Q: Hi Peter, you seem favourable on Nuvei. They are reportedly in 'payment solutions'. Can you briefly tell us whether they are just a tiny version of a Paypal, Visa, LSPD, etc. Or do they offer a different solution? And as they are not yet profitable, where (from what activities or types of customers) do you see their growth occurring? Thanks.
Q: Peter; Do you think the egaming sector is worth looking at in a small position- I’ve looked at a few and this one seems well diversified but not sure if it’s a fad or a viable industry. Thanks. Rod
Q: Happy New Year to all at 5i!!!! I would like to make a TFSA investment for a long term hold in both QQQ and ARKK. Does this seem alright to do at this time? Should I chose one over the other, or would both investments compliment each other? Cheers, Tamara
Q: I know Solar companies in this ETF and a giant cruise line are completely different but looking forward for growth in my TFSA which one would get the nod and why over the next year ???
Thank you and Happy New Year!!
Q: Would you recommend purchasing gold stock or physical gold at this time?
If so, please advise which gold stocks you would recommend?
Also, would you recommend buying energy resources at this time, and if so, which energy resource companies would you recommend?
Q: I have owned SSL for several years and done ok. Do you see any compelling reason to drop it in favour of MMX? It’s held in my TFSA so no tax implications for the move.
Thanks for your opinion. Happy New Year.
With PEO having been taken out, could you please recommend a company(-ies) with similar characteristics (i.e. small cap, steady, great management, potential for a takeover etc)?
Q: In a taxable account, for a US ETF(ex: IEMG) with no US stock in it ,(bought alone or even included in a canadian ETF like XAW ) : is it considered as a US equity, and submbitted to the US withholding tax on dividends ?
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Asked by Jean-Yves on January 04, 2021
Q: Review your employees
Last year was very revealing because it tested the mettle of everyone, including advisers, investment managers and discount brokers. This makes January 2021 a particularly good time to sit back and assess the investment professionals you work with.
Here are some questions you should think about:
How prompt and effective was the service?
How transparent were they about long-term returns and fees?
Was the investment advice timely and useful?
Are their strengths your weaknesses?
Do I trust them to put my interests first?If the answers to these questions are unsatisfactory, then it’s time for a change. If you’re supposed to hear from your adviser regularly (and are paying fees for it,) but didn’t get a call in the first half of 2020, or the whole year for that matter, then you’ve got grounds for divorce.
Peter; With thanks to Tom Bradley - the above questions could all be answered positively by 5i members. Thanks again- we won't be getting divorced !!
Publish if you wish,
Rod