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Q: Hi team

slf has reported decent earnings, but like other insurance co, has pulled back in price
recently, despite impending interest rates increase which will favor both banks and insurance companies , is there any fundamental reasons for the pull back in price?
is it a good chance to add on to the holdings with the aim of some income and slow appreciation of capital (medium to low risks)
thanks
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 18, 2022
Q: 2 Questions related to Canadian stocks paying dividends in USD:
(1) I want more US cash and plan to have Questrade journal over the above CA stocks to the US equivalent in a TFSA. Is there any special considerations here when doing this? Best to do this on a day when the Canadian dollar is stronger?
(2) In a margin account, Questrade journaled over AQN:CA to AQN:US on February 3/22. I have held AQN:CA for more than 1 year and sold all of AQN:US today at a small loss. Will CRA see the later loss as a superficial loss, because the US listed stock was held for less than 30 days? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Grant on February 18, 2022
Q: Hello 5i, could you please comment on SPB earnings and and potential and whether you feel today's early drop is a buying opportumity for the income portion of a portfolio.

Also, in general , how closely do you feel , relatated to overall Energy Sector perfomance will SPB move over the next few years, Is their acquisition / growth strategy still intact ?

thanks/art
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on February 18, 2022
Q: Hello 5i, so much doom and gloom and grumpy people, I get it haha but be mad at yourselves not 5i!!

I could have sold Roku Shop and LSPD at all time highs but I also owned them before COVID and topped up near covid lows so not selling on the way up to all time highs in 2021 worked quite well but being greedy and anchored to certain prices did not end well :)

Thanks for all your wisdom over the years I sure wish I listened the many times you stressed keeping weightings at a reasonable level as much as you like a stock I shall try to heed that more often.

Let’s look at this positively if anyone has 5 plus years or more investing how can you not be excited to pick some possibly massive winners for the future. It’s like March 2020 opportunities but some look better and could be even more exciting when things settle down long term.

If you had to pick 5 growth stocks that you could own for the next 5 years the goal of course is capital appreciation and I’m not asking you to pick and purchase the stock today but if you had to pick the stocks today but had the next 12 months to purchase at any pace you want what 5 stocks would choose? Canadian or American sector doesn’t matter nor does risk.

Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 18, 2022
Q: We know uncertainty helps the markets drop. With Russia saying they are drawing back troops and NATO and USA say they are building up, one could anticipate uncertainty ahead. With this in mind, is there any advice for which type of stock might be the best to buy on a future dip?
Read Answer Asked by James on February 18, 2022
Q: hello 5i:
We're looking for a decent income stock and are considering EIF. We already own about a 1.5% position in AC. Are the companies businesses too similar in that they are both tied to the airline business or is there sufficient difference to own both? And what are your thoughts on the present valuation of EIF?
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 18, 2022
Q: Greetings. In 2021, I took a small tax hit, to shift my "UN" stocks to my TFSA from my non registered... ostensibly to simplify my taxes. Just wondering if, going forward, you folks have heard whether HHL will lose their straight dividend status - or has it already? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Olaf on February 18, 2022
Q: For a mutual fund, do you think the CIBC balance index fund managed by Jacques Prevost is a good overall fund for a conservative investor? Reported returns of 6.7% for 5 and 10 years. Mer of 1.22%. I noted 25% allocation to financials. It’s in my wife portfolio and she was looking for advice. Any comments would be appreciated. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on February 18, 2022
Q: Decided to wait on any company financing moves before buying for my TFSA, and now that has happened. Can you throw some light on how this financing reflects on the company’s balance sheet , and what effect this will have on the stock price Also can you explain Canadian Development Expense and Canadian Exploration Expense flow through shares are and how they impact on the share price. Thanks. Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on February 18, 2022
Q: IF I TRANSFER CASH FROM THE CANADIAN T.F.S.A. TO THE US T..F.S.A., WOULD IT BE AN EXTRA CONTRIBUTION OR JUST PART OF THE WHOLE T.F.S.A.? OF COURSE, I WOULD HAVE TO PAY CONVERSION FEES.
Read Answer Asked by Herbert on February 18, 2022
Q: Hi!
On Feb 17th, you were quite positive on Roku but today after terrible earnings you are not suggesting to add to positions. If this was a stock that was liked at 350 or higher, why is is not a screaming deal today? Has something fundamentally changed regarding this company and I would imagine that if you are recommending to a huge platform like this you have done the homework regarding this company that we lay people can't properly do. If you can please comment on the surprises you could not have anticipated it would be most appreciated. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on February 18, 2022
Q: Hi,
In Dec 2021, BMO announced to acquire Bank of West from BNP Paribas for US$16.3-bil. This is a big amount. Normally companies finance these kind of huge acquisition by issuing debt and equity. Whenever new equity is being issued, stock price of issuing company falls during that time. Do you think BMO will issue new equity? Is there any place where someone can get information these kind of news?
Thanks
Piyush
Read Answer Asked by Piyush on February 18, 2022
Q: OSK took a heavy hit today. This would appear to be connected to a news story that the joint venture agreement they had to develop their property was terminated with their intended JV partner. I am inclined to speculate that the partner saw some bad results and pulled out. Can you verify that or provide any other explanation? The story reports OSK is going forward with that project on their own; what is the outlook for their project? And for OSK? Many thanks for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on February 18, 2022
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