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Q: Hi 5i! This question is for an educational purposes, as I'm always trying to better my humble valuation skills. Unfortunately, I can't find the quote in the question to confirm my saying but here goes anyway: You have recently (I'm pretty sure!?!) qualified the shares of TSGI as being cheap. On what metrics do you base your evaluation. I see that a PE of 18ish for a growth stock like TSGI is on the cheap side. Are there any other metrics?

Many thanks!

PS.: I already own a full position in TSGI that I bought a couple of years ago. No intention to buy more or sell any time soon.
Read Answer Asked by Stéphane on June 29, 2018
Q: I've asked this before. Given the current situation, particularly concerning Canada's negotiations with the US on trade, what is your opinion regarding the Canadian dollar? I've invested fairly heavily over the past year in US equities and bond funds with the assumption that the Canadian dollar is headed down. I understand that calls on forex are difficult, particularly due to political considerations, but I am interested in your perspective.
Read Answer Asked by Larry on June 29, 2018
Q: New member here. Have been unsuccessful finding payout ratios in any of your company info. Do you provide it? I did see you recommend PR based on Cash Flow. Where would one also find CF? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on June 29, 2018
Q: In your TFSA if you trade US stocks do you pay capitol gains and how much of a percentage is that
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Greg on June 29, 2018
Q: In my last question you indicated that mittleman has 0.05% of the shares. They actually own 16-17% ie 27M shares and just joined the board as an activist, changed the CEO etc. This play is very reminiscent of Buffett’s Blue Chip Stamps. So I’ll ask again, what’s with the buying and selling of shares. They have made some big buys in the past month, but they appear to be selling some, or is this just administrative adjustment of shares in their fund?
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on June 28, 2018
Q: Hi, Sylogist stock is trading near its all time high, after Cormark's coverage. I am aware that a few months ago 5i sold the stock in Balanced Portfolio. However, we kept our core holding and are quite happy with it. We started a family memeber's portfolio (LIRA) recently with some cash and have invetsed in PBH, TSGI, KXS,SIS,SJ and TCL.a. Still waiting for an opportunity for CSU and BYD.un. What do you think of SYZ at current prices to be added ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on June 28, 2018
Q: What can you tell me about Revive Therapeutics. I know it's risky and you likely won't recommend it, but any information would be helpful. The stock has jumped on news of receiving orphan drug status for one of their programs. Is this overly significant? I know it creates excitement, but ultimately how does it add to the actual value of the stock?
Read Answer Asked by Grant on June 28, 2018
Q: To add to Julien’s post from today on bonds. I am in a very similar situation, younger (early 30s) with no bond exposure, all equities in the portfolio. I’d like to start adding some bond exposure through ETFs and did appreciate your suggestions on specific names. My question is, what etf would you say is a ‘one stop shop’ for bond exposure, as I like to keep it to one or two names at most. I’ve seen ZAG or VAB mentioned before. I’d like to keep it in CAD as I don’t want to add exchange risk. The purpose for the bond exposure would be to add uncorrelated assets and reduce volatility. Thank you as always
Read Answer Asked by Aaron on June 28, 2018
Q: I am a 67 year old male pensioner with a limited income stream from CPP/Old Age and non-reg. and RSP funds(about 20 equity positions and a 27 % cash position).

At present I am very under invested in my TFSA and am about to transfer available non-reg. cash funds into my TFSA in order to maximize my contribution room. What would be your top ideas be in 'risk' and non-risk/safer equity positions?

Thanks so much,
Read Answer Asked by Dean on June 28, 2018
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