Q: I got quite a lot of Power Financial and I want to sell some to invest more into the US market. Would you advise selling now or waiting until the merger concludes in February?
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Q: Hi Folks, This morning my TDOC shares jumped nearly 13% - a delightful surprise. Apparently as a result of a newly announced acquisition of In Touch. I would appreciate your comments on the pending acquisition and outlook going forward.
Thanks
Ros
Thanks
Ros
Q: give me your opinion
Q: The rest of the software sector has recovered quite nicely with many testing new highs but VEEV seems to not be participating. Any thoughts? I thought that software combined with the medical space would be a big winner but it seems to languish a bit (do realize that it has done well over last year)
Thanks
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Q: Hello everyone at 5i! I presently hold IBM, and have done so for several years. Other than a decent dividend, it has not done much. I was wondering, should I continue to hold it, or swap it up for Microsoft or Apple, for a little more growth? From a value perspective, would now be a time to do so? And if so, what would you suggest? Cheers, Tamara
Q: Any idea why the strong performance last few days?
Sheldon
Sheldon
Q: Any news why LITE is down today? What's your take on the company - sell, hold or buy?
Q: Can I get your thoughts on this Hong King listed company.
Thanks
Thanks
Q: Is SVI a buy at today's price? Can you suggest a website that provides moving averages?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Q: Peter: In your growth portfolio you have REAL listed as consumer discretionary. I don’t have a security in this sector. Any suggestions? I have REAL has more of a technology stock similar to LSPD, which I own. I’m also light in health care, own ATE only , thoughts on GUD, and REAL.
Q: Both BYL and STXS are slow to grow. Looking forward which do you think has better growth potential in the next 2 years? (Given one is CDN and one US and in different fields)
Q: Hello,
We inherited this F type fund after parting with our advisor. The BMO has so far kept it as such in our joint cash account. We own this fund since November 2017 and so far received $1236.30 in dividends and are $2500.00 down from our 30K. investment. I have a very basic idea of their long-short approach and I would like to ask your opinion if their modus operandi might be worth keeping and provide value during possible down markets.
Thank you and have a super day,
Kurt Baertsch
We inherited this F type fund after parting with our advisor. The BMO has so far kept it as such in our joint cash account. We own this fund since November 2017 and so far received $1236.30 in dividends and are $2500.00 down from our 30K. investment. I have a very basic idea of their long-short approach and I would like to ask your opinion if their modus operandi might be worth keeping and provide value during possible down markets.
Thank you and have a super day,
Kurt Baertsch
Q: I am trying to determine how material the withholding tax difference is if I hold vgg in my rrsp vs vig.
At first glance, the yield on vgg is 1.229% and on vig is 1.764%, according to the 5i website. However, according to the Vanguard website the vgg "MER" is 0.30% and the vig "Expense Ratio" is 0.06% (quite a difference in fees if indeed this is an apple to apples comparison). So if I compare before expense yields I get that the cdn vgg yields 0.295% less (1.764 + .06 - 1.229 - .30) or , as a proportion the cdn before expense yield is 84% of the us before expense yield (1.529/1.824). So the w/h tax costs me 16% of the yield -- does this analysis seem correct? Thanks. Also, why would there be such a large difference in fees between vgg and vig?
At first glance, the yield on vgg is 1.229% and on vig is 1.764%, according to the 5i website. However, according to the Vanguard website the vgg "MER" is 0.30% and the vig "Expense Ratio" is 0.06% (quite a difference in fees if indeed this is an apple to apples comparison). So if I compare before expense yields I get that the cdn vgg yields 0.295% less (1.764 + .06 - 1.229 - .30) or , as a proportion the cdn before expense yield is 84% of the us before expense yield (1.529/1.824). So the w/h tax costs me 16% of the yield -- does this analysis seem correct? Thanks. Also, why would there be such a large difference in fees between vgg and vig?
Q: hi, what is your opinion on DISH as an investment in a growth oriented portfolio?
Q: Hi Everyone! Me again. I have a small holding of New Relic in my TFSA, and would like to swap it for another tech stock with better growth prospect for a long term hold. Any suggestions? Thank you, Tamara
Q: Hi 5i Team:
Happy New Year!
I am thinking to put my hi interest saving money to either ENB and or ALA. I know the principal may go up/down, but if it goes down at least I can use my cap loss to offset gains. Which of these two you would recommend for a long term hold just to earn the dividend? I already own these two stocks and my holdings are well diversify. Or, what would you recommend besides ENB and ALA.
Thank you.
L
Happy New Year!
I am thinking to put my hi interest saving money to either ENB and or ALA. I know the principal may go up/down, but if it goes down at least I can use my cap loss to offset gains. Which of these two you would recommend for a long term hold just to earn the dividend? I already own these two stocks and my holdings are well diversify. Or, what would you recommend besides ENB and ALA.
Thank you.
L
Q: "I am interested in bitcoin. Perhaps something like Coinbase not GBTC. I realize that this is more gambling as apposed to investing but it is possible for large gains and I would appreciate any guidance that you can give me. Thanks, James"
To provide James and others some points/options to consider:
Coinsquare is a fairly reputable exchange that is accessible to Canadians. Coinbase is also an option. Poloniex in another one. I have only used Coinsquare and the now defunct QuadrigaCX.
If buying cryptocurrency coins, consider researching and using a software based wallet such as the bitcoin.com wallet for Bitcoin Core (BTC), bitcoin.com or Electron Cash for Bitcoin Cash (BCH or BAB), or Electrum SV for Bitcoin SV (BSV). There are also hardware based options (Ledger, Trezor). Always withdraw purchased coins from any exchange to a wallet which you control (majority of coins lost have been lost by poor exchange management). Take care in writing down and safely storing any information these software wallets prompt you to as this information can be used to recover your coins should anything go wrong from a software/hardware perspective (i.e. data corruption, computer failure). When the exchange QuadrigaCX went under I was thankful that I had always withdrawn my coins to a wallet under my control and thus had minimal losses.
Many hardware wallets offer support for cryptocurrencies outside of 'the bitcoins' (BTC, BCH, BSV). The only software one I know of is Coinomi, though I am sure there are many others. Cryptocurrency coins outside 'the bitcoins' are not something I have much experience with.
As for public companies the field of options is thin. Most are small cap or micro cap companies and generally speculative in nature. Some companies to research: Hut 8 Mining Corp., Bitfarms Ltd., Hive Blockchain Technologies Ltd., and Taal Distributed Information Technologies Inc.
Proceed with much caution and assume a high risk of loss.
Hopefully 5i members find this information useful in performing their own due diligence.
Disclosure: I own Taal and BSV only.
To provide James and others some points/options to consider:
Coinsquare is a fairly reputable exchange that is accessible to Canadians. Coinbase is also an option. Poloniex in another one. I have only used Coinsquare and the now defunct QuadrigaCX.
If buying cryptocurrency coins, consider researching and using a software based wallet such as the bitcoin.com wallet for Bitcoin Core (BTC), bitcoin.com or Electron Cash for Bitcoin Cash (BCH or BAB), or Electrum SV for Bitcoin SV (BSV). There are also hardware based options (Ledger, Trezor). Always withdraw purchased coins from any exchange to a wallet which you control (majority of coins lost have been lost by poor exchange management). Take care in writing down and safely storing any information these software wallets prompt you to as this information can be used to recover your coins should anything go wrong from a software/hardware perspective (i.e. data corruption, computer failure). When the exchange QuadrigaCX went under I was thankful that I had always withdrawn my coins to a wallet under my control and thus had minimal losses.
Many hardware wallets offer support for cryptocurrencies outside of 'the bitcoins' (BTC, BCH, BSV). The only software one I know of is Coinomi, though I am sure there are many others. Cryptocurrency coins outside 'the bitcoins' are not something I have much experience with.
As for public companies the field of options is thin. Most are small cap or micro cap companies and generally speculative in nature. Some companies to research: Hut 8 Mining Corp., Bitfarms Ltd., Hive Blockchain Technologies Ltd., and Taal Distributed Information Technologies Inc.
Proceed with much caution and assume a high risk of loss.
Hopefully 5i members find this information useful in performing their own due diligence.
Disclosure: I own Taal and BSV only.
Q: Just wondering what your favorite canadian company would be in the senior/retirement assisted living space ?
Ken
Ken
Q: Please comment on BEP.UN's offer to acquire TerraForm. Is this a good purchase for them from both a price and business perspective? What impact will it have going forward?
Q: There appears to be a settlement of some sort indicating a payout to the lenders only. Is there also some value for the common share holders?