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Q: Peter; Gold is up sharply ($48.00) this am (April 28) yet the gold stocks are all down . What am I missing? Thanks.
Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on April 29, 2025
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
SAN has been on a positive run this year hitting a new high. I know you do not follow European Banks. However any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Apparently they are selling their Polish Bank. So do you think all the good news has been baked in? Do you think it has any more up side or will it plateau soon and maybe retreat? Thanks for your insights!
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on April 29, 2025
Q: I plan to sell CNQ BAM GRT.UN and TTD for tax losses. Can you please suggest proxies for each of these companies.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 29, 2025
Q: What is the difference between ZST.CA, ZST.L.CA and ZSTL.CA. What is the total return 5 and 10 year return on each. Which one if any would you recommend for use of holding portfolio cash to generate some income and the safety of principal.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on April 29, 2025
Q: I am 90 years of age . Is it time to sell all my stocks and go short term investments yielding 5 plus RAK

I see stores in the future with no inventory coming from China and stores mom and pop operations going out of business plus big stores as well.
Read Answer Asked by bob on April 29, 2025
Q: hi 5i,
I have the above 4 in my TFSA. I am considering selling ATZ ( due to tariff concerns vis a vis Aritzia manufacturing in China/Vietnam/etc. ). I own ATZ in another account and will keep it there. I would deploy the proceeds of a potential ATZ sell in the TFSA to the other 3 remaining equities, or perhaps to another equity if you have any other better suggestions currently ( CDN equities only please ). cheers and thanks, Chris
Read Answer Asked by chris on April 29, 2025
Q: I'm wondering if you have any recommendations for ETF's with international exposure for income and growth, and also a good way to invest in the bond market for income.
Read Answer Asked by Shane on April 29, 2025
Q: It is sometimes unclear who actually composes some of the posts on the 5i Blog page. The latest “Rockets and Duds” posted April 28 just as an example has Chris White’s name at the top but Peter’s signature at the end. If Peter’s signature is there does it mean that he wrote it?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on April 29, 2025
Q: What should be the desired best to average MER in a Fixed Income portfolio?
Thank you
Miroslaw
Read Answer Asked by Miroslaw on April 29, 2025
Q: I believed that these 4 North American railroad Cies constituted a relatively safe investment ,considering the present world uncertainties . I invested during the last 5 months and losses on paper are now up to 25 % . Any suggestion / impression for each Cie, my goal being financially safe Cies . I always greatly appreciate your very pertinent feedbacks, J-Y
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on April 29, 2025
Q: Seeking your guidance and insight on my poor investment made in Dow Inc. I made to increase exposure in materials back in March 2022. I'm sadly down 50% in my registered account on DOW. I’m weighing whether to hold long-term or if this might be a permanent value trap and loss? The stock offers a high dividend, but I’m concerned about the risk of a potential cut. (classic) Since it’s in a registered account, I can’t write off the loss. Could you share your thoughts on continuing to hold through an entire cycle and the outlook over 2-5 years and any strategic considerations for my situation? Do I book the loss or hold on that their situation improves in due time. Much appreciated.

Read Answer Asked by Maury on April 29, 2025