Investment Q&A

Q: I was looking to add to my position in CI since I noticed that they raised the dividend as part of the earnings release - which on the face of it looks like good news. however, when reading through the results, specifically cash flow, i noticed that the dividends and share buybacks are more than the cash flow from operations and it looks (to me) that CI has used debt to fund the share repurchase and dividend. i know people think CI is a potential take over candidate but i'm not so sure. Who knows if that is ever going to happen. given the headwinds facing CI and the industry in general i'm hesitant to put additional funds into CI. Can I get your take on CI's cash flow? And would you prefer BNS, TD or MFC as an alternative to CIX?

Q: How would you rank these 3 industrials given a 2-3 year time period?

Q: PLI went down nearly 7 1/2% today, and I suppose the bought deal must be the problem. Can you enlighten me as to just how a bought deal affects the share price in the short term?
Thanks.

Q: I currently have XTC with a 3% weight and wondered if better to increase to 5 % or buy Magna for a 2-3 % weight.
Thanks
Dolores

Q: Would like your opinion of xtc at current level given recent selloff.
Thanks.

Q: Good day 5i Team, I realize the focus is not on US stocks, but if you have an opinion, could you provide one on Solar City. I am looking to add a renewable energy stock to my Tfsa (Have BEP.UN in Rsp act). Solar City is near it's 52 week low. Also, what are the implications of holding US stocks inside a Tfsa?

Thank you for the great service

Q: I’m new to this ….what criteria’s should I use when choosing a stock?

Q: For international exposure, I have some ZDM in my portfolio but should I be worried enough about BREXIT to dump it?

Q: I read an article today in the businessinsider.com by a Joe Quinlan extolling the virtues of buying stock in emerging market countries. He seems to think the upside is huge and the times to buy is now.
Would you agree with this opinion and would VEE be a good option for such an investment? With thanks, Bill

Q: I have had some success using a covered call strategy with Silver Wheaton, which has high option premiums, and good liquidity.
Can you suggest four other Canadian stocks with similar characteristics?

Thanks for your help,

Glen

Q: Your thoughts on their recent q report would be appreciated. Not much analyst coverage on this name.

Q: Please let me know what do you think about WEF. Thank you

Q: NWH.UN has moved up about 10% the past several weeks after a long decline over 2 or 3 years. The stock is trading slightly below book value with a low P/E of 5.3. Do you think the stock has room to increase further?

Q: Could you please comment on the drop in XCT after the underwhelming contract was announced. Is this an opportunity at the $1.60 level or could it signal more contract disappointments are coming?
Thanks, Jason

Q: Hello, any idea why there is a spike in price and in volume today?

Q: It is very frustrating watching many price gains being snuffed out by the end of each trading day. Is it possible that the shorts and hedge funds are contributing to this?

Q: CCL took it on the chin today. What was it investors didn't like about its quarter or forecast?

Q: Could you please give me your opinion of Temple Hotels Inc please

Q: Hi 5i,
Can you please comment on how Compass Diversified Holdings’ (CODI) reported numbers compared with any expectations or prior guidance that might be available? Also I’d appreciate any comments you may have regarding the company at the present time and in current economic conditions. Thanks!

Q: Sirs :Badger has drifted in a tight downward trading range for some time. Do you expect a breakout in the near future or have a suggestion or two I may consider for growth in the near future. Thanks for your sound advice in the past.
John