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Q: Shop is being sued by publishers accusing them of textbook piracy. How much is this weighing on the stock price now and should it be much of a concern? It is troubling that this puts a bad light on SHOP since it is reported that this concern was brought up to SHOP several times in the past with SHOP basically ignoring it.
Would like to thank 5i for having guided us through these past troubled years (and all the years outside Covid as well). Gerry
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on December 07, 2021
Q: These CEFs pay good dividends. Would you consider either a good investment from a Canadian point of view - with particular reference to tax liabilities inside a LIF account, or in a non-registered account?
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on December 07, 2021
Q: Hello 5i team:

At this particular time, which ETF do you think worth buying? US based XLE or Canadian based XEG? Is there a ETF based on Europe or the rest of the world?

Will you underweight or overweight energy in one's portfolio? I know in the US energy doesn't play a big role. But in Canadian index, they do.

Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on December 07, 2021
Q: Hello, earlier this year I bought tesla at $590. I have watched it rapidly grow to what I believe overvalued. I set a 15% stop loss and I sold at $1045 I'm quite happy with this transaction. Do you think Im I wrong for getting out? Should I get back in? If I made the right move, can you recommend 2 stocks that I should look at? (Take as many credits for this.)
Read Answer Asked by Ziaad on December 07, 2021
Q: I have a position in T I have been holding for years for the dividend which was cut with more cuts on the horizon.
I plan to sell and replace with Verizon. I am thinking T will drop further in December due to tax loss harvesting. With this in mind is it better to sell it now or wait until the new year.
Read Answer Asked by MANFRED on December 07, 2021
Q: Recommendations from portfolio analytics indicated i should increase my holdings in healthcare and industrials. Please provide your comments on XHC, XGI and WSP. Are there other options that i should consider?
I am considering investing in sector specific ETFs. What are comments on SOXQ and IWO.US? Are there specific sectors that are expected to show high growth in the next few years?
Read Answer Asked by Don on December 07, 2021
Q: Any idea why preferreds are collapsing the last few weeks? Some to below their recall rates of $25. I only own rate reset preferreds and the BMO fund ZPR. With the prospect of higher rates I can see why perpetuals would drop, but rate reset preferreds should benefit from higher rates. Even those with minimum resets of 5% are on the decline. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on December 07, 2021
Q: Peter; Just a heads up to everyone- I have this terrible urge to sell APPS and UPST- so the end is nigh!! Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on December 07, 2021
Q: Hi 5i!
The markets have taken quite a hit today. Do you have a list of top-5 companies that seem like intriguing long term buys right now (for a 5+ year timeframe)?
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on December 07, 2021
Q: I have held STN for almost 10 years and it has recently showed some good growth. I am considering selling STN and purchasing WSP. Which company do you expect to perform better in the next 5 to 10 years and why?
Read Answer Asked by Don on December 07, 2021
Q: Good morning, I am looking for a few suggestions for my TFSA with the following criteria:
-Canadian small cap or mid cap
-Current and projected double digit sales growth
-Reasonably strong balance sheet
-Currently trading at a reasonable price/sales multiple (for a growth company)
-Strong management

Thanks team for your great service.
Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on December 07, 2021
Q: Hi Everyone at 5i!!!! I recently purchase APPS and am now down 42.3%. Ouch! I am usually a buy and hold type of gal, but this was quite a drop over a short period of time. Is it just the rotation out of the tech sector or is there something wrong with the company? Would it be prudent to take a loss to offset another gain, and buy back at a later date?? January say...
Thank you for all your wisdom!! Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on December 07, 2021
Q: Hi

I am currently holding RRSP/TFSA/Non registered accounts with Weathsimple (Both US/CA stocks) and trying move all US stocks to Questrade within same account. So that I can buy and sell US stocks in Questrade and keep CA stocks in Weathsimple. Do do see any issue with this move and any tax implication? I am not planing to withdraw the funds. Just transferring only.
Read Answer Asked by Suthan on December 07, 2021
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