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Q: Please name and rank five Canadian stocks providing dividends > 2% that are likely to experience strong growth over the next five years. (Please exclude GSY as it's already owned and I'm assuming would be on the list.) Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on April 04, 2022
Q: I sold my GUD shares and would like to use this cash to add to either LSPD 1.7 % , SIS 3.4% , TIXT 1.1%. Which one would you add first or should I add to all 3? This is for a TFSA account.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked on March 28, 2022
Q: SIS dropped 0.63 the day after Q results.Then the following day (3/25) it was up $1.05 to $17.92.The G & M reported as follows.NA sees significant long term upside with exceptional backlog,a$23.50 target price & a outperform rating. Desjardins says it is too cheap to ignore with a $25.50 TP & Buy. Any other news to prompt the big increase,& u comments.Txs for u usual great services & views.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 28, 2022
Q: Savaria has been heading downwards for the last six months, correcting by roughly 25% from its peak in September 2021. It represents 2% of my portfolio as I am writing. I have read the initial commentary on SIS posted to the message board, and I understand that your group may still be digesting the content of the recent investor's call from earlier today.

I would like to hear your thoughts on whether it is more prudent to wait for management to right the ship, so to speak, or if better opportunities lie elsewhere. If I were to sell Savaria, which opportunities within the healthcare space would you deem worthy of investment? Thanks so much, and I look forward to your response.
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on March 25, 2022
Q: What is a solid level of free cash flow a company should deliver and what are your favoured 5 stocks in each of Canada and the US with high free cash flow? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 22, 2022
Q: I have a relatively small RESP portfolio that will have to change to an RRIF. I would like the RRIF to be able to generate enough dividends to cover the required withdrawals. If that is possible. Can you tell me your top ten highest dividend-paying Canadian companies or maybe even better ETFs or a combination that you would be comfortable owning?

Thank you.
David
Read Answer Asked by David on March 15, 2022
Q: Hi 5i,

If one was predisposed to achieve a higher yield for an income portfolio, what would you replace WSP, PRMW and PLC with? Or does this defeat the purpose of balance and keeping some growth?
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on March 08, 2022
Q: I find myself on the fence with Savaria. I have held it a long time and consequently have had it grow from a partial position initially to full position without adding to it. With interest rates due to rise I assume it will cost SIS more to service their debt (eventually at least), and if inflation continues to run I would prefer owning a company that has demonstrated an ability to increase their dividend. In your last report, under “Valuation” you state “… we expect SIS to maintain its record of annual dividend increases”, but I note in the Report Card of that same report it gives 5 Yr Dividend Growth a C rating and what looks like a -25%? Can you please comment?
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on March 02, 2022
Q: I want to free up some cash to take a 2.5% position in HYLD ..... The two candidates for sale are ERE.UN and SIS ...... ERE.UN was getting raves from analysts for growth pre Covid but has been pretty flat for quite some time ..... Is the growth model still intact ? What are their plans ? ..... And your most recent comment on SIS isn't all that enthusiastic so of the two which would you sell ? Also regarding HYLD 5I has shown some hesitance because it is new and small ..... I don't understand why this should be a problem if I know what it's holdings are ..... Please explain ? ..... Also HYLD.U current price is $16.40 and HYLD is a little less ..... I thought the .U symbol meant US dollars and if that's the case those two prices make no sense ? Could you please explain what I'm not getting ? ....... Thanks Garth
Read Answer Asked by Garth on February 15, 2022
Q: I hold the above stocks as the industrial portion of my portfolio. I try to keep my portfolio under 28 stocks and your recent comments on your "cooling" to SIS has me contemplating a change. I am trying to decide if I am best served from a diversification standpoint to go with TFII (or too much like CNR?), go with a more of a manufacturing name (ATA, TT), sell SIS and spread the proceeds among the three remaining stocks or as another alternative, might you even consider selling CNR and SIS and replacing both with the names I have suggested (or any others you might add).

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 15, 2022
Q: I was shocked to learn that on Feb 9,that U stated that it is Ok to Hold SIS for income & growth but not considered a need to own if there are better alternatives. Bought a few years ago @ $17.28 & went along for the ride down to some $8.65 in early 2020 and the ride up to $22 H in Sep last.On Feb 10 U provided some alternatives.Please rank them starting with best in the event that I have to switch.Txs for u usual great services & views. Btw when are U appearing on Market Call ?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 14, 2022
Q: In regards to an earlier answer, which stock(s) do you believe is a better alternative than SIS? Same sector or otherwise? Risk is not an issue.

Thanks for your service.
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on February 10, 2022