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Q: Looking at these Canadian tech heavyweights, could you rank what you would buy today for long term hold and why?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 13, 2025
Q: Good day to you folks! I have been looking a this US stock along with CPT and was hoping you might provide some insight into the drop in price, is there some underlying problem in the rental business? Would either be a 'safe' investment based on their latest reporting and would you be able to offer suggestions that might be more attractive from a security perspective.
Appreciate all your EXCELLENT advice and support.
Ted.
Read Answer Asked by Ted on August 12, 2025
Q: In the past few weeks you have answered questions and reviewed results on a number of stocks that generate a considerable amount of attention and endorsement by 5i
such as - HOOD,VRT,COIN,PLTR,KSI,APP,IONQ,PRL,GSY,KTOS,SOUN,RKLB,VHI,NBIS and CLS - having digested those recent results and conference calls are there any that have impressed beyond your expectations or, conversely, raised any red flag?

Thanks,

Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terry on August 12, 2025
Q: Good afternoon.

I hold a +/-2% position of Westshore in a RIFF. It trades cyclically and generally in a range $20-$30, which I occasionally trade around. It seemed headed to the $30 range since the start of this year, until today when it dropped over 5% on much larger than normal volume.

Do you have any insight into what this was a result of? It happens unpredictably and infrequently.

Thanks,

Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on August 12, 2025
Q: The commentary about SSL and RGLD share purchase agreement states all figures in USD. I hold SSL in CAD. As RGLD is a US company and I plan to hold SSL for now, should it be journalled to the USD side of the account? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Gayle on August 12, 2025
Q: Hello 5i,
I see that DIR.UN just reported on Aug. 5. No questions have been asked since July and the last report was Sept. 2024 when you had it as a "B+".
Do you see yourselves updating the report any time soon?
Any recent changes in your thinking on this one? Was the recent quarter notable in either a positive or negative manner? Or, was it just a "steady as she goes" kind of quarter?
Thanks!!
Cheers,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on August 12, 2025
Q: The above companies are widely followed here and are all reporting results between now and the end of the month. If you were to use results reactions as a "trading opportunity" which of those, if any, would you buy prior to their respective announcement.
Thanks,
Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terry on August 12, 2025
Q: I like OTEX as a long-term holding, but am in a loss situation; for tax reasons, it would be worthwhile to realize this loss, and rebuy the security in >30 days. In the meantime, I am thinking of investing the proceeds temporarily in CGI Group (GIBa). I note that today OTEX "popped" by ~10% because of a good earnings report. Here are my questions:
1. Is this a good time to sell OTEX (with plan to rebuy a few weeks from now) or should I wait a bit, since the stock could be in a bit of an uptrend over the next few weeks?
2. Is CGI Group a good proxy for holding the proceeds of OTEX disposition for the next several weeks (or would you suggest another proxy)?
3. In general, what do you think of these two holdings-- CGI Group and OTEX-- as long-term holds? If YOUR portfolio included both companies, would you favor one over the other (i.e., greater weighting within the portfolio), and if so which one (based on long-term prospects and current valuations)?

Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on August 12, 2025
Q: Heard Cormark is being taken out and that prompted me to look at this stock again. Strong market activity and a budding revival of small caps and junior mining stocks might be good for this in my opinion. Also, a possible takeover target? Your thoughts on my logic, and if now is a good entry point would be appreciated. (Also, if you could comment on dividend growth and sustainability too.) Always appreciate your insight; thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 12, 2025