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Q: if I sell a stock in my rrsp account at a loss is there any tax benefit and if so is there a particular time of year when it should be sold
Read Answer Asked by Brian on November 15, 2023
Q: Reading through the questions and answers on a regular basis gives a good idea of a lot of the Canadian companies you favour as investments, such as CSU/LMN/TOI, GSY, SHOP, BN/BAM, SU/CNQ/TOU, WSP, TFII, SLF, ATD, BYD, TRI. I'm wondering if you have any seldom discussed Canadian stocks that you like, small cap, higher risk stocks OK. Some names that people might not be as familiar with that have some good upside potential. Companies producing good financial results that perhaps aren't fully recognized in the stock market.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on November 14, 2023
Q: This is my first year investing in a non registered account. I've invested with BMO Investorline. My question is do I trust the average cost they post for each stock? How do I verify it is correct? I can set up an excel spreadsheet but not sure how to accurately figure out the adjusted cost base. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Cheryl on November 14, 2023
Q: Hi team,
What do you think of Gsy’s note offering priced at 9.25%. This is a shocker rate to me. Is this why the stock is down on a great market day today ? Despite this, Mr. Mullens did add that this was already priced in their future outlook in regards to growth targets. If all their debt is going to go from 5%-9% range though this sounds concerning does it not ?

Thanks ,
Shane
Read Answer Asked by Shane on November 14, 2023
Q: When a stock trades at a ratio of revenue to enterprise value of less than one, does it imply great value especially if the revenues are mostly recurring? It seems like a lot of small cap tech names are in that category.
Read Answer Asked by Charles on November 14, 2023
Q: Realizing that PFE's dividend has been rising annually at only about 3% in recent years, and recognizing that a portion of "moving the growth needle" will be done by acquisition, would it still be a good buy at around the $27 level (longterm technical support) ?

Also:

-How does their debt situation compare to its historical measure?

- Do you have any thoughts regarding AI in the sector, and whether or not PFE is currently using it ?
Read Answer Asked by James on November 14, 2023
Q: I'm looking at repositioning my portfolio with the intent to leave it alone for the next 5 years. What would be your "top ten" names with a bias towards growth?
Read Answer Asked by Rick on November 14, 2023
Q: Other than dividend yield, what are the top 3 metrics one should be considering when selecting dividend stocks for investment? And what are the most relevant sources to research in this regard? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Ronnie on November 14, 2023
Q: May I please get your thoughts on this company and maybe how it compares to other oil companies like suncor/exxon/chevron. It looks like PSX are more concentrated in refining than production. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Marco on November 14, 2023
Q: What metrics do you look at to determine if long term holds for dividend income are still safe for that dividend income? I have a pretty diverse portfolio and more than half of it is in banks, oil, telecoms and utilities. I have held these since before Covid, Financial crisis, two wars presently raging and introduction of AI, let alone the Climate Change growing issue. So I'm looking out say 10 years and want to look at each of my long term holdings to determine if they are still long term eligible and if so will their dividends be safe. Any thoughts on a frame work/lens that I should be considering in this kind of a review?
Read Answer Asked by Phil on November 14, 2023
Q: I'm late to the party with TCS, CTS and SYZ. I don't own any of them and wonder if they still have "legs" or have they had their runs. Looking for other small Canadian Tech you find interesting.
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 14, 2023
Q: According to portfolio tracking and analysis, I am short on basic materials, consumer cyclical, consumer defensive, health care and industrials. I’m also significantly short on international equities. With this in mind, can you provide your top 3 to 5 companies for each sector to increase my holdings in basic materials, consumer cyclical, consumer defensive, health care and industrials. To increase my exposure in international equities, I will be investing in ETFs. Please provide and rank the top 5 ETFs with international exposure. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Don on November 14, 2023
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