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Q: My question: Which railroad would be carrying crude to USA. which would 5i find favorable in this market. EQNR would the dividend be taxable and my research indicates it is very well operated. I am looking at 400 shares and 150 for railway
Read Answer Asked by Guy on March 15, 2022
Q: I have been looking at recommendations in the questions and have picked the companies listed above to look into.
Without considering sector diversification, would you say each of these individually are strong companies to invest in, or would you separate these into different tiers?
In what order would you take a position in these stocks if you were to invest today? (e.g. may want to wait until prices for growth stocks like TIXT/TSU stabilize)
Also please provide suggested entry prices for each.
Read Answer Asked by Alexander on March 15, 2022
Q: Hi 5i
In answer to my question earlier today about where to best find earning report dates and estimates, you provided a link to a US site. Is there a decent Canadian site that does the same or nearly so? Just wondering where I can go to get a concise calendar of upcoming Qtly reports along with street consensus estimates, without having to search company by company. If such info is only available through payment of a fee to the provider, that's OK (depending on how much ...).
Thanks, for any further info about this you're able to provide.
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 14, 2022
Q: I'm in the fortunate position of sitting on a double here in just a few short weeks. NTR represents almost 4% of my quite well diversified portfolio in a cash account. I'd rather not pay CRA a capital gains tax but don't want to see my investment reverse either. What would you do? Partial sell to allow for zero cost? Nothing?

Thank you kindly,

Geoffrey.
Read Answer Asked by Geoffrey on March 14, 2022
Q: Do you feel loblaws is getting over valued.
I was surprised it is still only has pe of 20 times.
Is that traditionally high for a grocery stock. Is the price finally catching up to the fundamentals or is this a place of safety where people are hiding out till things settle down.
I have owned for years and wondering if i should take alittle off the table.
It still is at a comfortable weight in my portfolio as it didnt do much for the first 5 years that i owned the stock.
Read Answer Asked by Geoff on March 11, 2022
Q: Dear 5i Team,

If there was an option to totally liquidate all of the investments someone had and start with a clean slate, which 20 stocks US and Canada (10 each) would you recommend for a 10 year horizon?

Thank you for your advice as always,

Much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Alka on March 11, 2022
Q: Hello everyone at 5i!, I trimmed 30% from my nutrien holding since it has grown nicely . Now that I have my initial investment at hand, I was thinking I would like to add NWC to my portfolio. It seems to have a reasonable PE ratio and a decent dividend. What are your thoughts on NWC for a long term hold and is now a good time to pick it up ?Cheers, Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on March 11, 2022
Q: Can you help me understand how the volatility index works (VIX) and how an investor can use it to help determine when to start or trim a position.

Read Answer Asked by Michael on March 10, 2022
Q: Hello
I am trying to get my head wrapped around digital currencies. I think I understand the premise of bitcoin but am confused on the purpose of sovereign nations having their own digital dollar. What is the difference between the two?
Read Answer Asked by Kenneth on March 10, 2022
Q: I have read an article, in a couple of papers, stating that buying the dip, while profitable in the past, is no longer a good idea. Comment?
Thanks Rose
Read Answer Asked by Rose on March 10, 2022
Q: Good Morning,

I have recently retired and need to improve yield. The above noted holdings have a low yield or have not performed well.

Can you please rate from first to sell down to last to sell and possibly provide some basic reasoning.

Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 10, 2022
Q: I have modest positions in these two holdings and am thinking of selling the Choice prop. REIT and buying more TXF. Do you have an opinion on this move. I recognize that they are very different holdings but my reasoning is as follows.
Chp has a nice dividend but very little growth. Txf has now dropped in price to a point where the downside potential seems more limited than its upside potential. It also pays a dividend that is enhanced by the covered call strategy. I know you prefer to own tech companies directly (which I do) but have also found Txf to be a way to own a basket of tech that would be hard for me to reproduce in my own portfolio. Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on March 10, 2022
Q: Read all u recent comments on ITP .Have some in my TSFA. Closed today @$39.30,which is just $1.20 off T.O. price of $40.50,expected closing in May 2022.Thinking of selling soon to buy better potential in GOOG, AMZN(20-1 split) & BAM.A,& u possible suggestions. Please provide u opinion .Also when is the 20-1 split for GOOG. Txs for u usual great services & opinion
Read Answer Asked by Peter on March 10, 2022
Q: Hi group would like your opinion on Gold / silver in general good time to buy or little late to the party?

Also what's the best way to invest in precious metals (what names or etf would you recommend or is it too late to get in

What% of my portfolio should be in energy going fwd

I would like to add to AMAZ, GOOG, CSU, TOI, NEUVI,ATZ, GSY, NTR COST, L - which 3 would you pick and why/ also would you buy now or continue to hold cash for lower entry points

Realize more than one question here so deduct as necessary thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Terence on March 09, 2022