Q: What is the main difference between investing in Index Funds vs ETF’s? I read about these U.S. bloggers who post about their increasing net worth by investing monthly in index funds, is that similar to investing in say WealthSimple in Canada?
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Q: I have seen some commercials about buying fractional shares and am curious how it works from the brokerage's perspective. Can the brokerage simply buy the fractional share on the open market? If so, why don't all brokerages offer fractional share purchases to their clients. If the brokerage has to buy a full share, what does it do with the other part of the fractional share?.
Q: I was wondering what your thoughts were on investing in ETF’s like Wealthsimple vs Index Funds. What’s the main difference and does one have more upside?
Q: Re PRL earnings. Strange?
Yahoo lists 2023 earnings as $1.35
2024 Est. $2.19
2025 Est. $3.28
Yahoo lists 2023 earnings as $1.35
2024 Est. $2.19
2025 Est. $3.28
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BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB)
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iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF (XDIV)
Q: Good evening 5i,
I have held ZLB for some time and while happy with the holding as part of my portfolio, I am considering a switch to HDIV. It would continue to be a long term hold.
Based on past perfromance, I don't see that the ZLB provides that much less volatility protection over HDIV to justify the higher fees and lower yield.
I would certainly appreicate your thoughts.
Thanks
I have held ZLB for some time and while happy with the holding as part of my portfolio, I am considering a switch to HDIV. It would continue to be a long term hold.
Based on past perfromance, I don't see that the ZLB provides that much less volatility protection over HDIV to justify the higher fees and lower yield.
I would certainly appreicate your thoughts.
Thanks
Q: Hi 5i Team - Could you provide a summary of the fundamentals for IES Holdings including cash on hand, free cash flow and a measure of its profitability. Could you also provide its growth potential over the next 3 to 5 years and if possible indicate the ratio of organic growth to growth by acquisition. Also what are the insider holdings and has there been any significant buying or selling over the past few months. Is this a company that could benefit substantially from the dramatic increase of data centres needed for AI purposes.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Q: Hi 5i,
DRX keeps falling and I keep crying! What's up? Any news? Any possible catalysts on the horizon? Thank you!
DRX keeps falling and I keep crying! What's up? Any news? Any possible catalysts on the horizon? Thank you!
Q: The stock has been down for several years. The last month has gone up.New financing with Sprott ?s this still a wait and see or time to add
Q: Hello
In just 2 days of trading, this week, stock has dropped from $152 to $136, on no news !
Any thoughts or concerns ?
Thank You
In just 2 days of trading, this week, stock has dropped from $152 to $136, on no news !
Any thoughts or concerns ?
Thank You
Q: Hi
Do you think that the spat with India is the cause of the share price drop?
Thank you
Mike
Do you think that the spat with India is the cause of the share price drop?
Thank you
Mike
Q: On Sept 19 I asked the maximum weight YOU would be comfortable holding VRT and you answered 3.5%. Today you responded to Maureen with 5% weight.
What changed in the last 3-4 weeks for you to be more comfortable with a higher weight in VRT now?
Thanks
What changed in the last 3-4 weeks for you to be more comfortable with a higher weight in VRT now?
Thanks
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iShares Premium Money Market ETF (CMR)
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Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA)
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Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF (HSAV)
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Global X High Interest Savings ETF (CASH)
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Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF (CBIL)
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High Interest Savings Account ETF (HISA)
Q: Good morning, I have $200,000.00 in a taxable account and am looking for a temporary safe place to invest it in for a period of 6 to 8 months, hoping to generate some yield.
Do you have any suggestions?
Kindly advise & Thank you
Sergio
Do you have any suggestions?
Kindly advise & Thank you
Sergio
Q: Hello, is Eli Lilly a buy at these levels? If so, why? If not, what might be a good entry point? Morningstar has a glowing report on LLY but ranks it 1 * only because the stock price is way over their fair valuation (has been for a long time). What to make of this? Thanks!
Q: The last few months the stock started to rise. Definitely not near its past high. Is it time to.move on and look elsewhere?
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Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)
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Brookfield Renewable Corporation Class A Exchangeable Subordinate Voting Shares (BEPC)
Q: BEPC is up over 8% today. Any idea why?
Q: I want to build a position in Sofi, is now a good buying point or would you recommend a price to buy at?
Q: good morning. just read your report on bns and was hoping to hear what you thought of the dividend in the future. To be short it has been very disapointing in growth over many years and just wondering what were your thoughts going into the future.
I realize it has a good dividend now but as a dividend growth investor i also want some growth. Do you see any in the future?
I realize it has a good dividend now but as a dividend growth investor i also want some growth. Do you see any in the future?
Q: Could you compare MFC and Power Co?
Q: Hi, good day, what are your thoughts on the latest news? Outlook for the company and stock? Thanks
Q: Peter; This is the one I meant re morning drop , earnings , would you add here ? Thanks.
Rod
Rod