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Q: I recently yielded to Bitcoin craze and bought GBTC ETF as a hedge. However, I noticed that, on bad days, GBTC is dropping faster than bitcoin and, at the moment, it trades at significant discount to NAV. I can explain this by the lack of redemption program. However, my main concern here whether the amount of BTC per share is fixed (according to Greyscale website it is 0.00094690) or can be freely manipulated by the fund? What concerns me is the footnote that this is the rate as of March 3. I checked the prospectus and don't see anything there about BTC/share ratio. Basically, if the fund can reduce BTC/share at will, the investment value here is quite questionable. Do you have any information/thoughts on this?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 08, 2021
Q: Are there any bitcoin ETFs eligible for purchase in a Canadian RSP? If so, please provide ticker symbols of applicable ETFs available to a Canadian investor, and which one(s) you might recommend to someone who desires a small bitcoin exposure (1% portfolio weighting). (Both US$ and CA$ RSP accounts are available.)
Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on March 08, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
How does a person puchase actual Bitcoin, not an ETF, (e.g. is there any bank that does this?) and do you know what the typical fees are likely to be? What are the risks apart from volatility of Bitcoin?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on March 08, 2021
Q: The CBC has an article today ( https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/instalment-loans-payday-lenders-criticism-1.5936331 ) about the high fees being charged for high risk loans. Reading between the lines, there appears to be some speculation that the government will make changes in the next budget to drop the allowable interest rates being charged. Given this possible development, what is your view about the risk to GSY?

Thank you for your excellent advice and this wonderful service!
Read Answer Asked by Dale on March 05, 2021
Q: This company has come up on a couple of screeners that I have been running and I was wondering if you have any familiarity with it. I was surprised to see an $800 million dollar market cap. It strikes me as a possible candidate for a buyout from a company looking to expand their operations into the regions where SFC operates. In the meantime you would be able to collect a decent dividend. If you could weigh in regarding dividend safety I would appreciate it,
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 05, 2021
Q: Hi 5i
Current holder of LB...They just reported earnings today and I see stock price is up.
How did their results stack up compared to other banks and does this improve your opinion of them?
What does there future look like moving forward? That is, would you expect them to continue to move more or less in lock step with the sector?

Finally...Would you continue to hold or sell?

Thx
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on March 03, 2021
Q: I am currently underweight in bank stocks... about 8 percent of my equity portfolio. I'd like to increase them... to what % do you recommend? I currently own RY, TD and SLF. Would you just add to these to bring them up to the new weighting or would you add other banks and if so what?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on March 03, 2021
Q: All the big banks have had very encouraging financial results. Is now a good time to add in preparation for big dividend increases once the regulatory hold comes off.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 01, 2021
Q: I hold TD and BNS, and want to add more of the bank with the best current value. Can you please tell me which of the 2 banks represents the better value? Would appreciate knowing what metrics you use to determine bank stock value. EV values in the minus range make it confusing.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on March 01, 2021
Q: Hello 5i team,
I am interested in acquiring a US financial ETF with a decent payout. Do you have a top 5 list on the US side.
Thank You,
Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on February 26, 2021
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