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Q: I am still very curious about QBTC.U and how exactly they invest capital. I haven’t been able to find out much about it. Is BITCOIN the only asset the fund has? Do they trade bitcoin to gain value or is the value directly tied to the price of bitcoin? If they are holding bitcoin as a static asset, why would the value of the fund drop when they issue new shares if that new capital goes directly into additional bitcoin coins?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 30, 2020
Q: Three or four years ago I bought Blackstone as my vehicle for diversification into the area of private equity. I mainly chose it over the others in this area because of the yield it offered.
When we descended into Covid hell last spring I viewed it as a time of opportunity for companies like Blackstone, picking off struggling companies or providing funding. Others might include BAM and Berkshire Hathaway.
Since then I've noticed Blackstone making multiple news announcements of purchases they've made.
What's your opinion here? Am I being biased by my own opinion or do you also think the company is setting up a bright future?
Read Answer Asked by Larry on December 29, 2020
Q: Hello 5i team,
In a recent answer to a question from Tom about conpanies as a possible target to be acquired, you included CXI. I would like to know what characteristics of CXI makes it a potential candidate besides low valuation and cash on the balance sheet? I know the president of CXI has gone through this process before: has he ever mentioned specifically this endgame before for CXI? I would think that selling at this price + premium would be like a failure in the actual venture. And by what type of acquirers? A bank?
Thank you for your collaboration, Eric
Read Answer Asked by Eric on December 23, 2020
Q: I bought a small amount of a company named Fortress Technologies that is involved in Bitcoin. When the BTC price was lower in 2019 they sub-leased their mining equipment in an arrangement that sees them retain 90% of the profit on each coin mined while the sub-lease company (WeHash) does the mining. This has become lucrative. According to a recent filing they have 163.2 Bitcoin on account which combined with cash and cash equivalent assets meant $.158 per share in tangible value. This number would now be higher with BTC having run from 17k to 23k and another month of mining. For the 3 months ending September 30, they mined 14.2 BTC worth $297,000 USD today at a cost of $10,438 per coin.

Unlike QBTC or GBTC which trade at premiums to BTC and only buy or sell, FORT is mining and buying bitcoin which seems to offer more upside. I understand that a super small cap company like this is not for everyone and that coin prices are just as likely to fall as rise but my question is whether it could be a way to profit in a disproportionate way from bitcoin as more investors look for bitcoin exposure that can be held in registered accounts? To put it another way, could this double based on people piling in and outperform increases in the coin value itself or am I dreaming?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Tim on December 22, 2020
Q: I would like your opinion on crypto currency - in particular the one that is available at wealthsimple. I don't know much about it but it was recommended to me as a potential opportunity. Is it something that you would recommend for your portfolio and is it expensive right now?
Read Answer Asked by Mary on December 22, 2020
Q: I have a considerable base of my portfolio in CDN banks. The share prices are approximately flat from where I bought them. Is there any catalyst to make banks outperform in the next year or 2? It feels like there have to be sectors that will bounce well with a recovery and wondering about diverting some funds there to try to catch the bounce on a return to travel and the like. I have nibbled at Air Canada and wonder about some other names that have a high likelihood of surviving and bouncing nicely. Canada or US, moderate risk is OK. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Marilou on December 21, 2020
Q: Bitcoin
I am just exploring investing in Bitcoin and moving up the learning curve regarding Bitcoin Wallets, Companies, ETF's etc. This is for a small "1/2%" position to aid my overall understanding and determine if this is something of interest. My initial thoughts after doing some reading that this is a risky "commodity" to enter into.
1: Currently, I only have a rudimentary feel for potential gains and / or pitfalls. I have heard promoters say it could potentially be $300,000+ in a few years, perhaps $50,000 within a year. Do you have any comments you could offer on Risk/Reward aspects?
2: What is the best way to invest in Bitcoin? WealthSimple has trading in Bitcoin on their App (Similar to PayPal I assume, which we cannot access her in Canada.), there are several "Bitcoin Wallets" out there, ETF's as well. I hear fees to make transactions are not always transparent. WealthSimple trades for Bitcoin are funded by the spread quoted.
The bottom line is, for very small speculative positions, I am unsure if Bitcoin should be a consideration or if I should stick to small growth stocks? What advice would you offer me?

Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Terry on December 17, 2020
Q: Hive has been on a roll.Is it because bitcoin increase buying in the general market.Are they producing more bitcoins than before. Bigg also has move up quite a bit and they are in the security side I believe of bitcoin for companies buying or tracing funds. 5i what are you thoughts are these investable stocks or wait and have they reported good financials maybe. Tks 5i
Read Answer Asked by Guy on December 17, 2020
Q: Hello 5i,
A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all at 5i and fellow members!! Here's hoping for a great 2021!!
My question is pertaining to Goeasy which is at 3.93% of my portfolio with a very significant gain to my TFSA. As a retired, dividend-oriented Balanced investor with an otherwise pretty well-balanced portfolio, my question is: how high should I let it run before pruning? I have sold and re-bought in the past but prior to this most recent run-up was thinking of adding. In other words, what kind of weighting would you assign to GSY based on the foregoing?
And, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at 5i for all of the work they do for the members - 5i Research can be extremely proud of the work they do on our behalf and should know how much it is valued and appreciated!!!
All the best!
Cheers,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 17, 2020
Q: Good morning. Just saw Mike Novogratz discuss his new bitcoin fund - thought I might dabble a bit - which one should I buy?? BTCG.U or BTCG.UN,
Read Answer Asked by Mary on December 17, 2020
Q: Hi team

made some nice gains from the above stock, thanks for recommending it

I wonder if it is large enough (assets over 1 billion) for the big pension
plan to show interest to own some shares (like Quebec Pension plan or CPP)
or it could be a take over target by a bank of life co

you mentioned that at 1 point, there could be a hike in dividends next year,
please elaborate, thanks

Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 16, 2020
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