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Q: Own a bunch of the 5i favourites outside of the above. Building up cash to deploy in a TFSA. Thoughts on these for the long run and buying today? I like the CDN names as you have reports on them and it give a bit more confidence in the name. I do own KXS and was wondering if there is overlap with DSG?
Read Answer Asked by Sal on February 03, 2020
Q: I own Boyd and BAM but I'm also interest in your thoughts on GDI? I also ownTelus, RY, ENB,AQN, BIP.un, ZLU, and TRP. I'm wondering if you think I should lighten up on these safe income stocks and go for more growth with GDI? As someone who is bad at volatility, I'm impressed with GDI's low BETA. Comments?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on January 24, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team,

Both GDI and FSV are in the building service industry. If I can only buy one, giving the growth and revenue projection, the balance sheets. the management, which would be your preference and why for a 3 years hold. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on January 13, 2020
Q: I am thinking of replacing TOY with either PEO or GDI. What is your opinion on this idea? Do you prefer one over the other?
Thanks. Peter.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 10, 2020
Q: Hi 5i
I seem to be really lacking in the Industrial sector. Do you have a few good suggestions to look at. I do like dividends.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ron on January 08, 2020
Q: Hi team,
I am looking at either adding to Gsy or buying Gdi as a new purchase for my 2020 Tfsa purchase. Which would you prefer at these levels? Even after the big run Gsy has had its p/e is showing much lower than Gdi (14 compared to 63 according to my brokerage ). This being said perhaps Gsy has more room to run than gdi looking at growth rates and valuation ?? Also, do you have a couple favourites in mind for recommendations that a guy should be buying first thing in the new year for the tfsa ? Thanks
Shane
Read Answer Asked by Shane on December 30, 2019
Q: In the LIRA account which is quite small the holdings are SJ, FSZ and TOY. TOY is only a 2% weight, SJ and FSZ both 3.6 % weight and all 3 are in a loss position. Would you add to any of these or look for a new stock to add like GDI to the LIRA? I have a long time before retiring.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked on November 26, 2019
Q: Even though the business seemed a bit boring (auto glass and collision repair), I bought BOYD quite a while ago and it has done very well. I see some comparisons with GDI: expansion into USA and consolidation in a fragmented industry. I realize they are very different companies, but I'm wondering if you could say a few words about similarities and differences. And maybe comment on management and strategy in the two companies. I have read your report on GDI and find it an interesting analysis of a boring business. Specifically, I wondering whether you think GDI has the promise that BOYD did when you first wrote about it. Thanks for great service, as always.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on November 25, 2019
Q: Your answer to James re: GDI today, "We would not consider it 'core' for a large investor, but more of a 'park and forget' name." My thought a stock as 'core' and 'park and forget' position would mean the same. What is the difference? Maybe provide some examples of a 'core' stock versus a 'park and forgot' stock to help with understanding the difference. Thank you for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Karen on November 25, 2019
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

To increase my Industrial exposure, I recently bought 300 shares of GDI, and am down about 1.5% so far. Would GDI be a good candidate for tax loss selling, or do I run the risk of having to buy it back at a higher price after 30 days? Thanks in advance for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on November 22, 2019
Q: GDI: 5i seems to like this company at 30 x FPE, a lot of debt.. What am I missing? In general, I only buy large cap "dividend growers". I have only bought 2 growth type stocks before BAD and ACQ which I held for a few years and sold at huge profits - both never to return to their previous highs - so, never considered them core positions. The same would apply to GDI; however, a little gun shy on this one at these highs.
Read Answer Asked by James on November 22, 2019
Q: Hello 5i,
I currently own SIS,TOY,PBH,CCL. I'd like to add GDI and DOO. Would you sell any of the existing to add one or both of GDI or DOO? I'm primarily looking for growth.
Thank you!
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 21, 2019
Q: Since you did your report on gdi I have been watching it , and contemplating buying in. But everyday it seems to be running away from me since releasing earnings . Should I wait for a pullback now to get in? Or should it just be bought? I am a little hesitant as the price targets you gave in your report seem to be getting surpassed already . Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Shane on November 12, 2019
Q: Hello team,

On my trading platform, P/E is showing 45 and on the same platform they have a "Value Analyzer" Says the stock is under valued.

Is it possible that the stock is under valued even when the share price is at all time highs.

Your thoughts,

Thank you and have a great day!
Read Answer Asked by Rino on June 12, 2019
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