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Q: My daughter has started building her TFSA portfolio and does expect to need the money in the forceable future. At present she owns BNS, CCL.B, CSU, ESL, ENB, SJ and T. She can fund the purchase of another company as she continues to build her portfolio. I was thinking Magna might be a good choice but would like your advice on which company might be best at this time, including giving her balance. Thank you for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by jacques on March 10, 2016
Q: Hello Peter and the 5I team

What are signs of a value trap?? Do you have a check list that you can follow? I am wondering if MG could be a value trap. I heard that a good sign of a value trap is a low P/E ratio compared to historic levels ( this may seem like a obvious sign). What things do you look for? I was wondering what your general opinion is on MG and do you feel that the car parts cycle is over or on a decline?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Darren on February 09, 2016
Q: What is your exit strategy for cyclical stocks?

I am referring to Magna. It has been noted many times that is it a cyclical stock. Your start cost of MG in the Balanced Equity portfolio is $55.72, You rode it up to $74, and back down to $44 and never seemed to consider selling it along the way. So when do you sell it, or are you "buy and hold"?

Paul J.

Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 04, 2016
Q: I currently hold both LNR and MG in my RRSP.MG has been the worse performer of the two stocks.I realize that MG is probably a screaming buy from a valuation perspective but find it inconceivable that it will hit the $70 mark any time soon.I am contemplating replacing it with Alaris which has also been beaten down but will at least
pay a decent dividend while I wait. Thanks, Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on February 04, 2016
Q: How much of a threat, mid to longer-term, do you feel the following will pose for Magna? First, sharing services Uber and Lyft, and second, developed country younger generation's disinclination for purchasing cars. Will higher demand for vehicles in developing countries outweigh the above, and is Magna well positioned to continue to do well as a Tier 1 supplier to the industry? Thank you. Ted
Read Answer Asked by Edward on January 13, 2016