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• SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF (SRLN)
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Q: I just came across this quote within an Economist article:

“If you can earn 12%, maybe 13%, on a really good day in senior secured bank debt, what else do you want to do in life?” Steve Schwarzman, boss of Blackstone, a private-investment firm, recently asked.

Are there any bank bonds that you could suggest that would fit in this category?

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Read Answer Asked by Andrew on November 21, 2023

• Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
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Q: Everyone, MSFT recently hired Sam Altman. What can one person do for a company? Clayton

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Read Answer Asked by Clayton on November 21, 2023

• Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)
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• Vertiv Holdings LLC Class A (VRT)
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• MDA Space Ltd. (MDA)
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• Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. (DBM)
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• Target Hospitality Corp. (TH)
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Q: Hi !

I am looking for an industrial stock for my TFSA. Strong growth in a short period of time is the objective.

What do you think of Target Hospitality (th-q), Vertiv (vrt-n), Preformed Line (plpc-q), MDA Ltd (mda-t), Doman Bldg (DBM-t) ?

Any other suggestion ?

Gratefully yours,

JD IDS

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Read Answer Asked by Jacques on November 21, 2023

• Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (LSPD)
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• Nuvei Corporation Subordinate Voting Shares (NVEI)
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Q: Is LSPD recent results (Nov 2nd) represent a significant improvement or you would still stay on the side line before adding or starting new position? How would you compare NUVEI and LSPD today?
Thanks for your insight, Peter

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 21, 2023

• Vertiv Holdings LLC Class A (VRT)
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Q: Dear 5i
The mean analyst recommendation in Yahoo finance is 1.8 whereas in 5i s website under market data it shows 1.22 for VRT . I assume the market data you show thru your website has more accuracy and therefore more validity . Is that a safe assumption .?Out of curiosity where does your market data come from anyways ?
Thanks
Bill C

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Read Answer Asked by Bill on November 21, 2023

• Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
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• Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)
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Q: during a market correction of significance , which stocks correct the most , value stocks or growth stocks. And could we get examples of each ? thanks and have a super weekend.

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Read Answer Asked by jim on November 21, 2023

• Lumine Group Inc. (LMN)
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Q: can you describe the step by step process used by LMN to acquire a VSM company ? do they give existing management shares of LMN or pay them a combo of cash and stock? does LMN assume debt when adding to the VSM portfolio?. does existing management continue to have a stake in the newly acquired VSM company ? if so what percent? are there non compete clauses? does existing management have a relatively free rein in future corporate decisions? thanks Richard

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Read Answer Asked by richard on November 21, 2023

• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
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• Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)
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Q: Everyone, CSU shares, to my knowledge, have never split and as of today the share price is $3185 ish. What would it take for CSU to split their shares? I understand it’s does nothing financially but give you more shares. Clayton

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Read Answer Asked by Clayton on November 21, 2023

• Hamilton Canadian Financials YIELD MAXIMIZER TM ETF (HMAX)
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Q: Retired, dividend investor looking for income with this trade. HMAX is currently 1.8 of my equity position, down 15%. Would this be a good time to average down and take advantage of their 14+ dividend. How safe is the dividend? Do you have any other options

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Read Answer Asked by Lu on November 20, 2023

• Fortinet Inc. (FTNT)
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• Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW)
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• CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD)
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Q: Can you explain FTNT and PANW drop on earnings and mostly how if you think it can impact or not CRWD?

I think they droped because of lowered previsions and i see some insiders selling but no buying.

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Read Answer Asked by Francois on November 20, 2023

• Hamilton Australian Bank Equal-Weight Index ETF (HBA)
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Q: Can you tell me a little about this etf please? How are the dividends handled? I'd there a withholding tax?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Mark on November 20, 2023

• FedEx Corporation (FDX)
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Q: What is your assessment of FDX under current market conditions and prospects assuming interest rates have peaked? Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Bob on November 20, 2023

• Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (HPS.A)
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Q: Would consider this a buy at its current price?

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 20, 2023

• Northland Power Inc. (NPI)
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• Superior Plus Corp. (SPB)
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Q: Currently down 36% with northland and 23% with superior .In Tfsa.Any thoughts on recovery . Hold or sell? Thanks Larry

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Read Answer Asked by Larry on November 20, 2023

• BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF (ZLU)
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• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP)
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Q: I have been unable to find a comparison between these 2 BMO US ETFs. Would you suggest one over the other for a senior well into retirement? Fixed income taken care of.

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Read Answer Asked by M.S. on November 20, 2023

• QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM)
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• Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)
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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC)
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• TMX Group Limited (X)
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• Hydro One Limited (H)
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• Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (DIR.UN)
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• Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN)
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• Williams-Sonoma Inc. (DE) (WSM)
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Q: I have a strong cash position in my RRIF and wish to reinvest in good growth/Dividend stocks for the long term. Could you suggest 3 CDN and 3 USD companies for todays market and holding long term.
Thanks
Peter

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Read Answer Asked by Linda on November 20, 2023

• WSP Global Inc. (WSP)
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• Toromont Industries Ltd. (TIH)
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• ATS Corporation (ATS)
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• Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI)
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• Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (HPS.A)
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• Waste Connections Inc. (WCN)
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Q: Hello,
My holding of Waste Connections has increased substantially in value. The stock price is slipping and there seem to be a number of concerns with debt and return on capital. Your detailed comments would be appreciated.

Are there some industrials with better future prospects? What industrials could WCN be replaced with and why would they be any better?

Thank you,
V

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Read Answer Asked by V on November 20, 2023

• Salesforce Inc. (CRM)
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• Workday Inc. (WDAY)
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• ServiceNow Inc. (NOW)
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• Arista Networks Inc. (ANET)
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Q: Hi 5i team
I have 15% Workday in my RRIF in USD. I am thinking of trimming down and adding 3 more USD positions. Can you suggest a few USD companies for Growth over a 3-5 year hold ?
Thanks Linda

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Read Answer Asked by Linda on November 20, 2023

• Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
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• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG)
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• Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)
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• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU)
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• Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (DSG)
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• Toromont Industries Ltd. (TIH)
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• Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI)
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• Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP)
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• KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR)
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• Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (HPS.A)
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• Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA)
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• Five Below Inc. (FIVE)
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• Copart Inc. (CPRT)
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• Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (ODFL)
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• Saia Inc. (SAIA)
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• Heico Corporation (HEI)
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• Topicus.com Inc. (TOI)
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• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN)
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• Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Limited Voting Shares (BAM)
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• Lumine Group Inc. (LMN)
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Q: Hello 5i Team,

Could you please suggest 20 Canadian and/or U.S. stocks for a "buy and hold" portfolio in an RRSP with average-to-above-average risk and a 5+ year timeframe.

Feel free to subtract as many credits as you see fit.

Thanks in advance for your always helpful advice!

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Read Answer Asked by Keith on November 20, 2023

• ZipRecruiter Inc. Class A (ZIP)
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Q: Purchased this sometime ago for my tsfa and down substantially. Seems to be going nowhere, and considering selling and entering an etf with the big 5 teck.
Could I please have 5i thoughts on this.
Thanks in advance
Rick

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Read Answer Asked by Rick on November 20, 2023