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Q: Pizza Pizza and Boston Pizza's price history and dividend payouts seem to have been reasonably stable for more than one year. I know you prefer AW.UN but are the other two ok for income? QSR looks too pricey and has a low dividend. What do you recommend?
Read Answer Asked by Jean on January 03, 2025
Q: In my TFSA,I have the DRIP turned on.My plan is to have ,half a dozen or so companies or ETF'S which lend themselves well to the DRIP account for the next 4 years, wanting conservative growth.
I currently have FIE,PZA AND EIF.
Are you comfortable with these holdings,and suggest some other names? Thankyou
Read Answer Asked by Steve on May 27, 2024
Q: Hello, folks,
I currently own Magna but, considering recent events/performance and murkier outlook, am exploring possibly making a switch. I am looking at CTC.A, LNF, and QSR. Please indicate order of preference for a 5-year hold and short explanation of rationale.
I'd be open to suggestions of other stocks in the Consumer Cyclical space with >3% dividend if you think there are better options.
Thanks in advance,
Rory
Read Answer Asked by Rory on April 25, 2023
Q: These are my current holdings and I am looking forward to 2023. They are held in relatively the same quantities in 5 different accounts, a RRIF, 2 TFSA's and 2 Non registered accounts. I am retired an enjoy the income. Do you see any issues with these holdings or have any suggestions looking forward. The only non dividend holding is AR.
Take any extra credits as necessary. Thank you in advance. Enjoy and appreciate 5i'S help. Happy New Year.
Read Answer Asked by John on January 10, 2023
Q: Today Pizza Pizza (PZA) has announced it has signed a franchise expansion deal into Mexico. I have a preference for Canadian companies paying attractive dividends (for income supplement) that have an international presence. I am considering purchasing Pizza Pizza given the price is low and they are about to enter a market with a huge customer base. I'm assuming there are no other major North American pizza franchises in that market, if not, getting one's foot in the door is a smart move on Pizza Pizza's part. I think people have to still eat and pizza is cheap, delicious and filling so it should do well In Mexico. What is your opinion? Is this a good time to purchase Pizza Pizza stock?

PS I have read your comments about the company and your main point about it was from a 'growth' perspective. Does this new direction now place Pizza Pizza in the 'growth' category? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lucy on December 03, 2021
Q: I am looking to "trim the fat" from my TFSA, which currently holds 20 stocks: ATD, BCE, BMO, BNS, CCO, CM, ENB, FFH, PDYPF, INO.UN, LAS, NXE, NWC, NA, NTR, PEY, PZA, MJJ, TRP, WELL. Are there any positions that raise red flags with you? In addition, could you suggest 3 or 4 value picks suitable for a long-term hold (20 years plus)?
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Sarah on January 14, 2021
Q: Hi Peter, wondering about your views post-covid and now sports slowly coming back (i.e. demand for pizza 73)? Do you still see same store sales anemic? Not stock price great last 3 years and back to its 2008 low ... how has management & financials ( i.e. earnings per share) responded this post-covid (i.e. was it similar or better than what they did in 08 comparisons)? Would you classify this company undervalued (i.e. enough cash flow, assets doing well or not vs debt)? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 31, 2020
Q: I realize you prefer AW over PZA. I have owned PZA for some time now down about 20%....I can't make a strong enough case to replace PZA with AW to more closely match your portfolio. With the drop it is below a full position so technically needs to be topped up as I free up some cash. Can you make a case for selling PZA or do I just continue to hold it as a surrogate for AW in my portfolio. I am leaning towards topping up PZA to a full position and getting 8.9% yield off the div....

Tom

Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 06, 2020
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