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Q: I was just about to give up on Sylogist because of its downward trend over the past 5 weeks in a strong market. Then I discovered that CFRA rates it a Strong Buy!! I know that their report is algorithm-generated, but still! I checked out other CFRA algorithm-generated reports for other small-cap Canadian tech stocks and couldn’t find another Strong Buy (lots of sells). I originally signed up for 5i Research because you cover small Canadian companies. SYZ never issues stock, so there's no analyst coverage. Only algorithms. So how much credence would you put on CFRA's algorithm? What is causing it to generate a Strong Buy for SYZ?
Read Answer Asked by David on December 11, 2023
Q: Today on CBC an investment person said he expected interest rate cuts to start earlier next year than later. But he then said the stock market historically seels off during interest rate cuts. This was a surprise to me. Is this just his opinion or is it historically fact? Additionally, once cuts start (and I do not expect to get to the past lows in a long time) what parts of the market do you believe will sell off and which will be a benefit.
Read Answer Asked by Don on December 11, 2023
Q: What percentage of a RRIF must a person who is 76 in 2023 withdraw?
Thanks
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on December 11, 2023
Q: REEMF This is about Rare Element Resources. I'm trying to understand why a company would price a future rights offering to shareholders (as of the close of the business day on Dec. 15) so far below the current stock price. The rights offering allows shareholders to buy 1.4 shares at 12 cents for each share they hold as of record date Dec. 15. The stock price has fallen by 50% in the last 5 days, that is, from about 45 cents to 20 cents. Can you shed some light on this? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ed on December 11, 2023
Q: Hello Folks:
Currently we own solid positions in CIC.TO AND MFC-PK.TO and interested in both MAERSK and USA because of dividends (Maersk 19.24% and USA 9.98%).
What is your opinion of these companies, security of their dividends, growth etc. Maersk is one of the world's premier shipping companies although one questions sustainability of such a rich dividend.
All The Best
brian

Read Answer Asked by Brian on December 11, 2023
Q: Further to my earlier question again I have a TFSA with these 5 equal weight components: CSU, ATD, TRI, SLF, and ENB. Could you kindly suggest an additional 5 or 6 Canadian equities that would be appropriate to add at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Lauren on December 11, 2023
Q: I currently have holdings in ATD, CSU, ENB, SLF, and TRI in my TFSA in equal value. Are any of these worth adding to and in what order?
Read Answer Asked by Lauren on December 11, 2023
Q: For the last 5 years LNF has done nothing. Yes it hs a dividend of 3.8%. But cheap as it is do you see it advancing much? EMA, EIF, and NWC pay higher dividends and have advanced quite a bit since bought. Would it be suggested that any of these three could replace LNF or should I hang on to LNF in the hopes that it may spring to life?
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on December 11, 2023
Q: Can you please supply 5 names that have the highest potential for growth in the next year. Div, non div, any sector. Just best growth. US and CDN.
Thank you in advance.
John
Read Answer Asked by John on December 11, 2023
Q: If you were to pick quality compounders in the small cap space (US or Canada) like 3 mentioned, can you suggest a couple of good ones. I generally prefer long term horizon. Thanks. Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on December 11, 2023
Q: Hello Peter,
Would the fintech stocks be classified under technology stocks similar to Amazon, Google, etc or are they seen as more financial ? if there is a rotation out of tech, would the fintechs be hit accordingly? Thanks very much
Read Answer Asked by umedali on December 11, 2023
Q: Hello. Any views on the proposed AMT changes related to the inclusion rate for capital gains/losses? At this time there really seems to be a significant imbalance between gains and losses, but I am also hearing that because of this there is significant pushback.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Trevor on December 11, 2023
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