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Q: Hi Peter and Team,

I have had ENGH for awhile and while having the dividend has been nice the performance over the last bit has been flat. What are potential replacements for it, regardless of sector.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Marvin on May 19, 2023
Q: What 10 businesses either in Canada and/or the US do you think exhibit these traits other than Constellation Software?

Strong capital allocators and quality asset managers
Strong insider ownership
Exceptional business models
Compound capital over a long period of time
Consistent earnings Growth

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on May 13, 2023
Q: I did reorganise my portfolios in 2022 for a majority of diversified dividend ETFs and a minority of selected excellent dividend stocks.This strategy was satisfactory ,and I shall not sell this content in 2023.My strategy in 2023 will consider the possibility of a bear market,I shall only " add-on" some stocks on weakness .Could you list 10 canadian+10 us stocks ( not ETFs), among the safest in a bear market in your opinion,including 7 dividend stocks+3 growth stocks for each list,and rank them for safety if possible,many thanks,JY
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on May 09, 2023
Q: Hello, just got my income tax refund back and need to buy the above companies to bring up to allocated levels in BE portfolio. Can you please identify if any of them are particularly good or strong buys at this point...or would you suggest putting more or less equal amts of money into a number of them? I note that all are at or close to new highs. Still buyable? Thank you for your excellent services!!
Read Answer Asked by jeff on May 03, 2023
Q: Hi 5i Team - Could you give a brief explanation of what VMS is. Also is this the main component of all three: CSU, Topicus and Lumine. I have some understanding of the operations of these three companies but am still somewhat confused as to their differences from each other. Are there any major competitors and if so could you name a couple. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on April 28, 2023
Q: With 2 year investment window, please rank the following : NVEI, ATZ, SHOP, BN, DSG,SLF,TOI,GSY, Googl

Would you maintain the same ranking for a 5 years window

Thanks

Read Answer Asked by V on April 24, 2023
Q: I currently own DSG,NVDA,SYZ,TOI AND TIXT. I am thinking of adding DCBO and wonder if there is is any overlap with the tech stocks that I already own or would be ok to add to this one as well?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked on April 21, 2023
Q: I have some cash to deploy in various accounts. What do you suggest for income (divvy) in a cash account? to be held 3-5 years?
For capital gains to be held 2-3 years?
longterm (10-20 years) in a tax sheltered account?
Looking mostly for Canadian stocks but also a couple of US ones (but not for income)
Please take as many credits as fair. TIA
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on April 18, 2023
Q: For this 10-stock all-equity TFSA portfolio (for 30-yr-old Albertan), which has 40% cash available to invest:
(a) which one or more of the 10 stocks would you suggest adding to?
(b) which new stock ideas do you feel would complement this portfolio (please suggest 5 or 6)?
NOTE: The philosophy is long-term buy & hold with minimal trading.
CURRENT HOLDINGS (weight in portfolio)
TD bank (13%)
Suncor (13%)
TC Energy (12%)
CPKC Rail (11%)
Amazon (10%)
Nutrien (10%)
Visa (9%)
Aritzia (9%)
Air Canada (8%)
Copper Mountain (6%)

Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on April 18, 2023
Q: Good Afternoon
I hold BAM, Bank of Nova Scotia, Leon’s, GDI and Lightspeed. I have held these stock for years and each position makes up about 1-2 % of my portfolio. I am looking for a bit more torque. Can you suggest a consolidation candidate or perhaps one of Shop, Descartes , Doo or one you prefer better. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Marty on April 17, 2023
Q: Re: Kinaxis KXS and Descartes DSG: I have owned these two Canadian tech stocks for getting onto a decade and have done well with both. My question: at their current valuations are they still a buy? KXS is up 21% this year and DSG 16%. They both have an RSI of 61, high but not crazy high. Thanks for your thoughts!
Read Answer Asked by Kim on April 17, 2023
Q: Leaving personal portfolio situations aside...based on current market environment would 5i buy either of these companies at current levels...or do you consider them overbought...and lastly, would you buy one over the other. Let's assume a 12 month time horizon.
Many thanks as always for your great insight.
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on March 22, 2023
Q: Hi - for the above companies, how would you expect them to perform in a recession? Do you expect them to have positive alpha? If not these, could you list a few companies that you would be inclined to buy heading into a recession? (ignoring factors like diversification, personal risk etc etc.).
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on March 17, 2023
Q: My Tech holdings are getting too high, thanks to your good advice. Would you please provide your current ranking of the stocks listed? I've included GOOGL, even though I believe you place it in the comm/serv sector.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on March 16, 2023
Q: Hi 5i and Peter,
In a show down between DSG and TRI which company would you pick for the largest overall return for the next 5 - 10 years. I like both companies and having a tough time deciding. The past 5 years their CAGR share price (including TRI's dividend) has been DSG - 22.6% and TRI - 24.3%.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on March 15, 2023
Q: Seem to be some good deals out there. Would you be able to suggest a list of top 10 compelling buys in this current market decline?
Read Answer Asked by D on March 14, 2023
Q: What are the companies getting attractive in these times?..I bought some BN..it had a 4% drop yesterday..Please suggest any quality companies to watch. Thanks.

Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on March 13, 2023