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• Alphabet Inc. (GOOG $200.62)
  • $200.62 P/E (TTM): 21.34X Cap: $2.42T
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• Stars Group Inc. (The) (TSGI $37.49)
  • $37.49 Cap: $6.60B
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• Savaria Corporation (SIS $20.82)
  • $20.82 P/E (TTM): 27.21X Cap: $1.48B
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• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $297.12)
  • $297.12 P/E (TTM): 45.65X Cap: $11.91B
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• Spin Master Corp. Subordinate Voting Shares (TOY $22.84)
  • $22.84 P/E (TTM): 19.96X Cap: $2.31B
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Q: Hello team, my son is 19 and he has 10,000 to invest for the long term. Can you advise what 5-6 companies you would recommend?

Thanks
Ed

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Read Answer Asked by Edward on October 15, 2018

• Reliq Health Technologies Inc. (RHT)
  • Cap: $47M
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Q: Do you still consider this stock a buy? Would it be better to wait until after tax loss selling? Do you still believe in it long term?

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Read Answer Asked by Carla on October 15, 2018

• Strathcona Resources Ltd. (SCR $38.83)
  • $38.83 P/E (TTM): 11.29X Cap: $8.31B
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• Savaria Corporation (SIS $20.82)
  • $20.82 P/E (TTM): 27.21X Cap: $1.48B
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Q: What do you think for a five year hold? Also sis. Thaks for your great service,, Cliff

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Read Answer Asked by cliff on October 15, 2018

Q: I've got a small investment in this company. They are listed on the CSE as SPR and now on the OTCBB as SRUTF.
What kind of security do I have on these types of listings?

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Read Answer Asked by Vern on October 15, 2018

• TC Energy Corporation (TRP $71.62)
  • $71.62 P/E (TTM): 17.38X Cap: $74.77B
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Q: Hi 5i team.

I'm primarily an income oriented investor and have over half of my portfolio in cash right now due to selling a house. I have a full position (which is 4% for me) of ENB (through ENB and ENF). I'm thinking of adding gradually building a full position in TRP as well. Do you see enough difference in the two pipeline companies to justify owning both and is 8% too heavy for that sector.

Thanks
Peter

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 15, 2018

• Acadian Timber Corp. (ADN $17.98)
  • $17.98 P/E (TTM): 22.48X Cap: $325M
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Q: The price of Acadian has languished over the last thee months. Other than sector wide problems has there been other events that would have applied pressure on the market price? Does Brookfield hold a significant position and has this changed in, say, the last three years? Thanks, as always for all you do.

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Read Answer Asked by Bill on October 15, 2018

• Canadian Utilities Limited Class A Non-Voting Shares (CU $38.52)
  • $38.52 P/E (TTM): 23.41X Cap: $10.47B
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Q: Being retired we look to invest in long term stable companies with a reliable growing dividend. We own a few hundred shares of CU. The share price is lower than it has been for a very long time! We are wondering if you think the low share price offers a good opportunity to purchase some more shares or are there looming issues that could be problematic in the future. CU is part of our utility sector holdings.
Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Len on October 15, 2018

Q: hi there,
Can't seem to bring this stock up from the database. I am looking for a bit of income in the US and have been looking at a few of the Pimco funds. The high yield is a bit scary but its 5 year track record seems impressive. Thoughts?

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Read Answer Asked by kelly on October 15, 2018

• Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ $62.94)
  • $62.94 P/E (TTM): 22.95X Cap: $81.73B
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Q: Can you comment on this company - Q2 earnings were .22 per share versus .63 in Q1.Lots can happen to impact earnings but i can find nothing on my stock services to explain the drop in earnings. I wouldn't have thought that there is seasonality to snack foods but... Is it worth adding to my tax loss selling candidates?

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Read Answer Asked by kelly on October 15, 2018

• Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE $2.81)
  • $2.81 P/E (TTM): 5.81X Cap: $2.09B
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• Surge Energy Inc. (SGY $6.88)
  • $6.88 P/E (TTM): 14.96X Cap: $678M
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• Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (BXE $0.38)
  • $0.38 Cap: $15M
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Q: hello, hoping to get your thoughts & opinion on SGY, BXE, & BTE. whether they are a buy, sell or hold, or just any insight you might feel useful. thank you for you time.

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on October 15, 2018

• Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE $2.81)
  • $2.81 P/E (TTM): 5.81X Cap: $2.09B
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• BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (ZEO $76.58)
  • $76.58 P/E (TTM): 43.8X Cap: $222M
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Q: Best Cdn oil company to own if oil increases over $100?

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Read Answer Asked by Rob on October 15, 2018

• BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB $48.12)
  • $48.12 P/E (TTM): 12.49X Cap: $4.01B
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Q: Rafferty Capitals, Richard Bove said banks do not do better in a higher fed rate environment. Why are most saying they do ?

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Read Answer Asked by George on October 15, 2018

• AltaGas Ltd. (ALA $41.93)
  • $41.93 P/E (TTM): 15.93X Cap: $12.54B
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• NFI Group Inc. (NFI $18.61)
  • $18.61 Cap: $2.21B
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• Transcontinental Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (TCL.A $20.05)
  • $20.05 P/E (TTM): 9.25X Cap: $1.67B
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Q: Considering tax loss selling NFI and TCL (and possibly ALA) then waiting 30+ days to rebuy. Using TurboTax, the loss saves me 15%. Does your crystal ball foresee any quick rebound potential for these 3 stocks that would cause me to rethink this strategy? Thanks...Steve

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 15, 2018

• Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (AX.UN $7.18)
  • $7.18 Cap: $693M
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Q: Hi. What's your take on Artis. Great yield at 9% due largely to the drop in the share price.. Is it buyable for growth and income at this level? Any concerns?
Many thanks
GUY

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Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on October 15, 2018

• Conifex Timber Inc. (CFF $0.30)
  • $0.30 Cap: $12M
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Q: Conifex share price has dropped significantly due to weak US housing and lumber prices. This may be a trading stock only, but is it a time to take a small position?

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Read Answer Asked by Bryan on October 15, 2018

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: Peter,

To get copies of financial statements on Canadian companies I use SEDAR. What one can I use for American companies such as Pepsico?

Thank you,

Paul

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Read Answer Asked by paul on October 15, 2018

• Royal Bank of Canada (RY $189.41)
  • $189.41 P/E (TTM): 20.44X Cap: $266.89B
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Q: I need to know how much the 5 big Canadian Bank stocks have increased their dividends over the past 18 years; by % increase, not actual dollar amount. Someone told me 7% a year but that sounds too high. Any idea where I can find this information? Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Murray on October 12, 2018

• Reliq Health Technologies Inc. (RHT)
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Q: Earlier you said RHT reports earnings today, I cannot find their earnings date anywhere nor any releases indicating it will be today, can you confirm that it is today?

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 12, 2018

• Covalon Technologies Ltd. (COV $2.40)
  • $2.40 P/E (TTM): 19.93X Cap: $78M
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Q: Your opinion. Buy, hold, or sell

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Read Answer Asked by kenneth on October 12, 2018

• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $78.70)
  • $78.70 P/E (TTM): 16.47X Cap: $98.03B
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Q: Good Day,

AS BNS continues to fall I see that the forward P/E based upon the consensus shown on the RBC Direct site is 9.5. Seems like good value considering the 4.7% yield. Your thoughts? Also wondering if you can determine what the P/E was at the lowest point during the 2008 financial crisis.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 12, 2018