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Q: Hello 5i Team
Comparing Fairfax Financial and Intact Financial, both in the Property & Casualty Insurance sub-industry (TMX data), which is the better choice? FFH seems to always in the news about its other investments rather than its insurance business, whereas IFC appears to be solid in its insurance operations
According to a recent Globe & Mail article, IFC could be a potential acquirer of smaller P&C insurance companies, would this also apply to FFH or is FFH more interested in its other investments?
Trisura Group is listed as Specialty Insurance sector. Is it comparable to FFH and IFC, noting its market capitalization is only $380M compared to $12B / $18B for FFH/IFC?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on June 18, 2020
Q: I am looking for a lower risk ETF. My goal is to preserve capital, by beating inflation on an after-tax basis over a 5 to 10 year period, and not to lose any money. My view is that I can best achieve these objectives through an ETF which is diversified both sectorally and geographically. Do you agree?

I have been considering VIU, VXC, VEQT and XDG. What are your views? Do you agree with these possibilities, or do you feel there are better options available? What ETF do you think offers the best risk and reward? Do you feel the all-in-one ETFs will better achieve my investment objectives given the rebalancing feature?

Your thoughts and advice are greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on June 18, 2020
Q: Hi, if i want some canadian exposure to energy, do you believe I should take a basket approach ? Like I buy an equal position in those 4 stocks ? Do you think it could offer wide appreciation potential ? If you have a better suggestion or other stocks to propose, feel free. Thanks !
Read Answer Asked by jean on June 17, 2020
Q: I am heartened to see that 5i members have jumped into Flutter London. I wonder what your prospect are. I am guessing for a long term hold and do you see as a target.
Also I wonder if Robert could mention who his broker is and when it happened because TD had not switch over to show the london listed shares in my account still? Thank you for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by mike on June 17, 2020
Q: Royalty Pharma plc. This IPO`d today. What are your thoughts on this? The royalty models seems very successful in different industries like precious metals.
Read Answer Asked by Husseinali on June 17, 2020
Q: I have a substantial amount of money I want to change into US dollars. I know this is a tough one but how would you go about it? I am planning to use Norbert's gambit, but how about timing my transfers? Would you change it all now or wait? Would you transfer a little at a time over a period of time?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on June 17, 2020
Q: Hello. Further to the Walmart deal, are there any one way limitations built into this deal prohibiting SHOP from pursuing similar deals with other large retailers? If not, does this serve as something of a template for future deals, or is this a one-off because of Walmart's specific attempt to grow its web presence? Any other details or thoughts on how this specific deal affects SHOP would be appreciated. Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on June 17, 2020
Q: Went up 25% today, I see no news , do you ?
Should I keep it or sell, am -5% even after today.
It has not moved along as other tech stocks,can you comment please ? Also lots of lawsuits against IQ, do you think this is the reason for poor performance ?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Luc on June 17, 2020
Q: I like the Vanguard family of ETFs and am looking for safe income in these uncertain times. I am aware of VBAL and VGRO, but could you suggest other Vanguard offerings that focus on earning investors relatively safe distributions. If there are other companies that offer superior ETFs for income I would appreciate your suggestions.
Read Answer Asked by Les on June 17, 2020
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