Investment Q&A

Q: Hello, would you suggest your top CDN stocks for a 25 year old TFSA account that is a passive investor? basically buy it and never look at for years?
Thanks
Carlo

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Read Answer Asked by Carlo on February 05, 2025

• FirstService Corporation (FSV $275.06)
  • $275.06 P/E (TTM): 63.76X Cap: $12.47B
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Q: First Sevice is trading significantly lower today after reporting earnings. I hold this secrity and have done very well with it. Is this serious or a one quarter blip? Your overall thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 05, 2025

• Salesforce Inc. (CRM $242.15)
  • $242.15 P/E (TTM): 37.94X Cap: $231.77B
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• Celestica Inc. (CLS $194.23)
  • $194.23 P/E (TTM): 43.7X Cap: $22.48B
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Q: Celestica- I added a half position last week at $90.10. It’s run back up to $139.50 making it a 3/4 position.. great timing so thank you for the additional insights. My question.. let the winner run seems obvious but do you top it up here or wait for a consolidation. If wait, do you think adding to CRM today makes sense - 1/4 position currently.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Don on February 05, 2025

• Aritzia Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (ATZ $76.70)
  • $76.70 P/E (TTM): 38.28X Cap: $8.74B
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Q: I see you have ATZ in your tariff stock screener for discretionary. I have a 5.5% position - would you be reducing this if you had such a position? Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Kim on February 05, 2025

• Athabasca Oil Corporation (ATH $5.73)
  • $5.73 P/E (TTM): 6.5X Cap: $2.87B
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• Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE $2.77)
  • $2.77 P/E (TTM): 5.94X Cap: $2.14B
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• Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp. (SES $16.44)
  • $16.44 P/E (TTM): 19.59X Cap: $3.75B
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• Trican Well Service Ltd. (TCW $5.89)
  • $5.89 P/E (TTM): 10.81X Cap: $1.05B
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• MGM Resorts International (MGM $36.29)
  • $36.29 P/E (TTM): 19.74X Cap: $9.77B
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• Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. (SPB $56.59)
  • $56.59 P/E (TTM): 21.12X Cap: $1.37B
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• ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (ZI)
  • P/E (TTM): 116.87X Cap: $3.52B
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• Seaboard Corporation (SEB $3,540.00)
  • $3,540.00 P/E (TTM): 24.8X Cap: $3.43B
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• Stagwell Inc. (STGW $5.69)
  • $5.69 Cap: $1.46B
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• Coveo Solutions Inc. Subordinate voting shares (CVO $9.03)
  • $9.03 Cap: $873M
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Q: I know this may be hard to answer exactly.
To the best of your knowledge . Who are the top 5 CDN. companies doing substantial or aggressive buy backs ? Also the same question for the US side.

Thanks for your valuable service.
Cal

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Read Answer Asked by cal on February 05, 2025

• Dollarama Inc. (DOL $194.57)
  • $194.57 P/E (TTM): 43.91X Cap: $53.31B
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• TFI International Inc. (TFII $126.51)
  • $126.51 P/E (TTM): 21.01X Cap: $10.40B
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• Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $239.10)
  • $239.10 P/E (TTM): 47.6X Cap: $106.66B
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• Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $70.54)
  • $70.54 P/E (TTM): 18.69X Cap: $66.38B
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Q: Hi Peter and Team

I have a half position in DOL and ATD and would like to start a position in TFII and TRI.
In what order would you add to these companies at this time?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Gary on February 05, 2025

• Savaria Corporation (SIS $21.06)
  • $21.06 P/E (TTM): 30.75X Cap: $1.51B
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Q: Does the recent price decline represent a buying opportunity?

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Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 05, 2025

Q: With some dry powder available, would you suggest to buy now or wait for the tarrifs with China to shake out and see what comes of the 30 day pause with Can/Mex? All buys are with long term hold in mind.

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Read Answer Asked by Harrison on February 05, 2025

• Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (CF $10.03)
  • $10.03 Cap: $1.03B
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• RF Capital Group (RCG)
  • P/E (TTM): -5.1X Cap: $284M
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Q: RCG is up 46% since Jan 2/25 while CF has declined 4% during the same period.Do you know of any reasons for the advance?

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Read Answer Asked by edward on February 05, 2025

Q: A question this morning mentioned a report on updating your income portfolio. Do you do this every time you update a portfolio? If so, where do I find the report in a timely manner?

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Read Answer Asked by Gordon on February 05, 2025

• ATS Corporation (ATS $38.20)
  • $38.20 Cap: $3.73B
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• Tesla Inc. (TSLA $332.90)
  • $332.90 P/E (TTM): 191.08X Cap: $1.06T
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• Cognex Corporation (CGNX $43.04)
  • $43.04 P/E (TTM): 61.88X Cap: $7.16B
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• Symbotic Inc. (SYM $50.00)
  • $50.00 Cap: $31.04B
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• Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS $70.28)
  • $70.28 Cap: $17.05B
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Q: Could you recommend five companies that could benefit from the advancement of robotics?

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Read Answer Asked by Wes on February 05, 2025

• AbbVie Inc. (ABBV $207.66)
  • $207.66 P/E (TTM): 88.33X Cap: $365.12B
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• Eli Lilly and Company (LLY $706.75)
  • $706.75 P/E (TTM): 57.06X Cap: $663.68B
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• Merck & Company Inc. (MRK $84.99)
  • $84.99 P/E (TTM): 12.27X Cap: $210.33B
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Q: Your thoughts on Merck this morning please,do you see any upside?I hold it in my rif and am still showing a small profit.Buy,hold or sell?

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Read Answer Asked by John on February 05, 2025

• Celestica Inc. (CLS $268.24)
  • $268.24 P/E (TTM): 43.7X Cap: $31.08B
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• TerraVest Industries Inc. (TVK $137.97)
  • $137.97 P/E (TTM): 34.74X Cap: $2.70B
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• Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (HPS.A $128.21)
  • $128.21 P/E (TTM): 19.05X Cap: $1.51B
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• Galaxy Digital Inc. Class A common stock (GLXY $36.44)
  • $36.44 Cap: $13.59B
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Q: Hi 5i, enjoyed your webinar today. Thx for putting it together.

My question is on Canadian on small/mid caps, I've listed a few just to start with. Given the current environment what would be your ten highest conviction picks. I plan to hold for atleast 5 years, so I'm after safe business models that have a high chance of survival. If you list a stock not mentioned frequently on these boards then please provide a small blurb ast to why you like it. Thx again.

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Read Answer Asked by Christopher on February 05, 2025

• Zedcor Inc. (ZDC $4.19)
  • $4.19 P/E (TTM): 113.24X Cap: $441M
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Q: our government has agreed to bolster border controls / surveillance using all tools available including surveillance towers/cameras
Does Zedcor have the capacity to become involved in this process?
I am considering a buy
What is your opinion about current outlook for the company
Many thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 05, 2025

• Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $34.83)
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• Brookfield Renewable Corporation Class A Exchangeable Subordinate Voting Shares (BEPC $46.97)
  • $46.97 Cap: $17.29B
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Q: I am wondering what is the real difference between these entities and if there are any implications with holding one or the other in TFSA vs RSP or non-reg account.

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Read Answer Asked by Steven on February 05, 2025

• CME Group Inc. (CME $274.22)
  • $274.22 P/E (TTM): 26.52X Cap: $98.71B
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• Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL $203.71)
  • $203.71 P/E (TTM): 21.74X Cap: $2.46T
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• Johnson & Johnson (JNJ $177.16)
  • $177.16 P/E (TTM): 18.89X Cap: $425.40B
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• Altria Group Inc. (MO $66.31)
  • $66.31 P/E (TTM): 12.74X Cap: $110.57B
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• Procter & Gamble Company (The) (PG $156.08)
  • $156.08 P/E (TTM): 24.5X Cap: $361.56B
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• Williams Companies Inc. (The) (WMB $56.66)
  • $56.66 P/E (TTM): 30.89X Cap: $70.16B
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• A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS $72.25)
  • $72.25 P/E (TTM): 20.11X Cap: $10.11B
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• Littelfuse Inc. (LFUS $252.62)
  • $252.62 P/E (TTM): 58.02X Cap: $6.21B
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• VICI Properties Inc. (VICI $32.50)
  • $32.50 P/E (TTM): 12.45X Cap: $34.65B
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Q: Hello,
I am looking to add to my US non-registered account. Retiring soon and looking for safety & sustainable growing dividends. Which of these do you prefer and why? Is there something else you would suggest? I am building up my portfolio and have small holidings in GOOGL/JNJ/VICI.
Thanks, Leah

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Read Answer Asked by Leah on February 05, 2025

• Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (AP.UN $18.13)
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Q: Hi, Could you please comment on AP earnings. Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by francis on February 05, 2025

• BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP $97.60)
  • $97.60 P/E (TTM): 80.29X Cap: $19.45B
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• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ $58.67)
  • $58.67 P/E (TTM): 55.32X Cap: $3.84B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $105.94)
  • $105.94 P/E (TTM): 102.2X Cap: $1.15B
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• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (XQQU $77.97)
  • $77.97 P/E (TTM): 98.87X Cap: $138M
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Q: Hello, for a 25 year old with $ 500.00 to invest in the TFSA, which of the above would you suggest?
Also, how about for a 27 year old with $ 100K, which one(s) would you suggest? Finally, does BMO have a S&P500 unhedged?
As a quick calculation the Unedged has retuned ~ 6% more with BMO (ZQQ /ZNQ) and ~ 12% with the ishare ( XQQ/XQQU). Right?
Thanks
Carlo

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Read Answer Asked by Carlo on February 05, 2025

• PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL $69.93)
  • $69.93 P/E (TTM): 14.86X Cap: $66.14B
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $583.04)
  • $583.04 P/E (TTM): 39.22X Cap: $525.86B
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• Visa Inc. (V $343.59)
  • $343.59 P/E (TTM): 33.64X Cap: $668.25B
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• goeasy Ltd. (GSY $205.94)
  • $205.94 P/E (TTM): 12.28X Cap: $3.28B
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• Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $32.51)
  • $32.51 P/E (TTM): 16.37X Cap: $1.25B
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• Fiserv Inc. (FI $136.41)
  • $136.41 P/E (TTM): 22.86X Cap: $74.30B
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Q: Hello,
Can you please give me your input on Paypall earnings. Is it a sell ?
Thanks !

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Read Answer Asked by Nancy on February 05, 2025

• Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $90.29)
  • $90.29 P/E (TTM): 234.6X Cap: $135.34B
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Q: Hi, how do you see Brookfield's valuation right now? Is it still fairly priced? What would be a good entry price given the very reasons and likely upcoming volatility? Thank you

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