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Investment Q&A

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Q: In your answer to a question recently asked on Genomics, your suggestion was to buy an ETF such as ARKG or EAGB. You also mentioned that if so inclined you could start adding small amounts in specific stocks which of course be riskier. Would you be able to suggest 3 or 4 of these stocks either US or Canadian, preferably at least one of each.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on January 19, 2021
Q: Just looking for info on htese 2 companies. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Austin on January 19, 2021
Q: Hi Team,
I have become interested in CELH, as I have seen you mention it several times as a US small cap favorite. Unfortunately I have just been watching it "run away" from me as it continues to rocket higher daily it seems. I was wondering if you could elaborate a bit more on what you like about the company, growth expectations and potential, catalysts, and if the share price rise seen this year is justifiable? ($3 - $65 seems a bit crazy!) From what I have read off the website its technology in being able to burn fat seems quite intriguing. I am now tempted to go and try it myself. Do you know if it is being sold at various locations across Canada or just online? Thanks for your input.
Read Answer Asked by Shane on January 18, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,

Could you rank these companies for their risk adjusted H2 potential over the next few years?

TIA!
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on January 18, 2021
Q: Late 2020, Quebec based Electric bus manufacturer Lion Electric went public through merging with US based SPAC Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp https://pages.thelionelectric.com/lev/

On Jan 12, 2021 NGA announced a large IPO. NGA has stated that it intends to focus on opportunities whose business model demonstrates clear commitments to sustainability and strong alignment with environmental, social, and governance principles.

It would seem that a blank check company formed for the purposes of M&A's, might view NFI as an attractive target, as it appears to be undervalued with a strong tailwinds & attractive governance coming from planned infrastructure spending across it's markets. There would also appear to be strong synergies between Lion and NFI's businesses.

While the above is highly speculative, does 5i view acquisition of NFI by NGA as making sense. Why or why not?

Thanks
Cory
Read Answer Asked by Cory on January 18, 2021
Q: Hi team,do you consider any of these two good buy at this stage?
Could also explain wether PayPal or Square taking away any business or market share from these two.
Thanks
Javad
Read Answer Asked by Javad on January 18, 2021
Q: I am interested in investing in Health Care Robotics. I am looking at Stryker and Medtronic. I am leaning toward MDT due to lower entry point and higher dividend. Based on history and statistics which one would you favour? Could you suggest similar companies for consideration?
Thank You
Jane
Read Answer Asked by Jane on January 18, 2021
Q: Hi Peter and team,
I heard Vanguard bought millions of this stock. I would appreciate if you could give me your opinion.

Thanks a lot, and have a great day!
Read Answer Asked by Jinlong on January 18, 2021
Q: Can you update your opinion on Fiserv? I’ve owned PYPL since the spin out from EBAY and wonder whether I should just stay with a leader (albeit expensive) or add FISV. Opportunity or value trap while people judge the FDC acquisition? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 18, 2021
Q: In making a comparison of the discount Canadian dollar store, Dollarama with the American equivalent, Dollar General, one has to be impressed with Dollar General. DG has more than 17,000 stores compared to 1300 for DOL and DG is opening more than 1,000 new stores each year. The performance and execution of DG has been steady and in an upward direction while DOL has been much more choppy. In addition it seems like DG has found a way to improve its on line presence with digital coupons and other measures while DOL has on line case sales only. It would make sense that if DG wanted to expand beyond its borders, DOL would make an excellent target.
Can you please provide your opinion as to which company you would favour regardless of country of origin and if you believe DOL would be a possible acquisition target for DG? Thanks for your on going great service.
Read Answer Asked by mitchell on January 18, 2021
Q: I have difficulty determining certain financial metrics* for FISV. This is perhaps due to the closing by FISV of its acquisition of First Data in 2019 and the consolidation of statements . (FISV’s acquisition in December of ONDOT would not be a factor).
Data I have access to show a very low ROE, and a sky-high PEG.
1.*Would you have something more current on your systems for forward P/E , PEG, and projected ROE?
2. I had assumed FISV’s management was generally fine, but I see now that other FinTech and payment processor companies have done much better over the preceding ten years. Do you think FISV may have swallowed more than it can digest in terms of both debt, and in its ability to effectively merge operations?
3. If you had small positions in MA and FISV, to which one, if any, would you add? (perhaps not comparable) .
( Trading on Thursday 14Jan: MA dropped 5.6%, Visa -3.6%v, PYPL -1.11% , FISV -2% but SQ up 0.8%, and DFS up 1.5%. Struck me as puzzling or is this normal? )
Read Answer Asked by Adam on January 18, 2021