Investment Q&A

Q: Hi. What do you think of HBM. ? In your opinion, is it a buy or sell. Thanks

Q: Hi 5i,

Why does Teck trade at much cheaper P/E multiple when compared to HBM (for example)?

Thanks!

Q: What do you thinks of HBM's recent news release:
* HUDBAY MINERALS INC - PRODUCTION OF COPPER FORECAST TO DECREASE BY APPROXIMATELY 15%, PRODUCTION OF ZINC IS FORECAST TO DECREASE BY APPROXIMATELY 13% and PRODUCTION OF PRECIOUS IS FORECAST TO INCREASE BY ABOUT 31% COMPARED TO 2017 PRODUCTION - SEES 2018 TOTAL CAPEX OF $245 MILLION
The market seems to be punishing them and I wondered if this is now dead money or if this is an over reaction. I have held HBM in a cash account for 2 years and have seen it grow 200%. I want to continue with exposure to the Basic Materials sector to ride the global growth theme (I also own a full position in TV) and wondered if I should HOLD or SELL HBM. If sell, what would you recommend replacing it with in the same sector,

Many Thanks
Scott

Q: Hello 5i,

I know you have a bullish view of zinc and recommend TV (which I currently own) for exposure to the metal. I'm wondering if you also have a bullish view on copper?
If so, what would be your recommended strategy for exposure to this base metal? Would you recommend owning a company that is exposed to both metals, or two separate companies that focus on each metal?

Thanks again and Merry Christmas!

Q: Hi, what is your outlook for base metals for the next 12 months?
Do you feel a need to have exposure?
If so, please rank the above three in terms of your preference. If you have a favourite outside of the list, please share. I own a bit of teck.b already.
Thank you
Karim

Q: Copper:- with the increase in electric vehicles --come s increase in copper use I realize that this will occur over time ---however which copper companies would be able to profit best ?
Thanks ---Don

Q: Please comment on the decline in HBM subsequent to their announced financing.

Q: I think I see an opportunity in material and mining stocks.
I own FM, HBM and TECK.B.
Could you provide three or four other names that appear have some tailwinds and any headline risk I should be aware of.
Thank you
Kyle

Q: Hi 5i, do you still prefer CS over HBM? would you recommend sell it at this good momentum? Thanks always.

Q: Hi Gang

Can you give me your take on Hudbay and copper and zinc at this time

Thanks Mike B.

Q: What are your thoughts on their earning release? Is this stock more of a trading stock rather than a long term stock? Would this stock be a buy at this price?

Thanks

Q: WEED and HBM are significantly down. What do you have to say? Buy, sell, hold or stay away? I have good deal of investment on both, I can invest more to average if worth.

Q: Currently have no materials stocks. In the recent past I have owned cco, teck.b and hbm but as short term holds on weakness/momentum. Looking to add a longterm hold in materials but I am having trouble falling in love with SJ mainly due to the past 12 month stock, relatively low div of 1% and the general high for the sector PE of 18. CCL isn't a classic "materials" stock although I like the look of the price movement.

Can you make your case for me to jump on the SJ and CCL 5i bandwagon and/or suggest a few other options.

Working on matching the balanced equity portfolio.

Q: If you believe that the fundamentals for zinc look good for the next 2 years, which 3 stocks hold the most potential to benefit, in order of preference and why.
Thanks
Derek

Q: I own 1300 shares of HBM in US dollar, my average price was $8.50. should I hold on or sell it when it go up to $9. and switch to US small caps stocks. Could you please recommend a couple of US small caps stocks that have good potential growth,thank you so much.

Q: I have no metals or minerals in my portfolio. I seem to be getting a late start on this sector but I was deterred by negative EPS in most of these companies. If you could suggest one company to start, what would you suggest. I am a balanced investor and have been looking at LIF because of its dividend and HBM and CS for growth and concentration in copper.

Q: Thoughts for on HBM for longer term hold (5+ yrs)? Is debt a concern here? What is the FCF and FPE?

Q: I own shares in hbm should I hold or sell

Q: Would it be best to buy both of these stocks or you still prefer to just own CS? Do you think this sector still in play or has the money been made and better to move money in another sector? How high of a risk rating would you give these 2 stocks?
Thanks

Q: I appreciate you view on the Hudbay minerals announced offer to buy any or all of its outstanding US$920 million aggregate principal amount of 9.500% senior notes due 2020. I own some of these bonds and I feel their offer is not attractive enough to redeem. What is the risk of not tendering? Do you think HDB can survive to pay those bonds?I don't mind holding the bonds until maturity, unless you think that HBM will not survive until then?If I tender what would would be reasonable replacement.

Thamks,