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Q: Hello Peter,

After Fed Powell's update today, is it reasonable to push the pedal for a Santa rally into the new year? If so, what sectors in the US would you look at? Would you look at anything in Canada at all? Any stock suggestions for a 'rational exuberance' would be most welcome.
Looking forward to your perspective.

Regards

Rajiv
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on December 14, 2023
Q: What are the most common investing mistakes that you see being made by people who are managing their own investments? Maybe a top half dozen or so, with a brief explanation as to what should be done instead of the incorrect habits. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on December 14, 2023
Q: Gentlemen:
I owned shares of of ret and did some tax loss selling. I can now buy back, however, I am not sure if I should bother to buy back this company. Donville, Kent, who Peter had made mention of their small cap report, and remarked that it was interesting believes that it is an iconic Canadian Brand, and with some changes believes it could be a five bagger. Please give a detailed report with reasons.
Thanks,
BEN.
Read Answer Asked by BEN on December 14, 2023
Q: This was on my radar a few years ago and just returned to look at it. What happened? Pretty fantastic revenue growth (especially this year) but EPS and free cash flow plummeted in to negative territory. Is this just bad management of personnel or inventory, or?

I see this could be a great opportunity, but the recent bumps concern me.

C.
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on December 13, 2023
Q: I manage a small TFSA (~$25K) for a young adult family member, with a long time horizon. We would like to get some exposure to small caps, which you have mentioned are likely due for a bull move. To get diversification with a purchase of only ~$5000, an ETF probably makes sense. There are several that have been mentioned in the past Q&A, so I am looking for your advice / recommendation as to which would be the best choice for a young person looking for long term growth. I am considering IJR, IWO, IWY, VBK... but feel free to add any other(s) you like.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ed on December 13, 2023
Q: Hi 5i,
not sure if you are comfortable giving ideas regarding International Large Caps stocks but I would like to do further research on Non-USA, Non-CAD that might meet the following criteria;
1. International stock that has a min. 10 to 15Y Total Return better than SP500.
2. Stock must be investable; meaning it is easy to buy from USA or CDN exchange with decent liquidity.
I already found the following which seem to meet these criteria; ACN, LVMUY, NOVO, Happy holidays!
Read Answer Asked by Ian on December 13, 2023
Q: I have just read your report covering the hidden gems in the cad market.

Kindly rank, from best to worst, how attractive they are for an immediate purchase.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Karim on December 13, 2023
Q: Hi All,
I'm helping my common law wife setup a high six figure investment portfolio. She is 57 and attempting to retire as am I (64). She is hoping to be able to make an income from this portfolio and some of that monthly if possible. We will be setting her up a new Cash and TFSA account with Qtrade. Would you also set up an RRSP at this point? I'm thinking she should put some in Gics, High Interest savings ETFs (at least for now, and Dividend stocks (Banks, Pipelines, Utilities etc.) I would love all the advice you could give in this format? Possible list of some ideas as well as what accounts would work best for these holdings for tax purposes? Thank you in advance!
Read Answer Asked by Harry on December 13, 2023
Q: Regarding BIP.UN and BIPC, you answered to a member back in early November: “These are 'paired' companies and economically equivalent, owning the same assets. They are essentially the same company exactly.” Then, why is BIP.UN down -1.51% and BIPC down -14.50% over the last 3 years? I got those percentages from the Company Profile section, comparing the 2 companies together using the Interactive Chart with Percentage Change. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on December 13, 2023
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