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Q: Hi! I'm researching midstream companies. They all have a lot of debt given the capital intensive nature of the business. How do you evaluate if it is too much debt. All the ratios seems high, but they're like that for all the companies. For example, PPL has LTD of $10 billion and total equity of $14 billion, almost 70%! KEY has LTD of $3.7 billion or there about and not equity since it is in a deficit position. Help please!

Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on June 16, 2022
Q: Good day team,

First things first, thanks for your steady advice during this downturn. A calming voice is very much appreciated.

My portfolio so far is adequately diversified. Believe it or not it is still up on the year. I have some play money which Im planning on using to make a bet against commodities, in particular copper and/or oil and gas. One idea comes to mind is buying puts against TECK. Any other suggestions? Either stocks or ETFs?
Read Answer Asked by Seamus on June 16, 2022
Q: MU was a sell according to https://seekingalpha.com/article/4518385-micron-demand-and-pricing-declines-on-the-way?mailingid=28065169&messageid=must_reads&serial=28065169.372026&utm_campaign=Must%2BRead%2BJune%2B15%2C%2B2022&utm_content=seeking_alpha&utm_medium=email&utm_source=seeking_alpha&utm_term=must_reads
Time to sell or do you think there is more upside?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on June 16, 2022
Q: I am thinking of investing in these three ETFs because I believe we are getting near the bottom of the market and all three of these ETFs have good growth prospects over the next 2 years. Would you agree with my thinking?

Thanks. David
Read Answer Asked by David on June 16, 2022
Q: I am considering HTA for my RRIF. I understand the higher than dividend income received is because of their covered call practice.
Is their covered call income impacted by the recent sector decline and how so ? Does this income vary depending upon their practice and if so, how do they maintain their consistent distribution? HTA has been touted as an investment vehicle safer ( less decline) than owning the individual stocks because of the covered call strategy , has this proven to be true ? Thanks Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on June 16, 2022
Q: Hi Ryan,
Several years ago I engaged with 5i for a portfolio analysis. I'm a recently retired investor. 5i strongly encouraged me to include a fixed income component to stabilize portfolio fluctuations and lower volatility.

With that advice and for tax purposes I purchased XBB, CLF, and PMIF into my RRSP. Now that the interest rates are marching steadily upwards I'm in a significant capital loss situation on my portfolio's bond allocation.

At this point do you suggest I just hold through the cycle and absorb the loss or should I sell and reallocate funds? Perhaps into some solid Canadian dividend payers? (eg. GWO?)

As always, much appreciate your advice and guidance in these unprecedented times. Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Maury on June 16, 2022
Q: Hi team,

If inflation is actually such a problem (and not just supply chain/staffing issues) why do you think gold has not performed far better?
Read Answer Asked by David on June 16, 2022
Q: Is there a REIT or two that provides high growth potential and high dividend yield. Given the current market circumstances, I might be able to get something at a deflated price.
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on June 16, 2022
Q: I presently own Surge Energy and Tamarack Energy. Both are up multiples from their 52 week lows. Surge is starting a 3.5% dividend on July 15th.
Both are down a bit during this selloff. Would you add to either or have they gone up so much in the past twelve months that it is a bit greedy to expect either/both to continue rising. Josef Schachter said Surge could go to $13 (it did), then possibly $20 and eventually $40 in 2-3 years.
Tamarack is more solid but has had an awesome year, as well. Are they peaking now?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on June 16, 2022
Q: Hi Team,
TOI has had a rough couple days. Today as of writing down another 5%. At $62 a share today would you consider this a great buy? Is there any news that is making the stock drop extra bad today compared to some other tech stocks that are rallying some today? Also...even though oil is more in favour in todays market, would you consider selling some of either WCP, BTE, or TVE to buy into TOI weakness? And would you consider TOI a better long term hold than an oil stock?Thanks

Shane.
Read Answer Asked by Shane on June 16, 2022
Q: Hi 5i - at current prices, how would you rank the following Canadian tech stocks: SHOP, KXS, TOI and LSPD?

Thanks, Neil

Read Answer Asked by Neil on June 16, 2022
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