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Q: The general message from MSM and other commentators is the US economy is strong despite inflation, higher interest rates (which has started to decrease), higher cost of goods etc. A friend of mine is trying to convince me the economy is tittering and the stock market gains this year are not based on valuation but mostly speculation; that we're either in a recession or seeing stagnation. The Center for Microenomic Data from Q2 2024 showed household total debt continues to rise, unemployment is creeping up (which can lead to lowering of inflation but the price of goods are still high), even if unemployment is low, how many people have 2+ jobs? and gold has been really performing well which could indicate continued inflation and even stagnation. My question is are there behind-the-scenes indicators such as above that people don't usually talk about indicating the US economy is in rougher shape than what is being reported?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on October 17, 2024
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?
Read Answer Asked by Cam on October 17, 2024
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?.
Read Answer Asked by Ray on October 17, 2024
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?
Read Answer Asked by Cam on October 17, 2024
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
Read Answer Asked by ANDREW on October 17, 2024
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.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on October 17, 2024
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
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on October 17, 2024
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
Read Answer Asked by Marco on October 17, 2024
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
Read Answer Asked by Sergio on October 16, 2024
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?
Read Answer Asked by hans on October 16, 2024
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