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Q: Hi. I have held Fiera Capital for a number of years now. I note that you have considered this to be a dividend growth company in a response to Herbert on 06 Apr. My records show there has not been a dividend increase (.21 a share quarterly) since 19 June 2019. Am I missing something? Are you anticipating company growth and therefore dividend growth?
Thanks always
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on April 08, 2021
Q: Happy Easter to 5 iresearch team!
For long hold and after Covid 19 return to normal investments, which ones you would pick and why?
Copart "services include online seller access, salvage estimation services, estimating services, end-of-life vehicle processing, virtual insured exchange, ...."
Boyd Group Services, Inc. engages in the provision of automotive collision; and glass repair and related services.
Both focus in car services after accident, Copart in buying and selling on-line end-of-life cars with international reach thru online platform and Boyd in extending cars life after an accident.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Nhung on April 06, 2021
Q: In a recent answer to Ed you recommended this company as one of the top Canadian REITS that hold US properties ("Tricon (TCN) would be the top of the list." ). However, when I took a look, it is today $12.86, and 5 years ago was 12.00 so not much capital appreciation. The distribution is only 2.2%. It has been the same ($.07) for 5 years, and was one cent less ($.06) for about 5 years before that. In light of what seems to me very lacklustre performance, what makes you put this at the top of your list? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul on April 05, 2021
Q: Hello 5i team,
On the seeking alpha website, they have a press release stating that NFI acquired an order for 46 ZE buses for fleets in Scotland which can be checked on the ADL website (an NFI subsidiary).

Then there is another press release today for 126 ZE buses for Glasgow on the seeking alpha website which is not on the NFI website.

1) Is the second press release true?
2) If both orders are correct, how much does this move the needle in terms of back orders (I am guessing that these orders can be canceled at any time)?

Thank You,
Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 01, 2021
Q: Good morning Peter, Ryan, and Team,
There's a class action lawsuit involving XBC.
https://www.lexgroup.ca/classaction/xebec-adsorption-inc-securities-class-action/
Do you think that such an action will put further pressure on this "in the doghouse" stock? (Although it closed slightly up yesterday, a welcome event)
Also, if you were an investor, would you join this class action, or is that an unwise move? (IMHO, It's sort of like "hedging your bets", especially since it costs nothing to do so.) Your guidance and advice is always greatly valued
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on March 31, 2021
Q: Hi Peter and Ryan,

Well continues to drift lower daily. Today it actually ended even (maybe due to the Scotia interview). I see their business mix as both benefiting from the secular tech tailwind and cyclical reopening tailwind.

Today the stock dipped below $7. This is almost 29% lower than the upsized equity offering. Couple questions:

1). How does this effect those large investors that are “holding the bag”? Could the upsizing be at risk?

2) How low can this company continue to drift? At what point if any are you saying this is insane and buy more?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by James on March 31, 2021
Q: For a long term, conservative, income oriented investor what are your favourite industrial stocks. Three from each of canada and the US would be great.
Many thanks for all the help.
John

Read Answer Asked by John on March 31, 2021
Q: Good morning - In your opinion, at present, what are the best long term, larger cap, Canadian companies in which to invest for capital appreciation, regardless of sector. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by alex on March 30, 2021