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Q: Hello 5i
Could I have your assessment of Rocket Lab please?
Thank you
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 25, 2024
Q: My utilities holdings include BIP.UN (3.9% of total equity), H (2.1%) and FTS (1.9%). Considering the momentum of CPX and its higher dividend than either H or FTS, what would your thoughts be about the idea of selling both H and FTS to buy CPX? Seems to present more growth potential and higher dividend. My thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David C. on November 25, 2024
Q: I'm considering selling part of my BCE holding for the loss. Can I claim the tax loss benefit? I may or may not repurchase after 30 days.
Apologies if this has been asked before - just making sure as the loss would be my only reason for selling.
Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Molly on November 25, 2024
Q: Another Canadian company (KUT.v) taken private.

Looking in to your crystal ball, over the next 1-3 years what are some other Canadian companies that you consider prime candidates to be acquired?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on November 25, 2024
Q: Looking at my Communication names I am wondering if it isn't time to move on from PINS and ROKU as I try to streamline my portfolio. Currently down 55% on both names after 4 years.

Allocation aside, I am thinking of selling both and simply increasing my position in GOOG. Thoughts? High risk investor with a long investing horizon.

Thank you as always!
Read Answer Asked by Stefan on November 25, 2024
Q: Hi 5i,
Any idea what's going on with Keyera? Right now, it's defying gravity and I don't think there's a single analyst out there who has called that, and although I own it and I like it, to me the underlying numbers don't justify the heady heights it's reaching. Any thoughts?
Thankyou,
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 25, 2024
Q: Under current market conditions, health care as a sector is lagging. When this happens is it still important to keep good companies within this sector to keep a balanced portfolio even though the names could trend lower for some time. Is the thinking that sectors being favoured could eventually change and a good company will recover. Or, it is better to move into what's going up and keep low weighting of a space that is out of favour due to changes in politics, interest rates, or other factors. The same could be said for REITs now which are doing terribly but does one keep these out-of-favour sectors to have diversification within a portfolio. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 25, 2024
Q: In your answer to Shirley on Nov. 22 you wrote, "We think investors can position a portfolio more conservatively by raising the allocation to defensive names that emphasize downside protection with good upside potential." Can you give a list of 5 CAD and 5 US stocks that you think would fall under that statement?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 25, 2024
Q: It seems the market is liking natural gas stocks these days. Do you agree? What would be your top three Canadian nat gas picks for a three year hold? I am open to moderate risk. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David on November 25, 2024
Q: Hello
I have a large cash position at 19% & would like to allocate 15% now through to Q2 2025.

What would 5is recommendations for Tech,, Comm Services, Industrials and "any misc."Momentum" plays Top 3 USA & CDA for each would be great.

*Assume 4+yr holds
Read Answer Asked by Brant on November 25, 2024
Q: Hi 5iResearch Team,

I’m currently quite bullish on the copper industry and would appreciate your thoughts on the best way to invest in this space. Do you think CPER is a solid choice, or would you recommend looking at specific copper companies instead? If the latter, which copper companies do you have the most conviction in at the moment?

Thank you for your time and insights—I greatly appreciate your help.
Read Answer Asked by Keith on November 25, 2024
Q: What are some ETFs that I can use to diversify my portfolio and have as a buy and hold strategy. 20+ year hold in TFSA. I want a portion of my portfolio that I don't have to look at at all. I currently have VFV and VEQT.
Read Answer Asked by Danielle on November 25, 2024
Q: If you needed to put together a portfolio of Canadian stocks with a market cap under $5 billion, to try to generate the best possible return over the next 3-5 years, which companies would you include? Maybe 7 or 8 names.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on November 25, 2024
Q: I am concerned about the possibility of a bear market and would like to reduce my equity risk. I am looking for a safe investment which is highly liquid. I am in the process of considering cashable GICs. Are there any ETFs which you would recommend for money market funds? Can you please recommend an ETF for the Canadian market and one ETF for the US market.

Also, for a 1-2 year hold, what type of bond ETF would you recommend (long bond, mid-term, etc) for a fairly safe investment? Again, can you please recommend one Canadian and one US ETF.

Thank you again for this excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on November 25, 2024
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