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Q: I got into crypto at the wrong time and am sitting on big losses in ETHA, BMNR, and IBIT in my taxable account. I want to harvest these capital losses. Can you recommend substitutes that move according to Ether and Bitcoin pricing to stay in the game before I can buy back after 30 days?

Read Answer Asked by Ellen on November 17, 2025
Q: HI guys,

On CNBC last week Michael Saylor discussed MSTR and one of the things he mentioned was it was designed to be 2X BTC movement.

I'm talking short term history here, not over years.

In the past 5 days Mstr is -1.32%, 1 month it is -15.96% and the past 3 months it is - 13.43%

However BTC has performed past 5 days +4.67%, 1 month - 2.31% and 3 month +11.1%.

As you can see BTC has outperformed MSTR quite substantially over the recent past.

Why would you think this is happening? Is the MSTR trade done? What do you reccomend for BTC exposure?

Thanks


Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on September 15, 2025
Q: What are your preferred vehicles to hold crypto currency (bitcoin, ethereum, xrp) without holding the digital key personally? Please touch on risk levels, growth prospects. Deduct as many questions necessary.
Read Answer Asked by Joel on August 27, 2025
Q: Would you buy a Bitcoin ETF today?
Read Answer Asked by Kwang on August 05, 2025
Q: Hi,

For classification purposes, in which sectors do the above stocks fall ?

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on July 29, 2025
Q: Thanks very much for your really insightful answers.
Which ETFs capture the blockchain technology space? Any ranked recommendations?
Read Answer Asked by James on July 22, 2025
Q: Crypto. As a retiree, I have stayed away from the whole bitcoin field, and from afar, have watched my nephews exulting in their current success. Even at my age, I am not immune to FOMO. I am not fearful of risk but have stuck to areas that have some form of business that I can wrap my mind around. Like NBIS, and Kraken, thank you very much. If I was to stick my toe in the crypto area, what approach would you suggest? I'm guessing an ETF but which one? Thanks for your ongoing advice, to me and to all your other subscribers. Using 5i guidance over the years, I have a decently performing, balanced portfolio, weighted with RBC, SLF, ENB, the Brookfield gang and the like. A dash of crypto? all the best
Read Answer Asked by alex on July 16, 2025
Q: I have a low cost base on MSTR and it has become wildly outsized as a position in my portfolio. I want to maintain significant exposure to BTC and crypto more generally but diversify this exposure to maintain my exposure levels while reducing the company specific risks that I currently have. To keep this outside of being direct investing advice, if you were to start a small crypto portfolio using $10,000 and wanted MSTR to be a part of it, what else would you buy and in what position size to enjoy diversified crypto exposure? Note, it doesn't have to be all directly tied to BTC if you think ETH or SOL deserve attention.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Tim on July 15, 2025
Q: I would like to start a position in the crypto/blockchain space of approximately 5% in my portfolio. How do you best envision me achieving this goal?
Read Answer Asked by philip on July 10, 2025
Q: Hi 5i, Would you buy (today) these stocks for a 3-5 years hold ? & in which order would you buy them, which ones would drop off this list.

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on July 09, 2025
Q: You recently responded to a question suggesting investing in materials as ‘inflation protection’. I have zero exposure to the sector. I have 10% of my portfolio in IBIT in lieu of precious metals.

Would you consider bitcoin exposure as an effective alternative to materials for inflation protection?

Also, please offer your top 3 names in the materials sector, Canada or US, ranked if possible.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Karim on June 27, 2025
Q: Can you recommend stocks or ETFs in blockchain technology?
Read Answer Asked by Danielle on June 16, 2025
Q: seeing that you own some crypto I'm thinking I may get my toes wet, so to speak. At current prices, which one ETF would you favor of the above?
Also, I have more Canadian money available than US, is there disadvantage to IBIT.CA?
Should these be purchased in a Cash account, self directed RSP or TFSA?
Deduct as many questions as you need. I'll never get through these credits!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on June 06, 2025
Q: What is the best way to invest in crypto curriences 1) best known 2) lesser known thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ken on June 03, 2025
Q: I'm looking to add some bitcoin exposure to my portfolio. What is the best way to do this? I know of MSTR and FBTC but I saw in a previous question that you prefer the bitcoin etf or whatnot to be in usd. Can you recommend some stocks or ETF that would give this exposure without having to purchase it directly?
Read Answer Asked by Danielle on May 20, 2025
Q: I want to put some money into an RESP for our newborn granddaughter. I will add some more stable growth stocks over time, but I want to start with 1 AI stock or ETF and 1 crypto stock or ETF, as the base.
These will be the buy and forget, holdings in the RESP
Can you recommend a couple US/CDN stocks and etfs in both categories, and your thoughts on whether US or Cdn currency is the better option. For a long-term hold like this, am I better to use stocks or ETFs, as the base?
Read Answer Asked by Grant on May 12, 2025
Q: Hello 5 I,

Just wondering the best avenue to invest it Bitcoin or Etherium directly. I dont want to do the whole wallet route and want to hold in my brokerage account. With that said is there a product that directly moves with the ETH and Bitcoin? Are either of them buys in your eyes? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tyler on March 03, 2025
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