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• BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (ZUQ $95.41)
  • $95.41 P/E (TTM): 30.11X Cap: $1.18B
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• iShares International Fundamental Index ETF Common Class (CIE $18.63)
  • $18.63 P/E (TTM): 0.01X
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• CI Morningstar Canada Momentum Index ETF (WXM $39.47)
  • $39.47 P/E (TTM): 12.89X Cap: $718M
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Q: I am a big fan of factor/smart beta investing, but I am having difficulty identifying Canadian made etfs with both adequate size and daily volume. Please suggest etfs sold in Canada to build a couch potato diversified portfolio covering a Canada, US and global geographic area. I am quite impressed with WXM and ZUQ. I am a senior with a conservative growth inkling. Please charge question credits approriately based on your time to provide a workable response. Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Richard on February 09, 2022

• Drive Shack Inc. (DS)
  • P/E (TTM): -0.4X Cap: $21M
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Q: Can you please explain what a " Annual Retraction Valuation Date " means to owners of the shares. Is this a do nothing situation? Your opinion would be appreciated.

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Read Answer Asked by John on February 09, 2022

• Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $216.19)
  • $216.19 P/E (TTM): 24.54X Cap: $92.41B
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• INVESCO QQQ Trust (QQQ $601.59)
  • $601.59 P/E (TTM): 36.04X Cap: $385.85B
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• Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI $328.50)
  • $328.50 P/E (TTM): 27.84X Cap: $499.95B
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Q: Currently hold vti & vig. Any issues here concerning overlap of holdings or outlook?

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Read Answer Asked by William Ross on February 09, 2022

• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $90.14)
  • $90.14 P/E (TTM): 17.35X Cap: $111.72B
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• Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF $84.03)
  • $84.03 P/E (TTM): 15.12X Cap: $47.50B
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• Linamar Corporation (LNR $73.66)
  • $73.66 P/E (TTM): 21.31X Cap: $4.46B
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• BRP Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (DOO $89.52)
  • $89.52 Cap: $6.18B
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• Kinaxis Inc. (KXS $178.93)
  • $178.93 P/E (TTM): 149.44X Cap: $5.07B
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• Magna International Inc. (MG $65.64)
  • $65.64 P/E (TTM): 11.09X Cap: $18.57B
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• goeasy Ltd. (GSY $169.60)
  • $169.60 P/E (TTM): 10.39X Cap: $2.78B
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• Trisura Group Ltd. (TSU $38.07)
  • $38.07 P/E (TTM): 15.35X Cap: $1.82B
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Q: would you share with us the best value and best growth stocks in Canada

thank you for all your time and attention

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Read Answer Asked by Marla on February 09, 2022

• Intel Corporation (INTC $34.19)
  • $34.19 Cap: $146.84B
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Q: Hello!

At current pice levels would you consider Intel a good buy when it comes to gaining exposure to chip market?

Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Irek on February 09, 2022

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $319.26)
  • $319.26 P/E (TTM): 21.85X Cap: $12.91B
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• iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR $118.66)
  • $118.66 P/E (TTM): 17.41X Cap: $85.86B
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Q: I want to invest into us small cap, would you please compare these three ETF, which one to choose today for a long term hold and why? Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by David on February 09, 2022

• ECN Capital Corp. (ECN $2.81)
  • $2.81 Cap: $799M
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Q: Good morning,
What are your thoughts after the investor day yesterday? How do you feel about ECN going forward? Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Jan on February 09, 2022

• Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF (VBR $208.91)
  • $208.91 P/E (TTM): 16.31X Cap: $29.29B
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Q: Hi,

Your answers to one of the subscriber's questions regarding Value stocks included embeded inks to research articles. (I think the reader quoted Mr. Swedroe and you responded with differing views from others).
Those embeded links were awesome but my "head hurt" after reading them! Dense, filled with a lot of details. Left me with the impression that it is definitely worth buying Value stocks/ETFs. Small/Medium companies?

BUT there are so many ETFs to consider. An article on Value ETFs is begging to be written by you!

What is your short list of Value ETFs, listed in the US and in Canada?

Thanks in advance.

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Read Answer Asked by Savalai on February 09, 2022

• Cameco Corporation (CCO $116.37)
  • $116.37 P/E (TTM): 95.6X Cap: $50.84B
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Q: CCO up over 10% this morning. What's that all about? Would you add to a position on the news? What do you think of the future of nuclear as another 'green alternative' energy?

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Read Answer Asked by Les on February 09, 2022

• PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. (PSK $25.99)
  • $25.99 P/E (TTM): 27.66X Cap: $6.08B
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• Freehold Royalties Ltd. (FRU $13.77)
  • $13.77 P/E (TTM): 17.96X Cap: $2.25B
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Q: Good day
Can you tell me which of the 2 Royalty company's would you favor at this time? Can you maybe tell me why you would favor one over the other? Thanks again

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Read Answer Asked by jeffrey on February 09, 2022

• Absolute Software Corporation (ABST $15.20)
  • $15.20 Cap: $807M
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Q: Hi,

What is your analysis of Absolute's latest results ?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Guy on February 09, 2022

• Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $208.50)
  • $208.50 P/E (TTM): 84.24X Cap: $268.65B
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• Nuvei Corporation (NVEI)
  • Cap: $4.81B
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Q: Your current opinion on Shopify vs. Nuvei. Best balance of growth and safety.
Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Lawrence on February 09, 2022

• IES Holdings Inc. (IESC $392.17)
  • $392.17 P/E (TTM): 38.97X Cap: $7.79B
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Q: Can you provide your perspective on this company. Valuation and future growth etc. The fundamentals look great, yet, it hits a 52 week low today. Insane. Would you buy at these prices.

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Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 09, 2022

• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $269.63)
  • $269.63 P/E (TTM): 21.4X Cap: $48.28B
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Q: Hi, Could you please comment on IFC results and forward guidance ? What is your appreciation of this stock right now ? Thank you

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Read Answer Asked by Luc on February 09, 2022

• Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (FAF $0.29)
  • $0.29 Cap: $13M
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Q: What is the future. Do I hold or sell?

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 09, 2022

Q: Did I miss an announcement? Are you still going to be compiling the Summary Report?

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Read Answer Asked by Ronald on February 09, 2022

• iShares S&P/TSX SmallCap Index ETF (XCS $28.24)
  • $28.24 P/E (TTM): 1.2X Cap: $206M
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Q: Are small caps in favor currently or have I missed the boat. If not, what do you think of XCS as providing exposure to small caps?

Carl

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Read Answer Asked by Carl on February 09, 2022

• Royal Bank of Canada (RY $205.85)
  • $205.85 P/E (TTM): 20.66X Cap: $288.19B
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• Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $111.97)
  • $111.97 P/E (TTM): 9.38X Cap: $189.97B
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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $90.14)
  • $90.14 P/E (TTM): 17.35X Cap: $111.72B
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• Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC $43.54)
  • $43.54 P/E (TTM): 13.64X Cap: $73.64B
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Q: I have significant holdings in RY, BNS, TD and MFC. These names have done very well in the past two years. They will continue to earn Dividend Income but growth will definitely slow... Is this a time to sell these names and put the money to better use as the market pulls back?

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Read Answer Asked by Timothy on February 09, 2022

• Avante Corp. (XX $0.92)
  • $0.92 Cap: $23M
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• SSC Security Services Corp. (SECU $2.63)
  • $2.63 Cap: $47M
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Q: Would you be able to comment on Avante being acquired by SSC Security?

The deal seems to say that the deal values each share at aproximately $1.75, which seems underwhelming as the price a few months ago was $2.25.

Any thoughts on SECU?

Thanks in advance.

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Read Answer Asked by Jeff on February 09, 2022

• Park Lawn Corporation (PLC $26.48)
  • $26.48 Cap: $904M
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• Carriage Services Inc. (CSV $43.95)
  • $43.95 P/E (TTM): 13.55X Cap: $699M
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• Service Corporation International (SCI $82.50)
  • $82.50 P/E (TTM): 22.68X Cap: $11.67B
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• Century Communities Inc. (CCS $63.28)
  • $63.28 P/E (TTM): 7.75X Cap: $1.87B
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Q: hi, just looking for clarification to Ricks's question on Feb 9...re funeral services related.
You mentioned CCS in your answer...but this is a construction company. Did you mean either of SCI or CSV and your answer was a typo for CCS?


cheers....

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Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 09, 2022