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Investment Q&A

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Q: Why is there a need for an "investigation" into Galaxy? Simply for missing its estimates? And yet that seems to be what everyone is pointing at. How can one be held to account for predicting what is almost inevitably unpredictable when the market goes wonky? I don't see that GLXY has done anything wrong, but what do I know?

If you have posted an answer directly about this question, please point me to it, as I've failed to find it. Thanks, as always.
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on February 18, 2026
Q: Of these three, can you rank them in order of your preferred investment (ignoring other broader portfolio aspects). Feel free to say "none"...or "I'd wait if I were you" if that's your assessment.
Read Answer Asked by Doug on February 17, 2026
Q: Hi 5i, scanned comments for review of recent quarter but could not find anything. Pls opine on their results. Is there any reason for the slow grind down over the last year? I would have thought the "big beautiful" bill coming this year would ignite consumer spending hence their toll fees. I'm looking to lighten up on my Cad financial sector holding due to the lack of progress in our economy getting anything built, plus the bleeding of manufacturing jobs and increasing delinquencies. Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on February 17, 2026
Q: Given the age of Prem Watsa, does Fairfax have a detailed succession plan? Is anyone being groomed? What do you feel the impact on the company would be if something happened to Prem? The P/E seems quite low at 7.83. Is this a relatively safe entry point? What do you see as the biggest concerns with this company?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on February 13, 2026
Q: SLF & IFC: I have held both forever and by far - not even close, IFC has out performed SLF in terms of capital appreciation and dividend growth. Yes, the yield is less with IFC at $1.33 per Q vs SLF at $0.92 per Q with a yield of 4.21 vs 2 for IFC; but, I will take both dividend growth as share price appreciation any day. I know, not a question; but, when you report yield comparisons about companies should you not include the whole picture? I bought IFC at $44 and SLF at $30 for example.
Read Answer Asked by James on February 12, 2026
Q: Brookfield Corporation just released earnings. Your thoughts on the results. Also, does anyone in the investment business write a clearer and better Letter to Shareholders than Mr Flatt?
Thanks
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 12, 2026
Q: Hello,

In terms of valuation, which is the better choice, and also, is BAM much less risky than BN for a fairly conservative investor? It's been graphically much weaker than BN for some time.

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Charles on February 12, 2026
Q: I hold all four of these financials.
The Bank stocks are performing well while GSY and PRL are not,
All are in the lending business. I would appreciate your explanation
of this difference other than the type of borrower they serve given economic concerns.
Thank you
John
Read Answer Asked by John on February 12, 2026
Q: I am considering an investment in private investment company OWL which has been hit hard by recent sentiment. It pays a dividend of over 7%. I would sell a current holding of BINC which pays a dividend of around 5.7%. I understand OWL has much greater risk and appreciate BINC being managed by Rick Reider. Would you endorse this change not to squeeze an extra 1% of dividend but rather because you agree that over a period of 3 to 5 years sentiment is likely to change regarding private investment firms such that a substantial capital upside is achievable along with the generous dividend. What opinion do you have specifically regarding OWL. At current price levels do you see substantial risk. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on February 11, 2026
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