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Q: Hi 5i, this stock always trades the same, slow escalator up, earning release: "Net earnings of $13.4 million in the quarter, significantly impacted by share-based compensation.", and then it takes the elevator down.

Please provide review of results and whether it is still holdable or are there better options.

Thx
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on July 25, 2025
Q: I have a small position in Lululemon, which has recently become smaller after the downturn in share price. My impression of the most recent quarterly results from the company were that they were not robust, but roughly in line with previous estimates (if slighlty below them). It appears that market sentiment is currently holding the company in disfavour: share price has continued to slide downward after the substantial correction weeks earlier.

Is holding onto this company still a prudent measure, or is it time to cut losses and move onto other opportunities? I would be very happy to read your thoughts on this company. Thanks so much, and I look forward to your response.
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on July 25, 2025
Q: I'm trying to understand how some of these high yield ETF's work . Specifically YMAX . Looking on their website they say they are a " fund of funds " and they change things up every month . They also refer to themselves as " high risk " .... So could 5i explain just exactly which funds they own and what and why they change things up monthly ? As well as what market factors will determine which direction the ETF will go up or down ? Looking at their history they came on the market in March of 2024 reached a high of $21.84 and trade now at $13.77 . That's a drop of 37 %. But with an annual yield of 68.32% . I'm not sure of how to calculate it's yield over the year or so of existence as that 68.32% number is at today's market price. But I'm pretty sure they're in the black. 5i has better information to tell me what the return has been since inception ? I also noted that it's steady drop occurred between March 24 and April 25 after which it has been on a slow but steady climb .... What market circumstances created both the drop and reversal in April ? .....

Basically this is a " what is it ?" a "What makes it move ? " a " why does it yield so much ? " and a " why is it high risk ? " question ? ....... Thanks for your terrific service ......
Read Answer Asked by Garth on July 25, 2025
Q: RE: I retired two years ago.

I hold roughly equal amounts of VUN and XUS in my RRSP. Both have performed well, and I now want to generate some cash. I’m trying to decide if I should trim both or just one? Selling VUN would reduce my portfolio risk more than selling XUS, correct? What are the pros and cons of each sell option? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Raymond on July 25, 2025
Q: Hi, my wife is wondering about Tata Power, how an investment in that company would do...

Can you offer us any advice?

Thanks so much!

Rj
Read Answer Asked by Roderick Jay on July 25, 2025
Q: I purchased a 3.5% position in BRK after the announcement that Buffet was stepping down. I chose BRK over FFH. I am down 6.5% so far.

I can take this as a buying opportunity and increase my position in BRK to 5%.

I can also sell half of my BRK position for a tax loss and buy an equal amount of FFH.

I can also do nothing. I am a growth investor in my late seventies.

What would you do in this situation?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on July 25, 2025
Q: I've asked a few questions on GDXY before but I'm still trying to get my head around the reasons for the fluctuations in yield . As I understand it they invest in the Van Eck gold miners index writing covered calls .... Nothing particularly spooky there. There are other covered call ETF's that invest in gold mines . But none of them have a yield anywhere near what GDXY does..... So I would like an explanation of why ? Two months ago the dividend that went into my account was 59% { calculated annually " } . Last month it was 68% { calculated annually } . This morning it was 26.9% { calculated annually } ...... That's a considerable difference from the previous two months . And looking at both the VIX { for volatility in option pricing } and a graph of gold prices doesn't account for it ..... Please explain just exactly how this fund works ? .....And why the considerable drop ? ...... Also please confirm my calculation of this month's yield ? ..... { If my financial institution screwed up the amount that should have gone into my account I want to know about it } .....Thanks again for your terrific service .....
Read Answer Asked by Garth on July 25, 2025
Q: Greetings - To postpone tax liability from income, I would like to develop a balanced portfolio of stocks and ETFs for the medium term (3-10 years) that do not pay dividends or interest. Rather, I would prefer to incur the tax liability upon selling the holdings (capital gains). I am aware of Global X Total Return ETFs and stocks like BRK.B that do not pay annual dividends. Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Alex on July 25, 2025
Q: Whitecap has crept up to 5.5% position in my portfolio and is now my 3rd biggest position. This is in part due to the combing with Veren.

I believe they have a good management team and balance sheet is fairly decent.

The dividend is quite nice as well.

If I think there is room to move is it too risky letting this run to 7% or is it time to rebalance and take a bit off the table.

If you can't give personal advice;)

Hypothetically if you had a 5.5% position in WCP would you let it run and monitor or trim it up a bit;)

Thanks, Colin.


Read Answer Asked by Colin on July 25, 2025
Q: What are your current top 10 Canadian and American stocks for a minimum 10 year hold?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ben on July 25, 2025
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