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Q: I follow the Balanced Portfolio & am wondering why you continue to hold GUD in the portfolio. In the portfolio it is down 47%, since Dec 2020 the price has remained at its low & the stock pays no dividend. Does 5iResearch see a favourable turn around in the near future.
Thanks … Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on May 10, 2021
Q: I am wondering about the level of acquisitions by Topicus. $20 million (Canadian) seems like not enough for the last quarter for a $12 billion dollar company. Do you have any info on how much was spent on acquisitions in the last couple of years? How does this amount compare relative to Topicus’ size with respect to Constellation Software?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 10, 2021
Q: Dear 5i,
I originally bought this for around $49; then the company adjusted when the split for BEPC occurred. Some time later, I thought it ok to sell them at around $70. How do I figure out if a re-entry point for BEP.UN is good today at around $45, given that if I look at my brokerage graph the historical value of what I paid at $49 then, appears as around $25 now ie the graph has changed because of the split?
If it is tough to calculate/compare history, could you advise if today is a good price - thinking this time I should hold them a longer 7+ years.
Thank you for helping me,
Hilary
Read Answer Asked by Hilary on May 10, 2021
Q: Can you explain how the preference shares affect earnings and debt levels going forward. Is the paying of interest on these a detriment compared to Constellation, which has no preference shares? Does is become a drag on the company’s finances in certain situations, or is it a neutral or beneficial effect? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 06, 2021