Investment Q&A

Q: I have owned Chubb for a few years and have done well. Lately the price has been declining. What is the reason for this and is this opportunity to add more to my position.

Q: You recently said that TSU has been frustrating and is a Hold. How would you rate holding it vs exchanging for EQB? Or maybe there is a better financial? There are no tax implications.

Thanks.

Q: Happy New Year. As you have mentioned, Trisura is a frustrating stock, although it shows potential. What would your views be on selling some of it and reinvesting in the other three stocks mentioned? Which order would you recommend buying those three stocks in for maximum long term gains? Thank you.

Q: TSU is one of my worst investments. It never seems to get any traction. With most of my other investments especially coming into the last few weeks of 2024 have been doing very good! Why does TSU continue to take it on the chin so to speak?

Q: Hi 5i Team,

I'm looking at some of my losers and pondering either getting rid of the or adding to them.

DHT.UN, HMM, OTXT, TSU

With some room freed up I was thinking of starting positions in PKI and DSG

What are your thoughts on the 4 stocks I'm down on? Would you add to any of them or look to sell for better opportunities? How would you rank them if you were to sell?

What are your thoughts on DSG and PKI? Do you view them as buyable now for 5-10 year holds?

This is in a TFSA which aims to balance growth and income.

Thanks for the Great Service!

Colin

Q: Your general thoughts on this company in general and is this a buying opportunity at under$40 Thanks

Q: Hi There,

I’ve owned this company for quite awhile. I know you like it, it seems to have largely recovered from its past issues. But no traction even though the last few quarters showed quite good results….What’s up with it?

Thank you!

Q: I am thinking of adding/increasing my position in an insurance company and have found that the combined ratio for both MFC and SLF are more than 100 while CB and TSU’s combined ratio is in the low 80. Does that mean MFC and SLF are not as profitable as CB and TSU? Which is a good buy currently? Thanks,

Q: Hello can you comment of their most recent results, thank you

Peter

Q: Hello, on August 15th you answered a question by Derek about this company. Feel free to abridge this quote within your response, pasted below. I don't fully understand your response, as it seems to indicate that TSU will grow faster, but why would you say that IFC is more balanced? Does this mean that IFC should actually grow more over time, or that it will grow less but is more stable? Thank you very much.
Original answer about growth:

IFC (property and casualty insurance and auto insurance) - consensus growth estimate over the next few years 6%

TSU (specialty insurance) - consensus growth estimate over the next few years 10%-12%
TSU has the best growth, as the company reinvested the majority of its earnings back, and volume growth in TSU’s recent quarters is quite healthy. TSU has the strongest growth, but we think IFC could be the most balanced name between capital returns and growth.

Q: Hi 5i team,

What would be your current 5 best (highest conviction) buys in each of the following categories please.
1. small cap
2. mid cap
Hold target is 3-10 years or longer.
I prefer these categories as they seem to have the most torque (in the right environment) albeit also the most risk.


Cheers,
Steve

Q: With the markets at all time highs, are there certain stocks you think people can scoop up or add to that have good growth opportunities at a reasonable price? I know 5i is not usually worried about buying companies at 52 week highs, but it is still something difficult for me!

Q: Long time holder of DOO, and following the recent results, your report, and latest answers, im considering a switch. Previously held SIS and would consider buying again, or tempted to start accumulating TSU. With a long term outlook, which of these three businesses has the best chance of outperformance?

Q: Is POW topping out or do you see good reasons to keep holding this stock?

Q: Looking to setup a very concentrated TFSA to drive long term capital gains. Currently holding the above names. TSU has not been nearly as exciting as the other names. Is TSU going to provide outsized capital gains? My thinking is to sell TSU and allocate the funds to the other names equally. If there are others names you would recommend pls do share.

Q: I am looking at the insurance industry for my next purchase in a non registered account , mainly consisting of banks, utilities, telecoms, REITS.

Which of these three offer the best growth potential over the next 5 years and why ? I can handle moderate risk. Which offers the best entry price ? Are there other CDN listed insurance companies I should consider ?
Thanks. Derek.

Q: Hi,
Enjoyed Chris and Zach's podcast. How come they chose PNG/TSU as their small caps and not some of your usual favourites like PRL or PAY . Also I am somewhat surprised that whilst PNG/TSU do get "airtime" in your Q&As, they don't make it in your small caps short list. You must have some rationale. Somewhat puzzled, that's all.

Q: Can I get your thoughts on latest quarter, please.

Q: With the economy slowing and interest rate cuts on the horizon in the US and already occurring in Canada, should beneficiaries of the higher rates - insurance cos like TSU, FFH, and MFC be sold?

Q: Planning on topping up one of these - which would you choose and why?
Much appreciated ram