Investment Q&A

Q: I've noted in the Q&A section you continue to support both CSU AND CGNX. I already own CSU and note that with all the 'noise' these days it seems to go about its business and is much more stable than some of the other tech. companies. Would you consider CGNX to be the same kind of company and do you think it would be a top American company to complement CSU? Are there 1 or 2 other tech. companies (Canadian or American) you could recommend that you favour that would help me to gain good diversification to the technology sector. As further guidance, I appreciated Mike's caution about the importance of being patient, but I must admit, I personally find it easier to maintain my patience when I'm invested in less volatile companies. As always, I appreciate your guidance.

Q: There are currently no obvious cyber security etfs listed in Canada. Do you have a short list of Canadian-listed cyber security stocks that I can make up my own pseudo-etf. As a long-time subscriber, thank you for your service.

Q: what do you think of etsy?seems to be growing in the right direction.
Would you buy it here or do you have any other options.
Thanks

Q: Hello 5i. I'm overweight in CBI and have taken a big hit (35%). Stock sits in my Lira account which I'm unable to touch for 10 yrs. Would you recommend I sit on this and hope for bounce back with possible infrastructure bill to be passed or take my hit now and move on? if so, what would you recommend to replace stock with in U.S. or Can? Please offer 1 stock on each side of the border.

Thx Rob

Q: I receive email alerts for the stocks I own or are thinking of buying through Seeking Alpha. Harned Khorstand put out a sell on AAOI saying the stock was going to $25.00 and he gave the reasons why. What do you make of this? Thanks Dennis

Q: I have room in my TFSA to add one or 2 growth stock in U.S healthcare sector. Are there any names that stand out to you?

Q: I hold a half position in each of ABC and CAH, am underwater on both, moreso on CAH. Please summarize your view on the US drug wholesale business going forward, and, provide the decision metrics for dropping one and increasing the position size on the other.

Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
Recently CDI was bought for $8.25 by a private company to close this quarter. For several weeks it has been trading between $8.20 and occasionally touching $8.25. Today on heavy volume of 837K it traded as high as $8.32. I did not think it would go above the purchase price of $8.25. What do you think is happening here?
Thanks for your speedy reply and great service!
Dr.Ernest Rivait

Q: Good Morning: I am thinking of increasing my position in ZWH and have been reading your responses to past questions on this etf. You note that approx. 50% of the dividend is in US dollars and therefore is susceptible to the US govt. withholding tax (in a non-registered account which is where I would be buying it). However, I assume that this amount would be recovered at tax time since that is the normal process for withholding tax on US dividends. I want to buy this fund with Cdn. dollars because the Cdn. dolar is up recently and it seems to be like buying US equities at a reduced rate. Am I correct in both these regards?
In the same vein, do most brokers automatically exchange the dividend payouts into Canadian dollars (no doubt charging their clients an exchange fee) and is this negotiable with your broker? Many thanks for your help.

Q: When would be a good time to make these acquistions?

Q: In adding a security ROE not significantly below 20% ; PEG not TOO far above 1.0-1.4 : these together with reasonable forward P/E are top of mind in in key things I look for.

I would be thankful for your response and comment on the following issues:
1. Does KLAC meet most of my critical factors, do you think ?
2. Would you personally buy KLAC at or near current prices?
3. Does your analysis indicate probability of strong growth in the next 2 to 4 years?
4. Is the stock reasonably (fairly) valued relative to industry prospects using GARP thinking?
5. Does KLAC have strong competitors around the world?

Your insight would be valuable. Thank you.

Q: Hello 5i: Your thoughts on IDTI in the US would be appreciated. Buy, Sell or Hold. Thank you Barbara

Q: 5I Team,

Can I get your thoughts on Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. (MHGU).

Thanks

Q: Please give me your updated opinion on Keycorp vs the larger US banks. I appreciate your help.

Q: Could you please comment on Nvidia's results?

I see it as a long term hold? Do you agree?

Many thanks, Peter

Q: I would like to hear you opinion on Universal Forest Products and IBI Group. Thanks in advance.

Leo

Q: A friend recommended HESKA, your comments please.

Leo

Q: ZWH BMO High Dividend Covered Call for U S exposure and income in a RRIF portfolio

Q: Do you think that technology still has legs to it? Specifically, I am considering the FAANG stocks.
Please deduct as many credits as required.
Thank you

Q: Hello, Could I please have your wisdom on this company. Thank you.