Investment Q&A

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

Most recently, Peter, you're quoted in the StockChase website as follows:

"They have done nothing but disappoint for the last couple of quarters. He kept it because the valuation changed and no one expects anything from this company. He is going to give it a couple more quarters."

Two even more negative sentiments were recently expressed on the same website:

"Their competitors have an electric bus and NFI is struggling with that transition away from fossil fuel buses. A value trap."

"He would not be a buyer today because there is a pending transition to electric buses. Municipalities are holding back until they become more main-stream. Wait one to two years to see larger orders."

We're down 45.7% in a TFSA, and wondering if 5i agrees that the electric bus situation is hurting NFI, and what to do in a couple of quarters if 5i drops it.

Thanks for your insight.

Q: considering taking a position in AD but not that 1 of their investments (Kinney) is not currently paying distributions, should that deter one from investing in the Group?

Thanks

Q: You previously suggested that IWO-- which is an ETF that holds small-cap U.S. securities with a "growth" tilt-- would be suitable to hold within an RSP. What about a portfolio that also holds VSS, which is the Vanguard FTSE All World Ex-US Small-Cap ETF-- would this also be suitable to hold within an RSP? or is there a similar type of ETF (ex-US small-cap) that is more suitable to hold within an RSP? (The goal here is to hold two complementary small-cap ETFs that trade in U.S. dollars within an RSP, one that focuses on U.S. stocks, the other on non-U.S. international small-cap companies.)

Ted

Q: Which of these two stocks do you think has a better prospect for recovery within a 1-3 year time frame? Even with TOU's superb management and execution, it seems to be on a similar trajectory as GUD: a great stock for your grandchildren.

Thanks.

Q: Do these companies offer similar services? Over the short term, say one year, which company has the most potential for capital appreciation. Which company is riskier? As always, thanks for your much appreciated guidance.

Q: After the recent large acquisition does the company has some debt? Any way to find it out or one needs time to tell?

Q: I took on a flyer bet with USMJ. Evolve has announced the will be closing it down. If I can sell now I have to pay sell fees. What do you recommend on the best approach to wind down this investment?

Q: WILL YOU BE ADDING SOMETHING NEW TO REPLACE TOY. WHICH HAS MORE GROWTH POTENTIAL CAE OR WSP.

Q: I've happily held CJT for years and trimmed when it gets close to 5% which it is now nearing again. The chart is looking a bit scary, but with the Amazon deal , would you let it ride higher than 5% as part of the 'growth' portion of a balanced portfolio ?
Thanks, as always, for your opinon.

Q: At 1.00$ and a 10 % yield it seems incredibly cheap but SGY was a top pick on BNN.Could you comment seems inherent with risk

Q: Hi there, I currently have a full position in KL and have been extremely happy with your recommendation! I'm looking to add a few smaller names that might have potential to be the next KL. What are your top 5 names in ranking order from best to last, with potential that I could use to build a good basket of smaller cap gold names than KL? Thank you!

Q: I am looking for suggestions for 5 or more US stocks with reasonable momentum in consumer discretion and consumer defensive sectors. Would you please arrange best to last. Many thanks.

Q: Hello
Could you comment on recent earnings of Diagio and Mondelez?
Also could you comment if you believe these are good "consumer staple" names to own or if you think there are much better names out there ?
Thank you
Stephane

Q: Hi,
Having held some cash aside, waiting for a pullback - I am now wondering which companies I should focus on purchasing first during the downturn? Obviously I am looking for those that are good, solid companies with growth potential. Dividends is nice feature, but not a requirement if the future prospects for the company are strong and debt is low or non existent. I do not currently have any REITs and only AQN in utilities, ENB in energy as I lean towards growth more than income and usually overweight in stronger sectors and industries. Please provide some suggestions, US or Cdn, that have caught your interest recently, as I always value your suggestions.
Thank you,
Dawn

Q: Good afternoon, I have these stocks in my TFSA. BCI has been flat over the last few years and PHO is down 18%. Is it time to let either of these go and replace them with something else? Suggestions?
Thanks for your thoughts.

Q: Have owned these for a very long time.Haven't done too bad just looking to maybe change things up.What's your opinion on these ones?Also can you offer a couple of ideas to replace these two.

Q: Can I get your views on EQIX? I am considering this one in my portfolio.

Q: Good morning :
Thoughts on this name ?
Thx
Mark

Q: Why is United Rentals down so much since the release of Q4 results? The results looked good.

Q: Hello all,
My portfolio is largely based on your balanced portfolio with some stocks from your growth portfolio. I'm reviewing asset allocation in my portfolio and recognize that some stocks represent too much of my portfolio e.g., GSY which is currently almost 22% and is now a 4 bagger for me. I've always let winners run, but I recognize that this increases my risk. I've seen, in the past, that you typically do sell stocks to reduce allocation to a certain level. Is this a strict rule you follow or do you ever let a stock go until there's a concrete reason to sell it? Thank you as always for your great service.