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Q: I'm down 50%+ in these positions in a registered account with a 5-7 year time horizon. Which of these would you suggest I sell and which would you consider holds? Please offer better alternatives in the same sectors for the sells. thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 27, 2023
Q: Hello 5i
For NTI you have PE at 5.6 and price at $76.87. This would give the EPS at $15.37 Yet you state EPS at $5.00. Why the difference?
Also, for FSZ, using the net income of $58,499 and dividends paid of $88,183 the retention ratio is -50.74. However using Operating Cash Flow of $143,814 there is retention ratio of 38.68%.Thus in the first instance, to cover the dividend there would be increased debt but in the second instance all seems well. Do you prefer using Cash Flow in this instance? Please take as many credits (if any) as required
Thank you
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on February 27, 2023
Q: Can you provide an updated outlook on this stock. Reading your limited Q&A on the stock over the years it seems debt has always been a concern of 5i but it has always been noted as "cheap".

Reading more about the company it seems they are a "serial acquirer" of cheap companies (14) over the years this seems to have gone well for them any they buy back shares.... any updated thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 22, 2023
Q: Hi 5i,

I have owned GOOS for the past 3yrs and I am questioning the company's prospects moving forward giving their performance and their dependence on the Chinese economy for growth.

Considering replacing GOOS with ATZ. Management seems to execute well and their track record of growth is impressive.

Would appreciate your thoughts.

Thank you in advance.
Read Answer Asked by GREGORY on February 22, 2023
Q: I am trying to high-grade my portfolio to reduce the number of holdings down to about 25. I own this company in a registered account and while I am up on it, I wonder about its future growth. A while ago, you dropped PRMW as you felt there were better opportunities elsewhere. Do you still hold this opinion? Would you expect your answer to change depending on their quarterly report next week? Finally, what category do you place the company in as there seems to be some discrepancy between your last report (Con Discretionary) and the Industry database (defensive)?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 21, 2023
Q: Please rank these companies on an expected total return basis for a 3 to 5 year hold. Some commentary would be appreciated. Thanks ram
Read Answer Asked by Ray on February 16, 2023
Q: Hello
Wondering what to do with Magna? Before the big fall it looked like Magna was doing a little better than Linemar, at least by chart comparisons. I can book a fairly sustantial tax loss with Magna, with the idea of buying Linemar as a placeholder for 30 days and then buying back. I am a little worried, though, that L may suffer a similar fall. I am also wondering whether L would be a better stock to hold? Also wondering about timing. Would it be better to let Magna settle a bit before switching or do it right now? I would appreciate your usual excellent thoughts and advice on this question before making a decision.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 15, 2023
Q: I have in my wife's TFSA: BIP.UN, SIS, SPB, STC and ETF XIT. First 3 holdings for long time. STC down 78% - ouch, XIT about even now but holds two dogs LSP and SHOP. Was thinking of selling STC and XIT and buying AD.UN and KMP.UN. We are holding $72K in cash as well. Ideas/suggestions appreciated. She already owns GSY and GRT.UN in RRSP - purchased last year. A lot of stocks are up a fair bit - so, do not see any bargains.
Read Answer Asked by James on February 14, 2023
Q: what % weighting would you feel appropriate for TLT in my balanced Portfolio. If rates start to fall hard in the next 2 years and TLT starts going up. What will happen to the dollar.
Will the U.S. dollar rise in comparison to the CDN dollar or Fall ?
I'm wondering if i should buy the hedged ETF ZTL.F instead of TLT
Thanks Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on February 14, 2023
Q: Hi folks ... 2 questions:

I recently bought a 1/3 position in GXE. It's up 10% since. Is there any reason not to add another 1/3 at this time?

Is your current view on ATZ as positive as ever? Is this a good entry point?

Thanks for a great service.

David
Read Answer Asked by David on February 13, 2023
Q: Hi

BN is 3.6% of our portfolio.

Financials are 19% of or portfolio and our Real Estate is at .50%.

Thinking of selling half of our BN and buying CIGI to reduce our financials and increase our Real Estate.

Does this make sense?

Thank you

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 10, 2023
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