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Q: Dear 5i
I need to increase my international exposure substantially . What 1-2 ETF's would be your top choices for this . What would your choice be for a basic material ETF ?
Thanks
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on May 02, 2024
Q: Hello,

General best practice question here on portfolio diversification based on a question asked many years ago.

1. If you were starting fresh with an equity portfolio, how many names would you choose and would they all be equal weight by name? Within that number, would you have a recommendation investing in a set number of ETF's?

2. Would you recommend adding stocks across each of the 10-14 sectors (or prioritize specific ones) and apply the same weight?

3. In terms of tax benefits, would you tend to hold US stock in a TFSA or RRSP? I seem to read conflicting views.
Read Answer Asked by Julie on May 01, 2024
Q: I see that todays news of a huge contract to supply Microsoft has given some life to the share price. But the share price is still quite low compared to a year or two ago. I am having trouble judging how much value the contract adds I would think a contract of this size will quickly give a much stronger boost to the stock, even though some of the contract is a few years away.. How much value does it add, in your opinion? Is the share price too low now? i already have a full position, but I'm thinking of adding more
Read Answer Asked by arnold on May 01, 2024
Q: Todays announcement with Microsoft boosted the BEPC share price about 8% so far, yet the improvement in BN share price is minimal Why? Is BN undervalued since it will clearly benefit from this contact between Microsoft and BEPC Is BN undervalued now? is it a good buying opportunity? I have a one-half position in BN and I'm thinking of boosting it
Read Answer Asked by arnold on May 01, 2024
Q: For new TFSA money this year can you please recommend you're top 5 picks in the Balanced growth/income portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Darrin on May 01, 2024
Q: Hello 5i Team

Further to David's question on April 30 regarding dividend stocks - a suggested site is:

dividendgrowthinvestingandretirement.com

The site publishes (emails) a monthly excel spreadsheet listing Canadian dividend growth stocks along with other historical information.


Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 01, 2024
Q: I am in a quandary on what to do with esb shares that I have. I don't understand how the underlying stocks have doubled but the unit value of esb has FINALLY gotten up to a point where they are paying $.10 a share. I have no idea why the nav has taken so long to get to over $5.00. I fear that the shares will not hold their value, my cost is $.80, thinking about selling and buying some mid cap oils, like tve or bte, what are your thoughts
Thanks
Auftar
Read Answer Asked by auftar on May 01, 2024
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