Investment Q&A

Q: In January you suggested a portfolio for 2025 could look like the one noted below. I’m 90% invested. position size is a high of 5% (full position) and 2.5% (half position) depending on my perception of size/risk. Based on the current climate, I lowered Nvidia is down to 3.5% - anything you would modify today? 5i - a mix of quality Cdn. and US stocks, with a lean to growth: GOOG, NVDA, VRT, CLBT, AXON, JPM, RTX, CRM, NBIS, ISRG, BKNG. CSU, TRI, BN, WSP, WELL, GLXY, CLS, ENB, TD, SLF, V, BAM, COST and CRWD. Calling out I also have a 4% position in Amazon and 2% Shopify.

Q: I believe Trump is bluffing about tariffs on Canada, especially tariffs on auto industry.
Even if enacted, they will be removed shortly.
What companies ie stocks would you see as especially poised to move up?
Please list them from most upside potential to least, please add others if applicable

Q: Hello, what is your take on the latest results? Do the net losses look worrying? How quickly is GFL expected to grow over the next year or two? Is it worth starting a position? Thank you.

Q: Hello.

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the best, how would you rank these 4 names for a combination of yield and growth for a ~ 2 year time frame?

Thanks.

Q: Hey gang!

I have a question about Aritzia Inc.

How much share price decline can we expect in a Trump-tariff situation? What is the tariff risk?

Your report notes the seasonality of ATZ with most revs coming in during Aug-Feb (the third and fourth quarters).

If I were looking for share price "pop" or a surprise, when would the seasonally influenced numbers show up? Would it be in the upcoming earnings report (Q4)?

I ask because I see a lot of ATZ clothing being worn, and I expect the numbers to be extra good.

Having said that, 5i made a great call on ATZ months ago. Is there room for more growth?

Regards,
David

Q: In response to one of the previous questions you indicated that with 70% of of its business in the US tariffs will not affect its business much. The stock has had one of its largest price drawdowns and as we know much of this is due to the very poor Q which in its history is also rare. Do you think that this dramatic price reaction is over done as investors believe the tariffs will have a much greater impact then reality. If you didn't own the shares could a case be made to buy? If not what price or circumstances would move it to a buy?

Q: Hello,

Thoughts on the latest results?

Thanks.

Q: I have decided to orientate my portfolio more towards the US, while keeping approximately 30% Canadian. I am also looking at India for my first international investment. Most of these stocks are asset light and large cap.
In the US the sectors are non bank financials, tech, and industrials. In Canada I have chosen large caps with significant non Canada revenue.
My dividend income would decrease but I can handle that. This would be an equal weight portfolio.

What do you think of this approach and of the individual stocks?
Should I just buy an SPY 500 etf for the US ?
Is FFH appropriate for India or is there an ETF you would recommend ?
Thanks .Derek

Q: Is CLS a good buy right now? It has dropped dramatically the past week.

Q: Hello 5i
Please give an entry point for each of these stocks and would you buy them today?

Q: TFII has dropped big time over the past few days since earnings came out. Was part of the drop related to their initial announcement to relocate headquarters to the US? Late yesterday, TFII said the move was off. Do you think the drop will stop and maybe reverse itself with this news? I didn't understand the rationale in their initial announcement as anything I read said they would probably benefit by getting increased freight flows as a result of tariffs and what Trump is doing to the States.

Q: If one were to believe that Trump's tariff is just bluster and will either be short-lived or not implemented at all, can you suggest 10 stocks that would see the best bounceback on the tsx?

Q: Today, TFII announced that as a result of feedback from shareholders (including a Montreal based pension fund), it will remain a Canadian corporation and not pursue its intention to re-domicile to the US. This makes me uncomfortable with management. How was this not considered before the announcement. Is this reversal best for all shareholders or due to pressures to stay in Montreal? Does this now create additional challenges with tariffs that may have led to the earlier decision to move? Given this misstep and continued risks with tariffs and poor cost management with its recent US acquisition make this a sell rather than hold?

Q: Thank you for your recent counsel on Trump tariff vulnerable stocks in my portfolio { Sold TFII for $186.50 before the earnings disaster . Bought it for $43 } Woo Hoo ! 5i rocks ! ....

I'd like a little clarification if possible .... In a question this morning on WSP and tariffs, 5i's response was " could be vulnerable to buy American " . When I asked the same question the response was " should be okay " .... Could you clarify ? As I really believe Trump is going to do what he said ..... If it's vulnerable it will be sold ....... Thanks for your terrific service ......

Q: Please rank these stock for risk relative to US Tariffs from High to Low.....yes, wonder how defensive these US stocks are......Many thanks.....Tom

Q: My mortgage is coming due at a much higher rate than it has been for the past 5 years, so given the current economic uncertainty, I’ve decided to sell half of my unregistered portfolio to pay it off. I understand this will incur tax, and I’m prepared for that. Here are my holdings—please advise on the optimal order of selling to ensure the remaining portfolio is defensive, particularly against tariffs and economic uncertainty. I'm open to the cheese slicer method across some or all stocks. Please deduct credits as you see fit. Thank you!

Q: Your opinion on results, buy sell hold.

Q: Your comments please regarding the two law firms initiating class action suits against TFII. Is this just the ambulance chasers again swinging into action due to the severe price drop?

Q: Five plus year holder here of Alimentation Couch Tard stock, but can't help but notice the share price has flat lined for a few years now. Revenues haven't grown consistently and ROE & ROIC have been deteriorating YOY for a while now, and enough to make me question this holding going forward. Mgmt must be concerned of their decline, hence the 7-11 acquisition push. Thinking of selling out entirely and moving the position to DSG. Two very different companies, but what are your thoughts?

Q: ATD shares had been doing well until some months ago when they announced an intention to acquire 7/11, and the stock price began to fall. However the owners of 7/11 said they were opposed and appeared to take steps to resist. There has not been any news about ATD's efforts in a couple of months (at least that I have heard) and I would conclude that this is no longer in the cards. But the share price continues to decline.

1. Are you aware of news indicating ongoing efforts by ATD to pursue that purchase?
2. Do you have any insight why the share price continues to decline?
3. Would they be (much) affected by tariffs, if that should ever happen?
4. What is your outlook for ATD going forward?

Many thanks for your excellent service