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Q: Hi 5i
With respect to Johns question today on pe numbers. Where do you find these numbers?
My brokerage on TD show RY's PE at 16.54 and BM's PE at 17.
Wondering why the big difference?

Having read your response to johns question I understand at higher PE they are trading at a little pricey share price.
At these levels it seems prudent to lighten holdings?
However do you have any insight into who is majority buyers at these levels, is it institutional buyers or mainstreet action?
thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on April 20, 2026
Q: I hold a fairly large holding in 4 Brookfield entities and am looking at selling Bam to add more to my Bip.un in order to adjust my holdings. Would you favor this move for a 3 to 5 year hold and what might your reasoning be for and against? Thanx.
Read Answer Asked by Steve on April 17, 2026
Q: I hold POW in my $CDN account. Long term performance has been lacklustre.
A recent report informs me that over 80% of POW's net asset value is in GWO and IGM. Seems POW's European holdings are the main cause of performance issues. Considering selling POW and putting proceeds directly into GWO and IGM. Your opinion and forward-looking comments on this idea please.

Cheers,
IslandJohn
Read Answer Asked by John on April 17, 2026
Q: You mentioned that investors should consider trimming banks when they push beyond 15X forward earnings. Where do each of the banks trade, ie multiple., at this time?
Read Answer Asked by John on April 17, 2026
Q: a lot of concern these about private equity and companies. do you classify bn and bam into this category and are you a bit concerned about these companies.
Read Answer Asked by hans on April 15, 2026
Q: Hello:

Canadian banks have had a great run. Valuations have markedly changed more than I would have predicted. At what valuation might you trim into this strength? What headwinds could be foreseen?

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Marilou on April 15, 2026
Q: From the answers I have gleaned over those 3 insurers you seem to be favoring SLF over the other two, from a volatility & performance perspective (over 1 and 5 years) it would appear that SLF is worse. Can you give your reasons why as you obviously see SLF of better quality fundamentally going forward.
Read Answer Asked by simon on April 10, 2026
Q: Hello,
I wish to reduce my number of holdings in my financial sector.  Feeling what I have has some overlapping.  Which 2 or more of my lists would you recommend to trim?  I do plan to hold the rest for growth and stability for more than 5 years.
Many thanks,
Roger
Read Answer Asked by Roger on April 10, 2026
Q: I understand you like BN .It has been weak.Would you still hold this name or is the private credit sentiment likely to keep this space under pressure for some time?
Read Answer Asked by Kim on April 10, 2026
Q: You have provided many insights with respect to GoEasy and its recent issues.

Given that PRL is involved in a similar credit market, do you consider PRL a Sell at this point? What is your view on PRL?

Thanks
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on April 09, 2026
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