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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC)
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Q: Hello,

I am missing an insurer in my portfolio. IFC looks to the be obvious choice in Canada. Before buying, I thought I'd ask if there are any smaller and potentially cheaper options that would be of similar or better qauality/future prospects. Would something like TSU or DFY be considered comparable?

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• Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)
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Q: Fico is down 20 percent in 5 days. Would you buy at this level? If So, would you buy a partial or full position?

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• Bank of America Corporation (BAC)
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• JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)
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• Prudential Financial Inc. (PRU)
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• UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (DE) (UNH)
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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC)
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• BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (ZWB)
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• BMO Equal Weight US Banks Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZUB)
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• EQB Inc. (EQB)
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• Royal Bank Of Canada (RY)
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Q: hi group light on both Canadian and Us banks. what ETFs in Canada and the US make most sense in the present environment or should i go with induvial names like JPM in US and RY in Canada IFC and EQB are also attractive . Also is UNH a screaming buy or should i wait for the dust to settle

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Read Answer Asked by Terence on May 21, 2025

• Royal Bank of Canada (RY)
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Q: RY has had a nice run over the last month. When you look at its fundamentals, will it continue to run a bit more? Would you buy now, at its current price?

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on May 20, 2025

• Guardian Capital Group Limited (GCG)
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Q: Thoughts on Guardian Capital as it was mentioned in a Globe Advisor article as trading at a 23% discount to cash and securities held, and pays a 4% dividend.

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Read Answer Asked by Craig on May 20, 2025

• WonderFi Technologies Inc. (WNDR)
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Q: Last week Robinhood announced they will be acquiring Wonderfi Technologies for $0.36 per share. Do you believe there could be any meaningful risk of this deal not closing or the potential for the company to receive a competing offer?

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Read Answer Asked by Bryan on May 20, 2025

• Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)
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Q: To Follow up on my previous question about the company’s earning report, would you still feel comfortable holding it for the long term?

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Read Answer Asked by Schoombee on May 16, 2025

• Fiserv Inc. (FI)
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Q: Fiserv has slid approximately 15% today. All I see in the news reports is 3 upgrades to "buy", so I am interested to know if you have any insights that may cause such a precipitous drop in price. Did I miss a share split or something?

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Read Answer Asked by Dave on May 16, 2025

• Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL)
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Q: First…. Thanks for getting me into this stock. I am currently looking to add to it at around $33. On my Direct Investing site PRL is considered to be undervalued with a FAIR VALUE of $222. Would you please clarify what this means. I gather it is based on earnings growth. But does this mean $222 TODAY? Or $222 in the future for example 1 year,3 years, 5 years? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Donald on May 16, 2025

• Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
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• Lloyds Banking Group Plc American Depositary Shares (LYG)
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• ING Group N.V. (ING)
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• HSBC Holdings plc. (HSBC)
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• Royal Bank Of Canada (RY)
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• NatWest Group plc American Depositary Shares (NWG)
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Q: Hi, I'm looking for a financial company with a significant dividend (above 3%) for a long term stable hold with some growth. I already own MS, JPM, XLF, and RY (CDN). Which of my choices (ING, HSBC, RY (US), LYG, NWG would you choose? Do you have any better alternatives?

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Read Answer Asked by Graeme on May 16, 2025

Q: Hi 5i!

Can you list 5 undervalued or beaten up Canadian stocks you feel are poised for growth in the next 2-3 years?
Also, RBC has had a real run, is it a good time to step in or would you wait? For a bank would you consider RBC’s stock price expensive?
Thanks for all you do!

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Read Answer Asked by Josh on May 15, 2025

• Royal Bank of Canada (RY)
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• Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD)
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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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• Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC)
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN)
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Q: Whats your current favorite financial in Canada ? 2nd choice ? How does IFC fit in ? Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 15, 2025

• Power Corporation of Canada Subordinate Voting Shares (POW)
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Q: What do you think of their latest quarter.

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Read Answer Asked by don on May 15, 2025

• Fiera Capital Corporation Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (FSZ)
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Q: Would like your opinion on the new debenture issue -is this a reasonable risk
for fixed income (5% max) or is the rate a red flag? How is the debt /cash flow ?

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Read Answer Asked by Scott on May 15, 2025

• DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFI)
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Q: Your thoughts on DEFI's earnings that were reported this morning and outlook for the stock going forward?

Thanks

Phil

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Read Answer Asked by philip on May 14, 2025

• Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)
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Q: Can you report on their latest earnings? Was it affected by the California fires?
What is the expected growth going forward?
Would you continue to hold this company?

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Read Answer Asked by Schoombee on May 14, 2025

• JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)
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• Purpose Bitcoin ETF (BTCC)
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• Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)
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Q: What is the difference between owing a bitcoin company like COIN or a bitcoin ETF? Which is riskier and which would you prefer?

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Read Answer Asked by Carla on May 14, 2025

• DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFI)
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Q: Please may I have your decision on why you sold DEFI. Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on May 14, 2025

• Galaxy Digital Inc. Class A common stock (GLXY)
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Q: Hi 5i
How were Glxy earnings today? Do you have any concerns going forward and do you expect the Nasdaq listing to be a big positive or maybe neutral for company shares ....
Would 5i continue to buy at these prices in the current market environment or wait ? 1 - 2 yr time frame?
thx

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Read Answer Asked by jim on May 13, 2025

• Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL)
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Q: Hi there, I currently have half a position in PRL. Would you suggest topping it up to a full position at today's price? Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 13, 2025