Investment Q&A

Q: Hello,

Further to NFIs press release that they are doubling buybacks, did they actually do that..Or was that a gimmick to aid stock prices?
On another note I read a Charlie munger quote on risk "Using a stocks volatility as a measure of risk is nots. Risk to us is 1. Risk of permanent loss of capital 2. Risk of inadequate return " . I think this is a very powerful concept. It also made me wonder how for example a stock like TSGI rates in terms of risk based on the above 2 criteria.

Thanks.

Shyam

Q: My wife and I are 66 years old. We each have a TFSA which we are trying to maximize. These would be the last two accounts we would ever take money out of. Our children are the beneficiaries so these are long term accounts - hopefully! We each have RRSPs and share a non-registered account we use for income. We don't have any fixed income but do have enough cash to last us 3 years. No pensions, but are quite diversified in a number of blue chip stocks.

Between the two of us we have PHO, SIS, TOY, BNS, TSGI. None of which has been very good lately but we are patient. We have enough money for two more positions, and think it would be prudent to add two, more stable, names. OTEX, BOYD, GC ? Suggestions?
THANK YOU !

Q: What didn't you see?
TSGI still seems to be thought of in a positive note by your firm however it's lost quite a bit in the last 6 mos. What were the signs that caused the decline that you (all of us) failed to notice? And, contrary to that, what are the signs that make you think the company has good growth potential in the next 6 to 12 months?

Q: Can you please provide the insiders stock holdings on these three stocks. Thanks for your help. Use credits as you see fit.
Garry

Q: The market does not like these securities. 5i does like these securities. There must be better stocks on the Canadian market that you could replace these with. Thank you. Dennis

Q: Can you provide the short interest on TSGI from last July, 1 month ago & now. Thanks

Q: Morning 5i, Can I get your opinion on these companies. Would you recommend alternative stocks ? or stay put!

thanks.

Q: Hello 5i,
Stars group continues to be one of your favorite higher risk growth stocks. I personally have the same view. However, it appears the market continues to beat this company down.
Please explain what are the top 3 reasons (other than the high debt) that you believe is causing this stock to currently continue to move down and please detail (debt reduction, revenue beats, acquisitions etc..) what will have to occur in the mid-term in order to drive this stock higher and make an u-turn. Finally, what should the minimum time horizon be if one is currently holding this security. What are the top downside risks (Including: Regulatory, political, execution etc..) and to what degree is each of these risks going to impact this company on the downside.

Thank you,
Joseph

Q: I have TSGI in my Consumer Disc. sector but I see in your balanced portfolio you have it in your IT sector. I hold 20% in my IT sector already.

Q: Hi 5i Team,
My allocation for TSGI is 6.5% instead of 2.29% as per 5i Balanced model. Would you recommend 4% Sell of TSGI at 49% loss and buy KXS, or COV or TOY, PHO or SIS or something else for faster recovery. Much Thanks in advance for your valuable advice.

Q: Is TSGI recession proof?

Q: Hi 5I,
The above names are all owned in my TFSA. Of these, I am underweight in COV, IWO, PHO, SDX, SYZ AND VB. I've got some cash to put to work with a long term objective. With consideration to the sector weighting, and my under weights, would you recommend I top up on any at this time or maybe introduce a completely different name or names to the portfolio? Thanks!

Q: Hi there, I own both TSGI and GC in a well diversified portfolio. I'm up 12% on GC, but down 50% on TSGI. I don't mind holding if there is still good potential, but I'm wondering if there's anything else out there with better short term recovery potential while I wait for things to turn in Star's favour. I'm risk tolerant and any size or sector is fine.

Q: I need to add to consumer discretionary, which companies are you recommending now?

Q: My TFSA is all cash and represents 2 % of total with rest split evenly between RSP and cash account holding solid blue chip stocks.
I use for fun money usually selling if getting 20% return ( that doesn’t happen very often ! )
Am looking at equal amounts of these stocks.
Your thoughts on each one is appreciated Any other candidates?
Thanks
Derek

Q: Regarding the recent news on "internet gambling" in the USA. My understanding is this is in relation to online games of chance essentially, not sports gambling and not poker. Is this correct? I thought the most hype/hope in the USA for TSGI is legalized sports betting gaining large traction among most States. If this is the case then I would think this is not a big deal?

Q: I bought shades at 41 when you were saying they were a good stock and you would pick this stock over gc what happened ? Do I hold on or sell? Please help

Q: Hi 5iR Team, I have the following 5iR stocks in some of my portfolios: SIS, TSGI, NFI, and PHO. All of them have the distinction of losing money in my portfolios at this time. Since, they are all still in the 5iR portfolios could I be considering adding to these stocks? If so would you have any suggestions as to which of the four stocks might rank higher to begin adding stock? Thanks Team. Cheers, Chris

Q: I read this morning that the U.S. Justice Department federal law bars all internet gambling, reversing its position from 2011. It is something new or as often a misinformation? If I don't misunderstand, that could have a serious impact on the futur of Stars Group. I thoughts please.
Thanks

Q: I have 59K (38k in TFSA, 21k in Trading account). I am thinking to follow the balanced equity portfolio, so approx. $2250 each name. Time frame is less than 5 years. Two questions: Do you support this idea? If so, which names to purchase in each account? Thanks very much.