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Q: Hi.
Would you please clarify what is meant by a “sell side” analyst? What is the difference to a “buy side” analyst, if that even is a expression?
Are the analysts with, say, Scotia iTrade considered to be “sell side”? Can you provide an example of a “buy side” analysts (if such exist). In what category would you classify 5i’s analysis?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on November 03, 2020
Q: Greetings 5i team,
This question is regarding tax loss selling. I have a major loss on su.to in my Margin account. I want to keep the stock for the long run. My question is is it possible to file tax loss without selling or should i sell and buy back. If so how soon can i buy back?
Thank you
Ravi.
Read Answer Asked by Raveendra on November 03, 2020
Q: Setting up a RESP for three children. 40k in total. 6 to 10 year time frame. which ETF's only do you suggest with a 70/30 or 80/20 balanced/ income portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Ric on November 03, 2020
Q: For Jacques
Investopedia,the free dictionary of financial terms does a good job explaining a lot of economics and financials terms.
User friendly
Read Answer Asked by claude on November 03, 2020
Q: All of these stocks seem to be favourites and pay good dividends. Am having a hard time differentiating between them as regards to those involved in renewable energy ( I think NPI, BEP and Aqn ) and those involved in transmission only of electricity and natural gas (I think FTS, and EMA). Could you please comment on the differences, if there is any and how you would rank them.

Thanks

W
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on November 03, 2020
Q: As far as I can determine banks are the safest investment one could have in the equity market. If there is a safer stock then I would appreciate knowing what it is. The banks survived the 2008 crash, now have stricter regulations and if by chance the banks go under then the rest of the market and the economy will be crushed. Banks pay a good dividend for years, currently paying approx 4% and if you look at the growth over the past 10 years, 20 years then most people would be happy. These are thoughts from an income investor with growth as a bonus. For the fixed income portion in a portfolio why not buy the top 4 or 5 banks or even an etf that holds only bank stocks.
Appreciate your thoughts.

W

Read Answer Asked by Wayne on November 03, 2020
Q: Could you give me your assessment on these three companies please. Would you consider buying any of these today? How would you rate them? How do they stand financially? What are their growth prospects?
Thanks John
Read Answer Asked by John on November 03, 2020
Q: Good afternoon, this little food company has really been rocketing up in the last couple of weeks but I see no news since Oct 22. Do you have any idea why ? Could it be that this stock now trades on the OTC or might be getting press in the states? Volume is up 5 fold do you think this could be setting up for a rocket down? Thanks as always for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on November 03, 2020
Q: What would be the best equal weight TSX ETF (CDN $) and also S&P (US dollars) Low fees for both.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Maria on November 02, 2020
Q: Hi team,

What is exactly the meaning of "Capped" for an ETF.

May I suggest a category in your list of questions which would be 'vocabulary" or "meaning of..." for quick reference for unexperienced investors like me. It could avoid repetitive questions. I knew at some point what "capped" meant, but I forgot....

Many thanks,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on November 02, 2020
Q: I currently hold a 5% position in renewable energy stocks. Made up of BEP.UN + AQN + XBC. Please recommend one additional stock is this area. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on November 02, 2020
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