Investment Q&A

Q: TFII has executed a perfect V-shaped recovery, but how does its remaining upside compare to other sectors (for example, insurance and industrials) which aren't so far along their recovery trajectories? Considering, also, that some in the latter sectors offer more generous dividends, on what basis is TFII actually preferable?

Q: I have full positions in the above except KXS and REAL. For available cash is there a stock that you like and would consider adding to this portfolio .

Q: I sense that your positivity toward CAE has become somewhat muted. In response to their quarterly report, you stated their "future looks highly uncertain" and that currently, TFII might be the better industrial sector choice. I don't want to parse your every word but I am wondering if you have more concern for CAE now than you did two weeks ago, for example? Is CAE best looked at as a value play and in that context, a good choice for a long term hold?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.

Q: Beside WSP, what are your favourite Industrials (CDN or US) for the next 3 years?

Q: What is your opinion on JBHT-Q? How does it compare to TFII and CJT?
Would you be a buyer at current levels or wait?
Thanks for your outstanding service.

Q: I have enough cash to start a new position and am trying to decide between TFI and QSR. Which would you chose and a couple of reasons why? Thanks Ron

Q: Good Morning
I currently have 37 positions spread over 3 accounts(RRSP,TFSA,INVEST). Most if not all are or at one time been in 5i’s model portfolios. Many of these are currently at 1.5% or less and although I believe they all have varying levels of potential their current weighting in my overall portfolio will have little impact unless they all go up. I believe I should consolidate the listed group, do you agree and if so which ones would you keep? Proceeds would be added to the remaining names.
Thank you for your continued advice and guidance.
As a side note you advice regarding non action in turbulent times is proof positive. Aside from harvesting some tax losses and buying proxies for a handful of names, my portfolio is now bordering on even for the year.
Publish if you wish

Q: Hi guys,

Wondering your thoughts on truck based shippers like tfi and ups as compared to railways? With a 5+ year time horizon, what has a likely higher rate of return overall and success probability with the economy ahead?
Thoughts on whether to invest now at all versus waiting 1 to 3 months for more earning to sink in?
Thanks
Peter

Q: TFI just reported it's latest quarter. Could I get your comments please and how would you rate it, still at a B+ ? Thinking of averaging in to a small position over the next 3 months, thoughts on this plan?.....but always open a better suggestion. Primary objective is dividend growth with some capital appreciation. Thanks Ron

Q: TFII: a lot of debt., low PR @ 25%, excellent ROE of approx. 22%, diversified company. I own nothing in this space. Everything is up a lot this week - who would have figured with all the negative media news (what's new)? They report later this month. I do not know a lot about this company? I assume transportation of goods, courier services etc.? Low fuel prices is certainly helping their bottom line as this would be a huge expense. 1000 shs would be a full position for me - maybe buy 500 now? Is the dividend safe (high debt.)?

Q: I have held ccl.b and nfi for a number of years and done well, although the last few years have been disappointing. I have just sold my positions in these two companies and am considering cae and tfii as replacements. Your thoughts?
Does Cae’s recent decision to lay people off and cancel its dividend raise concerns or reaffirm its strong management and strengthen its eventual recovery?
Is tfii’s balance sheet strong enough to get through this crisis and given the need to deliver inventory by trucks provide rational for strength during the short term as well as once recovery takes hold?
I have a diversified portfolio which is fairly well balanced by sector and reflects your balanced and income portfolios with a smattering of stocks from your growth portfolio.

Q: My wife and I are seniors drawing from our RRIF's and we are 'buy and hold' type of investors and need income. Your recommendations to 'harvest' capital losses is something that we have not really done previously but this suggestion is resonating with us now. If we were to do this I think we would look for 'proxy' purchases for at least the 30 day waiting period before we could repurchase the same equities if we wished.
Could you suggest some appropriate 'proxy holdings' we should be aware of for the following equities?
1. The REITs HR.UN, BPY.UN......would ZRE be a good holder?
2. EXE
3. POW
4. FM
5. MTY
6. TFII
Please use my question credits as appropriate. With thanks

Q: Have 2.3% in ARE ,2.4 In TFII. Thing of selling ARE at a loss and adding to TFII purchased @ $28.42 . ARE has. Slightly higher dividend . I consider TFII a better growth stock than ARE.
TFII has had a sharp drop from $48 . I consider throwing out the baby with the bath water. Strong need for transport and lower gas prices adds to an incentive to buy.
I’m I on track?

Q: Some industries/companies should benefit from the low oil prices. Aside from airlines what would you suggest we investigate? I am mindful that oil is so cheap, in part, because the economy is in the tank but, it is possible oil will still be cheap when the economy recovers.

Q: I have a large capital gain on Boyd for the 2020 tax year which I am considering offsetting by taking Capital losses which I have on the above mentioned stocks, including BYD. What is the best way to do this? Sell and wait 30 days to re-buy? Sell now and buy proxies (what would they be?)? I’m also considering using stop losses to take advantage of any increase in stock prices I might otherwise miss. Would appreciate you comments and advice. Michael

Q: There still has to be trucking at this time-Do you feel TFII would be a buy

Q: Would selling TFII for a tax loss be a wise move? Would you wait to re-but in 30 days of replace it with something else?

Q: Which companies in your balanced equity portfolio have a poor balance sheet and could be in trouble in this environment.
Thanks

Q: Hi Team!

Of the 3 listed stocks, do you have a preference to slowly accumulate in this up and down market?
PTS had some decent Q4 and FY results and decent 2020 guidance. Would they be that affected by COVID19? They are essentially just providing loyalty e-commerce and technology solutions.
Would CJT and TFII suffer that much in the e-commerce space given their delivery aspects? With the oil selloff (and thus reduced fuel costs) they should save quite a bit in fuel costs especially if oil remains on the low side for weeks/months.
All 3 are roughly down between 16-21% in the last month.
Looking out 12-18 months, I would think each would revert back to their recent 52 week highs.

Thank-you for keeping us all informed!
Steve

Q: Hi, Can you name a few companies say 3 Us and 3 canadian companies who have been prolific in creating value for their shareholders either by buying back shares/not increasing their share count while growing consistently. A small dividend if applicable but leaning more towards growth in earnings. Preferably with some sort of monopoly or advantage in their field. Thank you.

Shyam