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Q: I just started a new portfolio few months ago targeting for 1 to 2 years, brought Air Canada @ $21 with 2/3 of the funds , and LSPD @ $35 with 1/3 of the funds.
The reason I brought them because the tradition of fundamental concept keep telling me of the book value for AC is near 1, which should be more safe. The book value of LSPD is 7 which is high risk, therefore I divided portion due to the risk. Do you think my concept is out dated, perhaps I should change my mind to adjust my portions?
However, I am so upset for the performance of Air Canada. Should I sold half of the AC to buy other stock instead, any suggestion is welcome. I don't mind to keep for 3 years, but just worry that I may missed out the opportunities cost.

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by kwokwai on July 31, 2020
Q: I have been following your advice of slow buying. For recovery plays with a one to 3 year timeframe (US election and possible normalcy returning post-COVID) is Canada or US better positioned? If all things are equal I favour Canada to avoid the nuisance of Norbert's Gambit etc. But if there is a compelling difference I'd like to use that to my advantage. I have some XIT, AC, SU and LNF and I am finding it hard to wait for the slow buying due to FOMO. How slow is slow enough? Thoughts appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Marilou on June 19, 2020
Q: I own some shares of Chorus and of course am down significantly. I'm wondering about the merits, in your opinion, of selling the CHR shares to harvest the loss and buying AC as a way of staying in the sector with our national airline and a probable recovery when Covid is history.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on June 16, 2020
Q: Hello Peter,
Air Canada has a take over offer at $18 per share, and assuming the regulators approve the deal, would this price still hold given Transat is trading in the $6 dollar range? If the deal is not approved by EU regulators, would Transat be a good buy at $6 per share or would Air Canada be a good buy at the current $19 dollar range? Thanks very much
Read Answer Asked by umedali on June 12, 2020
Q: Hi, US airline stocks had over 75% recovery, from the March lows. Airlines also responded positively to last week's surprise of positive employment numbers. Air Canada had been a favorite of various CDN Portfolio Managers, but the stock fell to its lows in March with the sector. The stock price has seen a nice recovery over past few weeks but is still way below its Pre-COVID levels of $50+. Company now has decent liquidity after recent equity/debt offering. Do you consider it a smart move to start building a position in the company, for long term, at current levels ? If so, should we start with, let's say 1% position and slowly increase to 2-3% ? What are the important factors to watch, over next several months ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on June 08, 2020
Q: In anticipation( trying to remain positive) of a Covid Vaccine what stocks in particular in both US and CAN will outperform in your view. Which stocks may retreat, at least initially?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Marty on May 11, 2020
Q: Hi 5i,
Based on your input, I'm looking to stack up on Industrials, Tech, and C. Discretionary. I have a 5-10 year+ timeframe and have a huge focus on outsized YoY revenue growth / returns for my portfolio. I can tolerate a lot of volatility and risk.

1. For Canadian industrials, what would be your top growth picks? Also looking to get one aviation exposure, what would be the best one out of AC, CAE, EIF?

2. For Canadian Tech, I currently have SHOP, KXS, LSPD, REAL. As you can see I'm aiming for outsized YoY Revenue Growth. Can you suggest other names? How does PHO and STC compare with them?

3. I have BYD, DOO, and GOOS. Can you name two MUST HAVES for Consumer Discretionary/Cyclical in the US?

Please subtract credits as you find appropriate. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 11, 2020
Q: Dear Peter and Ryan.
Thank you for your help through the volatile market. Though the Economy is not back yet, we may be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel soon. I checked a few stocks. Airlines and Energy have been down a lot. I want to take advantage of the market and consider allocating 10% of my RRSP to these companies (AC, UAL, EXPE, CVX and SU). I like to think about 2-3 years or longer. Currently I don't own any airlines. I own TOU only for oil industry.

Thank you,
Yiwen
Read Answer Asked by Yiwen on April 24, 2020
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