Investment Q&A

Q: Hi - do you foresee any concerns with TFII results or guidance due next week? Would you think chances are high that they may guide down for next qtr due to fuel costs and/or labour costs/shortages? Thank you as always.

Q: About 1 year ago we created an equal-weighted 'balanced' portfolio of 30 Canadian companies in a non-registered account. Most were chosen from companies either covered by a 5i research report or included in a 5i model portfolio. The remainder were chosen, based on the 5i Q&A section, from what appear to be 5i sector favourites. All purchases are made with the intent to be long-term holds (10+ years). As well, we intend to increase our investments over the next 2-3 years, and then adjust over time as needed. Currently the amount invested represents ~40% of the eventual total.

Although a goal is to keep the portfolio roughly equal weighted, of the 30 companies, the following 14 were acquired in 3 purchases (full position) and currently have weights in the 2.31% (SHOP) to 5.00% (ATA) range for an average of 3.71%: CSU, MG, GSY, WSP, LNF, ATD, ATA, SLF, BAM.A, BIPC, FTS, DOO, SHOP and TFII. The remainder were acquired in 2 purchases (2/3 position) and currently have weights in the 1.98% (BEPC) to 3.17% (TCN) range for an average of 2.56%. So, overall, the weightings currently range from ~2% to ~5%.

Over the next 6 months we will invest another ~25% of the eventual total. As we make additional purchases, we need to strike a balance between keeping the weights roughly equal while taking advantage of market opportunities. Please provide some broad guidance/wisdom.

Of the 30 companies in the portfolio, which 10 would you have the highest conviction in today? Please rank them.

Are there any of the 30 that you might consider as candidates to be replaced because there are better options, and if so, what replacements would you suggest and why (disregard tax considerations)?

What additional 3 Canadian companies might you consider adding to the portfolio and why?

As always, thanks for the great service!

Q: can you please explain why this stock has gone from 24 to 120 in two years?
is it acquisitions that drive this price? and can you comment on the after close earnings? many thanks...

Q: Hi 5i,
I currently own Cnr 4%, ata 3%, tfii 3%.
For diversity and best 2022-2023 prospects, which does 5i like best: aos or itw or wsp? Which has the highest projected growth for the next two years? Which is the best value at today’s prices? Is there an industrial in Canada or the US that 5i likes better? Perhaps Nvee?
Tia,

Q: Please provide your top 3 US and Canadian industrial stock recommendations. And, what is the best ETF to cover industrials?

Q: With respect to Dev's question today about increased fuel costs. My personal experience with the trucking industry is that there is a fuel cost price adjustment added to every invoice which more than offsets the cost of the fuel. You are correct it is not perfect, but I found we more than covered the increased cost. Trucking is very competitive, but TFII is one of the best in my opinion.

Q: Will high oil prices and higher interest rates (perhaps recession) have significant negative impact on TFII stock?

Q: Morning 5i,
I'm light on transportation, and recently read an optimistic appraisal of MTL that considered its substantial dividend to be safe, highlighted its aggressive share buyback program (approximately $100M worth of shares last year and this) good price/cash flow and forward PE metrics and evaluated both it's business and business model as solid for the foreseeable future.
I wonder if you agree and how you would compare it to TFII which I know you like? Specifically, I'd be interested in your comparison of the two in terms of total return over three or so years.
Thanks!
Peter

Q: Favorite (hammered) growth stock that pays a divy? Bit of bottom-fishing for a long term hold. Thanks Ron

Q: With all the news today about driver shortages, border restrictions etc, will that not have a negative impact on TFII profit?

Thanks


Sheldon

Q: The above 3 industrials have declined over the last 2 weeks between 5.6% and 14.6%.
For a long term hold do you consider now is a good time to step in and what is the current peg ration on each company.

Q: Hello, could I get your analysis on TFII. It has suffered a pullback recently and looking for direction on the company. Do I Accumulate or hold on this company? Thanks

Q: Which of these two companies would you add to today?

Q: I have these 2 in a TFSA, where the goal is to maximize growth. Do you see either as still having good growth ahead or are there other equities with more potential. If you still like the 2, which would you want your investment to go? FYI, currently about GSY @2.5.% weight and TFII @ 3.5%. Many thanks for your excellent service.

Q: If you were to pick 2 0r 3 sectors that might outperform this year in the Canadian Market, what would they be ? Could you suggest 2 or 3 dividend payer in each of those sectors. Thanks so much. Don

Q: 1. out of the above stocks, which one or two (order of preference) should be transferred to a TFSA?
2. are all of these worth continuing to hold? (esp DOCU)

Q: TFII or TRI, would you endorse a switch for more growth even if there is taxes to pay on the sale of TFII?

Thanks for your service?

Q: On January 12/21 you picked TRI over TIH. Throwing TFII into the pot which would you pick now for steady growth with a 3 to 5 year hold? Would you please rank for the greatest capital gain and least volatility. Thank you and have a very merry Christmas.

Q: Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd AAV-T
Ag Growth International Inc AFN-T
AGF Management Ltd Cl B NV AGF-B-T
Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp AQN-T
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc ATD-T
Arc Resources Ltd ARX-T
Aya Gold and Silver Inc AYA-T
Boralex Inc BLX-T
Bsr Real Estate Investment Trust HOM-U-T
CGI Group Inc Cl A Sv GIB-A-T
Converge Technology Solutions Corp CTS-T
Dollarama Inc DOL-T
Dream Industrial REIT DIR-UN-T
Goeasy Ltd GSY-T
Heroux-Devtek HRX-T
High Tide Inc HITI-X
Interrent Real Estate Investment Trust IIP-UN-T
K92 Mining Inc KNT-T
Northland Power Inc NPI-T
Quisitive Technology Solutions Inc QUIS-X
Rubicon Organics Inc ROMJ-X
Skeena Resources Ltd SKE-T
Telus Corp T-T
Tfi International Inc TFII-T
Toronto-Dominion Bank TD-T

Of the above stocks which 5 are likely to have the best performance potential for 2022

Q: I am putting together a list of stocks to purchase in my TFSA for a 10 year hold. I am a very conservative investor and want income and some growth from my TFSA.
What companies would you add or delete from this list? Should I include a few US names?

Thank you.