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Q: On the last quarter conference call there was a review of the earnings and potential growth in earnings per share in the future. With the organic growth and potential margin improvement from cost cutting, earnout payments dropping in future years, spin out of Provider Solutions and the potential monetization of Circle/Wisp (assuming the money spent on debt reduction and share buybacks). I expect that the earnings should improve significantly in the next two or three years. All of this ignores any acquisitions. If all this happens I figure all is needed is some patience and we should see higher stock price 3 years out perhaps significantly agree?
Read Answer Asked by Jerome on August 22, 2024
Q: I would like to add to one or two of the above dividend paying companies I hold in my RSP.
I would appreciate your preference ranking... a short comment as well if possible.
Thanks as always
Albert
Read Answer Asked by ALBERT on August 22, 2024
Q: Dear Peter et al:

This is a general and "conceptual" question and I believe this may apply to many of the "grandparents" who are subscribers of 5i.

We would like to give some money to help our grand kids. We contribute for RESPs.

Reading the literature, it seems one can set up an "in kind Trust" that can grow seamlessly till they reach 18 years old and it can be rolled over to them and as their income is still low, the taxes are low.
(I am paraphrasing the articles here.)

However, recently I was told that taking a Permanent Insurance for kids (Universal or Participating Whole Life?) is another option one may want to consider. As the grandchildren are still young , the premiums are low ..and it gives them not only life insurance(a dreadful thought) but gives them the ability to cash in their policy for an attractive lump sum amount that can be used for their education (post secondary) or whatever they wish to do. I have never heard or read about this option before and wonder if you have any opinions. If you can forward some articles comparing these two strategies, In trust account VS Permanent Life policy, I would appreciate it.

BTW, I have reviewed the articles by Colin Ritchie in Canadian Money Saver. But this specific comparison isn't there. Colin's articles are more for adults who may be interested in Estate planning or augmenting retirement income etc.,

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on August 22, 2024
Q: I am a very seasoned investor that has been lucky enough to come into some extra cash.

Regardless of sector. What are your top 5 US absolute must haves. For longterm and entry price guide.


Thank you, Jay.
Read Answer Asked by Jay on August 22, 2024
Q: Hello,

IMO the strike/lockout seems to be priced in and news about deadlines seem to be noise rather than anything substantive.

Given the potential impact of this on Canada business, in your opinion what are the critical incidents that would trigger a decline or spike - duration of either strike/lockout, back to work legislation. There really is no other viable alternative to rail so the country is over a barrel.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on August 22, 2024
Q: Both SMCI and VRT have dropped significantly over the past 3 months. Do you see that one has stronger turn around potential than the other, and and if you were buying, which would you buy, or would you split the position between both. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on August 22, 2024
Q: Hi 5i,
What is your opinion of the sale and should one continue to hold NEO ?
And do you have further thought on TOI?
Also if you sell in a margin account can you buy back in a TFSA (if cash) without waiting 30 days?
connie
Read Answer Asked by Constance on August 22, 2024
Q: Hello,
I am going to finally bail on AQN, which has dropped to around a 1% position; my other "utilities" are BEP.UN at 4.5% and BIP.UN at 5.8%.
The easies thing to do is to split the proceeds between the Brookfields.
Do you see an issue wit that concentration, or should I consider starting a new position on something like FTS or H for the sector?
Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Roman on August 22, 2024
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