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Q: Greetings 5i
I have a couple of follow up questions to yesterday’s question regarding a US replacement for vbal. You suggested a combination of spy and a bond fund. What would be an appropriate bond etf for this strategy? I imagine you would be indifferent between spy and voo for stocks? Is there any way to calculate the tax hit in a non registered account. Currently I have non dividend paying stocks in this account to avoid withholding tax. But, i guess if you follow this strategy you have to take the tax bite as part of the package.
With appreciation
Read Answer Asked by joseph on April 29, 2024
Q: I am looking for a silver explorer with an established resource about to go into production. I would also like it to be a large resource and in a safe jurisdiction . A tough question I know but a lot of the silver companies seem to have problems other than PAAS which I already own ,just looking for something with a little more torque.
Read Answer Asked by lynn on April 29, 2024
Q: Dear Peter et al:

PLTR earnings report is May 6th, FTNT on May 02 and SMCI tomorrow!! (30th April)


This is a general question and not personal!

If some had a small position and plan to add more to these three stocks, Worth writing Cash secured puts? So close to Earnings date?

IF you were to write a cash secured put what would be the price that you would choose to write for these three, including SMCI.
(Of course not guaranteed that the order will fill!)

Many thanks.


Read Answer Asked by Savalai on April 29, 2024
Q: During the weekend and overnight, I notice the value of my portfolio often fluxuates. Just curious: does this reflect aftermarket trading and/or currency fluxuations? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on April 29, 2024
Q: Hi 5i,

I am slowly converting my TSFA to income. A model holding for me is BNS-T (Bank of Nova Scotia). A +6% dividend and good growth potential. Thank you 5i for the recommendation. Can you. recommend, "as of the prices today" 3-4 more companies that you would add. I do have access to your income portfolio of course, but I am seeking good entry positions for your current "fav's". Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on April 29, 2024
Q: Could you please suggest 3-5 of the 'safest' products that provide a 7% yield. They could be stocks, preferred shares, corporate bonds, GICs... whatever. No specific time horizon. Could you please list them in order of safety. Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Toge on April 29, 2024
Q: Would I be correct in saying that your recent answers are showing a preference for VRT rather than SMCI or ALAB? Can you rate each of the three on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being a strong buy) and at what level you would buy each? Also, if you have in fact shifted slightly away from SMCI and to VRT as a fav, what makes it more desirable?
Read Answer Asked by Tim on April 29, 2024
Q: Your comments please on the recent quarter. Do you like the space they are in? What is competition like, are there any other public companies focusing on payment processing to gig economy workers? Are you familiar with the management team, do you like them? Is the company on your radar to add to your coverage list?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on April 29, 2024
Q: Hello,

What are your thoughts on Alarum technologies and its current valuation? Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by James on April 29, 2024
Q: could you please comment on CVX.There is a lot of talk about this company going forward.What is your view on CVX?
Also what is you compelling story about Hammond here?can you tell a bit more about what this company does and why it has a bright future?Is Hammond manufacturing in essence the same stock?why two TSX listings?
Read Answer Asked by mary on April 29, 2024
Q: After a strong quarter the weakness seems strange in a strong market for tech. Was there something in the conferance call? I realize it's only a few trading days, but I'm a relatively new shareholder and dont like that ugly red color on my screen when most everything else in tech is a beautiful green color.
Read Answer Asked by Charles on April 29, 2024
Q: I just submitted a question about VHI in which I referred to the recent prospectus. I am fully aware that all the shares were exercised and that it was to raise money so please ignore that as not relevent to my question. I should have asked how likely it is that this is the only financing this year and does this fit with keeping the share count down?
Read Answer Asked by Gayle on April 29, 2024
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