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Investment Q&A

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Q: Hello,

I've recently acquired a half position (2.5% of my portfolio) in NFI Group. The company has announced several, large new orders since the beginning of August, is trading at a quite reasonable 12 times P/E ratio and is paying a very healthy dividend of approximately 6%. I have several questions however that I'm hoping 5i might be able to assist me with.

When NFI "sells" a bus do you know if they actually get paid whatever price has been agreed upon and are then free and clear of that transaction OR do they actually, typically either lease the vehicle to it's new "owner" or finance the sale price themselves in any way?

Are you able to please provide me with NFI's current dividend payout ratio, as well as with any information about what their dividend payout ratio may have been, on average, over the past 5 - 10 years? Have they ever cut or eliminated their dividend?

Do you believe that their recent acquisition of Alexander Denis Ltd. (ADL) might be exposed to any risks from Brexit?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Richard on October 07, 2019
Q: I am looking at Gold mining companies and royalty companies. My preference is low to no debt with good management. My preferred choices right now are KL, LUN, WPM, and FNV, all of which are priced high right now. I own mostly NGT, but I'm not sure about them. I'm having a hard time selling NGT, priced 'OK,' to buy higher priced companies. My question is:

What are your preferred gold companies with no/low debt and good management?
Is NGT a slow but safer company, or should I move on to the others?
Read Answer Asked by Federico on October 04, 2019
Q: Hi there
I am looking to invest 30% of my TFSA portfolio in a bond ETF . The remaining 70% are in dividend stocks (mainly in financial institutions). Would you please suggest what bonds ETF or any other fixed income option should I be considering? The goal is to protect my principal amount.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by A on October 04, 2019
Q: According to RBC, Methanex has had a negative surprise the last 3 qtrs and they estimate a .01 profit , down from .13, 30 days ago. Yesterday they upgraded price target to $50 US with an outperform rating. I purchased a partial position around $40 with helpful guidance from 5i, thank you, and am thinking of adding to my winning position. What do your numbers show for Q3, do you think the stock can do well over the next year or two even if the Energy sector doesn't?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on October 04, 2019
Q: Over several years Savaria has grown and evolved from a Canadian company to one that now operates internationally. Is Savaria's leadership evolving accordingly? Does 5i feel that Savaria has identified, and is recruiting, new people to join the Board and Senior Management with the necessary experience and skills to help guide the firm in its next stage of growth?
Read Answer Asked by Edward on October 04, 2019
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