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Q: Hi 5i team,
My question is on Critical Illness Insurance and Long Term Care Insurance. Please comment on their usefulness as part of financial planning for retirees. Are there particular features to look for or to avoid when shopping for these kinds of insurance? Is going through an independent insurance broker the best way? Any links to articles on this subject that you can provide, including from Canadian Money Saver, would be most appreciated. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on November 29, 2024
Q: With Canadian dollar going down what companies on the TSX pay dividends in USD,
Read Answer Asked by Tim on November 26, 2024
Q: I received this message below dated NOV. 20 and my 115 shares have vanished! (Replaced by cash.)

NUVEI CORPORATION SUBORDINATE VOTING SHARES PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT @ USD $34.00 PER SHARE 3,910.00 U$ CNV 1.3983900

How does this happen? Is it common? (I knew something was coming but thought it was going to be 2025.)

Thanks in advance!
Read Answer Asked by Marilou on November 26, 2024
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
This is a question about the meaning of volumes. For example if a stock goes up or down on high volume what can we deduce from that. And the contrary...if a stock goes up or down on low volume what can we deduce from that. I know one day is just one day but I am just trying to get a read on momentum...if you know what I mean! Thanks your thoughts are always helpful.
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on November 26, 2024
Q: Since we're now in mid-tax loss selling season, what beaten-down losers can you recommend for early gains next year, and ideally long-term hold?
Read Answer Asked by John on November 25, 2024
Q: I owned 600 shares of AW.UN and was under the impression that the shares would be exchanged 1 for 1 for AW. That is not what appears to have happened. My account indicates I now own 583 shares of AW. iTrade has also changed the apparent purchase price which would suggest that I sold the AW.UN shares and bought the AW shares. Have I misunderstood how this transaction was suppose to take place? Do I have grounds to insist the missing 17 shares be returned?
Read Answer Asked by william on November 25, 2024
Q: Hello
A BNN guest recently commented on the actual potential hedging loss of the various CDR s & many US Hedged ETFs. He mentioned the global revenue s of these US companies have many conversions back to USD from the respective country's currency IE A CDN investor is in fact potentially losing more on these currency conversions also ?

5i s thoughts ?
Read Answer Asked by Brant on November 25, 2024
Q: It seems like all tech companies use a lot of of stock based compensation to recruit/retain/reward employees? the way I understand it, if a company reports NON-gaap earnings it does not include stock based compensation but gaap earnings do? Is that correct? Can you briefly explain the impact of SBC on an income statement to a non-accountant or if it is too length direct us DYIers to a website that explains this well. I feel it is something us little investors should have more knowledge and understanding.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 25, 2024
Q: Hi
I only saw two 5-6 minute videos of Peter's BNN Market Call interview. Is there more available, such as the Q+A? It was an inviting discussion and I'm interested to follow the rest of it. Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by TOM on November 21, 2024
Q: 5i is alway saying that they prefer an unhedged stock over a hedged stock. If you want to buy a US unhedged stock, but you don’t have any US cash, is it better to buy the stock in US$ or Canadian $. Please make the assumption that you are going to hold the stock for a long time and you believe the Canadian $ will come back at some point. Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Barbara on November 20, 2024
Q: In response to David Michael's inquiry about how much one needs to save for retirement. I found Michael H. Mc Clung's book Living Off Your Money essential reading. I refer to it regularly. He analyzes extensive historical data on different portfolios, and his purpose in writing the book was to show how it is possible to produce more income with less risk.
Hope it helps
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on November 20, 2024
Q: Investors like me are getting peppered with multiple articles on the web with analysts' recommendations.

I could name the sites but there are 5 or 6 that obviously pay to be at the top of my age and investor profile. Similar to many 5i investors, I am sure.

How can one check if these articles are paid promotions by the listed companies or in fact objective analysis?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by William on November 19, 2024
Q: How much money does the average person need to save to have a decent retirement?
Read Answer Asked by David M. on November 19, 2024
Q: is there a website you would recommend to track earnings trends/revisions? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 18, 2024
Q: I believe in the past you have suggest a maximum amount of a portfolio that would be allocated to a single fund company. I have generally tried to target 15% max with any single fund company, but haven't been able to find where I originally came up this value. Is this a reasonable split or unnecessarily cautious? I currently hold ETF's from BMO, Vanguard, iShares, and Global X (formerly Horizons).

Read Answer Asked by Jeffrey on November 13, 2024
Q: Hello 5i
I wonder whether you could provide some clarity on the question of sectors. According to 5i my sectors are out of whack. But, I am not buying real estate because I consider my house to represent that. My financials don't include any banks but BrK.B, CSU, etc. and it is overweight. But, I don't really see these companies as primary financial companies. Anything that you could add to this that would clarify the situation? Also, I was wondering whether you break down eft's into sectors or stocks on your portfolio tracking and analysis tool?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on November 13, 2024
Q: Ignoring portfolio weightings, Can you give some advice on when to sell your winners? For example MFC has had a nice run. It seems fully valued. I am an income investor and am consider shifting to SLF for no other reason than the pick up in yield. There are other ‘winners’ I have that appear to be fully valued and I could shift elsewhere to boost income. What are the right things to consider re timing on when to sell?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on November 13, 2024
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