Investment Q&A

Q: I am currently down ~42% on both of these having bought them 1 year ago. Are there some better options for me to move into or should I just keep holding on?

Q: Which of these, if any, are compelling buys at their current levels?

thanks, Hugh

Q: What is your opinion of ALB now that it's share price has slid almost 15% so far this year? Is it worthwhile as a longer-term (5 year) hold or do you see a better choice? Thanks for the great advice.

Q: Can you give me 3 stocks you believe would earn 10% gain per year that have outdone them selves year after year? Not sure if they exist, thanks

Q: CSTL has doubled their sales force, advanced commercialization of its flagship DecisionDx-Melanoma test, and they acquired Cernostics - an early-stage diagnostic company, plus they have $300 mil in cash. The stock price is off 70% on a company that looks to have sold fundamentals. Could I have your assessment of this being a buy scenario?

Q: You last took a look at this one 5 months ago, and thought at those levels, it could look potentially interesting. Given the shift in market sentiment since then, how do you feel about this now? Far, far less interested?
Thank you as always...

Q: Thinking about investing in a sports betting application like DraftKings. Would you recommend buying DraftKings, or perhaps another listed company(ies)? Which ones would you avoid? Thanks.

Q: Hi,
What is your current opinion on SPOT? It is way off its high like many stocks. Do you think this is a good buying opportunity? How risky is this stock?
Thanks,
Kerri

Q: Wondering about a risk /reward opinion for a long term selling BCE for GOOG , BAM or LIT ?

Thanks

Greg

Q: Have been on a wild ride with Celsius! Is it caught up with high valuation and the market ? Seems like they have a very popular product . Wondering if the time of year to buy ?

Thanks

Greg

Q: Hello 5i
I am a value investor with some growth positions LSPD, LNS). Having learned from LSPD I trimmed some Leon's. The yield of ZIM seems excessive but the company has been improving over the years, dept is improving and it is showing a profit. Is the yield sustainable? Does it fir a profile as a value investor with 10 year outlook in need of industrials and global invesment?
Thank you
Stanley

Q: any chance this has serious upside

Q: Can you comment on their earnings release, valuation with the recent fall and opine on their prospects? Wondering whether this is a decent entry point for what I think is a "pick-and-shovel" company in the semi space? Thanks

Q: Hello 5i
I know that it is a good idea to either have a certain number of US stocks that are not represented in Canada, or an etf for the US market, in order to have a balanced portfolio. Fortunatly, or unfortunatly, I have both. And I am wondering whether I should either get rid of my stocks or get rid of my etf's. The above are the US stocks I hold. in pretty good percentages. If i were to hold only stocks what might you suggest to supplement these? I know that I am probably heavy in tech to really represent the US market and will probably have to trim here, maybe in percentages. any other suggestions appreciated. Most of these are held in tax sheltered accounts, so taxes shouldnt matter too much.
thanks as always

Q: AMT is a long time stallworth being pounded, like many others. But how would you feel about it's valuation in this peculiar market? Wait for it to consolidate?

Q: Can I please have your take on Lam Research's recently announced earnings. Do you consider the stock a buy at this price or is there another name in this industry that you prefer. Your overall view on Lam would be appreciated. Thank You.

Q: With interest rates rising, companies with heavy debt loads may suffer somewhat.
Can you please offer 5-10 top picks with large cash balances and low debt w/best bets in each Cda and US? also which big cap sectors would you stay away from due to large debt holdings? many thanks...

Q: I am buying KEG shares here is Canada and I am wondering if you have any recommendations for dine-in restaurants in the US that will benefit from re-opening. Thanks.

Q: On Wednesday this week I bought a 1/2 position in Netflix. My intention was to view it as a trade rather than a long term investment. I've done this before when the high flying techs crashed and I caught a bounce. Nortel being one example. In reality I'm mainly a value investor that's in the typical stocks that you don't even read the news releases on. Like, who cares that TD bank is handing out bags of candy to the Panda bears in China.

I have a problem now. I think my trade, in less than a day, may have gone long term due to Pershing Square having stepped in and picked up 3.1 m shares of NFLX.

My question isn't about NXLX, it's about Pershing Square. What's your read on their intentions? I'm guessing you have a pretty good handle on their Modis operandi and can give me some insite into what might happen.

I appreciate your opinion and will give it full consideration but realize the final decision and responsibility is mine.

Q: I actually bought Square (Block) at 65.00 but it has dramatically dropped in price. My question is do it hold or sell and buy perhaps a more secure stock like Googlewhich had been dependable over the last 5 years for me. It may recover faster.