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Q: I'm interested in taking positions in S&P500 and NASDAQ for a long time hold. My funds are in regular margin account. Would you suggest ...
1. Convert funds to USD and invest in US currency?
2. Invest in CAD hedged ?
3. Invest in CAD unhedged?

Please suggest the ETF's based on the total return in next 5+ years.

Thanks in advance
Read Answer Asked by Atchuta on April 07, 2025
Q: Tax question if you allow ( I acknowledge you are not tax advisors and that I am solely responsible). CRA form T1135 includes a column showing realized gain (loss) in Canadian $. The amounts I calculate after adjusting for purchases and sales made at different dates and after adjusting for commissions charged by brokers for Forex conversions , I arrive at a lower realized gain. The difference is not really for the “Outlays and Expenses” box in the T5008 in TurboTax software. Does it matter that I have a lower capital gain than the amounts shown in the T1135 ? Or do I need to report the exact amounts shown in the T1135? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on April 07, 2025
Q: Could 5i speculate on the current volatility of gold ? I'm not buying the " Investors are in a sell everything mood " argument ..... Investors are selling Mr Market because of the tariffs and gold " should " be exactly where they head to . The price of gold is unaffected by tariffs ......

As well as speculating on the reason " why " could 5i speculate on how long you feel the volatility in gold will continue? ..... I tend to think gold should continue it's upward rise once investors figure out that it is unaffected by tariffs and look for a safer haven ....... But I trust 5i's analysis more than my own ..... Thanks for your terrific service .... Garth
Read Answer Asked by Garth on April 07, 2025
Q: PLEASE MAKE THIS A PUBLIC QUESTION

Hi Team, A while back you introduced the up-vote button on questions. Would you consider adding a down-vote button? Or give the option to members to hide or block questions from certain individuals? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marco on April 04, 2025
Q: Good morning! After the dust settles will Propel, TeraVest and Nebius still be considered a solid investment for a 10 year hold? Would any of these be classified as a compounder and therefore a buy and forget type of investment? Where would they place on the risk scale with 10 being a high risk?
Thank you for your guidance in these times.
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Dan on April 04, 2025
Q: Hi,

I am surprised that gold is not holding up in this meltdown. Is the market at the point of “sell anything” to raise cash/cover margins?

Thanks, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 04, 2025
Q: Hi bad day to be sure I see you suggest buying into some stocks but slowly.
What are the best sectors to buy first now that this black swan event is in play. Please give me you top 4 sectors in order of preference. Also you top 2 picks in each of the 4 also in order of preference as well please

What do you think is the worse case scenario as far as market drop % wise I release its just a guess but you guess is almost certainly better than mine at this point
Read Answer Asked by Terence on April 04, 2025
Q: At one point it seemed like LSPD, DND, TIXT, REAL and WELL were market darlings with great potential, and DCBO, SHOP and ATZ were on more solid ground. Are any nearing the point of accumulation or should I start buying Spam for the apparent apocalypse?!!
Read Answer Asked by Art on April 04, 2025
Q: Hi Chris, With today's blood bath, please advise if you think of screaming buy high conviction stocks for growth and dividend. If possible price range too. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by S on April 04, 2025
Q: The VIX is now 35. Is it time to back up the truck?
Read Answer Asked by David on April 04, 2025
Q: Hi - as the US has been a stronger market for the last couple of years, a large portion of my portfolio is USD. With the recent economic turmoil in the US and the resultant effect on their dollar, would you consider holding some ETF's in currencies such as the British Pound, Euro and Canadian dollar? My portfolio is heavily weighted in cash, as I hope to be able to wait on the sidelines till we see a buyable bottom, vs get whipsawed based on the latest idea from the 'Village Idiot'. As always, I welcome you thoughts!
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on April 04, 2025
Q: Retired, dividend-income investor, with mostly a blue chip, buy-and-hold-strategy and trims-adds when dictated by asset allocation.

Technology has been taking it on the chin, to say the least. My proxy for this sector is XIT. When the dust settles, I'd like to top up my tech sector by adding to XIT.

My 2 options are:
#1 = sell NTR in my RRSP and direct the proceeds to XIT.
#2 = trim NNRG in my TFSA and direct proceeds to XIT.

So, the question is....which do you think has more upside over the next period of time....NTR or XIT or NNRG? Please rank these 3 for upside.

My current thinking is to go with Option #1.

Thanks for your help....Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on April 04, 2025
Q: Thinking of adding to my holdings which have been hit today. Could you place the following in order, most attractive first? TXN, MAR, NKE, AAPL, FTNT, CNQ, JPM,
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 04, 2025
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