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Q: Five plus year holder here of Alimentation Couch Tard stock, but can't help but notice the share price has flat lined for a few years now. Revenues haven't grown consistently and ROE & ROIC have been deteriorating YOY for a while now, and enough to make me question this holding going forward. Mgmt must be concerned of their decline, hence the 7-11 acquisition push. Thinking of selling out entirely and moving the position to DSG. Two very different companies, but what are your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 24, 2025
Q: ATD shares had been doing well until some months ago when they announced an intention to acquire 7/11, and the stock price began to fall. However the owners of 7/11 said they were opposed and appeared to take steps to resist. There has not been any news about ATD's efforts in a couple of months (at least that I have heard) and I would conclude that this is no longer in the cards. But the share price continues to decline.

1. Are you aware of news indicating ongoing efforts by ATD to pursue that purchase?
2. Do you have any insight why the share price continues to decline?
3. Would they be (much) affected by tariffs, if that should ever happen?
4. What is your outlook for ATD going forward?

Many thanks for your excellent service
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on February 24, 2025
Q: Good morning 5i staff
A couple of months ago I sold pbh for a tax loss and bought a Td for a replacement. Since that time atd has gone down close to15%. I am now thinking about selling it for tax loss. Even if I buy pbh or some other stock for thirty days, I would rather own atd. Do you see any catalyst in the near future that would cause atd to rise quickly.?
Thanks as always for the great service
Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 24, 2025
Q: In the last while, 5I answers in this forum have indicated that WSP is at risk from the potential of tariffs; the background for this appears to be that the company is considered an industrial, a sector that is exposed. But doesn't WSP provide services, which seemingly would not be the subject of tariffs? And isn't a large of their work in USA or abroad? Can you please detail your analysis of this? Many thanks for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on February 24, 2025
Q: Please rank these stock for risk relative to US Tariffs from High to Low.....yes, wonder how defensive these CDN stocks are......Many thanks.....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 24, 2025
Q: Hi group can you please comment on Capitol direct trust - last quarter they paid out 9% + over last 3 yrs they have averaged 7+ %. What is your assessment of the risk rewards in this sector i suspect that restrictions on liquidly and management fees are concerns but the attractive quarterly payout are very attractive in this unstable market overall your thoughts please. I am 74 and retired so steady income is a driver. Also please rate the above stocks (1-10 . 10 being best) Thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Terence on February 21, 2025
Q: These stocks have pulled back recently. Would you be adding to these stocks at these levels and in what order would you add?

Are there other small caps you prefer?

Thanks
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on February 21, 2025
Q: Please ranks these stock for risk from US Tariffs from High to Low.....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 21, 2025
Q: Hi,

When doing a regional allocation would you allocate the following to Canada or US or international?

AEM,ATD,BAM,BN,BEP.UN, CCO,CSU,SHOP,SLF and TRI

Regards.

Rajiv
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on February 21, 2025
Q: The earnings call hasn't taken place yet but TFII's earnings appear to be a bust. They missed all important metrics, some by quite a bit. After the call, can you comment on this and does management have a good response to the weak quarter. In your response to the initial question, you gave numbers but little commentary. How bad would you rate the results? Can you assess the future? Has the lustre left the room? TFII has been a great performer the past 10 years but I'm starting to question the future.
Read Answer Asked on February 20, 2025
Q: Hi, I’m interested in hearing your thoughts on TFI Re-Domiciling to the US. How does this benefit the company? As a shareholder in the company will this impact my investment? Will a withholding tax now apply? Will they continue to be listed on the TSX after this move? Is this decision possibly related to tariff threats? Can you see other Canadian companies with significant US business following this route?
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on February 20, 2025