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Q: You mentioned in a response that high valuation stocks, i.e. 10x sales are not likely to perform well in this market. Can you name Canadian stocks 5i follows that would fall in that category. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on June 15, 2022
Q: I hold 1/2 positions in KXS, STC, & OTEX, and a 1/4 position in SYZ.
I have a small gain in KXS and small losses in the other 3.
Would you choose to consolidate or replace with similar any of these holdings at this time and if so what moves would you make.
Thanks, Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on June 15, 2022
Q: Hi team,

The Globe recently published an article on high-interest savings account ETFs. It included this sentence: "A recent report by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) Capital Markets pegs the after-fee yield from these funds at between 1.8 and 1.9 per cent, which is far better than most other cash alternatives available to the typical investor."

Link: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-this-cash-parking-spot-for-investors-has-never-looked-better/

Does this look right to you? I'm seeing more like 0.6% as the yield on these products.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on June 15, 2022
Q: Can you please provide your top 10 canadian dividend stocks which can also provide some capital growth. Time frame is 5 years. Is now a good time to start buying or should I wait?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Vineet on June 15, 2022
Q: With the general sell off in tech stocks, I'm currently down about 40% on each of these companies. However, I remain long term positive on them and would like your opinion as whether now is the time to add to my positions or whether you feel there may be further pain ahead for the sector and I'd be better off biding my time?

Thanks, Rick
Read Answer Asked by Richard on June 15, 2022
Q: These large behemoths have been decimated in varying degrees. Would you please rank them and would you buy now for a long hold on what seems like a huge sale on quality leaders? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on June 15, 2022
Q: Hi, I’m trying to decide between these 4 operators to invest right now. Would you do a short compare of their size, debt and outlook ?

In 5i Market Data , what is the difference between « Total debt to equity » and « Leverage ratio ». Does Debt/CF show up somewhere? Which other ratio(s) would be the best indicator(s) in this specific sector ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Denise on June 15, 2022
Q: Are there 2 or 3 Canadian & 2 or 3 US stocks you would be interested in buying in the current downturn?

Would you buy now or wait until???

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ross on June 15, 2022
Q: Hi, There seems to be a systematic decline in equity values, for past two days, in sectors like Utilities and Telcos, which are considered proxy to bonds, due to their higher yields. They held on better than the market, in general, during past few months. Do you think, the fear of rising rates has finally caught up with these sectors and these stocks might come under pressure, even more, in near term, as Fed and BOC continue with their plans to hike interest rates. What's your advice ? We have about 10% weighting in each of the two sectors. Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on June 15, 2022
Q: Please rank these stocks and would you be comfortable buying them now for their generous yields with at least a three year hold?
Any individual company comments are welcome. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on June 15, 2022
Q: Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK)( Dividend approx. 23%) and Golden Ocean Group( GOGL)(Dividend approx 13.8%) were mentioned in Seeking Alpha newsletter recently with regards to Attractive Dividend Stocks...

- 1. What are your thoughts on the 2 companies individually ?

- 2. What are your thoughts on the dividend offered ? EVEN if they cut their dividend in half ??

- 3. They Both have multiple Buy Ratings from what I see in my personal research...

- 4. Would you consider One or Both a Buy or Not ?

Thanks,
M
Read Answer Asked by michael on June 15, 2022
Q: No one escapes higher interest that will be with us for a while until inflation abades..As all companies refinance their debt loads , investors tend to shun highly leveraged firms..it almost killed baytex and a few others...what companies/sectors should we avoid?are tech s highly leverage d?and lastly, do we run to high cash flow companies? Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by adam on June 15, 2022
Q: Are the fundamentals intacts for these companies or are they more affected by the market correction due to: inflation, supply chain, interest rate, techno bust, pandemy, Ukraine,....etc?
Read Answer Asked by Jean on June 15, 2022
Q: HI Gang,

You have commented recently that APPS will require patience and is a HOLD at this point. Could you please give some insight as to why you think its a hold? I am down 60% on it and have a time frame of 2-3 years. Could you comment on what to potentially expect in the next 2-3 years. (always respecting you don't have a crystal ball)
Thanks for all your work and guidance in this tough climate!
Read Answer Asked by Wes on June 15, 2022