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Q: Recall my comment last week that TD will not let me buy HSAV or many other high-interest savings ETfs. It seems I can buy "similar" EFTs if they are in US$ like HYGH for example. I have some funds in a USD trading account with the Greed Machine and thinking of a short investment in HYGH but I noticed it wasn't mentioned in the ETF and Mutual Fund article on the subject. Is this reasonable place to park some money until say January or so. I am just trying to obtain a positive return. Better suggestions are most welcome. Thanks, Dan
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on November 14, 2022
Q: Hi Guys
Is VMO to illiquid to own? . I see it traded mere 100 shares today, reflecting no percentage gain. would not the average weighted gain of all the holdings today be up at least 3%
Total net assets of 63.8 million and only 1.5 million shares outstanding.
Is it correct to say the NAV is calculated by adding up the per share dollar value of each underlying holding ( in this case 871 holdings) then dividing by the 1.5 million shares outstanding. In this case Scotiabank shows a NAV of $43.20 which happens to be equal to the price the 100 shares traded at today for a Zero percentage gain
I thought the NAV would have been much higher considering todays gains in much of the holdings?
Thanks Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on November 11, 2022
Q: thanks for the info about CASH and HSAV.......looking at the price charts for both and both are rising up to the upper left......and this makes wonder - when interest rates start to fall, will the stock prices fall for both???
also if that is the case for one or both, what are the signs that I should watch more in order to sell out???...........many thanks for the guidance.......tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on November 10, 2022
Q: I notice that STIP and TIP have each stopped paying their previously excellent dividends. The prospect of their payouts returning, their low volatility and their low correlation with the remainder of my portfolio keep them somewhat attractive. However, can you recommend preferred stock or bond etfs (preferably with available option series) that can provide low volatility, low equity correlation and some yield?
Read Answer Asked by David on November 10, 2022
Q: For exposure to expected growth in demand for nuclear power globally, would exposure to the etf for physical uranium be the smarter play, or best to go with a leading uranium producer such as Cameco? Or, other suggestion welcome.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Tony on November 09, 2022
Q: Hi! Doing some cleaning up and wondering if these are buy, sell, or hold. In reference to Shane's comments I also agree that it wasn't too long ago that so many advisors were recommending growth stocks at lofty prices. Having always been a more of a value investor I dipped my toes, but am feeling like I'd be too scared to ever enter any kind of a growth stock again. I know if interest rates peak you feel these can do well again but only time will tell and many investors have lost lots of money on the high growth names like in Cathy Wood's funds. Happy to hold any of these names if there could ever be a turn around. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 09, 2022
Q: Peter and Co.
Having never purchased a bond or a bond fund I would appreciate any recomendations you might have for an individual bond to purchase or a bond ETF that provides some income, not a high priority, as well as good potential for capital gains when rates eventually drop. Would a strip bond be recommended?
With appreciation,
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Ed on November 08, 2022
Q: Hello, I just read an excellent article in today’s Globe & Mail written by Norm Rothery. He discussed how a momentum investing strategy has significantly beat benchmark indexes for many years. I would not be able to run the numerous screens and perform the frequent rebalancing that this strategy requires. Are there any Canadian ETFs that follow a US or Canadian momentum investing strategy? Many thanks for the great service that 5i provides.
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on November 08, 2022
Q: Dear 5i team.

Now that Bitcoin seems to be forming a base in the 20k usd range, can you update your thoughts on:
1) The risks associated with owning crypto?
2) The best way(s) to own them? (Ie: in USD and CAD)

Any other commentary is welcome.

Thank you for your ongoing help in these matters.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on November 07, 2022
Q: What are your thoughts on IGV? Buy, sell or hold. Is it worth holding a basket of software stocks or just sticking with Microsoft which is owned? If you were to recommend selling IGV what sector would you suggest? Tempted by energy but know late to the game. However, looking at PEs of energy companies they are still relatively cheap compared to other names. Look forward to your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 07, 2022
Q: Hi
With reference to Brian’s question on October 11th regarding high dividend stocks like these 3 & their safety 5i was OK with these 3.
I accept that nothing is invincible….. But is the risk/ reward on these positive enough to anchor an income on?

I m not greedy and don’t hunger after really big capital gains These would keep me
quite happy.

My plan would be to add other dividend etfs ( XLF etc) and some individual stocks like an ENB, BNS, CM, ABBV….

Thanks for your helpfulness. I
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 07, 2022
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