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Q: Hello, what is your opinion about Five Below ?

They plan to achieve 3500 stores by 2030 (in 2023 they opened 205 and plan to open 230 in 2024) and now have 1544 stores and grow sales at around 15% per year.
Easy to understand business model
468 millions in cash and no debt
Francois Rochon of Giverny likes the company (5% of portfolio)
They talk about shrink headwinds (can you explain) and not sure about their moat since a lot of competition in the US.
But the share price has been going down 35% this year.

Thanks

Read Answer Asked by jean on May 16, 2024
Q: Hi. I’m looking for a Canadian-listed ex-North America equity ETF for a TFSA. And am familiar with the options you usually refer to, such as VIU. My question is whether there are more “actively” managed ETF’s (focused on developed markets) which you would consider. Such as QIE.

A separate related question. Are there U.S.-listed alternatives you would consider, in spite of the withholding tax. And is the withholding tax less of a deterrent than we make it to be.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by James on May 16, 2024
Q: You recently answered about RRSP being the ideal account to hold viu in to minimize withholding tax - does this apply to VEE and ZSP too?

Thanks in advance. - Jeff
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on May 16, 2024
Q: A recent question/answer mentioned AGNC,NLY, BXMT. All have high yields 13-14%
Are these rates sustainable over a 3-5 year period. Would AGNC likely be the safest with only a 10.3 PE?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Donald on May 16, 2024
Q: With most companies having reported earnings, which would be your top 5 with respect to ‘best earnings’? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Arash on May 16, 2024
Q: Hello Peter and team

To complement my all ETFs portfolio : VEQT 40%, QQQ 10%, VGT 10%, MOAT 10%, I intend to add 6 of the above 7 stocks for 5% each.
Does it make sense, please feel free to substitute and suggest other stocks and explain why.
This is for a 10 years hold with minimum or no trading in this account.
Thank you
Raouf














Read Answer Asked by Raoul on May 16, 2024
Q: I had asked a question about the 'equalization dividend' for the Enerplus deal. I subsequently spoke with ERF investor services and was informed that the Mar 19 dividend from Chord is not included in the calculation, so the equalization will only be based on the June 5th dividend. The equalization amount will about .233USD and will only be paid to shareholders of record on the date that the deal closes, likely May 31.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on May 16, 2024
Q: The ERF news release on Feb 21 included this note "It is anticipated that the quarterly dividend payments made by Enerplus until closing of the transaction will be equalized to those made by Chord, after giving effect to the exchange ratio, through an additional Enerplus dividend declared shortly prior to the closing." Chord's dividend payment on Mar 19th was $3.25US and the next payment on June 5th will be $2.94US. Using the share exchange ratio in the deal of .10125, should I be expecting a special dividend from ERF of about $0.50US ? ((3.25+2.94)*.10125-.065-.065)
Read Answer Asked by Mark on May 15, 2024
Q: Hi Group i am 74 with a 500k portfolio. I do not need to use this money for another 5 yrs. I would like to slowly convert to dividend / growth / value ETFs. I am looking for yield of 5% or higher along with a 10% growth/value profile. Can yo give me your top 2 picks in the 6 main sectors that fir this criteria along with a few words explaining your selections. Thanks with your help with this
Read Answer Asked by Terence on May 15, 2024
Q: You have recommended SPYD ETF in recent answers, and on doing some research, see Morningstar rates it as a one star and Seeking Alpha has a dismal article on it. Just wondering why you like it? They seem to like SCHD much better. Would you agree with this thesis for a Dividend ETF?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Pat on May 15, 2024
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