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Q: These four stocks that I have an equal weighting in came to my attention because of the insider buying. Could you please comment on if this insider buying and overall ownership is significant and rank them from best to worst based on that information only. Then please rank them on which would have the best overall return based on dividends and capital gains for the next 3 years from best to worst and explain why (the pros) for the one you ranked first overall and why(the cons) why you ranked the fourth stock last.

And lastly is there any of the four you just wouldn’t buy today. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by James on September 14, 2022
Q: These are my tax loss candidates. Please list the best ones to sell first and which ones would be the best buy back stocks.
Thanks as always
Albert
Read Answer Asked by ALBERT on September 13, 2022
Q: Hi 5i,

I have maybe a rare question for you. I have done quite well with my stock selections (much thanks to you for many of the wise choices) and are sitting on a pool of Capitol Gains. Now, my wife and I are entering the phase of our life where we can make some significant "tax-friendly" charitable donations. Always keeping in mind, saving enough for the rest of our days. Our question is: If you had to sell from the list I provided, and thinking of holding the remainder at least another 10 years, which would you chose to sell a portion of ? Perhaps the top 3, in order of choice ? Thanks so much.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on September 02, 2022
Q: Hi guys
Thanks for your initial comments on the Open Text aquisition. I have been a holder of Open Text for quite a while and this new acquisition seems a little out of the ordinary for them. Out of their seDy as she goes approach. Can you comment on their success in turning around companies with declining revenues in the past. As well on the quality of management. I know Constellation would be at the top of your list in terms of skill of management; where does Open Text's management fall?

Much thanks

Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on August 29, 2022
Q: I have a quarter position in OTEX in a TFSA. I'm interested in Companies that pay Dividends and I find it challenging to find Tech Co's which fit that category, so I'm not sure whether to keep it, buy more or sell it. You had taken it out of your balanced portfolio, so wondering how you consider it. Does it still have some growth potential, so worth the lower Dividend? (I prefer Co's that have a 3-4% Div). I already have 1/2 positions in SYZ and CSCO. If you think it should be replaced, what other Dividend Tech Co's do you like? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Pat on August 22, 2022
Q: hello 5i:
ignoring the sector difference (tech/industrials), and having a small position in ATA and a slightly larger one in OTEX; from a growth and reliability of earnings (confidence in projections) point of view, could you discuss the benefit or detriment, of selling the OTEX position and increasing the ATA position. Which would be the more risky position in only one is held?
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 11, 2022
Q: Please give me 3 or 4 Canadian and US larger growthy stocks { ie safer } with good valuations to sweeten a diversified ETF portfolio return. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on August 05, 2022
Q: Would like your suggestions of 7 value stocks that also have a history of increasing dividends for both a balance portfolio and an income portfolio ....primarily Canadian stocks or secondary US traded stocks.
and please take the number of credits necessary to complete this "task". ........thanks.....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on June 21, 2022
Q: I hold 1/2 positions in KXS, STC, & OTEX, and a 1/4 position in SYZ.
I have a small gain in KXS and small losses in the other 3.
Would you choose to consolidate or replace with similar any of these holdings at this time and if so what moves would you make.
Thanks, Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on June 15, 2022
Q: Ever since I started investing roughly ten years ago, I've always enjoyed trying to identify companies that could become acquisition targets. Could you please name five companies (TSX only) that you believe have a high likelihood of being acquired or taken private in this current environment? Thank You
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on May 12, 2022