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Q: EVVTY is down 7% this morning. It just keeps getting cheaper and cheaper but fundamentally the company seems very strong with a few issues its been handling. But the earnings this morning looked good, a small miss on rev but EPS beat. I'm thinking the pullback is more about mgmt's comments and expected margin decrease. They increased the div and are buying back more shares, and debt free. Is this more attractive now or do the continued negative issues and mgmt comments still make this a company to stay away from? Thx
Read Answer Asked by Adam on January 30, 2025
Q: What are your thoughts on the materials ETF PICK?
Read Answer Asked by Brendan on January 30, 2025
Q: So Deepseek just made AI hugely gigantically more efficient. And that's verified because they are open architecture and other experts did check it out and they say it is definitely a big advancement and now they can fully copy it. (puzzles me greatly why a co. would go this open route but i guess that's another topic). So now competitors are on an equal footing due to this puzzling largesse of Deepseek being so open, and said competitors can carry on being way ahead. So what's the problem? Everything is now way better.
Read Answer Asked by William on January 30, 2025
Q: One of my children (early 20's) has funds in a TFSA they are looking to put in a high risk/high return stock. I'd asked them to do some homework on their own and they've (with some back and forth) come up with 3 names; 2 of which do not register when symbols entered.

Already owned are ASCU (1/2 position), Full positions of BN, LMN, RY, TCS, 1.5x positions of TVE, GOOG and 3x position of NVDA.

Biotech or tech seem to be the preferred themes but are not "must own" if there is something better,

The top 3 names so far are Coveo, Cardiol and Oncolytics Biotech. I would appreciate your thoughts on these 3 options, perhaps place them in order of preference and add 2 you would recommend as a high risk/high reward test.

Great work all....thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on January 30, 2025
Q: Apparently the price for computation by DeepSeek R1 is $0.55 per million tokens compared to $15 per million tokens for OpenAI o1, which it is comparable to in terms of performance. This is about 97% cheaper.
I’ve been reading about Jevon’s paradox ie. as something gets cheaper, usage explodes.
But to my math usage will have to go up 33x to cover the difference in revenue to Nebius.
This will eventually happen, but short-term, aren’t we looking at revenues falling off a cliff for Nebius?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 30, 2025
Q: Hi,

These are my energy holdings with TOU 2.7%, TVE 0.61% and WCP 0.48%. They've pretty much been flat for the last three years. Other than the dividends and special div's that TOU pay, what is the thesis for holding or adding to energy currently? I know valuations are low, but what will be the catalyst to get them moving again other than higher energy prices? I have TVK as well at a 3.9% holding and have included that in my energy allocation as well and its been a big winner. Looking at opportunity costs here from holding these energy names vs other names.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on January 30, 2025
Q: Mid-20’s investor looking for your top 3 Canadian and top 3 US “buy and forget” compounders, regardless of sector, for a long-term hold within a TFSA. Can you please rank from 1 (highest confidence) to 6. Looking for companies that I can periodically but continually add to over time without worrying about having to be a “trader” and move into and out of positions as trends, themes and market momentum shift. I already have BN and NVDA (both of which may have been candidates for your top 6 list). Would this list be any different had the question been asked a week ago – before all the DeepSeek anxiety? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on January 30, 2025
Q: Two part question:

Assuming 25% tariffs come in, and assuming they will be longer rather than short term, will that affect the composition of the model portfoilios or the ratings of companies you have reports on?

In the worst case scenario, will there be any consideration given to "Trump proofing" a portfolio or a recommendation?

Cheers.
Read Answer Asked by Neil on January 30, 2025
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Our Technology exposure across all accounts is 20.52%, which is concerning me. Without selling any CSU or LMN, which I plan to keep 'forever', could you please rank the following ETFs in order of which to sell outright, or reduce. Each ETF is followed by the percentage of Technology stocks that it holds:

QQC.F (62.51%)
VFV (39.6%)
XGRO (21.06%)

We have some other ETFs that we want to keep, and their Technology holdings are all less than 15%.

The proceeds from the sale/reduction in the three ETFs above will be used to increase holdings in under represented sectors.

The three ETFs noted all have good profits. No commissions will have to be paid with these transactions.

Thanks as always for your insight.


Read Answer Asked by Jerry on January 30, 2025
Q: Good evening 5i Team,

If I were to scale back my positions in chip makers and AI related companies, would you please recommend a sector or sectors and your choice of companies to migrate into.

Thanks,
H
Read Answer Asked by Harry on January 30, 2025
Q: If you owned shares in these companies,what would you do?If selling Silvercrest,what would you recommend as a replacement within the precious metals sector?Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Maurice on January 30, 2025
Q: Hello,
Could you please comment on Celestica's results.
Looks like, the Co blew past estimates and raised their guidance, as well.
Stock is up 17%, in after hours trade at 5.30 PM.
We just started a 2% position, taking advantage of sharp drop, on Monday.
(Thank you for your prompt response, which really helped !! )
Will you be comfortable adding to the position or wait, for a 3-5 years hold ?

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on January 30, 2025
Q: Hi - have some dry powder available to be able to invest. We're close enough to the orange-man implementing tariffs that I'm going to wait and see what happens next week before deploying. I'm guessing any decline in stocks will be felt more in Canada than the US, but I"m wondering what you think might take a hit and what Cdn & US companies you might look at buying should the market have a healthy pullback. Probably better to ask if/when things sell off, but I'm just trying to prep my shopping list. Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Ben on January 30, 2025
Q: Please explain how those Brookfield entities and others fit in a balance portfolio of stocks in terms of growth and income. What would be your ranking preference long term? Would you suggest other Brookfield companies to complete the picture?

Thank you for your great services
Read Answer Asked by Jean on January 30, 2025