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Q: I'm a bit flabbergasted at your recent bullishness on CAE considering the state of the airlines. But I trust you and haven't sold my position that is down 30% as of today.

I have a few questions about the backlog which I think you mentioned sits at 9 Billion dollar. So with so much work, why do they layoff staff? Is it that the staff laid off can't actually help with the backlog (i.e. they work in sales instead of engineering or something?). With do they suspend their dividend? Why have they not invested (now or previously) to deal with the backlog that they seem to have had for so long?

I get that CAE is uniquely positioned to succeed if things go well. However, they are so positioned in an industry I don't see getting back to 'normal' anytime soon.

C.
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on May 15, 2020
Q: Good morning, Peter/Ryan!
I am interested in finding more detailed info about European and emerging market dividend paying stocks, essentially of the "blue chip" variety. Do you know of any specific resources that provides coverage in that area? As well, would you by chance have any recommendations of specific stocks and/or ETFs along those lines … maybe 4 or 5?
Thanks a lot!
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 15, 2020
Q: For Canadians to hold a physical gold or silver ETF rather than a product that uses derivatives type ETF that has more risk, would you recommend PSLV, CEF or PHYS. Do you feel these track the spot prices well. I am looking right now and today silver spot on bloomberg is up 1.60% but PSLV on Toronto is up only 0.60% and the currency difference does not explain the difference as PSLV in US$ is up only 0.60% as well. That seems alot that is pushing over to a NAV premium discount.
Read Answer Asked by Husseinali on May 15, 2020
Q: Good evening,
Wondering what your perspective is about the chance of the U.S. and Canada adopting a negative interest rate policy? What do you think the likelihood would be on a percentage basis?
Could you please list 5-6 companies in both the U.S.A and Canada that investors should consider in order to benefit. Thanks for your response!
Read Answer Asked by Arturo on May 15, 2020
Q: In your portfolio analytics, you used to have A list of suggested etfs for each sector. I cannot find this list anymore. Has it been removed? Could you please provide a list of recommended etfs for each sector. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by satish on May 15, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team,
I follow a number of the stay-at-home stocks but question their valuations and wonder about their staying power. One that has been on my watchlist for awhile is CHGG. The stock price jumped recently after a very strong earnings report, so I may have missed the run. It is gathering analyst support for its on-line education platform for courses, tutoring and reference material for high school and college students. With a number of universities in Canada and the U.S. keeping campuses closed at least until the January semester, does CHGG have some staying power for its on-line educational services? What are your thoughts on CHGG?
Thanks again for the insight.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on May 15, 2020
Q: I just read your answer re the above symbol, Larry Bermans newest addition. My question would be, what would you recommend that has a longer track record and is similiar to zpay's philosophy, maybe not quite the best word for an etf !!. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on May 15, 2020
Q: Hi 5iTeam,
BField Renewable between late 2015 and early 2019 price wise didn't do much (the price actually dropped during this period of time). But starting in early 2019, its price started to climb and closed at record high in mid Feb 2020.
Would you please shed some lights on why BEP started to take off in early 2019 while having a negative return between 2015 and early 2019.
Cheers,
Read Answer Asked by Harry on May 15, 2020
Q: wondering if you would be kind enough to give me your prognosis on this company and mgmt team in particular , please and thank you...Cheers
Read Answer Asked by Cam on May 15, 2020
Q: I have a small position in OGI.T. Bought it two weeks ago (2.40) thinking it Is one of the better names in the sector and will be a survivor. It has had its time in the past where they would report a good quarter but with no consistency. What is you’re opinion on this company and the sector in general. I can wait on it for a few years but the sector as a whole looks like a dumpster fire and knowing there are a lot of other places to go with the money I’m wondering if it makes any sense to wait it out?
Read Answer Asked by Andre on May 15, 2020