Investment Q&A

Q: I am assuming that a company with lots of cash can withstand a major pullback better that a company carrying a lot of debt. could you give me 5 or 6 companies any sector with lots of cash that could withstand a market correction with less impact to their share value?.

thanks Dave

Q: I currently have a full position in CSU plus half positions in KXS, ENGH and HXQ. I note that on several equations you have recommended DSG as a core holding. My question is, if I buy DSG will I get diversification from my other tech holdings?

Q: I have no positions in any of the companies highlighted. I do want to add 3 of the 4 companies to my diversified growth portfolio over the next 30 day's.
Which 3 and why?
Thank you

Q: Hi 5i Team:
I have a healthy appetite for risk looking at a 5+ year timeline and want to start a new half weight position in one of these two in my RRSP. Which would you give the nod to for best capital appreciation going forward given the current market & their valuations.
Thanks in advance,
Greg.

Q: What would be your best recommendations for investing new funds in TFSA, irrespective of sector?

Q: I had a good year with Enghouse and am considering selling and moving to Descartes.

Thoughts please?

Q: Happy New Year. What do you expect from bad and gil in the coming year? Are you ok with starting a position in bam and dsg today or would you wait for a pullback? T Steve

Q: Which of the three do you prefer for a long term hold? Can you justify changing from one to the other?

Q: low debt- 4 -9 percent dividend that do the right thing for their share holders quality payout ratio ,growing dividend with moat qualities ,hve people in leadership that show qualities like Johnathon goodman, fromgud also Brookfield is opportunistic and buys real estate at good prices please give me your companies5-10 companies that come to mind for long holds.

Q: A while back I asked about selling ENGH and replacing it with DSG, because I like to follow your lead in the portfolios. You recommended I keep ENG as they are similar, and I'm glad you made that recommendation because the company had a very good quarter/year. In another answer to a member you indicated that ENG may level off now because most of the share response was due to the low expectations by analysts and the surprise. Now I'm wondering if I should sell half of my ENG and buy DSG with the proceeds, giving me two reasonable positions. Diversification. I know this is somewhat like splitting hairs, but you must have a good sense of DSG future growth, or you would not have it in the portfolio. Again, thank you for recommending I not sell ENG last time, even though their good results could not have been predicted. And if you still recommend I keep the one position I'd be happy to do so. Thanks for all you do. And have a well earned holiday. Cheers

Q: comments please on the quarter?

Q: Could you please advise what analysts are expecting regarding Descarte's earnings release after markets close today.

Thank you, Peter

Q: Hi,

I'm looking to start investing a lump sum over the next 12 months or so. What list of Canadian stocks would you recommend at current levels? Do you have 5-7 names that you find particularly attractive right now. Looking for a mix of growth and income with not too much risk.

Thanks,
Jason

Q: I currently owned these 3 stocks and would like to know if adding to them to bring them each up to a 3% weight would be good?I am currently in a loss position for both MX and GUD?
Thanks

Q: Hello Peter & team,

Have been away for a short while and am now happy to once again be a part of the 5i Family. My Question..

I have approx $20,000 to invest. It is a credit to your team how well the 5i Balanced Equity Portfolio has performed. I will not be ashamed to invest my funds via following your lead. In looking at the portfolio and with "Growth" in mind, are you able to advise which of the companies within the portfolio you would start new positions?

Thanks for all you do

Q: For an angreswive investor, where would you put new money. Can you rank them in terms of how compelling they are at their current prices ?
Thanks

Q: Recognizing the substantial market cap differences between the much larger csu and gib.a, vs the smaller otex and dsg , in what order would you rank the four in terms of the usual metrics used for tech growth companies . I currently hold gib.a and otex and am looking to either add to existing positions or add something new. If you have another growth company in this space , pleased to hear it and why.

Q: Hello 5i, the S&P/TSX30 is based on growth over past three years . Looking forward what would be your top 8 for growth over the next three years?
I realize this is a bit of crystal ball work but I would like to hear your thoughts!!
Regards Dave

Q: I own dsg and i am thinking of selling and buying byd.un. What do you think of this switch. How do you rate these two stocks for growth.

Q: I already own BAM, RY, T, BOYD Income, and ZLU, but I'm looking for another lo -volatility dividend stock with some growth. What do you think of my adding NPI or BEP? Is there another choice you like?