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Q: High inflation numbers have come out--what do you think? Do you believe we are entering a higher inflation world, and if so, what (i) sectors and (ii) specific stocks would you emphasize for that? Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Chris on November 12, 2021
Q: Retired, dividend-income investor, who trims-adds around core positions. I have owned PBH since 2012 (bought at $17, now at $135) and WSP since 2014 ($35, $185) and have trimmed each multiple times to keep my asset allocation near targeted levels.

How much weight to you assign to technicals? When I look at a linear chart for WSP, it appears to be going parabolic. Some of the metrics I track (P/E, P/BV, P/CF, P/S) appear on the high side, but they always have. I conclude that is because it is a growth stock. I am definitively not considering selling....I plan to continue with my trim-add strategy. Just trying to understand how WSP is defying both the fundamentals and gravity (technicals). Is a logarithmic chart better to use? Is it as simple as WSP is executing on all cylinders?

One could ask a similar question related to PBH.

Again...even though you aren't supposed to get attached to any stock, I love both PBH and WSP, made a bunch of $ from each, and will continue to trim-add where appropriate.

Thanks...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on November 12, 2021
Q: Hi group what 3 stocks and why? would you suggest assuming with are stuck with extreme inflation for the next several years.

Also is it too late to start a position in NVDA and if so can you suggest another chip maker that has more room to run and why so. Thanks for your guidance
Read Answer Asked by Terence on November 12, 2021
Q: Hi guys,

These are my top (by%) holdings, all around 5%. Which ones, if any, would you let run above 7%?
Thanks
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on November 11, 2021
Q: Hi 5i
With the US Congress passing the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure bill last Friday evening, what sectors and Canadian stocks would you suggest might benefit the most going forward. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on November 08, 2021
Q: Similar to the previous question posted for US stocks. Could you please provide your top 6 CAD picks regardless of sector?
Read Answer Asked by Eric on November 06, 2021
Q: To gain exposure to industrials would you prefer TIH, FTT, Stantec or another? Are TIH and FTT similar businesses, meaning would you ever hold both in the same portfolio with a limited number of holdings?
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on November 05, 2021
Q: Older investor looking to pair an industrial company, in a concentrated TFSA, with WSP. Want to capture the most total return over 3 years with the least volatility. What would you suggest? I am leaning towards TFII. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on November 01, 2021
Q: I would like to add to 5 of the above positions in my TFSA. Based on the current environment, which 5 positions would benefit the most from a larger base. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on October 25, 2021
Q: What is your opinion on the activist investor situation at CNR? I remember when this happened with CP a few years ago. Even though I never bought in, the stock did very well in the years following Hunter Harrison being appointed CEO.

I'm asking because I am currently light in industrials, I have postions in TT, WSP, TFI, XYL. I was considering a position in CNR for my RRSP.
Read Answer Asked by Ed on October 21, 2021
Q: Retired, dividend-income investor, who usually follows a fully invested, buy-and-hold strategy for the long term but trims-adds around core positions to achieve the targeted asset allocation. I currently have <4% cash in the combined family portfolio.

Question #1 = for new monies into my wife's account as they become available, please rank the order in which you would invest into BCE, LNF, NWC....and why? I'm looking at where is the most Total Return upside over the foreseeable future. Ignore asset allocation, I've got that covered.

Q#2 = ditto for my account, please rank for new money investment into LIFE, ZRE, BNS, WSP...and why?

2 questions...please deduct 2 credits.

Thanks for your help, much appreciated.....Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 13, 2021
Q: I bought REAL in juin 2020 and have averaged down on the way, ending with a large loosing position. Lesson learned about averaging down!

How do you consider the outlook for REAL? It missed estimates, but how do you like the growth, the balance sheet and the valuation actually?

Im wondering if i hold longer or if i trim around 1.5%?

Im considering the lower market to average up LSPD, GSY, ATA, WSP or BYD. How would you rank those today?
Read Answer Asked by Francois on October 06, 2021
Q: How should one adapt their portfolio in the face of higher inflation risk that is often mentioned of late?

Do you have any thoughts on this risk?
General portfolio strategy? …ie more materials
Do you have any specific suggestions ie an ETF or a company?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Simon on October 05, 2021
Q: What are your top Canadian and US investment ideas foe times of rising inflation?
Read Answer Asked by Serei on October 04, 2021
Q: Hi 5iresearch team
Can you please recommend 3 Canadian stocks for each of the industrial and healthcare sectors that you think will perform well in 2022?
Dividends is a bonus but not a must.
Thanks a lot for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Ahmed on September 30, 2021
Q: I am a recent subscriber, but have been around long enough to have taken your advice on TOI:CV. It has done quite well, thanks. I have my TFSA holding only one stock, BNS with the whole $75,000. It has essentially not moved in the last 6 months. Can you suggest one or two stocks that you feel have a similar potential as did TOI, as I would like to sell my BNS and move into something else?
Read Answer Asked by D. Justin on September 29, 2021