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Q: I want some information on Liquid Alternative funds. I believe they would add diversification to my portfolio of stocks and bonds. I would consider 10% weighing as they are more risky. What mutual funds or ETFs would be suitable to invest in this category for a DIY investor (through a discount broker ) ? I would be looking for consistent performance and good track record.
Read Answer Asked by ZIM on August 28, 2020
Q: Hi 5i Team!
Based on your opinion back in Feb 2020, I have included growth names like KXS, REAL, DOO, QST, GSY and LSPD in my TFSA. Although these stocks were added prior Pandemic, all of them recovered except QST and I made over 5-7% already. Thanks for your valuable advise.
While in RRSP, I have ACB, CAE and LNR at 5% position, ENB at 20% position and CNQ over 60% position. I am down ~35% on average on these stocks. Is the correct thing to do is sell and balance out my RRSP portfolio or should I be waiting for recovery period for these down stocks. I would appreciate your counsel on this. I have ~25K room left on RRSP. Can you give me 5 names that you feel are good to have for next 3-5 years in. What companies would you suggest are the best positioned to take advantage of projected growth both US and Canadian.

Thanks for your help!
Read Answer Asked by Mahendiali on August 28, 2020
Q: Is BAM.A eligible for the dividend tax credit? I looked online and had a hard time deciphering everything. Which account is the best place for it?

Thanks,
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 28, 2020
Q: Some questions about REAL recently. If I have this straight, REAL is in the business of mortgage lending, re-finance and appraisals. All necessary components for any real estate transaction. Considering the robust real estate market that has only become more busy in 2020 and not less, why the downward pressure on REAL? Simply profit taking?

It seems to me that they are well positioned to have a blow-out year and we should al be buying.

I have a 1% position in REAL and am considering doubling it for a 2-5 year hold with high short term (6-12 month) expectations. Reasons to not do this include?
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on August 27, 2020
Q: Hi 5iR, Please give me all you can on PINK. The stock appears to be taking off into orbit.......any reason why? Their imaging technology seems to have incredible potential but why is the stock suddenly moving up over the past month? Is there a deal, an investor, a takeover.....?? I'd appreciate whatever you can dig up, preferably with a backhoe than a shovel.
Thanks team.
Cheers, Chris
Read Answer Asked by Chris on August 27, 2020
Q: Several months ago, you had a list of about ten companies (including CSU, X, KXS, CAE, BYD, ENB, ADW) that you felt had a unique opportunity to flourish under these special circumstances.
Asking the same question today, what would your updated list look like?
Read Answer Asked by Rick on August 27, 2020
Q: Given the recent corporate actions, I now own BEPC (100 shares) in addition to the BEP.UN shares (400 shares) I have owned previously. Going forward, which is the better investment to add to in my Canadian non-registered taxable account, BEP.UN or BEPC? Can you provide a brief rationale for your choice? Does it make sense to sell off the less attractive stock and add those proceeds to the more attractive position, or just carry both of them? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on August 27, 2020
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