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Q: A PSA for all. I finally achieved my first double as a member of the 5i fan club. The stock is...... drum roll.... CSU. Bought in 2017 at the low low price of $650.00.

My next double would seem to be BYD. Bought in at $96.00. So for those out there who think that stocks like the one mentioned are too expensive, take heed. Not all work out, but the doubles help.
Read Answer Asked by Kelly on October 16, 2019
Q: I saw this news release and would be grateful for an interpretation.
http://investors.algonquinpower.com/File/Index?KeyFile=400290864

If shares are only offered to the public, I suppose that includes institutional investors? Also, I'd be interested to know how the market works in this situation. ie, if supply of shares exceeds demand, will the price keep dropping until they're all sold? It is about 4.6% of their market cap.
I would like to purchase shares and would appreciate guidance on when you would suggest this could be done.
Many thanks.
ps. I very much appreciated your frank article 2 days ago on the financialpost.com
Read Answer Asked by TOM on October 15, 2019
Q: Hello team,

Would you know of a financial inststution that would buy and sell gold coins in American funds?

Thanks
Stephen
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 15, 2019
Q: Could you give me a list of Canadian listed companies that pay dividends in USD. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terry on October 15, 2019
Q: I currently have about 10% of my portfolio in money market funds or cash. For a while this seemed like a good idea and I have seen other portfolios with cash. but its over a year now and the cash just gets more and is earning very little. I see from some other questions-answers that you do not recommend holding much cash. what do you think I should do? Reduce the cash? and to what extent? I have no need for cash now and have a moderately sized line of credit if there were an emergency. thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on October 11, 2019
Q: Hello, I have a conservative portfolio consisting of dividend-paying Canadian Stocks, Bonds, and some private Real Estate and Mortage Funds.

It has been suggested to me that adding some of the 3iQ Cryptocurrency Asset Fund would provide some needed diversity to my account and also provide some hedging to lower interest rates. Would you recommend adding this fund to my portfolio for these purposes?
Do you have any other t ype of assets that you would recommend to achieve added diversification and hedging to the portfolio? Thank you Alan
Read Answer Asked by Alan on October 10, 2019
Q: Hello to all!!

There was a question asked about peleton. In your reply you said you prefer using zwift. Having said, wouldn't it be fun if 5i created a group ride every now and then.
Just a thought! Depending if there would be interest with other members.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Rino on October 09, 2019
Q: Hello team,

Just a follow up on 5i answer on Sam's inquiry about buying exchange traded US pay
PSU.U. The list you provided of possible brokers that will allow you to buy the product included TD. I use TD Webbroker for online trading, and they have conflicting offerings and won't let me purchase. The TD previous trade you saw yesterday was most likely Institutional.

Stephen
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 08, 2019
Q: I have a question about asset allocation. I'm 70 and don't need income from my portfolio. Currently I have 75% in equities fairly well diversified and 15% in fixed income, mostly bond ETFs (rest cash). You recommend having 25-33% in fixed income depending on how I answer your asset allocator questions. why do I need any fixed income at all if I do not need the income now or for the next few years. When I do need this income, could I not convert to bonds ? The bond funds that I have have been about neutral over the past couple of years; some have gained and some have lost value. they have paid out interest but then so have the equities to a considerable extent. thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on October 08, 2019
Q: Here is a very relevant chart showing why investing in sound Co.'s for the long term is the way to win. There are draw down's
every year that really are insignificant in the big picture.
https://ritholtz.com/2019/10/sp-500-intra-year-declines-3/
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on October 08, 2019
Q: Just wanted to express my appreciation for the wonderful service you provide to investors like myself. I have been a member for many years and always look forward each morning and evening to viewing the website. I really don't think I could do without 5I. Bill
Read Answer Asked by William J on October 07, 2019
Q: Just to follow up my previous question on market makers, would an iceberg order be a way around? BTW I don't do big orders, just smallish board lots, so the m.m. must think that's worthwhile for him too.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on October 02, 2019
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