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Q: I bought EWG and VGK in tax-deferred accounts for diversification. Both are currency-unhedged. There has been significant uncertainty in the businesses held in these ETFs and both are down significantly. I had decided to ride things out and did not sell these and other such ETFs (the usual loss-aversion ).

Most of us have become increasingly concerned about Europe area companies (humanitarian crises, ongoing war, energy costs). Is one better to sell now, take the loss and come back later? OR do you think these ETFs have dropped so much now that there is a better than even chance of recovery in their price?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on October 17, 2022
Q: I have noticed that VEE outperforms ZEM both ytd and over 5 years. Do you anticipate that VEE will continue to outperform going forward? For a taxable account, which of these two ETFs do you recommend for a long term investment?

Thank you for all of your excellent advice.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on October 07, 2022
Q: Hello Team ..I have US and CA$ in my income oriented RIF. I would like to buy either PID:CA ( using CA$) or VYMI ..given their depreciated value (and high US$ ).Both have great dividends but the macro is awful and holding me back which makes me think it is exactly the right time to start easing in. I would appreciate your thoughts...best regards. gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on September 27, 2022
Q: I have a small position in the Finnish elevator company Kone Oyj. It did well until recently but has got hurt badly in the sell off this year. Would you hang on or take the tax loss and move on?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on September 02, 2022
Q: Can you please take a look at GMG Graphene’s recent announcements and add your thoughts on Phase 1 and the market for A/C graphene coating. Please also comment on their partnerships with Rio Tinto, Bosch and Wood. What is the future market potential for Aluminum Graphene batteries? The stock seems to be holding up in this market…what would it take for you guys to be interested in this industry and in this particular small cap stock as well.

PS and thank you on your previous answer on Tantalus Systems(GRID)I will be renewing my subscription with 5i for years to come. Cheers🍺
Read Answer Asked by James on August 18, 2022
Q: Interested in this for income. Noting RBC shows a 14% dividend while other sites show ~ 7% annual yield. Are you able to confirm the correct annual dividend % and provide feedback on this company and stability of dividend and chances for capital appreciation (or at least capital protection over next 5 years).
Read Answer Asked by Randy on August 12, 2022
Q: Based on your last comments on June 24th about Sanofi could you please help me understand what's behind the recent drop with the stock recently and is this a good time to buy. Is it now at a "bargain" price what are the financial ratios you like and don't like about this stock? How do you feel about their pipeline of drugs?

Your last comment was SNY: Sanofi is a bit different than the others, being a $130 billion pharma company. The valuation fundamentals look fine, growth expectations are mid-to-low single digits on the top line and it pays a decent dividend. For an 'anchor' type of position, we would not take much issue with a name like this.

Read Answer Asked by James on August 11, 2022