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Q: Hello Peter and Staff

I have 2 questions on this security.

a) What fees are buried in this ETF?
b) Is the price you pay per unit based on the value of the securities held by that ETF divided by units outstanding or just what investors are paying because they want to own this ETF? If that is the case , is it really a good way to own the six companies ?

Thanks for all you do

Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 10, 2022
Q: I bought a small position of lspd at $78, watched it rally to $150. Did nothing which in hindsight I should have sold but I'm in it for more. Dropped to days price of $45. It has kinda of a 'blood is in the streets' feel right now. . Doubled the still small position to average $62. I can hold this one for a really long time. Am I crazy or am I sitting pretty?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 10, 2022
Q: Hi 5i,
What is the rationale to invest in sector-specific ETFs rather than index funds? It seems like the index themselves typically perform quite well compared to ETFs unless one is looking to gain exposure in a specific sector.

Looking back to Adam's question on 06-Jan regarding 2021 performance:
S&P 500: 28.7%
TSX: 25.1%
Here I thought I was doing reasonable with my 16%...
I certainly enjoy investing and learning about specific stocks and ETFs but this difference is hard to ignore.

Thanks,
Kyle
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on January 10, 2022
Q: Hello Peter, Can I have your opinion please?

I am wondering if it might be a good idea to reduce my holdings in gold and silver stocks (maybe exit all my positions?), at least until May and buy some in the energy sector from the proceeds.
The reason behind this stems from yields going up- maybe the 10 yr goes to 2%. How likely is that? Apparently, the seasonal period of gold starts in summer.

My stocks in gold are at both ends of the large/small caps such as AEM/KL,FNV, KRR,MMX,WDO and PAAS.
I am under represented in energy with ENB,PPL and ALA.
What would be your suggestion? And if you agree, could you give me 1or 2 names to let go and 1 or 2 names to add.
Always appreciative of your thoughts.
Regards
Rajiv
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on January 10, 2022
Q: could you please rank these from screaming buy to stay away...looking at starting small positions in some of these at current prices...many thanks...
Read Answer Asked by adam on January 10, 2022
Q: I have quite a lot of financials, mostly Canadian banks and insurers with about 20% US. Would like to sell down some and buy something with some more growth in the payment section but still relatively conservative.
Would you recommend one of MA, V, Pypl or other financial as currently looks like a buying opportunity?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Tulio on January 10, 2022
Q: Hi 5i Team - I am considering selling part of my Algonquin Power holding and diversifying into the same field. My first choice is either BAM, BEP or BEPC but I'm not sure which of the three to pick since they are all related. Could you assist me by providing a brief description of the differences between the three and your preference, if any. Also is there another company in the same space that you would recommend.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on January 10, 2022
Q: Hi 5i Team - I am considering increasing my holdings in financials. Could you provide a couple of ideas in each of small cap, mid cap, and large cap companies, concentrating on Canadian companies but any U.S. suggestions are welcomed too. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on January 10, 2022
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