Investment Q&A

Q: Thoughts on AI's effect on these stocks. Are they getting lumped into selling software, and if so, how? Do you still recommend holding these? Thank you!

Q: I read the article by Larry Swedroe of Morningstar about Warren Buffets investing methods from this weekend's 5i suggested reading and was intrigued by the strong intangible moat that is used to describe some of the companies he invested in, can you suggest a couple of companies you feel reflect this currently. Keith

Q: Looking at these long term compounders in various sectors. Based on current valuation and future growth, how would you rank these and which ones would you buy now or DCA into over time?

I'm already holding full positions in BKNG, BN, CSU, LMN, half positions in V,MA,WSP, and smaller position in TRI. I would either add to my smaller positions or add new positions in the others.

Are there any other 2-3 long term compounders that you would consider good buys currently?

Thank you!

Q: My focus is on financial alternative investments. We have positions in BN KKR IBKR [thanks], and are considering adding stocks from indexes/ratings [MSCI/SPGI], other exchanges, asset managers. Please list and rank your highest conviction names. What percentages would you allocate to each [including BN IBKR and KKR]. And, lastly, which ones would you advise, if any, for a full position now.

Q: Which two companies would you suggest look most attractive on a long term basis?
Thanks

Q: Hi ,
Can you please identify me with 3 US stocks and 3 canadian who have a monopoly over their business. ?
I already own CN . I hope it’s one of it?
Thanks. Alnoor

Q: Hi,
Looking to start a position in this group. All of these businesses seem very solid and their performance shows over time. How would you rank these based on future revenue and earnings growth, current valuations, high ROIC, largest moat, etc... Looking for a long term hold and best compounder 10+ yrs. Looking to buy the best one or two names. Thanks!

Q: I would like to build a position in the industrial services sub-sector. Could you identify your favs [CAD/US] for 3-5 year hold [I have named a few, but look to you for those in which you have the most conviction] and rank according to (a) safety in a recession and (b) compounders for long-term growth. What makes them stand out?
Thank you..

Q: Would you consider Broadridge Financial (BR) a buy at its current price or are there other companies in this space that you like better at the moment for the long term? Thanks

Q: please provide the forward P/E for MSFT AMZN INTU and MCO and also provide the respective PEG ratios for these companies and rank from best to last for capital appreciation over the next 3 years thanks Richard

Q: I have asked questions about core portfolio and compounders. I would like to refine my query to building a concentrated core portfolio [say, 20 CAD-USD total]. I start with the allocations greater than 5% in the 3 portfolios. BN is less than 5% on its own, yet, I wonder whether it would not be the core Canadian financial stock. As for US, there are many Fav lists, but could you boil it down to 10. For each stock, please provide key rationale for choosing it and a target buy price.
Much appreciated,

Q: Please provide your top five Canadian and top five U.S companies that you consider to have superior pricing power. Thanks

Q: Good morning team,

I would appreciate your thoughts on adding to a small position after the recent decline. This is for holding long term. Thank you.

Q: Would you prefer to own MCO or SPGI?

Thanks

Kim

Q: I am considering adding either SPGI or MCO to my portfolio. Which one would you prefer and your reasons please. Thank You.

Q: Am wondering which of these stocks are vulnerable to climbing interest rates. For the vulnerable ones, would you please advise at what point you would consider reducing or selling them. Also, a strategy on when and how to do such an assessment would be instructive.

Thanks for your great advice. Most of your subscribers say this regularly, but they probably really mean it ! If it weren't for 5i, I'd still be holding a bag of mutual funds not knowing how big my losses were.

Whatever number of credits works

ConsCyc US:NIO
ConsDef US:CELH
ConsDef US:COST
Enrgy CPX
Enrgy AQN
ETF VGG
FinSvcs RY
FinSvcs US:V
FinSvcs SLF
FinSvcs US:MCO
FinSvcs GSY
FinSvcs BNS
FinSvcs US:BAM
FinSvcs US:JPM
Heal US:MDT
Heal WELL
Ind US:RTX
RealEst US:RDFN
Tech SHOP
Tech KXS
Tech US:MSFT
Tech US:CRWD
Tech US:U
Tech US:CRM
Telco BCE
Telco T
Util US:BEP
Util CU

Q: Hello Team,

I have held BLK and MCO for about 1 1/2 years and my total returns as of now, are 83% and 77%, respectively. I have a feeling that the easy money has already been made on these 2 stocks and therefore should put my money on something else.
May I please have your comments on these companies going forward and your thoughts on what I plan on doing, would be appreciated.
Cheers,
H

Q: I bought MSCI in 2018 mostly for its recurring revenue and ability to set its prices. It has been a steady grower. Do you expect this to continue or has it reached a plateau? Does it have meaningful competition yet? If I sell to buy an ARK fund, am I taking on a lot more risk? Thank you. Hi, I just asked a Q about MSCI. Another option I am considering is to sell MSCI to buy MCO to capture some higher growth that may happen in this investing climate. Should I switch or hold steady? Thanks.

Q: Which would you consider the better buy at this time?

Q: With my holdings of Tech and Health Care at close to 20% each and a feeling that Financials (banks) and Industrials will be in a holding pattern for a while what do you think of a 2-3% holding in MCO at this time?
Thanks