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Q: From what I understand from 5i - HCAL should move up much faster than HMAX and ZWU should move up faster than UMAX when the market begins its recovery. Is this a correct analogy? Thx James
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on October 20, 2023
Q: What is the potential regulatory risk related to HISAs? Is it restricted to HISA ETFs?

I have funds parked in a BMO investorline HISA for immediate deployment when needed:

https://www.bmoinvestorline.com/selfDirected/pdfs/BMT_HISA_Terms_CAD_EN.pdf

Can you explain what the regulatory risk and if it is applicable to my current holding?

Is there a better place to park funds?
Read Answer Asked by Simon on October 20, 2023
Q: Dear 5i
When stocks that payout dividends/interest monthly i assume the share price of the stock temporarily goes down after the distribution is payed . If that is correct would it be wise to buy into that stock at that point when the stock is lower after the distribution ?
Also i can't decide whether to top up my enbridge position or start a new position in pembina . Do you have a preference ? Is it a good time to take on an energy position in addition to CNQ which i currently have ?
Thanks again and deduct as necessary .
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on October 20, 2023
Q: My TFSA is growth-oriented, relatively diversified (16 stocks, mostly below 5%). But CSU has grown to be close to 20% of the total. How do I balance (1) diversification with (2) letting winners run, taking account of (3) the exceptional character of CSU as a long-term winner.

Jack
Read Answer Asked by John on October 19, 2023
Q: David Burrows was on BNN this mrning making his case for the market going forward. Very convincing..

Concentrating on dividend growers. What do you think and which stocks in your universe would you recommend?
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on October 19, 2023
Q: For some time 5i (and others) have noted that small cap valuations are low on a historic basis, and I also believe that you have commented that small caps often lead in a market turnaround? I really like a good "reversion to the mean" play, but what are the conditions for that to happen? I have to think inflation and higher interest rates are disproportionate headwinds for smaller companies vs large caps. What should one look for before buying a small cap ETF, or just forget the timing and figure you'll be happy in a few years one way or another? Thanks for your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on October 19, 2023
Q: What would be your top picks for stable Canadian dividend stocks that are trading at historically low valuations?

Thanks so much!
Read Answer Asked by Tara on October 19, 2023
Q: A little while ago a member asked about gold and these 3 companies were mentioned by you as potential to purchase. Comparing the 3, it seems that BTO is quite a bit more attractive....a good yield at 5 % (AGI is less than 1% and KRR is nil); BTO has about 1/2 the P / E and somewhat better P / B. Can you elaborate why the other 2 could be considered over BTO . Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on October 19, 2023
Q: I spent some time reading the Offer to Exchange as I was thinking of doing this even before the offer came out. I am trying to reduce my taxable income because of the clawback of OAS and the RoC distributions works for that. However, I noticed that this will be a taxable event, ie it will generate a capital gain or loss on the BN shares that are exchanged. For long time holders with a capital gain it may not be worth doing. I didn't see any mention of the tax consequences in previous questions.
Read Answer Asked by Earl on October 19, 2023
Q: In the chart "Portfolio Total Return with Benchmark as Base (%) 5-Yr" in your monthly portfolio reports, why does it change for a given date from month to month? For example, at 2022-1-1 in the Mar 31, 2023 Growth report it is about 50%. But in the Sep 30, 2023 Growth report at 2022-1-1 it drops well below 50%. Is this not the cumulative excess return over the benchmark for the 5 year period ending 2022-1-1 in both charts and therefore it shouldn't change? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by William on October 19, 2023
Q: Hello,
Based on their financial statements, are these companies worth keeping or exit before year end for capital loss?
Thanks
CR
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on October 19, 2023
Q: Hello
I was looking at your 5i Stock Screener: Canadian Utilities Companies That Are in a Solid Financial Position, and was stunned to see that Fortis is missing from the list. 5i are constantly recommending FTS as a "best" company with a 50+ history of dividend increases so is there a problem with it, so not on the list. What would it's numbers be if it were on the list. Please explain
Thanking you............ Paul W K
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 19, 2023
Q: What advice can you offer when considering the purchase of a stock that has declined to attractive levels, but in so doing has become vulnerable to tax loss selling given the time of year? Kinaxis, Brookfield Renewable and Telus come to mind, but there are others.
Read Answer Asked by Rupert on October 19, 2023
Q: If one believed that now was a good time to start picking away at beaten up stocks, how much should the fear of tax loss selling in the next 6 weeks weigh on the decision of whether or not to buy now or wait? Probably not a great way to invest pitting the fear of short term loss against fomo. Could you also highlight 10 or 12 Cdn stocks that in your opinion are the most vulnerable to taking a big tax loss selling hit this year. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on October 19, 2023
Q: I'm looking to diversify from my US and CA markets to buy some international markets. I noticed that VE, European developed etf, didn't appear in the companies addressed above. Would you prefer a developed Europe etf or a Japanese etf at this time? Do you think Japan has a higher growth rate vs potential loss rate than VE? If so which Japanese etf would you recommended? Would you consider hedged back to CAD to be preferable at this time?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on October 19, 2023
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