Investment Q&A

Q: Can you comment on London listed Judges Scientific .Valuation and outlook….thx

Q: Out of NVO and LLY, which one would own today over a 3-year period? What kind of gains can we expect over that period?

Q: Is this a buy for a 3 year horizon , growth oriented
Many thanks

Q: What are your thoughts on the portfolio diversification and growth potential of these securities? Thx!

Q: If I understand things correctly the financial media has suggested that Japan may soon end their negative rate policy. If Japan starts increasing rates is this generally good for Japanese stock markets? They have already performed well the last year with basically no rate changes. Can you help explain the thinking behind rate movements and stock markets in Japan. I thought rising rates were generally not good for stock markets.

Q: Can you please give us your thoughts on CAMTEK and information about company. Do you consider as BUY OR AVOID. I am a long term investor.

Thanks for your great service

Q: Do you like this company? As well i have a Itrade account with Canadian dollar and also a USA currency account.
Do you recommend to buy it in the Canadian account or USA because i understand dividend paid in USA currency

Q: Can you please clarify what happened to investors with Russian stocks or ETFs, after Russia invaded Ukraine. I have read that investors lost all of their money. Was this due to the actions of Western governments? It is hard to believe that all Russian companies suddenly became worthless. I am not familiar with the specifics as to what happened and am trying to understand the facts.

My question is raised from the risks of investment in China. I currently own Emerging Markets ETFs with large holdings in China. If China was to do something (e.g. invade Taiwan) which upset the Western Governments, I would like to assess the risk that these investments could zero.

Is this a legitimate concern? What are the facts as to what actually happened? Is it possible that Chinese equities could also become worthless with a significant change in the geopolitical situation?

Your advice and insights are most appreciated and valued. Thank-you.

Q: Would you tender the British Flutter shares for the US?

Q: While planning for our upcoming Japan trip, I noticed that the Japanese Yen is at a 30 year low against the USD. Any insight into why that might be? Do you see a way to profit from this, directly or indirectly?

Q: Hi 5i

Is there a share lockup period period for softbank on ARM shares....If so, do you know when this lockup period ends?

How big an effect would this have on share price and the available share float... It seems this would be negative for sp at least in the short term.....



Thx

Q: I would appreciate your expertise on the idea of a large portion of my rrif ,my only source of retirement income beyond government oas and cap. Comprising a global etf with some stability, income 3-4% and some growth. If you feel this is better done with a North American or purely Canadian product that is ok but it would be supplemented with NA income stocks.
Thanks for your help
Tom

Q: I would like to make a small investment in India; now the most populated country on earth. I like ZID that has returned about 81% over the past 5 years, but the market cap is only $122M - is this ETF too small? I like FIH.U with a trailing P/E of 6.23 and market cap of $1.94B, but it has only increased 13% over the past 5 years - can FIH.U only be bought in USD? Would appreciate your thoughts on ZID and FIH.U, or perhaps you have another suggestion regarding investment in India.
Thanks!

Q: A further update on converting PDYPF "shares" to FLUT shares. Two weeks ago I asked BMO IL to journal my PDYPF shares to FLUT so I can sell them on the NYSE when I want. My son did the same at Questrade. His shares were converted in one day. I'm still waiting. I called today and essentially I was told that their computer set up cannot do this. Further more, PDYPF shares were CDIs, that is they are held by the CREST depository in the UK. OK that sent me back to re-read the notice 5i posted and section II #5 applies to CDIs which have been now converted to DIs (Depository Interests) which is essentially no change but Computershare holds them and sells them through CREST. Can you convert DIs to FLUT? The notice says YES but there is a charge by CREST. I guess this is the 1% "stamp tax" I was told about. I am now looking to transfer my shares to Questrade where it will be more visible and open. My son did not pay any "stamp tax" but maybe he will when he goes to sell the shares. Read the notice for more info here: https://www.flutter.com/media/kjyhh5da/updated-faqs-final-7-12-23.pdf
Earl

Q: Hello,

Given the recent correction in the EV market and sluggish beginning of 2024, would you consider the current PPS a good entry point?

Q: Hello Team,
Which of these two would you prefer and why.
Thank You,
Barry

Q: Recent news reports talk about “The Granolas”. European companies powering markets like The Magnificent Seven are doing. Any comments and are there ETF’S for them? Term coined by Goldman-Sachs, I believe.

Q: Hi 5i

BP has a nice dividend.
How do you feel about it being a good buy today?

THx
Gerry

Q: I have been investigating MELI, and have found it to be an interesting stock to possibly add to my portfolio. Would you consider it to be a quality investment for 3-5+ years? Could you please compare it to AMZN and SHOP? Would it make sense to hold all three, or would there be too much overlap? I understand that MELI has a South American focus, so would MELI’s largest risk be government stability or intervention? Thanks for your assistance.

Q: Hi

What would you prefer among XEF, ZEA, and VI for a long-term hold for international exposure ex CA and US.

Thanks
Robert