Investment Q&A

Q: Should investors change their goalpost metrics of valuing companies when investing?
Nowadays many complain about seemingly high valuations of many companies.

In the past, companies with a high P/E ratio would raise alarms - now it seems it's de rigeur - Apple has a P/E ratio of 43 for example! Does this go hand-in-had with investors accepting very low interest rates?

At first I thought it crazy that a company like Apple would earn $1 for every $43 dollars of share price but then realaized the US 10yr treasury currently gives me $1.09 for every $100 of principal .

Should the yardstick of what constitutes fair value be changed in light of these lower interest rates?

I know there are many ways to value companies but what would you say would be a 'fair' P/E ratio nowadays? Benjamin Graham had a formula and I'd like to see your opinion.

Q: Can I get your opinion on Axon Enterprise? I have wanted to own stock in this company for quite some time but am concerned about the valuation. Also the price has spiked recently.

Q: I am low on utilities as per the portfolio analytics. I currently own the above stocks. my question is would you add equally to these or do you have a preferred stock of the three or perhaps one more to add to the group?

thanks Dave

Q: Of these two, CRWD and SAIL, which has better growth opportunities?

Q: "WIR's historical tax allocation has been 40% foreign non business income and 60% return of capital (ROC). ROC is included in the distribution and is not a separate payout. There certainly is no Canadian dividend tax credit. We would be fine with this in a cash account".
One more question on this CDN Cie !
I keep WIR.UN in my non registered account, since 1) the dividend is excellent and 2) The Cie is well positioned ,are those 2 arguments are enough to justify keeping WIR,UN in my non registered account and to pay the 15% US withholding tax + CDN tax ? any other argument ? since the dividend is 4.8% -15% US tax - CDN tax on 40% foreign non business income ? Thanks again !

Q: In your last article in the financial post, you explained five ways to hedge your portfolio if you think this market has run too far, too fast.... if I want to buy the etf sh, what would be the suggested percentage to allocate compared to the portfolio in your opinion ? Thanks

Q: Howdy,

AYX seems to be at a crossroad. It may turn things around and resume high growth by upgrading their cloud offering or perhaps be displaced due to their older server based software architecture. Should I sell AYX to initiate a position in NVDA or increase an existing CRWD position? Or just stay put with AYX to see how it turns out? Appreciate your opinion.

Thanks.

Q: Re: Grant's Friday question about reducing the tax liability for his CCPC.

Instead of changing the investments, another option to consider would be to purchase corporate life insurance which can be the vehicle to pay that tax bill. And the life insurance premiums can be paid with corporate dollars, not personal after-tax dollars.
Just looking at it through a different lens here.

Q: Mgni is at all time high, would you buy at current price? Thanks

Q: Would you buy HAI at current price ? Thanks

Q: Good morning,
I currently hold some US stocks (AMZN, CRWD, U, etc) in my non-registered Canadian dollar investment account because it allows me to use both currencies. I'm aware that you far prefer US stocks in a US dollar investment account for reasons that make good sense.
My question is: If I were to open a non-registered US dollar investment account and then transfer my American stocks into it, would they be subject to capital gains during the process?
Thank you to every one at 5i, and stay safe!

Q: I currently own some ARKG and CRSP. If you were to buy a few more individual stocks in this space and had a long term time frame and high risk tolerance what would you buy?

Q: I believe MITK earnings are coming out later this week and I’m wondering what your opinion is on picking up a small position before earnings and possibly adding to it after earnings. Do you feel earnings could be better than estimates and maybe it makes more sense to buy a larger position before they come out or just wait and buy after we see the results of their earnings.
Thanks John

Q: I’m thinking of buying a position in TRP, for my TFSA. Now that the dust has settled on Keystone I am thinking it seems like a good buy, with a good dividend and the likelihood of an upward movement.

What are your thoughts about this purchase or do you have another company that might fit better into the same scenario for my TFSA.

Thanks John

Q: Any idea why such a big move with this company on Friday. I own a small position and could not find any news. I’m wondering whether I should add to it or should I wait?
Thanks John

Q: Hi, purely in terms of relative dividend security could you please rank the above blue chips companies over the next 5-10 years.Thanks.

Q: First of all, thanks for the service you provide. I have found it extremely useful since becoming a member. Second, I apologize for the number of stocks covered in the question. If it is too many, please do not respond / post.
Within the last 12 months, I have purchased the above stocks strictly for growth or as momentum plays.
I would like to know which ones you would sell, either because their momentum has likely peaked, or because their share price growth prospects are poor. Please deduct as many credits as required. Thanks

Q: First of all, thank you for your amazing work. Cannot express how helpful my 5i subscription has been. Life-changing in all honesty.

My positions in LSPD (17.3%) and GSY (12.7%) have gotten a little out of hand. I was fortunate to pick them up near their lows in April. I've already trimmed both a couple of times, but I am really struggling to sell more given the positive outlook 5i has of both for the future. I've seen similar questions asked about trimming and selling positions with phenomenal growth and seen your responses suggesting to trim positions to reasonable weightings. I thought I might have an easier time doing so if you suggested some positions to add to or some new ones viewed as favourably as LSPD and GSY.

I have the following companies in a TFSA and have included the weightings only of positions I think might warrant a second look. While I anticipate a comment about weightings needing to be personal what would YOU suggest as the highest weighting for LSPD and GSY? And, again, please suggest some positions to add to or new ones.

Feel free to take question credits as you see fit.

DOO (2.1%), ATZ (2%), AW.UN, BYD
ATD.B
BMO, BRK-B:US, GSY (12.7%)
WELL (4%), VEEV:US (1.3%)
CAE, DAL:US, AC (1%), XBC (3%)
LSPD (17.3%), KXS (7.6%), DSG (3%), CSU, PHO (1.1%), AMD:US, CRWD:US (2.4%), U:US (2.1%), NVDA:US (0.83%), TTD:US(1.2%)
ROKU:US (1.9%), TTWO:US (1.2%), PINS:US (1.5%)
AQN, BEP.UN
REAL

Thank you again

Q: I am looking for a Canadian emerging market ETF that does not include China (or has only a small proportion) and considers ESG factors. My thinking is that China has already had a pretty good run but other emerging markets have more room for growth. So far I have found EMXC, XSOE, SUES and SUJS which might be suitable. Can you recommend an ETF? and Can you tell me if my thinking makes sense?
as usual, thanks for your help
(sorry if I posted this twice. my computer shut down as i was sending)

Q: I know that you are not a fan of this company. Have you looked at it after there last quarter. To me it just looks like where we will do things in the future and how. Seems to do more than a Uber and a DoorDash. Could it be something in the future like when Amazon and Tesla and everybody told us not to touch them in there early days? Too much debt, no earnings, over valued, to much risk. What do you think?
Thanks Again