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• Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $278.83)
  • $278.83 P/E (TTM): 22.55X Cap: $49.73B
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• goeasy Ltd. (GSY $206.60)
  • $206.60 P/E (TTM): 13.19X Cap: $3.40B
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• EQB Inc. (EQB $102.22)
  • $102.22 P/E (TTM): 10.41X Cap: $3.91B
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• Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $34.52)
  • $34.52 P/E (TTM): 18.38X Cap: $1.34B
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Q: Hi guys,

I'm thinking about selling a full position in Gsy (up over 200%, thanks) and topping up Prl, Ifc and Eqb into full positions. Thoughts?
Take care
Jim

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Read Answer Asked by jim on November 20, 2024

• BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (ZWB $21.22)
  • $21.22 P/E (TTM): 12.51X
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• BMO Covered Call US Banks ETF (ZWK $23.81)
  • $23.81 P/E (TTM): 28.09X Cap: $336M
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Q: Which would you suggest is the better to hold for the long term ZWB or ZWK? Or should I hold both?

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Read Answer Asked by John on November 20, 2024

• iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (XUS $54.47)
  • $54.47 P/E (TTM): 80.15X Cap: $9.25B
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• iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (XUU $64.46)
  • $64.46 P/E (TTM): 64.43X Cap: $3.75B
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Q: Which one do you prefer? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by David M. on November 20, 2024

• Reliance Inc. (RS $283.13)
  • $283.13 P/E (TTM): 20.26X Cap: $14.89B
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Q: When Peter was on Market Call this morning he got a question about Russel Metals. One part of the discussion was on the likelihood of Trump putting tariffs on steel. As that is one of Trump's pet peeves I'm guessing that a steel tariff is going to be near the top of his list ...... What would be 5i's favorite steel companies to play this theme ?

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Read Answer Asked by Garth on November 20, 2024

• Stella-Jones Inc. (SJ $76.28)
  • $76.28 P/E (TTM): 13.05X Cap: $4.23B
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Q: Dou think this is agood entry point for Stella Jones? What is your opinion of the stock> Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by gary on November 20, 2024

• lululemon athletica inc. (LULU $186.44)
  • $186.44 P/E (TTM): 12.89X Cap: $21.39B
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Q: Can you please rank in order of preference your top 5 buys from your tax loss publication ?

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Read Answer Asked by Karim on November 20, 2024

• Tesla Inc. (TSLA $339.03)
  • $339.03 P/E (TTM): 190.55X Cap: $1.09T
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• Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER $90.58)
  • $90.58 P/E (TTM): 15.68X Cap: $188.89B
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Q: I own an equal weight of UBER in my portfolio but none of TSLA. Could you please describe the correlation between UBER and TSLA. It seems that when TSLA rises UBER falls. Is this simply sentiment, anticipation of policy changes from the future US government, or is it related to actual fundamentals? Thanks as always for your excellent service.

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Read Answer Asked by Calvin on November 20, 2024

• Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT $131.46)
  • $131.46 P/E (TTM): 42.42X Cap: $48.55B
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Q: You suggested VBAL as a good all in one ETF. Thank you for that.

You noted that “It covers the US, Canada and global equities, and also has 40% bond exposure”, which is great, except that I don’t want any bond exposures in the ETF. Do you have any alternatives without any fixed income included?

Thanks again.

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Read Answer Asked by Federico on November 20, 2024

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO $291.73)
  • $291.73 P/E (TTM): 51.69X Cap: $11.75B
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• iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH $62.29)
  • $62.29 P/E (TTM): 47.81X Cap: $95.26B
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• BMO S&P US Mid Cap Index ETF (ZMID $45.91)
  • $45.91 P/E (TTM): 35.93X Cap: $272M
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Q: What are your 3 favourite U.S. small and mid cap etfs?
Philip

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Read Answer Asked by Philip on November 20, 2024

Q: In response to David Michael's inquiry about how much one needs to save for retirement. I found Michael H. Mc Clung's book Living Off Your Money essential reading. I refer to it regularly. He analyzes extensive historical data on different portfolios, and his purpose in writing the book was to show how it is possible to produce more income with less risk.
Hope it helps
Mike

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Read Answer Asked by michael on November 20, 2024

• NexGen Energy Ltd. (NXE $9.41)
  • $9.41 Cap: $5.36B
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• Cameco Corporation (CCO $107.05)
  • $107.05 P/E (TTM): 86.18X Cap: $46.60B
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Q: NXE is suggesting 30,000,,000 pounds Uranium a year from their Saskachewan mine. How many pounds do CAMECO produce in total ? RAK

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Read Answer Asked by bob on November 20, 2024

• American Express Company (AXP $296.23)
  • $296.23 P/E (TTM): 20.88X Cap: $206.14B
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $573.59)
  • $573.59 P/E (TTM): 38.73X Cap: $518.53B
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• Visa Inc. (V $335.31)
  • $335.31 P/E (TTM): 32.89X Cap: $651.62B
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Q: Is this one AXP a better buy over Visa and MA, right now?
Thanks Again

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Read Answer Asked by eugene on November 20, 2024

• Canadian National Railway Company (CNR $128.52)
  • $128.52 P/E (TTM): 17.54X Cap: $80.22B
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• Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM $186.80)
  • $186.80 P/E (TTM): 41.93X Cap: $93.90B
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• Nutrien Ltd. (NTR $77.60)
  • $77.60 P/E (TTM): 52.29X Cap: $37.82B
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Q: Given one has decided to acquire these names, at what price would each become:

1) Attractive
2) Very Attractive

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Read Answer Asked by Trevor on November 20, 2024

Q: I have some Canadian money to deploy into registered accounts. Looking for growth stock over next 3-10 years. please, low to med risk please.

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Read Answer Asked by Brenda on November 20, 2024

• Equinix Inc. (EQIX $776.75)
  • $776.75 P/E (TTM): 76.4X Cap: $76.01B
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• Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR $168.73)
  • $168.73 P/E (TTM): 44.71X Cap: $57.54B
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Q: Hello,

Can you please provide few recommendations for US REITs related to data centers for AI as well as logistical infrastructure for warehousing for companies like Amazon.

Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Irek on November 20, 2024

Q: IINN
any thoughts on this company RAK

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• Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $4,801.81)
  • $4,801.81 P/E (TTM): 96.06X Cap: $101.75B
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• TerraVest Industries Inc. (TVK $162.08)
  • $162.08 P/E (TTM): 39.58X Cap: $3.16B
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• Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $34.52)
  • $34.52 P/E (TTM): 18.38X Cap: $1.34B
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Q: It was so nice to see Peter on Marketcall today. It’s been long overdue :)
His top picks included three US listed equities… If he had to pick three CAD Listed equities as his top picks on BNN, What would they be?

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Read Answer Asked by Tina on November 20, 2024

• Copper Fox Metals Inc. (CUU $0.26)
  • $0.26 Cap: $148M
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Q: Can you explain the recent surge in volume and price for this penny copper exploration stock? Do you think it is a worthwhile speculation? Are there any notable shareholders of this company (Eric Sprott, Lundin family, etc)?

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Read Answer Asked by Alfred on November 20, 2024

• BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (ZUQ $89.62)
  • $89.62 P/E (TTM): 79.8X Cap: $1.14B
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Q: Back in 2020, I started a position in ZUQ BMO US High Quality ETF. I still have a copy from your ETF & Mutual Fund Update from 2020/21 about your ETF Madness Contest. XAW was the winner and it narrowly beat ZUQ in the semi finals. In it you said, “Overall, we would be comfortable with ZUQ taking an average investor’s entire US equity portfolio.” ZUQ beat ZSP in 5 year returns according to BMO’s ETF Comparison Tool, ZUQ 17.7% average return vs ZSP 16.2% average return. I’m building my portfolio and soon will build up ZUQ to a 50% position. Do you still feel that this ETF would still make you comfortable at a 50% position in an average investor’s entire US portfolio?

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Read Answer Asked by Todd on November 20, 2024

• Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $988.74)
  • $988.74 P/E (TTM): 57.3X Cap: $438.48B
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• Microsoft Corporation (MSFT $521.77)
  • $521.77 P/E (TTM): 38.27X Cap: $3.87T
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• The Hershey Company (HSY $175.42)
  • $175.42 P/E (TTM): 24.41X Cap: $35.56B
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $573.59)
  • $573.59 P/E (TTM): 38.73X Cap: $518.53B
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• Altria Group Inc. (MO $65.67)
  • $65.67 P/E (TTM): 12.42X Cap: $110.31B
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• Prudential Financial Inc. (PRU $103.26)
  • $103.26 P/E (TTM): 22.75X Cap: $36.34B
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• Williams Companies Inc. (The) (WMB $58.06)
  • $58.06 P/E (TTM): 31.12X Cap: $70.90B
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• Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO $584.54)
  • $584.54 P/E (TTM): 81.1X Cap: $673.02B
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• Williams-Sonoma Inc. (DE) (WSM $200.00)
  • $200.00 P/E (TTM): 23.05X Cap: $24.52B
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Q: I bought Hershey in my RRSP in mid-2024. While mostly known for chocolate, the company has been diversifying into non-chocolatey snacks. However, the stock price remains down due to high cocoa prices. Would you be content to hold Hershey and collect the dividend until cocoa prices drop? Would you have some other suggestions? I tend to go for boring US dividend payers that also have some growth potential in my RRSP. My top holdings right now are MSFT, COST, MA, BIP.UN, ENB, and O. I also hold VOO as an underlying holding. Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Kim on November 20, 2024