Q: Can you comment on latest earning, future outlook for this stock if we enter a recession, and the potential 7-Eleven parent takeover and what impact this may have on stock price.
        
    
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                             Suncor Energy Inc. (SU $55.56) Suncor Energy Inc. (SU $55.56)
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                             Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ $44.67) Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ $44.67)
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                             Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89) Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89)
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                             Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (DSG $125.13) Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (DSG $125.13)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
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                             Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH $95.42) Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH $95.42)
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                             TerraVest Industries Inc. (TVK $131.97) TerraVest Industries Inc. (TVK $131.97)
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                             Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (HPS.A $205.50) Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (HPS.A $205.50)
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                             Nutrien Ltd. (NTR $76.01) Nutrien Ltd. (NTR $76.01)
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                             ADF Group Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (DRX $7.25) ADF Group Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (DRX $7.25)
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                             Boyd Group Services Inc. (BYD $221.49) Boyd Group Services Inc. (BYD $221.49)
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                             Topicus.com Inc. (TOI $132.09) Topicus.com Inc. (TOI $132.09)
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                             Lumine Group Inc. (LMN $33.06) Lumine Group Inc. (LMN $33.06)
            Q: I would like to set up a concentrated balanced portfolio of 6 Canadian value and 6 growth companies. I'm looking for the very best companies Canada has to offer, currently. I realize you have a balanced portfolio but I'm looking for the companies that are poised to do the best in the current ecomonic environment. As always, thanks for your much appreciated advice.
        
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                             CGI Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (GIB.A $121.88) CGI Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (GIB.A $121.88)
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                             Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89) Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89)
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                             Dollarama Inc. (DOL $181.09) Dollarama Inc. (DOL $181.09)
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                             Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $259.41) Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $259.41)
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                             WSP Global Inc. (WSP $272.23) WSP Global Inc. (WSP $272.23)
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                             Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $216.17) Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $216.17)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
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                             iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD $43.73) iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD $43.73)
            Q: Person A has rode cyclical stocks up and then down.  What advice would you provide if he is thinking of taking profit from selling his XGD ETF that he has been holding for hedging against inflation?
Thank you.
    Thank you.
            Q: I am considering selling Magna for the tax loss.  Would you suggest buying it back in 30 days, or would you suggest an alternative in the consumer space.  I already have a full position in ATD. 
        
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                             Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89) Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
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                             Thomson Reuters Corp (TRI $154.49) Thomson Reuters Corp (TRI $154.49)
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                             Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.03) Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.03)
            Q: I did appreciate your answer for an equivalent question for US Cies lately...It seems  difficult though to find canadian Cies that have long term potential, and financial strength as large US cies..Could you name 5 canadian Cies considered as a " must have" for long term and an entry point ? Regards 
        
    
            Q: What is your take on ATD's announced "preliminary" offer for 7-11?   The market seemed to not react to this.   Some time ago they contemplated a large deal to purchase Total.  That was not well received and it eventually did not go forward.  If the 7-11 goes ahead, what impact will there be on the share price for ATD?  Would they have to take on a lot of debt or issue a large amount of shares?  Many thanks
        
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                             Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $114.64) Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $114.64)
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                             Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $91.86) Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $91.86)
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                             Enbridge Inc. (ENB $65.71) Enbridge Inc. (ENB $65.71)
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                             Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $259.41) Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $259.41)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
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                             Hydro One Limited (H $51.78) Hydro One Limited (H $51.78)
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                             Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Limited Voting Shares (BAM $75.09) Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Limited Voting Shares (BAM $75.09)
            Q: Please recommend several Canadian stocks for an elderly investor with a focus on preservation of capital and a return of 5%+.  Thank you in advance.
        
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                             AutoZone Inc. (AZO $3,705.63) AutoZone Inc. (AZO $3,705.63)
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                             Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89) Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89)
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                             Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $259.41) Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $259.41)
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                             WSP Global Inc. (WSP $272.23) WSP Global Inc. (WSP $272.23)
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                             Stantec Inc. (STN $156.37) Stantec Inc. (STN $156.37)
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                             Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $216.17) Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $216.17)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
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                             Bird Construction Inc. (BDT $30.21) Bird Construction Inc. (BDT $30.21)
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                             Ares Management Corporation Class A (ARES $147.29) Ares Management Corporation Class A (ARES $147.29)
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                             Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.03) Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.03)
            Q: How would you rank the following stocks for long term growth based on their current evaluations? 
        
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                             Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN $222.86) Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN $222.86)
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                             Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $281.90) Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $281.90)
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                             Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG $530.02) Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG $530.02)
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                             Microsoft Corporation (MSFT $525.76) Microsoft Corporation (MSFT $525.76)
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                             Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89) Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89)
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                             Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $216.17) Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $216.17)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
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                             goeasy Ltd. (GSY $167.10) goeasy Ltd. (GSY $167.10)
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                             Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B $478.52) Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B $478.52)
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                             Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.03) Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.03)
            Q: What are the best 5 Canadian and US growth stocks at current valuations to hold forever…and you can still sleep at night?
Thanks
    Thanks
            Q: 10 plus Seven Eleven stores in Winnipeg are threatning to close due to people stealing goods from the shelves, Has ATD ever said anything about loss of merchandise by theft 
Who else has been effected by this ?TGT WMT etc What can they do ? RAK
RAK
    Who else has been effected by this ?TGT WMT etc What can they do ? RAK
RAK
            Q: Why did ATD stock prices drop dramatically twice in past year: 1)Feb 23, 2024 from $82.55 down to April 4 2024 at $74.18, and then again 2)  July 31, 2024 at $85.11 to Aug 7 2024 at $78.39, please?
        
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                             PRO Real Estate Investment Trust (PRV.UN $5.99) PRO Real Estate Investment Trust (PRV.UN $5.99)
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                             Stella-Jones Inc. (SJ $78.70) Stella-Jones Inc. (SJ $78.70)
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                             Enghouse Systems Limited (ENGH $20.48) Enghouse Systems Limited (ENGH $20.48)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
            Q: The following stocks were in your Stock Screener Canadian Dividend Machines.  Please give me you thoughts on them.  Would you buy them at current levels?  How would you rank them for combination of growth and dividend for the next two years?
        
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                             Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $281.90) Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $281.90)
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                             CGI Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (GIB.A $121.88) CGI Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (GIB.A $121.88)
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                             Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89) Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89)
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                             Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $259.41) Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $259.41)
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                             Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $216.17) Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $216.17)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
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                             Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.03) Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.03)
            Q: Hello 5i's!
In your opinion, what strong Cdn or US companies look like excellent entry points or adds after yesterdays market drop and todays losses?
Thanks as always.
    In your opinion, what strong Cdn or US companies look like excellent entry points or adds after yesterdays market drop and todays losses?
Thanks as always.
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                             Enbridge Inc. (ENB $65.71) Enbridge Inc. (ENB $65.71)
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                             Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ $44.67) Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ $44.67)
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                             Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $42.22) Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $42.22)
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                             Colliers International Group Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (CIGI $223.61) Colliers International Group Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (CIGI $223.61)
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                             FirstService Corporation (FSV $218.59) FirstService Corporation (FSV $218.59)
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                             TMX Group Limited (X $49.92) TMX Group Limited (X $49.92)
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                             Open Text Corporation (OTEX $52.96) Open Text Corporation (OTEX $52.96)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
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                             Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH $95.42) Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH $95.42)
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                             goeasy Ltd. (GSY $167.10) goeasy Ltd. (GSY $167.10)
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                             Hydro One Limited (H $51.78) Hydro One Limited (H $51.78)
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                             TECSYS Inc. (TCS $35.51) TECSYS Inc. (TCS $35.51)
            Q: Could you tell us what 5I's opinion is of the top two Canadian dividend  growing companies in the last 10 years in the following sectors are:
- Consumer Staples, Information Technologies, Utilities, Energy, Real Estate and Financials
My 5I subscription is paying invaluable knowledge,
Jim
    - Consumer Staples, Information Technologies, Utilities, Energy, Real Estate and Financials
My 5I subscription is paying invaluable knowledge,
Jim
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                             Loblaw Companies Limited (L $55.19) Loblaw Companies Limited (L $55.19)
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                             Metro Inc. (MRU $93.03) Metro Inc. (MRU $93.03)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
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                             iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST $57.97) iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST $57.97)
            Q: 5i’s opinion of XST for a 5-yr hold in RESP?  
I see its 5yr & 10yr returns are 10% & 12%, its 3 largest holdings (ATD, Loblaws, MRU) total about 60% of the fund, and it has 11 holdings.
I would basically purchase for diversification as opposed to buying the main holdings individually and paying commissions. Thank you.
    I see its 5yr & 10yr returns are 10% & 12%, its 3 largest holdings (ATD, Loblaws, MRU) total about 60% of the fund, and it has 11 holdings.
I would basically purchase for diversification as opposed to buying the main holdings individually and paying commissions. Thank you.
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                             Starbucks Corporation (SBUX $83.15) Starbucks Corporation (SBUX $83.15)
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                             CVS Health Corporation (CVS $76.69) CVS Health Corporation (CVS $76.69)
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                             Johnson & Johnson (JNJ $189.05) Johnson & Johnson (JNJ $189.05)
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                             Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $844.50) Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $844.50)
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                             McDonald's Corporation (MCD $302.43) McDonald's Corporation (MCD $302.43)
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                             Nike Inc. (NKE $64.90) Nike Inc. (NKE $64.90)
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                             Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR $93.89) Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR $93.89)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
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                             Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $242.95) Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $242.95)
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                             lululemon athletica inc. (LULU $168.02) lululemon athletica inc. (LULU $168.02)
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                             Aritzia Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (ATZ $95.58) Aritzia Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (ATZ $95.58)
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                             Aspen Aerogels Inc. (ASPN $7.53) Aspen Aerogels Inc. (ASPN $7.53)
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                             Celsius Holdings Inc. (CELH $60.13) Celsius Holdings Inc. (CELH $60.13)
            Q: Hi Group can you please rate in order of your preference for short term trading not to buy and hold . Give me the ones with the most potential to grow. Most of the ones I have identified have been in the tank lately and should be ripe for some sort of recovery. Also if you have any good ideas that fit the criteria please feel free to add/rate the opportunity as you see it.
        
    
            Q: Hi Folks,
Looking at adding to my holdings in AMZN or ATD in my TFSA. May I have your opinion as to which one you think is the better "add to" at this time.
Thanks
    Looking at adding to my holdings in AMZN or ATD in my TFSA. May I have your opinion as to which one you think is the better "add to" at this time.
Thanks
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                             Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $114.64) Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $114.64)
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                             BCE Inc. (BCE $32.35) BCE Inc. (BCE $32.35)
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                             Enbridge Inc. (ENB $65.71) Enbridge Inc. (ENB $65.71)
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                             TC Energy Corporation (TRP $70.62) TC Energy Corporation (TRP $70.62)
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                             Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF $85.48) Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF $85.48)
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                             Power Corporation of Canada Subordinate Voting Shares (POW $65.39) Power Corporation of Canada Subordinate Voting Shares (POW $65.39)
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                             Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $42.22) Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $42.22)
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                             Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAR.UN $38.44) Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAR.UN $38.44)
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                             Toromont Industries Ltd. (TIH $157.45) Toromont Industries Ltd. (TIH $157.45)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
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                             Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.03) Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.03)
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                             Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Limited Voting Shares (BAM $75.09) Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Limited Voting Shares (BAM $75.09)
            Q: My wife and I hold a blend of mainly dividend paying blue chip Canadian stocks (examples shown) in a diversified equity/fixed income portfolio.  PE ratios on some of our dividend payers seem enticing to add to.  As retirees with a reasonably conservative approach, what sectors does 5i feel have the best opportunity for P/E margin expansion over the next several years, assuming no 'abnormal' (whatever that is) market volatility and some moderation of interest rates?  Consistent with the margin expansion theme, would 5i suggest we add to our existing dividend payers, or to more growth-oriented names like BN group? 
        
    
            Q: Long time holder of FSV, but out of FSV and ATD which do you think will perform better for a long term hold?
        
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                             Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN $222.86) Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN $222.86)
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                             Microsoft Corporation (MSFT $525.76) Microsoft Corporation (MSFT $525.76)
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                             Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89) Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,586.89)
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                             Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR $93.89) Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR $93.89)
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                             Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (DSG $125.13) Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (DSG $125.13)
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                             Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70) Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.70)
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                             Copart Inc. (CPRT $42.48) Copart Inc. (CPRT $42.48)
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                             Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (ODFL $137.25) Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (ODFL $137.25)
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                             Heico Corporation (HEI $310.33) Heico Corporation (HEI $310.33)
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                             Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.03) Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.03)
            Q: Greetings 5i,
Can you list your 5 best managed US and 5 best managed Canadian publicly traded companies. Also please briefly explain why they make your list.
Cheers!
    Can you list your 5 best managed US and 5 best managed Canadian publicly traded companies. Also please briefly explain why they make your list.
Cheers!
 
                             
                             
                    