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Q: Hi,
Can you help me to understand why the premium of BIPC is so high over BIP.UN? It increased to more than 40% today, $94 vs $66. On the other hand, the spread between BEPC vs BEP.UN is much narrower, up and down around 10%. Do you expect the the gap between BEPC and BEP.UN to widen? Thanks,
Martin
Read Answer Asked by Martin on March 12, 2021
Q: On March 2nd the Globe published a list of all 219 companies in the S&P/TSX composite index grouped by sector and ranked based on their expected price returns (excluding dividend or distribution income), according to Refinitiv data. The closing price is as of March 1 and the expected returns are based on these closing prices. All other data is as of Feb. 28. It included the % yield and the number of Buys, Holds, and Sell recommendations.
Results show 1,710 Buys, 836 Holds, and 125 Sells.

Yesterday they did the same for the Small Caps based on the March 5 close.
Results show 952 Buys, 371 Holds, and 32 Sells.

While not surprised by the results, it does call in to question the objectivity of the recommendations.
Read Answer Asked by Nick on March 12, 2021
Q: I’m not a “day trader” but when I do want to sell or buy a stock I generally see how the stock is moving that day, and so I tend to trade late in the session. Do you have a general preference as to what time of day you would sell (or buy) stocks?
Read Answer Asked by Alan on March 11, 2021
Q: When companies do a private placement or a bought deal, what percentage of the time would the stock price rise above that price, lets say in 1 year? Do you know any studies that answer the question, or can you provide an answer based on your experience? I recognize the question is very broad. I suppose your answer would differ depending on the market cap of that company. Asking because I want to see if it is a good strategy to buy based on a dip down to the PP price. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Connie on March 10, 2021
Q: CAE announced public offering of common shares priced at $27.50USD to raise $250,000,000USD to finance a portion of the purchase price and related cost of L3 Harris Military training business. What are the pros and cons of public offering versus brought deal from a company’s and investor's point of view? Is one financing deemed "better" than the other? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Karen on March 10, 2021
Q: extreme stock market enthusiasts

Believe you have produced a new acronym.
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on March 09, 2021
Q: In one of your recent replies you said that “while the declines are big, we are not so sure we are at capitulation just yet.” I remember similar comments in early 2020. Recognizing it’s tough to predict a bottom, what signs do you look for that suggest we are at or very near the point of capitulation? I believe quick reversals is one, but are there others?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on March 09, 2021
Q: Sirs , could you please explain what a value stock is and what the purpose of a value portfolio is .
Thanks Donna
Read Answer Asked by Donna on March 09, 2021
Q: Good morning 5i team,
What is 5i's view of companies that spread stock option expense across P&L categories? A company might report significant R&D expense which an investor views as a positive, until one realizes that a considerable portion of the R&D expense is related to stock options? Is that generally-accepted accounting treatment? How do companies generally handle this? How does 5i view one treatment versus another? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on March 08, 2021
Q: Hi Peter,
I enjoyed your article again in the FP, as I always do. I do think the 60/40 split is an old market axiom that has outlived its time. I understand the bond argument for balance and income. I am lucky to have a DB pension, so I don’ t need bond income. Similarly, if I want to sleep better, I move into lower beta or value names, which I have done. My question, if you don’t mind me asking, is what is the average bond weighting of your staff in your portfolios?
Thanks again.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 08, 2021
Q: hello, what is the difference in subsets(?)/classes of stocks? As an example, what is the difference between these two stocks? thank you
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on March 08, 2021
Q: RE my question about criteria for buyable microcaps. I cannot remember anything specific to help locate this item in the feed. As an alternative, could you suggest several criteria to help deciding if a microcap is worth considering for purchase: e.g., certain level of booked revenues etc.
Thanks, David
Read Answer Asked by David on March 05, 2021
Q: I struggle to identify and summarize reporting dates for my holdings' earnings announcements. I am using the nasdaq site, which is inefficient and sometimes incorrect. Any suggestions on how to organize or what apps might be helpful?

Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 05, 2021
Q: Hello,

Just a quick follow up on a question asked on theScore. I've owned it in the past and sold chunks at various prices but I like the long term prospects and would like to re-enter at some point.

You answered that "We think $33 would be more interesting as a buy, but it is volatile and is not trading on fundamentals yet, only expectations.". J

ust wondering if you can elaborate a little on why you selected $33 as an interesting point for a buy.

Thanks very much,

Steve
Read Answer Asked by Steven on March 04, 2021
Q: I noticed how strangely AT has been trading the last few days,it seems to have only one or two lots in the bid and ask column all the time.Looks like manipulation of some sort,
Read Answer Asked by terry on March 04, 2021
Q: A lot of time i see comments by your long time holders of stocks?, , asking why a stock they hold, that you have recommend is down 10% today. Your comment is that the stock is up 50 to 100% for the year, so no big deal. My question is that the stock maybe should not have been up that much to start with. A lot of these stocks are a way over priced and should drop a lot. I have been in the market for over 45 years and saw this happen in 2000, when you could buy all the high flyers everyday and watch them go up, when that market was over, you only wished you were down 10%. It's a new time now, but a lot of investment rules have not changed.
Read Answer Asked by eugene on March 04, 2021
Q: Hi 5i Team. Question relates to what symbol that one can use for, as an example US 10yr bond yield, or other bond yields (2, 5 or 20 year). I often use the TMX Money site to call-up various companies and ETF's, but it does not recognize bond yield symbols. My purpose here is to be able to track, compare various bond ETF's to bond yields. Any help in this area would be great. Thx for all your wisdom. Steve.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 03, 2021
Q: Good day,

I was wondering if there is a good (free) source that publishes the expected future (i.e., next) date of earnings reports? If not, is it something you could add to your company profiles without much work on your end?

Thanks!

Steve
Read Answer Asked by Steven on March 03, 2021
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