Investment Q&A

Q: Over the years I've adjusted my portfolio so that it's almost identical to the balanced portfolio. So I own SJ as of now. I see that you recently sold it and AIF but have only purchased TSGI. Will you be adding another new stock soon to replace SJ? Thanks for all of your expertise. Cheers
ANdy

Q: I know you like COV and it has been rocketing up. I am wary about buying in now that it's at an all time high after such tear. Should I step in today?

Q: Follow-up comment to the question asked by Cameron on CSU ever having been approached for a takeover.

Suggest reading the old annual President Letters for some very interesting CSU history.

Several years ago, when the shares were around $50, some large shareholders were unhappy with the stock valuation so the board of CSU tried to sell the company. They were unsuccessful. The sale process itself resulted in a rise in share price and liquidity for investors who were looking to get out. The board found the process to be very time consuming and distracting and were glad to put it behind them and go back to growing the business. Stock is up 20 fold since then.

Lets hope the business can continue for several more years before the last chapter is written.

Q: Has CSU ever been approached for a takeover? 5i (and others) obviously think very highly of them...why have they not been picked up by a bigger player in all their years of excellence?

What are you opinions on a takeover - who could do it and would they?

Q: Very disappointed in your CGX trade in the Income Porfolio. You don't seem to follow your own advice when it comes to the income portfolio and recommend stocks that are in a downtrend/negative momentum simply to chase yield.

Aug 30-2017 you stated - Rationale: While the growth potential behind CGX is lower, now that the yield is in the 4.7% range, we view CGX as a good addition to an income portfolio. Cineplex offers size and stability along with an attractive dividend stream, making it a good fit for the income portfolio.
June 14-2018 you stated - Trade Rationale - Cineplex has been frustrating to say the least. On one hand, we do view that it has been unduly punished but on the other hand, management does not appear to really be helping the case. They have not done a whole lot to address the specific concerns against their core revenue base and while diversifying into the Rec Room business has potential, it is a slow roll-out and capital intensive. One could argue it is also akin to doubling down on the current business model.

Everything that you stated June 14,2018 also applied Aug 20, 2017, yet you still bought it seemingly for the yield.

The Balanced Portfolio seems to be where all the 5i focus and interest is, where the income portfolio is an afterthought. I assume most in the income portfolio are like myself, retired and living off dividend income. Yet you are recommending stocks simply for yield, even if the fundamentals and technicals are both negative.

Q: I am currently down 12% should I continue to hold?

Q: do you knoe the issue price of the shares with the latest offerings? Thx

Q: I feel like I should be buying more KWH.UN ...
I am down 20% since I bought it but I love the monthly dividend. I have a 5% position in it now. Would you be comfortable at a 7% position?

Q: Hi,
All the forecasts I’ve read for 1 year target for photon put it around 2.2-2.25. At 2.3 today, do you see much upside left or is the best part of this ride over? I’ve done well with it, so thanks to 5i for making me aware of it. If I was to cash out, do you have any other names for high growth companies that you would recommend a switch to? please name your top 3-4 as I own many of the companies you regularly recommend.

Thanks

Q: Can you please tell me how you are valuing SHOP today and on what metrics are you using going forward , 2020, that a buy/ hold recommendation is warranted.
I still own 40% of my original position which I bot at 50.00.
Regards

Q: Your comments on the change in the top management with the chairman's resignation and the likely fall out, please. The stock price ,which was gaining momentum, has started slipping again!

Q: What do you think generally of trailing stops as a protective strategy? And specifically, I was fully invested in Shopify at an average cost of about $90. Now it is starting to seriously unbalance my portfolio, and yet I hate to sell any of it when it is doing so well. If you think a trailing stop would make sense in my case where would you set the delta?
Thanks.
Chris

Q: Hi

Two months ago I invested a severance that closely followed your balanced portfolio. It has done well. I recently had a pension transferred to a LIRA and want to invest that too. A part of me is hesitant to invest the LIRA in equities such as CSU or GC as examples given their terrific gains already. 8 weeks ago CSU was $900 and I thought I was taking a risk then but it went up even higher so it worked out. My question is when is it too late to hop on the 5i train? especially if you are a relatively new subscriber such as myself. Note, I still do my own research and make my own adjustments on my portfolio.

I'm really glad I subscribed. It has been a great decision thus far.

Thanks!

Q: One of my largest holdings, sold some today, still have a lot.
Some analysts target is 3.00-3.50.
Stock had had a great run, where do you see it by year end.
I know you hate those kind of questions but I am a trader and momentum investor. Dave

Q: is COV still a good entry point or expensive at current price? Thanks

Q: Shop seems less volatile and very strong recently. Do you have any idea why?
Thank You for the generous service you provide. Peter

Q: I have a half position in Photon - up 30%- would you top up @ $2.25 ?? Thanks Jim

Q: Could you help me understand the reason that DOL is interested in buying back shares while also proposing a 3:1 stock split. Isn’t that counter-productive?

Q: Does Reliq have direct competitors and how difficult would it be for another company to design a similar business?

Q: I am intrigued with Alcanna. However, Scotia has EPS expectations of only 15cents for F2019 leaving it's current forward PE at above 60. It also have negative cash flow which means they are funding the dividend by debt. What are your expectations? Is the valuation pricing in growth from renos and cannabis past F2019. I can't seem to convince myself that holding this through 2019 is worth it especially at this valuation. Please give me your thoughts and provide buy-side analysis. Thanks.