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Q: In previous questions on BAM and BN 5i has generally shown a preference for BN for capital gains and BAM for income investors . In a question by Peter this morning 5i's answer showed a year to date return of 25% for BAM and 14% for BN {assuming that squiggly line in front of BN doesn't mean a loss } .... I realize the period is short but what is the historical return of each versus each other from inception of the newer security ? { And which one is the newer security and how long has it existed ? } ..... And if BN doesn't come out a clear winner please explain your thesis on income versus capital gains ?..... I am considering buying one of them in my RRIF ..... Thanks Garth
Read Answer Asked by Garth on November 30, 2023
Q: I just dumped DOO for tax loss and need a proxy in that C Discretionary space. Can you advice on a couple of options?

I suspect some C Discretionary CO’s might have some momentum here as well.
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on November 30, 2023
Q: Hi there,
I have invested in three mutual funds with considerable management fees. I am hoping you can recommend three ETFs with similar holdings/benchmarks and performance. They are CIG 622 (CIG AMRCAN FD CL A -FE) MER 2.44%; FID 254 (FDLTY CDN GRWTH COMP CL B -FE), MER 2.23%; and FID 234 (FDLTY US FO STK SR B -FE), MER 2.22%.
Read Answer Asked by Zohreh on November 30, 2023
Q: Docebo Inc. hereby offers to purchase from shareholders up to 1,818,181 common shares of the Company at a price of USD$55.00 per Common Share, for an aggregate purchase price not exceeding USD$100,000,000, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Offer to Purchase, the accompanying Issuer Bid Circular, the related Letter of Transmittal and the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.
Do you have any comments or advice here.
Read Answer Asked by Shelley on November 30, 2023
Q: Hello 5i,

If you were to start a 15,000 USD TFSA which 3 funds would you start with?

Thank you

D&J
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on November 30, 2023
Q: As a follow-up to Blake's question a couple of days ago, I see there was a negative report from Piper Sandler to underweight due to recent runup, valuations and reference to elements in 2024, Am now underweight SHOP and wondering whether I should keep accumulating or wait for a pullback. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your great service!
Read Answer Asked by jeff on November 30, 2023
Q: Hello, Hammond Power stock has been so strong ( $52 to $82 ), within a span of less than 2 months. We have a very small 0.60% position, started around $57. Based on your favourable view and analysts' commentary, we want to build the position up to at least 1.5 - 2%. Recently stock has traded in $78-$82 range. Would it make sense to start accumulating in $75-78 range, or wait until next quarter ? Market strategists believe that small cap stocks have a lot of room to catch up. We are just a little concerned with HPS.a stock's incredible 200% + rise, this year and a possibility of stock to falter, for any reason. Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on November 30, 2023
Q: Good morning,

Do you think it may be prudent to swap out Franco Nevada shares now (considering the growing list of political/legal headwinds) for something else?

If so can you give a Canadian suggestion for gold exposure, along with two other picks (any sector) for a possible year-end through January bounce (CAD or US)? Thanks. Brad
Read Answer Asked by Bradley on November 30, 2023
Q: Hello Peter,
I've held FNV shares as my gold allocation since Q4/2018. Currently, I have a "reasonable" return of 8% per annum including dividends. With all the legal drama FNV is realizing in Panama, is it wise to sell FNV and buy another streamer or hold FNV for the long run?

Sitting with a taxable cap gain of 28%. Seems like the impact of FM is going to be significant for future earnings. Please advise your wisdom. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maury on November 30, 2023
Q: Quick turn around in this stock, from a Private Placement to potentially tripling the Bitcoin rewards in the purchase of new machines. Volume seems incredible. Normally 8M shares on NasDaq, today 46M. Normally 1.5M shares on TSX, today 6.5M. I assume when high volume and a positive day is almost always a good thing? Maybe a hedge fund or ETF building a position?
Read Answer Asked by Steve on November 30, 2023