Q: Recently a question response included something to the effect that "the Berkshire basket of companies are higher quality than the entire market". I couldn't find the exact answer but I have pondered it a lot!
Would BRK.B be "higher quality" than VFV? I currently hold a decent amount of VFV and a tiny bit of BRK.B. It feels like all "the rules/norms" have been discarded for last several years but for next 5 -10 years which would you favor?
Q: CLS, DCBO and TOY are trading at a 5% discount of the price of the shares over the last 2 days. LMN is trading at a premium share price in the same amount of time. I have all 4 of them. Which one would you add to of the 4. One of those on sale or LMN with a better track record?
Thank you,
Q: Imperial is doing a modified Dutch auction. I know in general in past comments you seem to have suggested not tendering to these offerings, I think at least in part because if you still believe in the company then after the shares are bought back you own a bigger piece of a company you already like? What is the opposite side of this decision, why do people tender to these offers? Are you aware of anything in this particular offering that makes it attractive? (As an additional wrinkle, if I read the details correctly, if the shares are held by an IOL employee in their company savings plan, the disposition would be considered a dividend for tax purposes as opposed to a capital gain). Any thoughts appreciated.
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Asked by Stephen R. on November 27, 2023
Q: Hello,
Could you please tell me which types of companies might fall in the categories - in communication services, in info technology, in media?
Thanks
V
Q: Does BNS still have a good exposure to Central and South America ? How much and in what areas ? Is it still one of your preferred Cdn banks ? Than you.
Q: I sold LNTH 30 days ago to harvest the tax loss. I am looking for one more name to fill my healthcare allotment. I currently own ABBV, ISRG, WELL and SIS. Which do you like best between LNTH, DXCM and INMD, which are three names that you have been highlighting over the past several months? I am looking for potentially higher growth and am willing to take on the additional risk. Any other name(s) would certainly be welcome.
Q: Sometimes in your answeres you reply along the lines "we would be OK buying this". I'm not sure how to interpret OK. Is it a recommendation like a statement of support. Or is OK meaning not bad but not good.
Q: A little while ago I asked 5i what the current yield was for UMAX and HMAX as I wanted to target the yield for an entry point . Could 5i give me the formula to use so I can do this on my own ? Use HMAX as an example to illustrate using the formula ..... Thanks Garth
Q: Hi 5i, for sector alignment, I need to sell one of KEL or PHX.
I am up 45% on KEL, and up 33% on PHX. No tax issues as they are both in TFSA.
Which would you recommend to keep for a 3-5 year hold.
Thanks for your advice.
T.
Q: Re your response to Ross Nov 9 on earnings I am curious to know how this Co acquired such a heavy debt load; It almost looks as though the company was under capitalized at issue. The accompanying profile refers to the Co acquiring practices but this could be outright purchase or simply a stake. What would be a normal debt load for this situation and what does acquiring imply? Could you also comment on the probability of the federal government announcing a supported dental plan, a possible date for such and the impact on the company if this occurs. What looked to be a desirable investment has sagged badly.
Q: I am transferring a work RRSP in cash and need to invest the proceeds. $80k for a 63 year old. I am thinking of allocating this into ETF’s. Please recommend which ones and the allocation.
Can take on reasonable risk.
Q: Hello,
A year ago Hammond Power had been flat for years and was trading around 16.00 it is now around 80.00.
What has changed and is it sustainable?
Thank You
Q: What is your assessment of their recent earnings report and with the recent management/board refreshment, (BC properties to be reviewed/sold?) what is your outlook for the company now? Thanks.
Q: I have held NPI for sometime and am down almost 8%. I know you're not a big fan of the stock currently and prefer BEP, H or FTS. That said, 9 of 9 analysts are rating NPI as a Strong Buy. None of the others are rated as highly. What are you seeing that they do not?