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Q: I am constantly mystified by the stock market. SHOP dropped 8 % today on no news. As far as I can see there was very little volume (282,000) shares. My question is why would anyone sell these shares at 8% less today than yesterday when there is no news. What possible reason would there be? SHOP is currently the 2nd largest company in Canada. They provide a internet service for people trying to do business on-line. They have had consecutively better and better quarters. They have a very discernable moat. They have a huge future market. I can't see the downside, at least for the foreseeable future. For me it is like someone selling their Apple shares in 2007 because they felt the iphone wasn't going to succeed. My question is: why do people sell shares in profitable companies, at huge losses?
Read Answer Asked by Bryan on January 14, 2022
Q: Sentiment has shifted against Shopify. Stock seems to be free fall some days. Many analysts are lowering expectations. Is this an opportunity to buy? I don't understand all about the company that has made them what they are. What is their strength and what makes them so different? Can you provide a comment on where you see them in 1 year, 2 years, 3 years and beyond from now. Will their past growth continue into the future? What has made them so different and successful?
Read Answer Asked on January 14, 2022
Q: Correction**

Thank you for the answer on TIXT.

Looking for some clarity on your answer. A rating of A- would not be seen/interpreted as a hold to me. Especially given the stock is at more attractive multiples then when you wrote the report. So please elaborate on how you you now see the stock as a hold and not more of a buy?

Also, just confirming you think a good price for TIXT is $45 and at $30 it is very very attractive? Obviously a 33% and want to confirm that this is what you meant.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 13, 2022
Q: I see PBH is in the Balanced Portfolio. Its share price has been falling since November 2021, just after the last earnings release. To my mind, those results seemed reasonably favourable, except for a small miss on estimates for per share earnings. What was your view of those results? You have often commented that one quarter is not an appropriate time to assess, but where do you see things going for the company from here? When do they next report? and what are the expected results? Last, the P/E is reported at 45 - has been that high historically and if not, why has it become so high? Thank you for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on January 13, 2022
Q: Hi Peter& 5i team,
These are the stocks I have in my TFSA currently. I have 15 % cash and am looking for a couple of stocks with good dividends and growth potential. Could you please give me some suggestions.
Thanks for your opinions .

Read Answer Asked by john on January 13, 2022
Q: I read recently that there has been a change in senior management at Fiera, with Mr Desjardins the former CEO moving to Executive Chairman. I believe that he is 77 years old, the controlling shareholder and founder of the company. I had thought that he would be selling the company due to his age. but now I am wondering whether it has become a value trap. What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Barry on January 13, 2022
Q: Dear Peter et al:
You have built a stellar reputation by choosing some very fine winners. SHOP/LSPD/PBH/KXS and others which have gone to become multi baggers to use Peter Lynch's phrase!

From your new picks, your holdings in Growth portfolio and from your watch list which do you think are your next multi baggers? Can you gaze into your crystal ball and share your insights? I won't hold you to your predictions!! :) You may speak freely!! Once upon a time articles used to appear in financial magazines titled, "Next Microsoft is here"!! :)

I am asking this Question specifically to buy with new monies for TFSA/cash in RRSPs and some in non registered accounts. If not stocks , ETFs would be fine too.
Many thanks in advance.
Mano.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on January 12, 2022
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