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Q: ALA announced Nov21 the redemption of ALA.PE . Yet these preferred had a big jump 2 weeks earlier. ALA.PG, to be reset in 2024, also jumped. Was it the Earning report or the Note offering that would trigger such a move. Or a crystal ball ? The stock itself was flat. Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Denise on November 27, 2023
Q: if the ex dividend date was dec. 17, could you sell the stock on the 18th and still get the dividend

thank you
Read Answer Asked by JACK on November 27, 2023
Q: Recently a question response included something to the effect that "the Berkshire basket of companies are higher quality than the entire market". I couldn't find the exact answer but I have pondered it a lot!

Would BRK.B be "higher quality" than VFV? I currently hold a decent amount of VFV and a tiny bit of BRK.B. It feels like all "the rules/norms" have been discarded for last several years but for next 5 -10 years which would you favor?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Marilou on November 27, 2023
Q: CLS, DCBO and TOY are trading at a 5% discount of the price of the shares over the last 2 days. LMN is trading at a premium share price in the same amount of time. I have all 4 of them. Which one would you add to of the 4. One of those on sale or LMN with a better track record?
Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 27, 2023
Q: Good morning and happy thanksgiving even though it is not ours!

I am looking to invest in healthcare for a registered account(RESP). Could you please provide me with your recommendations.

I would also request two other stocks outside health/finance and energy, perhaps info tech/cons staples for the same account

TIA

Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 27, 2023
Q: Imperial is doing a modified Dutch auction. I know in general in past comments you seem to have suggested not tendering to these offerings, I think at least in part because if you still believe in the company then after the shares are bought back you own a bigger piece of a company you already like? What is the opposite side of this decision, why do people tender to these offers? Are you aware of anything in this particular offering that makes it attractive? (As an additional wrinkle, if I read the details correctly, if the shares are held by an IOL employee in their company savings plan, the disposition would be considered a dividend for tax purposes as opposed to a capital gain). Any thoughts appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on November 27, 2023
Q: Hello,
Could you please tell me which types of companies might fall in the categories - in communication services, in info technology, in media?
Thanks
V
Read Answer Asked by V on November 27, 2023
Q: I sold LNTH 30 days ago to harvest the tax loss. I am looking for one more name to fill my healthcare allotment. I currently own ABBV, ISRG, WELL and SIS. Which do you like best between LNTH, DXCM and INMD, which are three names that you have been highlighting over the past several months? I am looking for potentially higher growth and am willing to take on the additional risk. Any other name(s) would certainly be welcome.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 27, 2023
Q: Sometimes in your answeres you reply along the lines "we would be OK buying this". I'm not sure how to interpret OK. Is it a recommendation like a statement of support. Or is OK meaning not bad but not good.

Thanks John




Read Answer Asked by John on November 27, 2023
Q: A little while ago I asked 5i what the current yield was for UMAX and HMAX as I wanted to target the yield for an entry point . Could 5i give me the formula to use so I can do this on my own ? Use HMAX as an example to illustrate using the formula ..... Thanks Garth
Read Answer Asked by Garth on November 27, 2023
Q: Hi 5i, for sector alignment, I need to sell one of KEL or PHX.
I am up 45% on KEL, and up 33% on PHX. No tax issues as they are both in TFSA.
Which would you recommend to keep for a 3-5 year hold.
Thanks for your advice.
T.
Read Answer Asked by Terrance on November 27, 2023
Q: Re your response to Ross Nov 9 on earnings I am curious to know how this Co acquired such a heavy debt load; It almost looks as though the company was under capitalized at issue. The accompanying profile refers to the Co acquiring practices but this could be outright purchase or simply a stake. What would be a normal debt load for this situation and what does acquiring imply? Could you also comment on the probability of the federal government announcing a supported dental plan, a possible date for such and the impact on the company if this occurs. What looked to be a desirable investment has sagged badly.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 27, 2023
Q: I am transferring a work RRSP in cash and need to invest the proceeds. $80k for a 63 year old. I am thinking of allocating this into ETF’s. Please recommend which ones and the allocation.
Can take on reasonable risk.
Read Answer Asked by Lois on November 27, 2023
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