Investment Q&A

Q: Can you explain why GFL CEO compensation is so much more than WCN and WM?

company CEO Annual pay Market CAP
GFL Dovigi $49.2m $15.2 B
WCN Mittelstae $ 7.3m $ 43.1B
WM Fish $17.1m $ 88 B

When would you expect these companies to perform better? Of the three which would you recommend today?

Q: Any reason for the decline in price in GFL? Is this a buy or hold at this price?

Thanks

Q: Hello gentlemen: I am looking for companies to top up such that their current PE is near or within its last 10 years average. Which of the above is your Most prefer to least. Feel free to add a few more that isn't mentioned above.
Can you name a few US ones , say 4-5 companies. Thank you

Q: Besides CNR, NWC, TIH, and BN, I'm looking for 5 other quality Canadian companies that have at least somewhat of a moat, and are resistant to AI and other types of disruptions to their businesses. I'm looking for companies that are not technology, banks, pipelines, materials or the other Brookfields. Can you please help? By the way, if you do not agree with the four I've listed, you can also let me know.

Q: Good morning, could you please identify 8 "safer" companies you see at or close to the bottom of their trough at this time that have a dividend (% of dividend does not matter)? For example my guess would be CNR which was at $178 in March 2024 and now at $135 with a yield of 2.63% at this price.
Thx,
Kevin

Q: Hi,
Could you illustrate to us all what type of companies/stocks and/or sectors historically have performed the best ( or least worst ) over periods of recession/depression/stagflation and war times? And further, can you provide your top 5-10 CDN stocks that you think would do best in these situations, with at least half of them dividend payers please, if possible. Potential ETF and options strategies would be appreciated as well. Take as many points as you see fit.
cheers and thanks, Chris

Q: Good Day 5i team... thank you for your very valuable time, answers to questions and guidance. My question is, can you list out your top 10 ETF and or Equities you see as insulation/defensible should the over bought North American equity markets begin to slide. Thank you

Q: Hi Team,

Thoughts on GFLS quarter and which company do you think will have greater earnings growth over the next 10 years?

Thanks,

Q: Which industrials in Canada and US are worth buying at the moment?

Q: Hello folks:
How would you rate RSG as an investment. These waste management systems appear pretty recession proof; are there better examples?
Thanks again for your great service
brian

Q: Hello, what is your opinion of these cos? Are they a BUY at this time? Which one do you prefer and why? Thanks

Q: Hello 5i
It's my understanding that GFL (industrial sector) was added to the BE portfolio in May 2025. Were there a total of two purchases totalling a 2.5% new position weight for that equity?
GFL's CEO is Patrick Dovigi and 5i considers it a big plus that Dovigi is also the founder of GFL.
1) can you please compare his pay package to those of the CEOs at WM, WCN and RSG?
2) in light of 2 above, can you shed any light about the governance of GFL and profitability of that company when C-suite compensation is factored into your thinking?
3)Dovigi's 2024 compensation seems out-sized by many factors. Was there a specific reason for that in 2024 or does relative overcompensation persist over multiple years at GFL?
Thanks in advance,

Q: Hi team...what's your take on health care sector changes coming with Trump I own 3% LLY 1% ISRG 1% UNH lly getting walloped due to speculation on what's coming (how bad can it be) do you recommend selling the sector or repositioning the stocks presently own in the sector or do you have a top pick?....Thanks also do you think that this is good entry for CNQ,TOU,MDA,MEQ, GFL,LMN, looking for some growth and dividend return please rate them in order of preference c/w entry target price...thanks for your help

Q: Could you please comment on GFL results. Thank You

Q: Hit "enter" to fast on my last question. Looking for some ideas with the understanding you can't offer direct recommendations. I have 40 K to add to my non-reg account. I have full positions in all the pipelines, OLY, GWO, BNS, CU, NPI, BIR, PEY, TPZ, CNQ, PRL and BMO. I have no need for any income for at least five years, not opposed to going overweight if necessary, have lots of higher yielders so would perhaps benefit from some choices with capital gain and dividend growth potential versus just high yield.

Q: Which of these would you suggest for a long term hold and why?

Q: Could you please provide a more detailed rationale for your latest addition to the Balanced Portfolio. GFL.

How is the current valuation and debt, compared to its competitors ?

Could you also explain the recent secondary offering by some of its institutional share holders and the shares buyback by the Co.

Although, stock dropped on Friday, alongside the market, but do you consider the Co to be a decent hedge during uncertain tariff times ?

What will 5i rating for the Co, if you were to provide one ?

Thank You

Q: Which would you prefer HPS.A or GFL from a growth perspective?

Thanks for your service?

Q: Hello, what is your take on the latest results? Do the net losses look worrying? How quickly is GFL expected to grow over the next year or two? Is it worth starting a position? Thank you.

Q: I would appreciate your comments on above US equities. Which one is your favorite?
Are there any Canadian equivalents?
Thank you!