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• MSCI Inc. (MSCI)
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Q: What is your analysis on MSCI

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• Brookfield Asset Management Inc Class A Limited (BAM)
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited (BN)
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Q: It seems that the BAM stock had a split on Dec 12 2022.

4 old BAM shares gave rise 1 BN share & 4 new BAM shares.

On Dec 9 ( a Friday), the Value of old BAM was us$43.15

On Dec 12 (the next Monday), BN was valued at US$33.64 and new BAM was valued at US$32.40.

So the 4 shares valued at us$172.60 before the split were worth US$163.24 after the split.

FYI, I am using avg prices as reported on Google Finance. It seems like a 5% drop on Day 1.

Questions:

1. Is my calculation correct?
2. are the prices of BAM and BN on Dec 12 2022 dependent on the Dec price on Dec 9 2022 or determined well in advance?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by V on February 14, 2023

• VICI Properties Inc. (VICI)
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• The Vivaldi Opportunities Fund (VAM)
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN)
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Q: I want to invest US$5000 in either BN, BAM or VICI for some growth and decent dividend. Growth is more important. Which would you prefer today with a 2 year outlook

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Read Answer Asked by V on February 14, 2023

• Chevron Corporation (CVX)
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• Devon Energy Corporation (DVN)
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• Hess Corporation (HES)
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• Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)
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• The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE)
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Q: I am thinking of starting a position in an energy company. names that have my attention are Devon with its high dividend. Exxon I mentioned on CNBC a lot. An ETF ? Can you make some suggestions. I am Canadian and realize US dividends are taxed at 15 %.

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Read Answer Asked by Daniel on February 14, 2023

• TD Q U.S. Small-Mid-Cap Equity ETF (TQSM)
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Q: I am trying to insure broad diversity across our investments and we seem to be missing the small to medium cap categories. Would you consider this to be a good way to cover this area?

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Read Answer Asked by Tom on February 14, 2023

• Parkland Corporation (PKI)
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Q: I hold PKI with a 30% loss in my TFSA. Should I hold or sell to invest in something more promising (it would have no significant influence on overall diversification)?

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Read Answer Asked by jacques on February 14, 2023

• iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)
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• BMO Long-Term US Treasury Bond Index (Hedged Units) (ZTL.F)
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Q: what % weighting would you feel appropriate for TLT in my balanced Portfolio. If rates start to fall hard in the next 2 years and TLT starts going up. What will happen to the dollar.
Will the U.S. dollar rise in comparison to the CDN dollar or Fall ?
I'm wondering if i should buy the hedged ETF ZTL.F instead of TLT
Thanks Gord

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Read Answer Asked by Gordon on February 14, 2023

• CI Energy Giants Covered Call ETF (NXF)
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• CI Energy Giants Covered Call ETF (NXF.B)
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Q: These two ETF's appear to have the same holdings, but NXF.B seems to have better results. Would you recommend one over the other for income purposes?

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Read Answer Asked by James on February 14, 2023

• Amgen Inc. (AMGN)
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• AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)
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• UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (DE) (UNH)
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Q: hello 5i:
In the health care sector, we own ABBV, MRK and WELL. I'm not impressed with the future growth profile for ABBV. Would a change to either AMGN or UNH make sense here? Why or why not?
thanks
Paul L

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 14, 2023

• Fortis Inc. (FTS)
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• Emera Incorporated (EMA)
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• Hydro One Limited (H)
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Q: Hi,

Which of the three do you feel have the best opportunity for growth?
Does Muskrat Falls play into this as it comes on stream?

Appreciate your thoughts on this.

Regards,
GM

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Read Answer Asked by Gary on February 14, 2023

• Digital Turbine Inc. (APPS)
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Q: I have 100 shares at $61. Would you average down on Apps at current price? The low was $10.65, do you think it would go back down to that price or even lower? Your insight is appreciated.

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Read Answer Asked by Hue on February 14, 2023

• Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
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• BCE Inc. (BCE)
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• Rogers Communications Inc. Class B Non-voting Shares (RCI.B)
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• TELUS Corporation (T)
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• T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS)
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Q: I have BCE and T for Canada. VZ for USA. What additional telecom stock(s) would you recommend to round off this sector?
Thank you,
Roger

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Read Answer Asked by Roger on February 14, 2023

• Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)
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Q: Hello,

I am interested in having a small position of ARCC in my RSP. I am not sure if this will be qualified and is covered under the tax treaty.

Wondering if you know if there would be a withholding tax within my RSP with this fund?

Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by George on February 14, 2023

• Sangoma Technologies Corporation (STC)
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Q: Today 3 analysts on STC($4.77-0.03) after yesterday's bad Q results. TD $14.50(previous $16.50 )Buy Cormark $17($20) Buy & CF US$12($15) Buy. Incredible .Please comment.Txs for U usual great services & views

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 14, 2023

• AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)
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Q: Can you comment on ABBV latest quarterly report from last week. What did you like? Anything that you did not like. How is the debt position? Was there anything of particular interest to note from the call (either good or bad)? Do you still see it as a hold for the long term?

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Read Answer Asked by Justin on February 14, 2023

• National Bank of Canada (NA)
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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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Q: 5i reply on Canadian banks 5 year price CAGR
#1 NA +10.8%
#6 BNS -1.5%
For a total return 5 year hold, which bank [or RY or TD] would you advise and why?
thank you

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Read Answer Asked by sam on February 13, 2023

• PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. (PSK)
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• Freehold Royalties Ltd. (FRU)
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• Topaz Energy Corp. (TPZ)
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Q: I own a position in TPZ in my TFSA. I am considered a switch to either FRU or PSK. Which one would you recommend?

Thanks Ken

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Read Answer Asked by Ken on February 13, 2023

• Apple Inc. (AAPL)
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• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
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• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
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• Kinaxis Inc. (KXS)
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• Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP)
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• Converge Technology Solutions Corp. (CTS)
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• CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD)
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• Nuvei Corporation (NVEI)
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Q: Could you please rank the above tech stocks. I am trying reduce the number of stocks i have and I can't decide which of the above i should sell or trim.
Thaks

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Read Answer Asked by Neil on February 13, 2023

• Stella-Jones Inc. (SJ)
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Q: Your last company report on Stella Jones was June 2021. Do you have an update in the works and what is your current perception and recommendation of the stock? Q3 results looked positive and holding steady. Would this be a good opportunity at this time to enter this stock or should I be looking elsewhere? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Ray on February 13, 2023

• Progressive Corporation (The) (PGR)
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• Trisura Group Ltd. (TSU)
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• Kinsale Capital Group Inc. (KNSL)
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• Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B)
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Q: I’m looking to diversify the financial part of my portfolio by adding a US insurance company. Can I get your thoughts on Progressive (seems to just go up & to the right) or other insurance stocks.
Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Dan on February 13, 2023