Investment Q&A

Q: Good Morning
I currently have 37 positions spread over 3 accounts(RRSP,TFSA,INVEST). Most if not all are or at one time been in 5i’s model portfolios. Many of these are currently at 1.5% or less and although I believe they all have varying levels of potential their current weighting in my overall portfolio will have little impact unless they all go up. I believe I should consolidate the listed group, do you agree and if so which ones would you keep? Proceeds would be added to the remaining names.
Thank you for your continued advice and guidance.
As a side note you advice regarding non action in turbulent times is proof positive. Aside from harvesting some tax losses and buying proxies for a handful of names, my portfolio is now bordering on even for the year.
Publish if you wish

Q: Hi Ryan and Peter.
The gov'ts are talking about reopening Economy soon. A lot of stocks (except for the high techs) are still 50% less than the recent highs. Which industries or companies do you think will benefit from the reopening? Can you please provide 2-3 names in the US and Canada? I would like to move some money into my TFSA.

Thank you,
Yiwen

Q: Morning:
I own equal weightings of these equities in my TFSA. I have some cash to invest, which one of these would you buy more of at their current market valuations? Looking for capital appreciation over the next 8 to 10 years. Thanks!

Q: I recently sold Shopify at a huge gain, as it had become more than 30% of my portfolio. Thank you for the recommendation. It was in my non-registered account, so I have a substantial capital gain. I have a lot of room in my TFSA, so I am going to move a majority of the proceeds there to avoid future capital gains. I will buy back into Shopify if the price retreats. Can you recommend any stocks, understanding that there is higher risk, that have a similar potential to Shopify? Can be Canadian or US. I have some Lightspeed already. Also, for future reference, did I make a reasonable move or should I have taken a different approach? Thanks

Q: How would you rank these 3, considering growth potential and risk?
thanks,
Mark

Q: Hello 5i team,
I greatly enjoyed your report on Covid 19 and investment themes. I have a pretty good idea as to 10 to 20 names of stocks that could fit into those themes.
Could you name just 10; I'd be curious to see how close I am.
Thanks,
Antoine

Q: Good Morning
In the process of harvesting some tax losses. Can you suggest a proxy for CAE and EIF. Or sell outright and buy back in 30 days?

Thank you

Q: Hi. I want to gradually increase my exposure to the industrial sector and I am considering nibbling at one of the following companies; MG, CAE, LNR. This company would be a long-term hold. thanks,

Q: Hello 5I Team
I currently have CAE and WSP as Industrials but I need to add 3 more Industrials to balance a bit more.
Can you give me a few suggestions in Canada that have been adversely affected or perhaps have weathered the storm fairly well so far.
Thank You
Clarence

Q: I currently own these stocks and am unfortunately under water on all of them.
Am considering selling two of these to incur a capital loss. Which of the two do you suggest I should keep?
With the funds raised from the sale I am considering doubling down on the remaining two. Or, adding either a Canadian or U.S. bank as another alternative. Would appreciate you comments on this strategy. And which Canadian bank or U.S. bank would you prefer.

Q: Hello 5i Team,
Thank you for all your guidance throughout this type of market. I'm sure all the Canadians are greatly appreciating your impeccable work for us DIY investors.

If you have ~$20k of cash today and your goal is to appreciate this into a much larger amount not too long after coming out of the other side of this market (i.e. after a recession), which 10-15 Canadian equities would you go after with a good sector diversification?

Since I am younger and my nest egg is still small, I'm not too concerned or rely on dividends. I'd much rather have stocks whose valuations may appreciate greatly rather than going for the slow and steady dividend aristocrats and blue-chips.

I have been eyeing the large discounts on Canadian equities such as the following: AC, CAE, SLF, GSY, LSPD, PLC, GIL.

Q: I have held ccl.b and nfi for a number of years and done well, although the last few years have been disappointing. I have just sold my positions in these two companies and am considering cae and tfii as replacements. Your thoughts?
Does Cae’s recent decision to lay people off and cancel its dividend raise concerns or reaffirm its strong management and strengthen its eventual recovery?
Is tfii’s balance sheet strong enough to get through this crisis and given the need to deliver inventory by trucks provide rational for strength during the short term as well as once recovery takes hold?
I have a diversified portfolio which is fairly well balanced by sector and reflects your balanced and income portfolios with a smattering of stocks from your growth portfolio.

Q: Hi folks,

Which Cdn and US companies would you consider buying now in relation to their assistance (equipment, internet services, food services, etc...) or solution (vaccines, drugs, etc...) or potential in view of the Covid-19 crisis and why ? Take credits as you see fit.

Please keep yourselves safe,

Jacques ids

Q: This from the Globe and Mail this morning: "Flight-simulator company CAE pivots to ventilator production, plans 10,000 units within three months." Will this have a significant impact on a $4.2 Billion company?

Q: Morning guys:
I’ve been averaging down on this name. I think it’s a bargain at these prices . Would you guys agree?

Q: The current volatility and fear in the market has lead me to believe there will be some companies that will unnecessarily be punished/caught in the crossfire and therefore offer a great risk/return
could you please list out companies in your mind that have decreased significantly unfairly and/or offer a compelling risk/return in the US or Canadian Markets
thank you

Q: It seems that if a company had a backlog of orders, it was an asset....however in the current mkt these backlogs are now a major liability as orders begin to evaporate, the future earnings and valuations of these types of companies gets hammered until a new batch of orders reappears which with today's environment is pushing far beyond the horizon. CAE and NFI come to mind. your thoughts please..

Q: Good day 5I precious team.
I currently hold CAE in my taxable account at 32% loss currently and the downward spiral doesn't seem to slow down. Would it make sense to sell it and crystallize a loss to buy either AC or HRX in my RRSP in order to take a maximum effect if ( when ) the airline industry gets back on its feet? If so which would you choose and would you do the switch into the RRSP? I am retired and have sufficient cash to survive the market turmoil. Of course, risk is a consideration.

Thank you for your support.

Q: How strong is cae balance sheet?
Debt,cash.
How long could they sing this out and is this on top of your list for rebound?

Q: Would you add to a small holding of cae in myTfsa. I presume that with the layoff of many pilots and given that eventually more will be hired and recertification is required every 6 months that cae will benefit. Should I be concerned about debt level? Thank you.