Investment Q&A

Q: reports today what does the market expect? Thx

Q: I asked 5i about WEC in September 2017. I have held it, to my regret. I now seek a FRESH and independent look by 5i re WEC. Sabrient is a quant shop I have followed for a few years and I was alarmed to see them slap a “STRONG SELL” on WEC. Thomson Reuters is mostly neutral although they appear (I think) positive on the future, in that they gave WEC a 10 out of 10 in their section “Earnings Outlook” . A couple of other analysts I read show WEC as a hold or neutral. I show considerable loss on WEC (almost as bad as I have on ENB.ca). Is the drop in value in WEC and other utilities due to actual or prospective increases in interest rates? If yes, do you think the market has now baked all that into current price? Would you hold? (Can't use as tax loss). If you would sell, please suggest 2 or 3 US names to replace it with?

Q: Where is the interactive chart tool and where and when was it announced? Thanks.

Q: TSEM.us Tower Semiconductor is a large/midcap company in the Semiconductor sector. It didn’t show up in the search box at 5i. What is your opinion of TSEM? Is TSEM suitable for growth or value? Is it priced well today ? Does it operate in an environment that is likely to grow well with good prospects for price appreciation?

Q: Could I have your assessment of GRT.UN, if possible in comparison with other REITs? Thank you.

Q: Hello, what do you think of HPE as an investment in the US technology sector? What is the company's debt / cash flow ratio? Is the ratio good? If you had to select just one between HPE and HPQ, which one would that be? Thanks, Gervais

Q: What is your opinion of LB? Is this a good time to buy Laurentian Bank?

Q: Have read websites,(don't rehash) ,your insights into sector and stocks

Q: It’s becoming increasingly clear Canada is facing challenges on many economic fronts from increasing regulatory burdens, inability to attract foerign capital and sub-national debt at the provincial level. Given that these, among many other, factors make Canada a questionable destination for investment, I’m wondering about your take on what this means going forward. Apart from an increased international focus, are there some Canadian companies doing business in Canada you feel can benefit from a potentially deteriorating economic scenario in Canada. I've recently taken a position in GSY and am considering DOL. Your thoughts on these and other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Q: This is further to your response to Alan about the ALA receipts (ALA.R). You indicated that you expect the deal to close by Q4 2018. It was my understanding that if the deal did not close by the end of June, the receipts would be bought out at about $31. While I have no problem holding ALA, I bought the receipts at a much lower price kind of hoping for the deal to fail. Am I wrong about the June date, or was there some company announcement I missed? Can they actually change the June date if the deal is not off, just delayed?

Thank-you

Q: You last reviewed these two uranium companies in 2017. MGA owns a reasonable portion of NXE. Both currently ticking upwards a little Can you please update and suggest where these may be going in next year or even several years? I have made some money on these as small investments, so I am OK to continue holding and can live with volatility. Thank you.
Tulio

Q: CSU has been a beast because of good management and execution on M&A without dilution. BYD.UN has had similar success to a lesser extent. Still holding these after years - this is when buy and hold works. Who is the next CSU? They are hard to find. I am searching for the next small/mid cap with this type of potential. Appreciate your insight.

Q: I hold MAXR and show somewhat large losses on the holding. I bought before it changed its name from McDonald D.W. I now do not recall why I even bought it. Was it on one of the model portfolios in 2017? Until 2016-17 I had only US stocks. A US premium letter I subscribe to (New Constructs, who often use robo analytics) just listed MAXR as a stock that one may short--I don't short stocks. New Constructs put MAXR in their “Dangerous Model portfolio” in which they name stocks worth shorting. What do you advise? MAXR is however finally beginning to show some positive movement. Is that slow price climb up sustainable ? What are MAXR’s prospects and is it worth keeping? If you advise sell, what would you replace it with?

Q: I am transferring funds to a TFSA and an unregistered account.I have picked the above to be put in my TFSA and would like another 10 picks for my unregistered account as well as your opinion on the 10 for TFSA please.Both accounts have 100k to invest with a 10 year time line to retirement.

Q: How do you like this co going forward. Is it fair value. Do you see any upside. Thanks Alnoor

Q: I'm making a call on this stock to rationalize my portfolio. Do you see any reason to hold this stock in the hope of a reasonable return or is it time to get out at current price and use the $$ for another opportunity.

Q: Good afternoon guys:
I am down a lot on knight and Crh. I will keep Knight but thinking about sucking up my loss with Crh and switch to reliq health. Should I stay put with Crh or switch it out.

Thank you
Mark.

Q: What are your views on these ETFs? Would this be a good time to buy these ETFs? Is one safer than the other in a broad market downturn?

Q: Hi,
I quite happy with this stock which seems to have tremendous potential and is well liked by various professionals I know. Any Thoughts?

Slainte, Chris

Q: Having sold both of these in the past couple of weeks, I was going to repurchase them in 30 days, but don't think I will. They both seem to be income type of stocks and I would prefer some growth. Can you recommend any stocks with better growth in these sectors or perhaps I just keep away from certain sectors as your balanced portfolio does.