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Q: Since 1974, with my 1st investment in koffler stores (shoppers drug mart),I have looked for some rational reason to purchase a stock.
Obviously I have seen some times that I cannot explain. Today is one of those days.
I own fdx market cap 60 b more or less
I see door dash has a market cap of the same
How can this be reasonable in any way.
Have investors lost their collective minds or is it possible we are entering a dangerous time in the market .



Read Answer Asked by Leon on January 21, 2021
Q: Hello 5i Team
Further to BAM takeover of BPY, I looked back at the BPY takeover of Brookfield Canada Office Properties (BOX-UN) in 2017 for a similar timeframe:
January 23, 2017 takeover at $30.10 announced
April 20, 2017 revised takeover price of $32.50 announced
June 30, 2017 offer closed BOX-UN delisted
Therefore do you see the following timeframe to be reasonable:
Revised takeover price announced either mid march or early April 2021
BPY unit holders would receive the March 31, 2021 distribution
Completion of takeover prior to June 30 distribution payment (i.e. unit holders will not receive June 30 distribution)
Also noted at the time BPY increased their offer by approximately 8 % for BOX-UN – therefore would an increase from US$16.50 to the range of US$17.50 to US$18.00 be considered reasonable?
Thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 21, 2021
Q: I apologize for bringing up GUD, however there seem to be quite a few people waiting to jump on this stock. (I just did)
I have noticed as the price erodes there is a buyback, insider purchase or indication of possibly something coming up; creating a small flurry of buying until it deteriorates again.
This stock has been kept in the BE because of the co. strategy/positioning, cash position and track record of the CEO.
The CEO has stated you invest in GUD for your grandchildren -so the focus is on the business and not headlines or announcements.
It seems to me the insider/corporate buying is a signal to be patient - that they aren't asleep but are investing their own money and retained earnings back into GUD because it makes good business sense.
I can't imagine propping up the price for any other reason(please confirm).
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on January 21, 2021
Q: Can you please provide 3-5 must own US stocks for long term dividend growth.
Read Answer Asked by EVAN on January 21, 2021
Q: Andrew on Jan. 19 asked about over the counter stocks in a TFSA. I recently did this calling iTrade (1 1/2 hour wait time) about IFC being moved to the US side - IFCZ - otc (same company) and the broker said since it is a Canadian stock I could hold it in a TFSA and it would fine -- which I did do. Shortly will sell it and acquire US cash.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 21, 2021
Q: Two questions I use Waterhouse for trading and a day trade told me that their quotes are delayed and he use a quicker more recent quote for trades. Is there somewhere else I should be going to view more current bid and asks for trading

Why are there not more take over deals with such record low interest rates? Are banks not supporting deals?
Read Answer Asked by mike on January 21, 2021
Q: If you have a $90,000 GIC and a $90,000 High Interest Saving Account at the same financial institution, are both accounts insured by CDIC (for $100,000 each)? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on January 21, 2021
Q: I'm looking at tech companies for a long term hold. How would you rank these three: DND, DCBO and NVEI in terms of share price growth in a year or two? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on January 21, 2021
Q: Portfolio Analytics shows I still need 35% international funds in order to be balanced. I know it is more tax efficient to place ZEM and XEF in a non-registered account; however, I have room to place $15,000+ in my TFSA. My question is: Do you think it is wise to use TFSA for ZEM (given its potential for higher growth than ZCN) even though the foreign withholding fee is non-recoverable? Or, it is optimal that I find more growth stocks and add ZCN to my TFSA now then wait to purchase ZEM in a non-registered account in 3-6 months time?
Read Answer Asked by Jasmine on January 21, 2021
Q: Hi,

When does Cargojet report next and what is expected vs prior year and vs last quarter reported? Just looking to see the improvement from a year ago and last Q.
Also, is the ROE reported on your Companies page accurate/updated? If not can you please provide an updated value?
Lastly, what is CJ's track record at beating their guidance/estimates, wrt EPS? When I looked on Marketbeat, their record was not very encouraging. ie missed more EPS estimates than beat over last 8 quarters.

Cheers,
SteveMc
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 20, 2021
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