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Q: Hello Peter and Team,

Is there a smart way to hold investments denominated in Swiss Francs that generate yield?

The goal is to diversify some funds to currency in a stable country that isn't printing money unabated like in Canada, the US, and the Euro to avoid loss of purchasing power. Even better if we can be invested in decent stocks or get dividend yield while we are at it.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Marc on January 21, 2022
Q: Hi 5i
You have mentioned in previous responses that REAL should/could be taken private. If this was to happen, what happens to shares holders and what do you think share price could be worth if this was to happen.

What do you think odds are of this happening?

Previous answers you have clearly stated you could not endorse the company heading into earnings....In your opinion at this point, down -68% would you continue to be holders or rushing for exits ?

Thx

Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on January 21, 2022
Q: As a long time member it seems to me previously 5i indicated a 1% position was too small to help performance in a portfoilio. Lately you have been adding 1% positions, why the change?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on January 21, 2022
Q: Looks to me that it's time to start looking in the 'bargain bin' for some heavily discounted companies. I like to find good solid companies that have been taken down with the market but through no fault of their own. They also are so good at running their businesses that I need to wait for times like these to purchase them. I'm an investor who can accept medium risk and dividends are always welcome. Please focus on Canadian companies.
Read Answer Asked by Les on January 21, 2022
Q: I read a lot about the Market online and through the media and I am seeing numerous who have claimed to have predicted such downturns as the 2008 and 2020 and who are saying that this one will be 30% plus before the end.

There have been a lot of downgrades lately and most recently being AMD and XPI. What is your take on this?

Thanks so much and hoping to get some insight into what is going on now.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 21, 2022
Q: Hi 5i Team,

Jeremy Grantham in an interview on Bloomberg said he is certain of a coming crash in financial markets. Given the fact that he has been right in calling the Japanese bubbles in late 80s, the tech bust in 1999/2000, the housing bubbles in the States in late 2000s, I would like to get 5i's take on his call.

(I understand that he has been a shrew investor for 50 years and a crash caller for just as long. I suppose if you keep calling for a crash long enough, eventually you're going to be right on a few occasions. Just my thoughts).
Cheers,
H
Read Answer Asked by Harry on January 21, 2022
Q: Hi team!

I've owned both SU and CNQ over the years and I have done well on both. It is my impression that when comparing these two, you tend to prefer SU over CNQ, but given SU's underperformance, dividend cut and operational issues, shouldn't CNQ be the preferred choice. CNQ has gone from about $10 during the pandemic crash to $66 while SU has gone from $16 to $36 because of the issues noted above. Suncor is cheaper, but maybe its cheaper for a reason. Operational issues are still a factor as recently as December and early January.

Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on January 21, 2022
Q: Hello Peter,

You used to love palantir’s prospects. Do you still feel the same way about this company and that it will be a future powerhouse in data and to a large extent are in a league of their own?

If so, at what price are you buying? At what price do you love it? And at what price is it a table pounder. I remember last year you loved it at $18.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 21, 2022
Q: Thank you and credit to the whole team at 5i for posting the following:

One of the hardest things for investors to do is 'nothing'. When markets go against you, and you feel like selling, it is important to ask yourself 'why' you are selling. Is it because you are scared of losses, or because fundamentals have changed? Other questions to ask yourself: Is your portfolio properly balanced? What is your time frame? Can you withstand some more losses without panicking? Is your income more than your expenses? The start of 2022, at least for some sections of the market, has been absolutely brutal, one of the worst we have seen since 2008 (October). But keep in mind that things always look bad when they are down. Sentiment and fear can get in the way of investment success. There is nothing wrong with doing 'nothing' in times like these. It is exceptionally hard, but most times turns out to be the right move.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 21, 2022
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