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Q: Hey 5i team!

RESP 10-15 yr hold.
Current HXQ, ZSP, XIT, XIC. ZRE.
BAM.A, CAE, BPY.UN.
ETF's are core holdings in that order been riding the recovery. BAM looking longterm. BPY.UN AND CAE are recovery plays. Bonds not needed until later on. Intl and emerging is looking to be terrible for a year or so. Possibly adding IWO.

What would be your major changes and or additions to this grouping? What would you recommend? With a shorter timeframe then some we need some solid and secure growth plays.

Thank you. Looking forward to your reply.

Read Answer Asked by John on June 25, 2020
Q: Would like your opinion om this fund for my US account, its performance is excellent five star morningstar rating. MER at 2% is high. Is there a similar ETF with similar performance? Or should I just be contented paying this fee considering its return? Do you see this sector continuing to outperform?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Saad on June 25, 2020
Q: Gold continues to March ahead for obvious reasons. McEwen mining continues to underperform. We are living through one of the most bullish catalysts for gold producers; yet Mux seems to have lost its way. What will it take to turn this around? Even Rob’s reputation as a shareholder value producer seems to be at risk, Is Mux heading for a further disaster.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on June 25, 2020
Q: As much as I dislike US leadership at this time I'm concerned about market impact if the other guys get in particularly to my energy stocks. I'm considering going to 50% cash to await the results. Is there anywhere to park cash that would provide the highest return before the election and where would you invest after? Am I being too pessimistic?
Read Answer Asked by hal on June 25, 2020
Q: We often hear that the market is doing well because of the Fed. It has printed money to buy treasuries in an unprecedented amount. The proceeds from the sale of the Treasuries is sitting in the Treasury General Account (TGA). The TGA normally has $300 - 500 billion to cover a few days of spending. It now has over $1.5 trillion, supposedly for COVID related spending. There is a theory that the Treasury is delaying the spending of the $1.5 trillion in the Treasury General Account until closer to the election, so it can hand out some goodies. Once this money hits the money supply, it will give the markets and economy a "sugar rush" creating a hyper-bubble. Then, after the election ... Look out below! Can you please comment on this theory.
Read Answer Asked by ROB on June 25, 2020
Q: Hello team,
Just the point of view, " Starlink " , what do you see if it will changes the whole pic in traditional tele sector? would be the cut the cable story repeats again in the future?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by LEI on June 25, 2020
Q: I noticed a few people commenting on the vastly improved Portfolio Analytics segment of this website.

Where can I find the details of what has been changed?

TY

Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on June 25, 2020
Q: This name had a nice pop after the favourable (almost glowing) Andrew Left/Citron research report. However, I see that there has been a lot of insider selling, which always makes me nervous and today I read that they are laying off a large percent of their workforce which is not exactly a glowing sign of success. What do you think about this company as a "stay at home" type of stock play? I do note your previous comments wherein you say that it was okay. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jason on June 25, 2020
Q: My husband and I are in our mid 60's and were hoping to retire in the next 2-3 yrs (however we may need to postpone depending on how 2020/2021 goes). At the moment our asset allocation is 67% equities and 33% fixed income and we feel we need to shift toward fixed income.
2 questions:
1. Undercurrent conditions, would you suggest a 60/40 split,a 50/50 split or do nothing for next 6 months?
2. If it make sense to make some adjustments now, which of the following fixed assets would you add to and which equities would you recommend trimming: current fixed positions are 10% each in XBB, PMO005, ZIC; equities over 5% are TD(6%), ZUT(8%) and XIC (7%).
Read Answer Asked by Rosemin on June 25, 2020
Q: Hello 5i,
I invested in some US stocks when USD/CAD was around 1.42. Those stocks went up but the progression of USD/CAD down ate into the profits. I know that we don't want to predict the implications of FOREX but do you think that US economy will rebound and recover faster and return to higher values (1.40+) and allows Canadians to eke out more profit?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 25, 2020
Q: XRO has announced a $5 million share offering at .70 which seems ok. It also announce "that it has completed a non-brokered private placement financing and raised $115,000 through the issuance of 287,500 common shares in the capital of the Company ("Shares") at a price of $0.40 per Share. The Shares will be subject to a hold period expiring October 24, 2020"
This private placement seems over generous to me and I would appreciate your opinion on this. Thanks John
Read Answer Asked by John on June 24, 2020
Q: After pulling back from it's high since the IPO would now be a good time to enter a small position? What are your views on the industry?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Adam on June 24, 2020
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