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Q: I hold SLF and MFC for income and a little growth. Do you see the need to also own POW for the same mandate? Can you help explain the significant outperformance with POW this last year compared to SLF and MFC?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on October 08, 2025
Q: Power Corporation hit a low of $36 last summer, then climbed steadily for the most part since then to $53 now. What is the reason for the large climb in price?

Historically, the price has been much lower than $53. Over the last 10 years, the normal trading range has been $30 to $39. Has something fundamentally changed with this company to warrant the high current price?

I would like to buy POW for a 3 to 5-year hold but do not want to overpay if the current price is an outlier on the graph.

What would a reasonable entry price be?

Read Answer Asked by Cathy on July 09, 2025
Q: When looking at POW's historical stock price, I see two spikes: $70 in 1998 and $57 in 2004. I don't even believe that stock splits have anything to do with these prices that, even that long ago, are higher than today.

Was POW's stock price really that over-priced back then? I think POW is still cheap now, but with such a seemingly wide valuation range since the '90's do we have a sense where POW's current valuation sits relative to its history? Is it an apples : oranges comparison today vs. then?

How do we see POW's outlook going forward ?
Read Answer Asked by James on July 09, 2025
Q: Hi 5i,
In registered accounts I hold these financials: POW, BNS, CM, EQB, PRL; these tech: TXF.B, HTA and the industrial MDA. I've held them for a long time and I'm pleased with all of them.
However, given Trump may be serious about decimating the Canadian economy (witness latest threatened increase in steel and aluminum tariffs) and likely can do a lot of damage even if he doesn't completely succeed, I'm considering cashing in holdings in Canadian names and replacing with US names through purchasing CDR's (I don't have a US account and don't plan on opening one). A few of questions arise:
1. Do you think my reasoning makes sense, or would it be an over-reaction to make the move regarding all or some of my above holdings?
2. If the move is worth considering, can you suggest CDR alternatives for any of the above names you think should be replaced?
3. If I do replace any of the above CDN names with equivalent or nearly so CDR's, what can I expect regarding dividend income compared to that from the CDN holdings (all of which - except MDA - are currently yielding based high, based on long ago purchase prices)?
Please deduct as you see fit.
Thanks 5i,
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 05, 2025
Q: I'm in need of cash. Please place these companies in order of which you would sell first. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Frank on May 27, 2025
Q: Thank you for the great investing advice 5I provides!

I'm wondering what your thoughts are on purchasing POW, (which is made up of 70% GWO) and pays a higher dividend, rather than purchasing GWO directly, which trades at a higher valuation?
Read Answer Asked by David on May 02, 2025
Q: Can you please rate the above 5 companies on a 1-10 scale; 10 being the highest rating. I am want to hold long-term, mostly for income and some growth. Is the debt level of any of these companies a concern?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on February 26, 2025
Q: Could u rank these co. from most prefer (10) - in terms of dividend + growth - to least prefer (1) in the next 12-24 months ? Would an ETF in this sector do just as good?
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on February 18, 2025
Q: In a portfolio where capital preservation and income are the goals there are 13 equities including 2 banks and one insurer. H is in a small loss position; it currently has yield of around 2.84%. POW has a yield around 5.2%. What would your thought be about switching from H to POW? Many thanks for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on January 27, 2025
Q: Hi 5i Team,
Pls comment on Northland Power lastest earning and this company going forward.

For income, between Npi and POW , which one would you prefer.

Pls deduct credits accordingly, and thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Pui on November 18, 2024
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