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Q: Hi,
if you were putting a fund together comparable to VGG, but for Canadian equities, what might be your first 5 top picks assuming the same criteria for the ETF? Also, what would be your 3 honorable mentions?
When comparing CDZ and VGG what are the main differences in terms of the stocks that make up these two ETF's?
Many thanks,
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on October 27, 2020
Q: Hi, based on the companies that you cover and also US if possible, which companies are likely to have a stable and steady growth in the next 5 - 10 years ? I mean, I would like to invest in companies that are fairly valued today and that can grow steadily in the next years, not extreme high growth companies. I aim companies that will give me a CAGR > 10% but with a medium risk.
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on October 27, 2020
Q: After the announced AMD takeover would you suggest selling now or hold on in a margin account? At what price point a sale would represent fair value? In general, i have not been able to figure out a selling price for any candidate that has been bought either for cash or a combination of stock and cash. How do you calculate that?
Regards
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on October 27, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team, I would like to clarify the 30 day rule on loss selling. Hypothetically, if I buy say 300 shares at $1 and sell 200 at $1.5 ( gain of $100)and at a much later date say 1 or 2 years sell 100 at $0.5 (loss of $50).Will the last sell at a loss counted as loss selling? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by victor on October 27, 2020
Q: You knew it would happen but I wish it had been at a premium to the pre covid price and not the current price.... I've been a longtime holder and done OK, it has paid a solid div for me over the years and I was happy with the post BIP spike last year. I sold today at the premium over the offer as I agree with you that BIP doesn't need to sweeten anything with control. Unlikely in this market and that space that a white night will come in. So my question is what should I do with the cash? I dont hold any brookfield's so buying BIP is an option or do you have a better brookfield option. I am overweight financial already so doesn't need to be in the same sector. Overall well balanced so could be anything...balanced portfolio follower slowly shifting to income.

Read Answer Asked by Tom on October 27, 2020
Q: Good morning, As a retired investor with ~ 50/50 asset mix and mainly quality dividend stocks in equities for income, I am thinking of investing in BAM for some growth potential. I like their infrastructure focus and relationships with big institutions, but but two things are giving me pause. One is BAM's investments (I think ~ 16% of NAV) in commercial real estate, and second, my stock tracker shows a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.17. Acknowledging interest rates are likely not a concern short/medium term, and risks exist with every stock, does 5i feel the commercial real estate and high debt mix should make a small investor look elsewhere, or would you recommend BAM? Your thoughts are appreciated. Thank you.
Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on October 27, 2020
Q: Please rate four REITS above for 5 year hold. #1 best, and reasons for choice. Any you would not recommend. I hold SRU.UN & REI.UN All in TFSA. Use dividend yearly for income.
Thanks..Cec.
Read Answer Asked by Cecil on October 27, 2020
Q: What stocks do you like for a growth oriented RRSP with 15 to grow? Maybe 5 CAD and 5 US.

Thank you,
Duncan
Read Answer Asked by DUNCAN on October 27, 2020
Q: Can you explain the difference between Unilever NV (UN) and Unilever PLC (UL). Which stock would be better to purchase? Although they are based in the Netherlands and the UK respectively, if I purchase the stock in my TFSA will the dividend be subject to a withholding tax because I purchased it on a US exchange? What is your opinion of the company and if I was interested in it would you be OK jumping into a full position today or would you start with a smaller purchase?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on October 27, 2020
Q: If you knew the effects of COVID were going to be gone by Oct 2021 what 4 CAD and 3US stocks would you purchase right now for a 6-8 year holding period.
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on October 27, 2020
Q: Hi,
I’ve held V shares since the IPO and have done really well. With all the talk about the shift to digital currencies/payments becoming a more dominant place in the global financial system, do you think also diversifying into BABA (stake in Ant Group) and PYPL (creating a larger transactional payment landscape for the future through bitcoin) would be a good move? Do you see further secular growth in this area? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on October 27, 2020
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