Investment Q&A

Q: Good morning 5i. I hold GOLD in a non registered account and am down 36% since purchase. I am considering selling to harvest the capital loss. My two part question; What is your outlook on GOLD over the next year? What would you recommend as a surrogate gold investment if I were to sell GOLD? Thanks very much for your great service.

Q: Hello, can you provide your opinion of this company and do you like their latest numbers, do you see good growth potential and some trend ? Since going public they have made 2 acquisitions that seems to integrate well. Thank you

Q: What do you make of the trading pattern in SYZ? It is well off its lows and seems to be holding up well in a $7.7-7.9 trading range for the past month. It consistently traded above $10 for many years prior to 2021 and, as far as I can tell, its business prospects in the enterprise software space are the same or better. Can you comment on its future growth and likelihood of getting back to its old highs? I know the dividend cut disappointed the market, but should not the former dividend payment now be reflected in better future growth in the stock price? If the stock price doesn't get back to old highs, what are the prospects of a software consolidator like CSU, OTEX or ENGH taking them out?

Q: I haven't seen any questions on this company for a while. Please provide your assessment of its prospects. Is it a buy at current rates? Please provide two or three other prospects in this space.

Thanks,
Fred

Q: Hi Folks,
I am finally breaking even with MFC. I am thinking of selling MFC and going to SLF or AW.UN - may I ask your opinion as to the best stock to buy as a replacement today, regardless of sector.
Thanks,

Q: Hello,
Any idea why DSV is up 12% today on high volume? Silver is flat and I see no news?
thanks

Q: I have purchased stocks and ETFs in the past and am considering the purchase of a coupon bond. I am not familiar with this type of investment and would appreciate some comments on this type of investment. The following information is provided for the bond;
Inventory - $150,000
Coupon - 6%
Maturity - 2/27/2030
Price - $70.375 CAD
Yield - 12.90%
DBRS rating - BB
Please explain the information provided for the bond. What are the risks associated with this type of investment.

Q: I have used a direct investing account with a major bank to purchase and hold my investments for several years. I am looking at other options such as WealthSimple and Questrade for investments. Please comment on the advantages and disadvantages of WealthSimple and Questrade as compared to the major bank direct investing accounts. Thank you

Q: I was told that the gov't moratorium on student loans restricted sofi's growth for the past few years. Can you see what % of business is tied to student loans? I was also told that the Supreme Court ruled against government on the moratorium and that interest charges would be payable from Sept. 1. How big of a catalyst do you see this being for sofi?
Thank a lot.

Q: Good Morning

If I was to sell some csu stocks do the warants stay with the stock or do they remain in my account or can they be transferred to a tfsa if they are in a riff account?

Thks
Marcel

Q: I have held SIS for a number of years and although I have enjoyed the dividend, the share price never seems to hold its momentum and drifts back to the low/mid teens where I bought it. I like the dividends but value total return more. I have never owned WELL but have followed it based on your recommendation. Can you rank the two and provide a short explanation as to your preference on the following metrics: 1) Management 2) Balance Sheet 3) Profitability 4) Long Term (5-10 yr) Return Potential and 5) Risk

I would prefer to hold just one of them.

Secondly, what is your analysis of CXI's quarter.

Many Thanks

Scott

Q: your thoughts please on the latest quarter?

Q: Can I please get your thoughts on the recent press release?

Vecima Networks Inc. (the "Company" or "Vecima") (TSX: VCM) today announced that it has entered into a warrant agreement with Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC ("Charter").

The warrants issued as part of the agreement provide Charter with the opportunity to purchase an aggregate of up to 361,050 common shares in the capital of Vecima at an exercise price equal to C$17.09 per warrant (the "Warrants") until January 1, 2031. The Warrants are subject to vesting conditions based on the achievement of significant multi-year spending targets by Charter.

Q: Regarding Peter's great question on Telesat and MDA, I too have been looking further into these companies and did not see a response regarding Lightspeed and potential revenue. All I have found so far is:
"Telesat Lightspeed has the potential to transform global satellite and terrestrial communications industries, dramatically increasing the Company’s addressable market from approximately US$18 billion to approximately US$365 billion and significantly expanding its growth potential."
** from the companies Prospectus November 16 2021
and from https://spacenews.com/telesats-leo-constellation-fully-funded-after-manufacturer-switch/
"Telesat is targeting a 30% return on investment from Lightspeed, which is seeking a slice of an enterprise and government connectivity market the company estimates would be worth about 200 billion dollars around 2025."
"Telesat expects the total cost for 156 satellites to be around $3.5 billion, when factoring in launches and other expenses, including the ground systems and user terminal technology that would also be used for the 42 follow-on satellites."

Q: I am at a point in my life where I am looking to my investments more for income than growth. My question concerns how you might incorporate a strategy that are includes "dividend" stocks that pay a low yield. eg HD, TRI, CN etc. Assuming you wish to obtain an overall yield of 4% - 5% from your portfolio (in order to satisfy RRIF requirements while maintaining some growth) I would think it best not to load up only on high yield stocks and continue maintain a balanced portfolio. To achieve the necessary income should one invest in low dividend payers and sell a portion of the low yield dividend payers annually in order to achieve the be needed income; go a bit overweight on high yield equities in order to juice the income; or just forget about balancing the portfolio?

Any thought you have would be greatly welcomed.

Appreciate the insight.

Paul F.

Q: How big of a position would you take in BRK in a portfolio?

Thx

Q: Looking for an investment other than BKNG to take advantage of the resurgence in travel. I don’t like airline stocks. I know in the past you were favourable on WYNN. Would you recommend that or something else?

Q: Hi Peter/Ryan I received 3 RTS Constellation Software Inc. 9/29/23 in my account. What are these and what do I do with them. Thanks, Nick

Q: I currently own full positions in BEP.UN and BIP.UN in a diversified dividend income portfolio. I have considered buying BN as well, but am not sure that increasing my Brookfield concentration is warranted. What are your views?
Thanks.

Q: Wondering whether you/we as a DYI, can find out if there any acquisitions going on in the above or any companies really during any quarter or do you have to wait until the next quarterly or possibly annual report?
Thanks
Jeff