Q: I would like to just buy one of either BNS or TD. Considering both the size of the dividend and potential for stock growth - which would you choose today?
        
    
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                Royal Bank of Canada (RY $207.22)
    
        
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF $85.74)
    
        
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                National Bank of Canada (NA $158.21)
    
        
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                Power Corporation of Canada Subordinate Voting Shares (POW $66.30)
    
        
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                Fortis Inc. (FTS $69.99)
    
        
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                Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN $44.29)
    
        
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                Emera Incorporated (EMA $66.53)
    
        
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                Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (BIP.UN $48.09)
    
        
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                Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Limited Voting Shares (BAM $76.43)
    
        
 
            Q: Could you please rate the Canadian stocks below for total return over the next 5 years.
Perhaps these ratings would work (or other ratings you think are better) ...
F for fair
A for average
G for good
VG for very good
E for excellent
The stocks are:
BAM
BEP.UN
BIP.UN
EMA
FTS
NA
POW
RY
SLF
TD
Thanks.
    Perhaps these ratings would work (or other ratings you think are better) ...
F for fair
A for average
G for good
VG for very good
E for excellent
The stocks are:
BAM
BEP.UN
BIP.UN
EMA
FTS
NA
POW
RY
SLF
TD
Thanks.
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $92.36)
    
        
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                Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,584.85)
    
        
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                Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $218.92)
    
        
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                Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $242.96)
    
        
 
            Q: What would be your top 5 larger cap stocks in Canada today? What would consider to be good entry points?
Thank you
Tim
    Thank you
Tim
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                Royal Bank of Canada (RY $207.22)
    
        
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                goeasy Ltd. (GSY $167.94)
    
        
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                Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $26.02)
    
        
 
            Q: Big banks TD and RY trim and add to GSY and PRL.  Is it time to begin ---- wait ----or not at all?
        
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                Royal Bank of Canada (RY $207.22)
    
        
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $92.36)
    
        
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                Bank of Montreal (BMO $175.49)
    
        
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                Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM $117.84)
    
        
 
            Q: If you were an income investor and wanted to invest in each of the 5 big banks, given current valuations and yield, what percentage of the money you have marked for investing in banks would you allocate to each?
        
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                Royal Bank of Canada (RY $207.22)
    
        
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $92.36)
    
        
 
            Q: I have noticed that a number of the large banks have had a big rise recently.  I am wondering about the reason for this.  Specifically, is this a flight to safety going on in the background?  Or is it the interest rate reduction or something else?
Thanks
        
    Thanks
            Q: In my RIF and TFSA accounts I way overweight BNS, which has performed splendidly, not to mention its attractive dividend.  Looking to spread some of the market risk to TD but I'm leery of the other banks as they appear way overpriced by comparison.  As an income investor, should I shift to ENB, FTS, EMA for more safety?
        
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Bank of Montreal (BMO $175.49)
    
        
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                Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM $83.81)
    
        
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                Royal Bank Of Canada (RY $147.41)
    
        
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                Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $65.69)
    
        
 
            Q: Not that I'm complaining, but what is with Canadian bank stocks in the last six months? I'm used to slow, plodding stocks, and they are rivalling Google for momentum. All of them are up from 23%-38% in the last six months with no sign of a slowdown. It's not like we have a booming economy.
        
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Bank of Montreal (BMO $175.49)
    
        
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                Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,584.85)
    
        
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                Celestica Inc. (CLS $490.61)
    
        
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                BRP Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (DOO $87.62)
    
        
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                goeasy Ltd. (GSY $167.94)
    
        
 
            Q: I own the above listed Canadian Stocks.  Please rate each one as a BUY, HOLD or SELL and the reasons for your rating.  Thank You.
        
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                Royal Bank of Canada (RY $207.22)
    
        
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $92.36)
    
        
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                Bank of Montreal (BMO $175.49)
    
        
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                Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM $117.84)
    
        
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                National Bank of Canada (NA $158.21)
    
        
 
            Q: In your opinion, are Cdn. bank stocks overvalued and is it time to trim. Along with two Cdn insurance companies they currently represent approximately 26% of our portfolio
        
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $92.36)
    
        
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                Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,584.85)
    
        
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                Dollarama Inc. (DOL $182.60)
    
        
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                Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $263.40)
    
        
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                WSP Global Inc. (WSP $267.70)
    
        
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                Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (DSG $124.03)
    
        
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                FirstService Corporation (FSV $221.04)
    
        
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                Toromont Industries Ltd. (TIH $165.91)
    
        
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                Thomson Reuters Corporation (TRI $218.92)
    
        
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                Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $69.61)
    
        
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                Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $242.96)
    
        
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                goeasy Ltd. (GSY $167.94)
    
        
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                EQB Inc. (EQB $90.19)
    
        
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                Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.62)
    
        
 
            Q: My son (23) has 9000$ to invest in his first TFSA (he already has a FHSA account that is maxed out). He wants to open a TFSA investing account.  Do you have a recommendation for how he breaks up the 9000.00 (ie. 3 stocks)?  Are there any sectors that he should focus on at first?   Do any particular stocks jump out at you as suitable for this kind or foray into the market?  
Thanks in advance
Sue
    Thanks in advance
Sue
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                Royal Bank of Canada (RY $207.22)
    
        
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $92.36)
    
        
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                Canadian National Railway Company (CNR $134.40)
    
        
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                Enbridge Inc. (ENB $65.52)
    
        
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                TC Energy Corporation (TRP $70.33)
    
        
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                Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CP $99.36)
    
        
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                Fortis Inc. (FTS $69.99)
    
        
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                Canadian Utilities Limited Class A Non-Voting Shares (CU $39.36)
    
        
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                Emera Incorporated (EMA $66.53)
    
        
 
            Q: Your thoughts please on this TFSA used by a retired banker that is very simple but has vastly outpermormed the TSX. I realize only 3 sectors are covered but looks to be all quality companies?
Thx
    Thx
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                JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM $309.35)
    
        
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                Royal Bank of Canada (RY $207.22)
    
        
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $92.36)
    
        
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                Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM $117.84)
    
        
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                Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF $85.74)
    
        
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                Propel Holdings Inc. (PRL $26.02)
    
        
 
            Q: I am overweight in financials. Can you order the noted stocks in terms top to bottom ranking?
        
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                Royal Bank of Canada (RY $207.22)
    
        
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $92.36)
    
        
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                Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,584.85)
    
        
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                Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $263.40)
    
        
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                Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (DSG $124.03)
    
        
 
            Q: What would your top ~5 recommendations be to build an RESP with an 10-15 year horizon. 
Had to sell all positions to live the account and have a good pile of free cash currently to redeploy. Not dissatisfied with prior holdings but creates a moment to consider best options currently
    Had to sell all positions to live the account and have a good pile of free cash currently to redeploy. Not dissatisfied with prior holdings but creates a moment to consider best options currently
            Q: Thoughts on quarterly results? Decline seems harsh?
        
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                Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $928.04)
    
        
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                Coca-Cola Company (The) (KO $67.97)
    
        
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                Progressive Corporation (The) (PGR $203.70)
    
        
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                Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL $81.26)
    
        
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $92.36)
    
        
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                Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF $85.74)
    
        
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                Dollarama Inc. (DOL $182.60)
    
        
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                Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $263.40)
    
        
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                Fortis Inc. (FTS $69.99)
    
        
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                Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $69.61)
    
        
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                BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB $55.60)
    
        
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                Hydro One Limited (H $51.26)
    
        
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                Caseys General Stores Inc. (CASY $513.65)
    
        
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                Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV $70.30)
    
        
 
            Q: Hi,
Could you please recommend 10 (5 US / 5 CAN) high-quality defensive companies with strong balance sheets, low debt levels, and robust cash flows that YOU believe they can weather economic stress, inflation, or stagflation and they relatively hold up their stock prices during such times? If their current stock prices are overvalued, please suggest your recommended entry prices.
Also please recommend ETFs that mainly invest in companies with the above criteria?
Thank you
    Could you please recommend 10 (5 US / 5 CAN) high-quality defensive companies with strong balance sheets, low debt levels, and robust cash flows that YOU believe they can weather economic stress, inflation, or stagflation and they relatively hold up their stock prices during such times? If their current stock prices are overvalued, please suggest your recommended entry prices.
Also please recommend ETFs that mainly invest in companies with the above criteria?
Thank you
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                NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA $206.88)
    
        
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,584.85)
    
        
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                Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $242.96)
    
        
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                Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD $259.65)
    
        
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                Royal Bank Of Canada (RY $147.41)
    
        
 
            Q: The dynamic of how business operates in the US has continued to change and there are now new creative
few structures being charged for international
business, most notably this week to American chip manufacturers for exporting to China. To what degree do you see potential for Canadian companies to be hamstrung for US operations in new creative ‘pay-to-play’ ways? It seems increasingly possible that anything is possible, especially where it doesn’t directly impact the US voter base.
    few structures being charged for international
business, most notably this week to American chip manufacturers for exporting to China. To what degree do you see potential for Canadian companies to be hamstrung for US operations in new creative ‘pay-to-play’ ways? It seems increasingly possible that anything is possible, especially where it doesn’t directly impact the US voter base.
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM $117.84)
    
        
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                Capital Power Corporation (CPX $73.59)
    
        
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                Royal Bank Of Canada (RY $147.41)
    
        
 
            Q: I am looking for a position in my income portfolio and would like to choose from CPX, CM and TD.
It would seem that Canada is heading into a recession and that would affect the bank earnings, more significantly CIBC than the others.
CPX on the other hand has missed earnings, maintained guidance and has dropped and likely to recover?
Which one would you choose to add?
Regards
Rajiv
    It would seem that Canada is heading into a recession and that would affect the bank earnings, more significantly CIBC than the others.
CPX on the other hand has missed earnings, maintained guidance and has dropped and likely to recover?
Which one would you choose to add?
Regards
Rajiv
            Q: Hi,
Which of the two do you lean towards in the current environment? Many thanks for your service to the investment community over the years.
GM
    Which of the two do you lean towards in the current environment? Many thanks for your service to the investment community over the years.
GM
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                Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $115.18)
    
        
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                Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $92.36)
    
        
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                Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ $44.90)
    
        
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                Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF $85.74)
    
        
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                Constellation Software Inc. (CSU $3,584.85)
    
        
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                Intact Financial Corporation (IFC $263.40)
    
        
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                Fortis Inc. (FTS $69.99)
    
        
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                Descartes Systems Group Inc. (The) (DSG $124.03)
    
        
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                Toromont Industries Ltd. (TIH $165.91)
    
        
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                Hydro One Limited (H $51.26)
    
        
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                EQB Inc. (EQB $90.19)
    
        
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                Brookfield Corporation Class A Limited Voting Shares (BN $64.62)
    
        
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                Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Limited Voting Shares (BAM $76.43)
    
        
 
            Q: What are your top highest conviction stocks right now for compound growth over next five years?