Investment Q&A

Q: Hi,

A question was asked on March 16 about both GOOG & GOOGL splitting in July. (yes, for both).

I checked and it looks like the CDR version trading on the Neo exchange will follow suit as well, but there is a twist.

From the CIBC-CDR website: "... CDR holders will experience the same economic impact of a share split as they would if the underlying security (GOOG:US) were held directly."

They go on to say, it could either be an automatic increase in the number of CDR shares held (at the same 20:1 split) or it could be an increase in the "CDR Ratio", also by a factor of 20.
Either way it's equivalent, but I'd rather see the extra number of shares showing up in my portfolio, as opposed to just having the CDR Ratio get adjusted in the background by NEO & CIBC.

I guess we will know more in July.
Rob.

Q: INDIE Semiconductor seems to be in a relative "sweet spot" currently. How would you rate its future growth potential?

Q: What do you think of TSAT at these seemingly low prices?

Thanks,

Q: Hi Peter and 5i,
This is always a misunderstood stock as far as the breakdown of the components of the distribution. For 2021 - $1.37 of the total $1.53 was eligible dividends. There was no ROC.
Post if you think it is informative.



Record date
Payment date
Full Year

Per Unit Distribution US$ 1.21500

Cdn$/Unit

Per Unit Distribution 1.52422

Box 113 Return of Capital

Box 135 Foreign dividend and interest income 0.10316
Box 132 Actual amount of eligible dividends 1.37120
Box 128 Interest from Cdn sources -
Box 030 Total capital gains (losses) 0.09904
Box 210 Carrying charges (0.04452)

Total taxable income and capital gains 1.52888

Thanks for your excellent service and always valuable input.

Q: In the investment services industry, these two have the highest rate of eps growth over the past 5 yrs. ( according to tdw)
Which would you prefer and why

Q: The recent bullish move then subsequent pullback indicates that the price action is due to short covering.

Do you see another reason for the move?

Sheldon

Q: Could you please give an updated opinion on Tidewater Renewables?

Thanks,
Doug

Q: I was having a discussion about these two companies with an investment partner that was quite excited about them. Looking for feedback. Good time to buy?

Thanks

Q: They just released new drilling results and I need some insight. Are these results in line with expectations or perhaps below?

I know this stock has a long way to go but I have a small position and I’m considering adding to it as a long hold.

Are the drill results good and do you have a favourable long term outlook for this stock?

Thanks

Q: Hi 5i Team - Could you provide a description of Pinetree Capital and an up-to-date summary of the fundamentals, insider holdings, growth prospects, etc. I am aware that it is a micro cap but there may be a spot for it as a replacement for Martello. Thanks.

Q: Regarding the trucking stocks, are they able to immediately pass along their higher costs (ie fuel) to clients? Or do you expect them to express a negative narrative in near term because they have to eat those costs?

Q: Is there an overlap in their business? Whats your view on both these stocks and which one would you prefer.

Q: Not a question, but a comment to support your response on Yues’ question.
Russel metals has also not increased its dividend in many years. So, this is not a dividend growth company.

Q: Given current market volatility and the increased speculation that we are headed into a recession, what are your top 5 defensive stocks with reasonable potential for growth in Canada and US. Could you include good entry points for each.

Q: Hello Peter and team
Is it too late to buy into Lithium America? Recent news seem to indicate Topicus is looking to buy a company but did not seem to affect the stock price. Any comments please?

Q: May I please I get your updated thoughts on DME? Helium seems to be in a tough spot on the supply side with explosions at the Amur Russian facility (pre-invasion) taking it offline for the rest of the year (possibly longer given the war) and the US BLM Cliffside facility likely to be offline until at least June. Seems like an opportune time to enter production. Do you think the current stock price offers a good entry for a 3-5 year+ hold?

Q: I would appreciate your comments on Aegis Brands, which owns Second Cup Cafes. Thanks!

Q: Hi - 2 part question: Over the next year or so, what would be your top selections for US healthcare stocks? Second, what sub sector of US Healthcare do you like the most over next year?
Thank you as always.

Q: If one was to assume the Fed is going to need to be tougher than expected and they will have to be more aggressive (regardless of 5i stance), what sectors can maintain/improve their earnings growth and which could be expected to have the earnings expectations lowered from current levels under that scenario?
Thank you as always!

Q: What are your thoughts on this company? To quote "FCR remains one of a small number of REITs trading at meaningful valuation discounts versus pre-pandemic (P/NAV 74% versus 86%, P/AFFO 16.0x versus 20.0x)" I understand its debt is high but has been reducing it aggressively pre pandemic.
I know you like GRT.UN and CAR.UN, wondering where FCR ranks in relation to these 2.