it around $55 in a registered account. Yesterday reading your answer to one of our member's questions, you mentioned about "we like ATS' business but it has had some fundamental issues over the last year..." could you please elaborate it a bit more for me to understand what kind of fundamental issues? any other better name or names in the sector to replace ATS that has some fundamental issues? Thanks

Q: Hello friends,

Unfortunately, I've missed Chris's webinar on October 2nd. Is there any chance that it was recorded and I can still see it?

Many thanks!

Q: Most sectors have done well as the market has reached all time highs in recent weeks.

Assuming that interest rates will continue to be cut over the next one to two years, what sectors do you think will continue to do well in this environment and what sectors do you think will struggle. What sectors would you avoid?

Thank You
Tim

Q: My Granddaughter(7) has become interested in saving her money,and would like to invest in something-like her PaPa does-lol.
If you were to pick one conservative growth stock to purchase and forget about for 10-12 years-What would it be? Thankyou

Q: Hi Team - for my RRSP I have cash for a full position, or 2 partials, and based on portfolio analyzer I am under weight on Utilities and Consumer Defensive. Are conditions decent to enter those areas now, and what would be your top 3 in each area. Bonus points for options that increase global exposure since I’m also needed some international exposure.

Q: I am a bit concerned about TFI price action recently - its down over 15% from high- and barely positive on the year. Any insight on this and is it a falling knife or a buying opp??

Q: Can you give us an update on why is this company's stock having a negative momentum over the last year. Down over $118.00 in the last year. Is there a recovery on the horizon or should I sell now.

Thank you

Q: Good Morning Peter, Ryan, and Team,
BYD is getting beaten up lately. At what price would you consider purchasing the stock ?? Thank you so much. DL

Q: Thinking about selling ATD (50% gain ) and entering ATS and QBR.
Your thoughts are appreciated. Thank you.

TOM

Q: TFII has been weak lately. There was a downgrade on Friday that may have been the reason for a big drop. Is there anything to be worried about? I know TFII is a 5i favourite. Can you go over the strengths and weaknesses that might impact performance over the next year.

Q: What would your views be on Bombardier at the moment? Buy, sell, hold? What kind of growth do you expect it might have over the next couple of years? 10%? 15%? Thank you so much in advance for any opinion you can share!

Q: what percent of an all equity portfolio would you be comfortable allocating to an ETF like SPY or an Asset Manager like BN or Berkshire?

Currently my BN/BAM allocation is about 15%, i'm contemplating bringing it up to 20%

Q: I have held PBH for 5 years now. I like the increasing dividend and have seen a small amount of capital increase as well. I just added to my position. They are forecasting an increase in sales and EBITA of 50% or so over the next 3 years. With all the capex being spent on expansions some of this should help expand the margins as well. If this all works out I expect there is a reasonable chance of good capital expansions in the future as well as the dividend increases I have been getting. Any thoughts.

Q: Good Day

I know I have an apple and an orange here but... I have a 1/2 position in CNQ and am into DOO at $100/share. I think I can get a quicker return by selling DOO and buying the other 1/2 position in CNQ. What does 5I think on as it pertains to the possibility of getting a quicker return over say the next 3 years.

Carl

Q: I've held LMN for a number of months and, as noted in other questions, it seems to have stalled. Do you believe TVK would offer greater returns over a three year period? Thank you.

Q: Hello,
I am mainly a growth focused investor and recently sold BYD leaving WSP and TFII for my industrial holdings. What would your top 3 picks be at today’s prices for CAD industrial names? Also top 3 CAD outside the industrial sector?
Thank you for your service

Q: I have a incorporated small business with some excess cash. I am taking out a small amount every year but the bulk will not be needed in the next ten years. No new cash will be added. I was thinking of investing half in EIT.UN and half in ZSP, but both are near all time highs. I would also be fine holding a handful of individual stocks. Would you have some suggestions? Thanks!

Q: Hello Peter,
Is AOS smith a good long term hold? What is your view on payfare's announcement of losing a major customer? Is this still worth holding for potential decent return in the long run given it is in fintech space? thanks very much