Investment Q&A

Q: Hi, US Small caps are finally showing some love, with IWM - Russell 2000, up more than 10%, in past 4 days, after trading sideways for over 2 years. Experts seem to be watching this move with great interest, due its significance, pointing to expanding breadth of the market beyond a handful of Technology mega cap stocks.

My question is about the Small cap sector in TSX, which still seems to be lagging its US peers, except some strength in the materials. Is this normal, historically? What could be the reasons for this divergence and do you see this gap narrowing, in the near term ?

Your perspective would be really helpful as many of us follow your advice and Model Portfolios. Small Caps are your expertise, without doubt and you ( Peter, Ryan and Team ) are regarded as one of the Best Portfolio Managers in US and Canadian stocks.

Thank You

Q: your view on kei please
thank you

Q: If you believe there is a rotation happening in the market from mega caps and the direction of interest rates is lower (speculation US rate cute in september), what are your favorite CDN and US names (2-3 names each) that may outperform in that environment?

Thanks as always,

Dave

Q: Hi Peter & team,

I am curious about your thoughts with regards to MindMed (MNMD). They are a US biotech that is involved with clinically supervised psychedelic therapy for PTSD, anxiety, etc.

Promising research has come out of Johns Hopkins led by Roland Griffiths. Public trust still needs to be ascertained, however, even if trust seems to be waning slowly with conventional medicine.

Would this be a holding that you expect to do well in the long term?

Any other non-conventional biotech firms that show promise?


Thank you!

Regards,
Andrew M.

Q: Do you think this is an interesting entry point for APPS?

Q: Could I please have your view of USHA Resources?
Thanks in advance.

Q: Just wondering if i am a bit late for the small cap party? If I were to increase my holdings, which of the above do you think is best? Or, is there anoter etf that you would recommend?
With appreciation

Q: Could you please give me your opinion on HUT? It's had a good run the past couple of days. Thanks for all you do!

Q: Brad Jacobs has been president of the XPO and had done 2 spin off in the recent years (GXO and RXO).
He now plans to create a new company called QXO which trades on the nasdaq at the moment but is it actually the ticker symbol of this new company ? What do you think of this new name and would you take a position in the new entity at the moment or wait ? I am not sure if the capital structure of the company is actually finalized. They have big plans for the coming years. Thanks

Q: Hello Peter,
There is a possibility of rate cuts in US. Would the small cap space be good place to be? I was thinking of XSU, Russel 2000 index as opposed to XUU , the whole US market. Which one would be best in a lower rate scenario? Much appreciate it

Q: Could you please provide your opinion on this company. They appear to have a unique model in ther metals space and have executed quite well with expansion plans on the horizon. Can you kindly outline some of the major risks aside from the location and overall size. thanks in advance.

Q: HI 5I,
Is it too late to buy the first two?
And what is your opinion of all three?
Connie

Q: Any thoughts on Caldwell Partners Fiscal Q3 results?

Q: When is the next quarter being reported and what is forecast,could I have your opinion on management,debt,growth and any near (3-6 months)possible catalysts to propel this stock
Thanks

Q: I am in a loss position in my TFSA on GDI and do have enough Industrials stocks already so would it be best to sell or wait until the next earning report. I know you recommend not to add at this time.

Thanks

Q: I am down on these 3 stocks. Do you see a positive future on them anytime soon?

Q: Hi, We have some large capital gains crystallized this year, as a result of trimming of some overweight holdings and rebalancing of our Taxable account portfolio. The two securities, we have some losses in, are DRX and TVK. We are toying with a plan to sell those positions in full ( 2% and 1.75%, respectively) in order to book some losses to help us offset the large gains.

We also intend to buy back full or partial positions, after 30 days, as these are some of highly recommended companies by 5i.

Considering that both stocks are trading close to their recent lows, do you see any merit in this strategy ? Are there any catalysts, in the near term for these companies, which could be favourable to stocks but pose a risk to our buyback plan ?

Thank You

Q: Hello, I know 5i like both of the above but if only one could be bought today for a 3-5 year holding period which one would be best. Thank you

Q: Good afternoon,

WM is at .085 cents and a market cap of $86 million. It has not responded at all with the gold rally. It has a positive PEA that appears to have much more value then the market cap. What is your opinion at this time.... Thanks, George

Q: I have some cash to deploy. Do you think yesterday's shift into 'other' stocks is a meaningful moment? I am not looking to sell any of the big US firms (GOOG, NVDA, etc.,) that I hold but wonder if it is an opportune time to put some of this money elsewhere. I am specifically looking at the US market and the move yesterday into RH and the like. Any sectors or specific stock suggestion that might fit this theme would be appreciated. I am thinking of US mostly, but not exclusively. Thank-you.