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Q: Good Morning
Regardless of sector, what are your top 3 stock choices in the US right now.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Marty on January 19, 2024
Q: HXS has has a management fee of .10 but as they state this does not include a swap fee of approximately 30 bps. Is the actual management fee .40? Is the swap fee related to the total return nature of this ETF? I’m looking for an S&P ETF to hold in my TFSA and HXS seems like a great option as I wouldn’t be subject to withholding taxes. Do you feel HXS is a better choice then VFV for a 10+ year hold inside a TFSA due to the savings on withholding taxes?
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on January 19, 2024
Q: Which sector will perform the best in 2024 ? Based on this answer , which fund should be purchased among the ones mentioned (or a fund representing another sector not mentioned in my question) ?
Read Answer Asked by georges on January 19, 2024
Q: Hi, Hammond Power stock continues to make new highs every day. Scarcity of sellers and low liquidity is evident. An order for sale of 8000 shares at $84.82 was quickly snapped up by hungry buyers, in no time. Besides the low float, what are the fundamentals driving the stock with this incredible strength? How is the valuation today, with the elevated prices? If there was cash to deploy, would 5i consider increasing its position in the Portfolio, at these levels ? Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on January 19, 2024
Q: The two least profitable stocks in my entire portfolio are SIS (up an anemic 6% after two years) and PBH (up 10% in the same time period). I'd like to replace both with something growthier - but here's the catch - I want similar dividends (+/- 1%) and I want Canadian replacements in the same sector. My only other Consumer Defensive is COST. Current industrials are WSP, HPS.A, J, and TFII. I would welcome your speculation on how SIS and PBH are likely to grow this year...and what potential replacements might be. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 19, 2024
Q: If one was to anchor their RRSP portfolio with VBAL which is a 60 equity/40 fixed income split, but would like to be more 70/30. Would you add another ETF or two to achieve the desired weightings? Does this strategy make sense? What would be Five i's thoughts and suggestions.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 19, 2024
Q: It looks like, regardless of oil price movements or direction of the market, XEG only goes down. I am currently down 15% on XEG and wondering if there is any hope for oil sector in Canada? Would you keep this ETF/sector for 1-3 years timeframe, or get rid of oil sector entirely and relocate money to some other sectors?
Read Answer Asked by Amy on January 19, 2024
Q: Hello, I need to reduce my financials and beef up my industrials and materials. I own TD, RY and SLF, and will trim reluctantly as they have all done well for me over the years. I already have TFII, ATS, and NTR. What would you suggest for Industrials and materials. Add to existing or add new companies? As a retired sort, I prefer Canadian stocks eligible for the Dividend Tax Credit but iI am underweight the US so f you have much better US suggestions please advise.
Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by alex on January 19, 2024
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
Here is an unusual question that I think I know the answer but looking for validation. I bought the largest Russian utility company before Putin invaded the Ukraine. Shortly after, the stock...I guess all Russian stocks...was delisted from the NYSE. I conclude it is a total loss...am I right? However I was wondering if it might ever be reinstated...for example in 5 years from now. If so would I still have claim to my stocks? Please tell me if all this thinking is impossible and this is just a tax loss conclusion. Your opinion please! Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on January 19, 2024
Q: Good past performers were TC. FFH. ONEX,CSU, KXS ATD

What do you think of theses next 3 Years. Could you rank your choices Thank You RAK
Read Answer Asked by bob on January 19, 2024
Q: Hello 5i,

I'm looking to consolidate my adtech holdings. I currently own The Trade Desk, Perion and Magnite. My main goal is to maximize growth over the next couple of years and I'm concerned about Magnite's slowing/declining future revenue growth.
My possible options are:

1) Sell all MGNI, buy more TTD
2) Sell all MGNI, buy more PERI
3) Sell all MGNI, allocate 50% of proceeds to TTD and 50% to PERI
3) Sell all MGNI and PERI, buy more TTD
4) Do nothing

Which option do you suggest? My current allocation to all three is approximately equal.

Thanks!

Read Answer Asked by Nicola on January 19, 2024
Q: Can you recommend 3 US ETFs for a long-term hold.

Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on January 19, 2024
Q: In the US Democrats have introduced legislation in both Congress and the Senate that would ban hedge funds, corporations, partnerships and REITs from buying and owning single family homes in the US. Does this pose a material threat to Tricon Residential? If this law were to not apply to Tricon, perhaps it is an opportunity for them as those on the wrong side of this law,would have to sell them within 10 years. Interested in your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Glenn on January 19, 2024
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