Investment Q&A

Q: You had a question about how to view Topicus’ mergers and acquisitions activity. It turns out that Total Specific Solutions (one of Topicus’ three business units) has a Linkedin account and they post their acquisitions there. For you to post if you wish.

Q: Hello Peter,
i am starting to realize, buying stocks based on previous success does not always work out as in Knights and Topicus case. However, i was wondering with current environment, is it a good idea to initiate a position in Knight with hope of good returns in future as i see little downside.. Please let me know . i am thinking of selling TOI, for Gud. Thanks

Q: What is the best way to gain visibility to the M&A activity of Topicus. Can you provide your perspective and eventual impact on TOI with Signity’s stock price(assuming strong underlying performance). It has doubled since TOI acquired a large ownership stake. Thx.

Q: These are my tax loss candidates. Please list the best ones to sell first and which ones would be the best buy back stocks.
Thanks as always
Albert

Q: I own TOI at a considerable loss and thinking of a tax loss sale with possible later re-purchase. Any thoughts on what Topicus might do over the next few months?
Thanks

Q: Hello 5i Team
Toi stock has been declining even
when the market is up such as today, is there any news
about the company?
Thanks

Q: I have recently redeemed some mutual funds that I have held for 20 to 30 years that will produce a significant capital gain for me in 2022. I have several stocks and an ETF that have been purchased in the past few years that are showing losses in the range of $5k to $15k. This includes TOI, U, SOXX, SQ, NVDA, MFI, MSFT, WSP and AMZN. Would you suggest selling these stocks to provide a capital loss that can be applied against my capital gain in 2022? It is my understanding that I will need to wait 30 days to repurchase shares to avoid the denial of the capital loss. If you would suggest selling these stocks and ETF, should I sell now or wait until the end of 2022? And if the stocks and ETF are sold to create a capital loss before the end of 2022, do you see some future in these investments and if so, which stocks would you suggest that I repurchase after 30 days? Thank you for your insights.

Q: Hi 5i,

I have maybe a rare question for you. I have done quite well with my stock selections (much thanks to you for many of the wise choices) and are sitting on a pool of Capitol Gains. Now, my wife and I are entering the phase of our life where we can make some significant "tax-friendly" charitable donations. Always keeping in mind, saving enough for the rest of our days. Our question is: If you had to sell from the list I provided, and thinking of holding the remainder at least another 10 years, which would you chose to sell a portion of ? Perhaps the top 3, in order of choice ? Thanks so much.

Q: Hi 5I, I currently own Topicus,Lspd and Shop. Down on all 3 and am considering taking a loss on 1. Any preference on which one? Am thinking of replacing one of the 3 with NVEI. Thoughts and if your wouldn’t mind ranking. Thanks

Q: What would you consider good entry points for the attached stocks.

Thanks
Tim

Q: There are in depth reports on these companies at a link on the Forum under Canadian Equities.

Q: CSU has outperformed TOI over this past year. The trading of shares (CSU to TOI) has proven unprofitable. Given where they are, does this represent the relative bargain between the two? Would you trade CSU for the other today?

Q: Can you address the lack of performance by Topicus?I know it’s venture listed…no analyst coverage….etc etc.Why doesn’t the company recognize this and change that?It supposedly has this great CSU leadership

Q: You mentioned in an earlier answer that the time to buy is when things are bad which, in context, is now. Can you suggest some Canadian companies which deserve to be purchased about this time? Growth, value, doesn't matter. I have done well in the past by familiarizing myself with your daily answers. No one expects perfection but my 5i compass serves me well. Thanks

Q: Hello 5I, between the 2 companies do you have a favourite or is it a toss up? Trying to figure out if its worth trading out of TOI into NVEI.
Thanks

Q: What 4-5 Cdn Companies would go good with this group if looking to balance things out a bit (more growth focus vs income). A couple of stocks I had in mine include: BAM.A, DOO, MG, DOL. Do any of these stocks seem like they w/b a good fit/mix or our there others that you think would be better choices?

Q: Rolled out of TOI and into LSPD. (Taking a tax loss on TOI). In a binary situation in todays market do you prefer on over the other?

Q: Hello, I have holdings that replicate the Balanced Equity portfolio with weightings being within about 1% for each stock based on the model portfolio. I have also aimed to hold a small number of stocks from the growth portfolio and currently have 1-2% for each of LSDP and WELL. I am considering adding 1-2% holding to SHOP, LSDP, WELL or adding 2% for TOI or DOL. I have a 20 year time frame.

I am leaning towards SHOP, TOI, LSDP for adding shares but am aware of my heavier weighting in the technology sector and am considering if Dolorama may be a good option at this time. With the war in the Ukraine and inflation, also based on my time frame, can you recommend which stocks you would suggest adding to of the ones listed at this time?

Q: Hi, With today's results, what is the present multiple/valuation for Topicus shares and is it reasonable or expensive, with expected growth ? Thanks

Q: Hi Team,
I know there is no earnings estimates for TOI, but how does the earnings release look to you? The release says total revenue is up 24% compared to last years quarter. That part sound pretty good to me especially in the environment we are in. I am not sure how to guage the net income though. They state it is down compared to last years quarter due to "preferred securites income" in 2021. Is this a non event or will it be viewed as negative? Thanks for your analysis.

Shane.