Investment Q&A

Q: I believe the current market downturn provides opportunity. I would like your insight into the following two questions; along the lines of "be greedy when others are fearful".

First, recognizing a 2-3 year hold is very, very short term thinking, what are 3 companies with dividend bearing stock that you feel would be in the top 10% of performers as the market recovers.

Second, what 3 companies do you feel provide the biggest stock price recovery and growth opportunity for a 5+ year hold.

Thanks as always,

Dave

Q: Can you break down why DSG missed this quarter. Is there something that will cause a change with the usual predictably?
Apart from DT that is.
Thank you

Q: Do you have a preference for one of these stocks an entry $ price and why? For a 3 to 5 year hold. Thanx

Q: Within each of their sectors, CPX and GSY seem to have suffered larger drops than their peers.

Can you comment on why they each have been so negatively impacted and provide your thoughts on whether you think they should be continued to be owned or do you have other preferences in these sectors, if one's goal is income and some growth.

Thank you

IAn

Q: Can you please provide some thoughts on its recent softness. Other stocks like WSP and STN have held up relatively much better, during the current market setback. Stock price is now off over 20% + from its recent high of $84 and and continues to be in a downtrend. Is present valuation expensive, compared to its peers ?

We have a 2.5% holding with an ACB of $73. Do you see potential for recovery in the stock price or should we let it go ? Please support your view with reasons to hold or sell.

Thank You

Q: I have a question about Toromont Industries Ltd. How do you rate Finning versus Toromont?

Thanks.

Q: What would be your favorite Consumer staples/defensive names at this time and are they over valued now, or continue to be a flight to safety, considering the circumstances of the day. Your thoughts on the above or any additional companies for this sector.
Thank you,
Mike

Q: Can you please describe how you approach "swaps" in a portfolio? By that I mean swapping out one company for a very similar company in the same industry. You did this somewhat recently in removing Sun Life from the BE portfolio for Intact. (In that case I recall it was due to a better growth profile.)

My general sense is you have liked CNQ better than SU for a while now, for example. And TD better than BNS. Feel free to correct if this is not how you see it.

Appreciate there is a benefit to a certain amount of stability in the portfolio, so you won't bouncing stocks out every time the wind changes. But I'd interested in your thoughts on how you think of this aspect of portfolio construction. For example, in what circumstances might precipitate a swap in these or other cases? When would you hold still even if you like an alternative stock slightly better?

Thanks very much.

Q: Hello,

I hold BNS:CA for dividends. It has been dropping in price recently and I am looking to add to my position. I seem to remember it is a long term favourite within the bank stocks. Given the current Canadian and global "uneasieness", would your opinion change or would shift to TD:CA or XXX:CA (a bank) be in order. I have read the recent Q/A re: BNS:CA in the database,

Q: Can you comment on their recent earnings announcement. Thanks.

Q: Kxs traded higher on good volume on a day most everything else was down. After seeing the recent Earnings are you more comfortable holding this company? Also what is the current forward P/E ?

Q: Any stocks dropping that you feel represent a good buying opportunity? Perhaps something being sold that is an ‘overreaction’ or will look like a good buy in a year or so from now? Thanks

Q: ATD has been stagnating lately and I am considering swapping some of it for Dollarama. Your opinion is appreciated. Joe

Q: Can you give me your latest thought on Hammond .Currently down 25%.Your current conviction much appreciated. Thanks Larry

Q: Why the sudden sharp drop in GIB.A ? Tariff issues? Long term holder here with large position. Is it time to sell half and use proceeds to buy another large Canadian tech company such as CSU.

Q: Can i please get your favorite Consumer Staple and Utility stock to buy right now. 1 for each CAD and US. I already own COST.
Thank you

Q: Could you please tell us what happened to Defi today (Monday) at the open?

Q: It is time to make my 2025 RRSP contribution. I follow the 5i Balanced Equity Portfolio (mostly) for this account. I would like to add to 4-5 positions, which should I add to at this time?

Note that I am currently overweight BNS, BAM/BN, OTEX, PBH, SIS and do not wish to initiate a position in SU.

Thank you.

Q: On the Balanced Portfolio, which stocks would you initiate positions in, given current risks and prices?

Q: Propel stock had, lately been doing well, hitting a high of $42, late January, after an analyst upgrade. Today, a month later, it has done full circle, back to $34.50, where, it was trading since October, 2024.

Is this just profit taking or a shadow of the big brother GSY ( just reported ), in your view, or something has changed ( Trump jitters ) ?

Do you still continue to expect excellent growth ( UK acquisition etc ) and would be comfortable adding after this pullback ?

Thank You