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Q: In a previous comment, you speculated that the Board may have made the CEO change. Were you surprised with the departure of Dasilva from the CEO position? Based on past results, did you see this as a possible move? What do you think was the catalyst that triggered the change? Will you be updating your report on LSPD and if so, what is the timing? Is it a buy (probably not), hold or sell?
Read Answer Asked on February 03, 2022
Q: I’m a little confused by GSY’s recent stock performance. It has been correcting for a while, but that seemed to have accelerated with the tech sell off this month and I don’t see the link. GSY trades at a reasonable multiple and has earnings and earnings growth, but it seems to be down big when the nasdaq is down big and up big when the nasdaq is up. What am I missing? Similar to Costco’s behaviour where the business isn’t technology but because it is included in the Nasdaq it seems to track it. Is that due to selling pressure from ETFs?

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on February 03, 2022
Q: Hi,
If I already own SLF, would it be too much overlap to also buy some TSU? I know they are both insurance but somewhat different? If I wanted more growth, would I lean towards TSU and if I wanted less growth and more stability, lean towards SLF? How does the valuation and growth prospects compare to each other going forward? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on February 02, 2022
Q: You answered my question this morning, asking which stock to put into a RSP, as if I asked for stock to put in TFSA. Very different tax consequences.

What would I put in RSP from this list? I would think a stable but slower growth choice could work well.
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on February 01, 2022
Q: What are your three highest conviction growth stocks from your Growth Portfolio at this time. This for a long term medium to higher risk for my TSFA. I already have all the stocks in the Balanced Portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on February 01, 2022
Q: The market has been less than enthusiastic about Dye and Durham since the takeover announced a month ago, which looks iffy now there is another rebellion among Canadian legal clients over fee jumps. If the takeover succeeds an article in the Jan.29 Globe projects debt will be 5X EBITDA up from 3X which could bury DND.

5i's assessment of David Berman's piece and the outlook for shares should the takeover be turned down by regulators in Australia, please.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-investors-have-turned-cold-on-dye-durham-heres-why/
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on February 01, 2022
Q: My question is moreless about Morningstar's numbers. I have access through my TD trading account. It indicates the Fair Value of SLF pretty much where it is, BCE at $66.64 and ATD at $46.12. I'm not sure if you share the same opinion (?)

SLF - the FV has gradually been increasing, but are projected rate hikes already priced in the present stock price? I would expect the FV to ramp up.

BCE - They show a trailing PE of 21. That, and the P/S seem historically a bit higher than normal. I think your Bloomberg info would show a future PE that may be lower...hopefully.

ATD - This one shows a trailing PE of 16, This, compared to its past, seems "quite cheap", yet the FV doesn't seem to reflect this. Agree?

So what are your thoughts? Would you say SLF, ATD and BCE are good value - in that order based on my above comments, or any opinion of your own?
Read Answer Asked by James on January 31, 2022
Q: BAM.a is one of u top favourites. As per u advices,bought @ $44.49 & add recently @ $71.46.It has dropped from some $78 H near end of Dec.tocurrent levels where it seems to stabilize.Is it advisable to some at this level in view of the current backdrop. Txs for U usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 31, 2022
Q: In a Jan 28th response you stated cash had declined and there is maybe a need to raise capital. This is a company that has grown by acquisition, which usually requires cash. Has the outlook changed drastically in a short period and now they have cash flow issues? Is the status of their cash flow available before the quarterly report?
A potential sale of the company was also mentioned. Can you reference any additional information regarding the sale of the company? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on January 31, 2022
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