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• FirstService Corporation (FSV $184.23)
  • $184.23 P/E (TTM): 41.95X Cap: $8.47B
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Q: Thanks for a recent explanation of FSV's P/E ratio.

It's current P/B, P/S, and P/C metrics look fairly reasonable compared to the past 10 years, would you agree?

Are you able to please give your opinion on the company management, current margins and debt for this company?

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Read Answer Asked by James on May 23, 2024

• Duke Energy Corporation (Holding Company) (DUK $124.17)
  • $124.17 P/E (TTM): 19.82X Cap: $96.80B
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• NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE $93.10)
  • $93.10 P/E (TTM): 28.28X Cap: $194.14B
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• Xylem Inc. New (XYL $113.73)
  • $113.73 P/E (TTM): 29.5X Cap: $27.03B
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• Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM $264.48)
  • $264.48 P/E (TTM): 20.9X Cap: $132.24B
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• American Water Works Company Inc. (AWK $125.05)
  • $125.05 P/E (TTM): 22.18X Cap: $24.41B
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• iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB $169.94)
  • $169.94 P/E (TTM): 23.15X Cap: $8.05B
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• Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO $67.66)
  • $67.66 P/E (TTM): 27.32X Cap: $2.05B
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• State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI $134.71)
  • $134.71 P/E (TTM): 17.2X Cap: $8.53B
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• Cameco Corporation (CCJ $116.75)
  • $116.75 P/E (TTM): 180.18X Cap: $51B
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• Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (CGW $64.41)
  • $64.41 P/E (TTM): 23.59X Cap: $1.02B
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• First Trust Water ETF (FIW $105.58)
  • $105.58 P/E (TTM): 21.54X Cap: $1.80B
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• Karora Resources Inc. (KRR $6.70)
  • $6.70 P/E (TTM): 85.51X
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Q: Aside from AI what industries do you think will do well over the next year, both CDA and USA? Can you pls recommend specific stocks or ETFs in those industries?

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• Kinaxis Inc. (KXS $158.73)
  • $158.73 P/E (TTM): 45.11X Cap: $4.38B
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Q: Kinaxis has ongoing litigation with Blue Yonder for some years now. Is this a major factor which may Kinaxis profitability?

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• Royal Bank of Canada (RY $248.79)
  • $248.79 P/E (TTM): 16.61X Cap: $347.44B
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• Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $146.95)
  • $146.95 P/E (TTM): 11.78X Cap: $245.23B
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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $106.09)
  • $106.09 P/E (TTM): 20.75X Cap: $130.75B
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• Bank of Montreal (BMO $209.27)
  • $209.27 P/E (TTM): 16.4X Cap: $147.51B
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• Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM $150.57)
  • $150.57 P/E (TTM): 15.72X Cap: $138.60B
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• National Bank of Canada (NA $207.84)
  • $207.84 P/E (TTM): 19.85X Cap: $80.45B
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Q: Hello,

What are your recommendations for Canadian banks for a TFSA with a 15+ year horizon?

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Read Answer Asked by Luc on May 22, 2024

• Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF $95.85)
  • $95.85 P/E (TTM): 15.41X Cap: $53.10B
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• CGI Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (GIB.A $93.35)
  • $93.35 P/E (TTM): 12.47X Cap: $19.73B
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• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $2,571.61)
  • $2,571.61 P/E (TTM): 76.57X Cap: $54.49B
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• Dollarama Inc. (DOL $173.83)
  • $173.83 P/E (TTM): 36.95X Cap: $47.44B
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• WSP Global Inc. (WSP $215.52)
  • $215.52 P/E (TTM): 30.09X Cap: $29.05B
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Q: Please recommend the name of 5 TSX stocks, for starting a $100k retirement fund, earning 10% on dividends + appreciation, relatively low risk. Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Ron on May 22, 2024

• Athabasca Oil Corporation (ATH $11.48)
  • $11.48 P/E (TTM): 23.1X Cap: $5.50B
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• Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. (TVE $12.09)
  • $12.09 Cap: $5.85B
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Q: I own both of these stocks and have to sell some. Could you please advise which has more upside in the next six months. Cheers

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Read Answer Asked by kenneth on May 22, 2024

• Celestica Inc. (CLS $514.08)
  • $514.08 P/E (TTM): 52.87X Cap: $59.10B
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• Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (DSG $98.92)
  • $98.92 P/E (TTM): 40.73X Cap: $8.49B
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• Enghouse Systems Limited (ENGH $17.94)
  • $17.94 P/E (TTM): 14.25X Cap: $977M
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• Kinaxis Inc. (KXS $158.73)
  • $158.73 P/E (TTM): 45.11X Cap: $4.38B
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• Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $79.23)
  • $79.23 P/E (TTM): 19.75X Cap: $72.78B
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• Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH $89.85)
  • $89.85 P/E (TTM): 60.26X Cap: $4.68B
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Q: Hello,
I have owned these 3 stocks for a few years now and doing some portfolio cleanup and wondering if still worth holding - long term. I don’t trade. Can you please briefly comment on their potential individually and if some should be sold, in what order in your opinion. Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Pierre on May 21, 2024

• Chevron Corporation (CVX $181.62)
  • $181.62 P/E (TTM): 27.53X Cap: $361.71B
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• United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS $100.78)
  • $100.78 P/E (TTM): 15.26X Cap: $85.66B
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• Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $146.95)
  • $146.95 P/E (TTM): 11.78X Cap: $245.23B
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• Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF $95.85)
  • $95.85 P/E (TTM): 15.41X Cap: $53.10B
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• TMX Group Limited (X $55.34)
  • $55.34 P/E (TTM): 37.44X Cap: $15.39B
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Q: Could you please recommend your top 5 solid, dividend-growing companies? what would be your buy prices for each? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Ann on May 21, 2024

• WSP Global Inc. (WSP $215.52)
  • $215.52 P/E (TTM): 30.09X Cap: $29.05B
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• GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (GDI $36.57)
  • $36.57 P/E (TTM): 20.77X Cap: $860M
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• TerraVest Industries Inc. (TVK $128.36)
  • $128.36 Cap: $2.78B
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• Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (HPS.A $311.12)
  • $311.12 P/E (TTM): 52.81X Cap: $3.70B
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Q: Please comment on its most recent Q. It is still held in the growth portfolio yet it has been in a down trend since early 2022 from almost $60 to a current price of around $36. Do you still have patience with this one? Is it a buy, sell or , hold? Is there another name you would consider as a replacement with better growth?

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Read Answer Asked by John on May 17, 2024

• Celestica Inc. (CLS $514.08)
  • $514.08 P/E (TTM): 52.87X Cap: $59.10B
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Q: I'm having trouble nailing down exactly what CLS does. Is it a technology company or an industrial company? Also, do you think it would be a good time to invest in the company?

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Read Answer Asked by Les on May 16, 2024

• goeasy Ltd. (GSY $32.99)
  • $32.99 P/E (TTM): 2.39X Cap: $547M
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• Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $23.49)
  • $23.49 P/E (TTM): 11.74X Cap: $924M
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Q: now thats a nasty pullback. If you owned gsy would you consider a partial switch

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• Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $23.49)
  • $23.49 P/E (TTM): 11.74X Cap: $924M
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Q: Hi, Why the Propel stock keeps dropping, despite excellent results ? Now, seems like, it has broken below the $25 support level ( recent gap up after earnings ) and is down $6 or, 20%, from the post earning bounce. Is it worth accumulating around $23 ? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by rajeev on May 16, 2024

• Boyd Group Services Inc. (BYD $158.14)
  • $158.14 P/E (TTM): 144.31X Cap: $4.40B
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Q: Could you comment on Boyd's 1Q results?

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Read Answer Asked by jacques on May 15, 2024

• Boyd Group Services Inc. (BYD $158.14)
  • $158.14 P/E (TTM): 144.31X Cap: $4.40B
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Q: Hi 5i,
With the drop today Boyd is down approx -30%. The 2021/2022 pullback was approx -50% and represented a great buying opportunity for the stock.

How do you view the drawdown and operational issues today relative to the 2021/2022 volatility?

Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on May 15, 2024

• Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The) (GS $936.48)
  • $936.48 P/E (TTM): 18.05X Cap: $276.26B
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• Royal Bank of Canada (RY $248.79)
  • $248.79 P/E (TTM): 16.61X Cap: $347.44B
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• Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM $150.57)
  • $150.57 P/E (TTM): 15.72X Cap: $138.60B
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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $255.00)
  • $255.00 P/E (TTM): 13.65X Cap: $45.55B
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• EQB Inc. (EQB $120.99)
  • $120.99 P/E (TTM): 20.34X Cap: $4.43B
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• Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $23.49)
  • $23.49 P/E (TTM): 11.74X Cap: $924M
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Q: Hi, We own RY/CM/GS- 12% , IFC - 2.75% and PRL -1% among Financials. In addition, we bought EQB - 1% position at $85, based on strong analyst commentary, a month ago. We need some cash to raise and were wondering if it is necessary to own EQB or with about 15% weight through above holdings, we can let the EQB go.

Thank You

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Read Answer Asked by rajeev on May 15, 2024

• Galaxy Digital Inc. Class A common stock (GLXY $28.26)
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Q: hi folks, thoughts on Q1 results for Galaxy Holdings glxy/t.....would you be comfortable buying in $12sh range....opinion going forward???.....thx as always, jb

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Read Answer Asked by John on May 15, 2024

• Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $23.49)
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Q: Any reason you see for this pullback below its low price post earnings.I thought they were excellent with strong guidance also.

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Read Answer Asked by Kim on May 14, 2024

• Home Depot Inc. (The) (HD $317.45)
  • $317.45 P/E (TTM): 22.67X Cap: $316.18B
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• Boyd Group Services Inc. (BYD $158.14)
  • $158.14 P/E (TTM): 144.31X Cap: $4.40B
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Q: Long term investor in the above.
Having declined over 10% Hd now in correction territory while Byd is in bear territory yet American stock markets have been strong
Puzzled.
Please comment

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Read Answer Asked by Terry on May 14, 2024

• WELL Health Technologies Corp. (WELL $4.15)
  • $4.15 Cap: $1.06B
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Q: Hello ,
It appears from various questions and answers, well's fundamentals are good. If the market does not seem to like it much, in your experience, is it best to move on. Unless there is a takeover, do you see a potential of Well surging. Last report as outlined was good and it did well but now retracing.. thanks for your assistance.

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Read Answer Asked by umedali on May 14, 2024

• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $2,571.61)
  • $2,571.61 P/E (TTM): 76.57X Cap: $54.49B
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Q: Your thoughts please on the quarter?


Thx

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Read Answer Asked by blake on May 13, 2024