Review of FirstService Corp

JUN 27, 2024 - FirstService Corporation (FSV) is the North American leader in residential property management and other property services to both residential and commercial customers. FSV is a well-run company that has carved out a significant position in the fragmented North American property management industry. Short-term catalysts to significantly move the stock would be acquisition related which are of course hard to predict but the company’s fundamentals remain attractive. We are maintaining our rating of a B+.

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Q: Hello 5i,

I'm thinking of selling my BCE shares in my non-registered account for tax loss purposes since I'm also expecting a dividend cut shortly. I'm looking to replace the dividend income as much as possible and I'm thinking of putting the proceeds in Telus (which I already own) or FRU.UN (not owned but I already own TOU). I'm debating whether a possible capital appreciation with BCE following a dividend cut makes it worth rebuying after 30 days instead of continuing to hold T or FRU.UN for the long term? Overall, my goal is to maintain my dividend income with this particular trade.

I'm also thinking about replacing FSV with HPS.A (I had HPS.A FOMO a few months ago but I'm not sure it's going back to its previous days?) in my TFSA for overall returns and I'm wondering if you have a preference between the two?

Thank you,
Lisa

Read Answer Asked by Lisa on March 24, 2025

Q: Have some cash to deploy and redeploy. What would be your 10 absolute top conviction picks for long term capital appreciation? Thanks!

Read Answer Asked by Dale on March 18, 2025

Q: I have decided to orientate my portfolio more towards the US, while keeping approximately 30% Canadian. I am also looking at India for my first international investment. Most of these stocks are asset light and large cap.
In the US the sectors are non bank financials, tech, and industrials. In Canada I have chosen large caps with significant non Canada revenue.
My dividend income would decrease but I can handle that. This would be an equal weight portfolio.

What do you think of this approach and of the individual stocks?
Should I just buy an SPY 500 etf for the US ?
Is FFH appropriate for India or is there an ETF you would recommend ?
Thanks .Derek

Read Answer Asked by Derek on February 25, 2025