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Q: I have been a holder of this ETF for many years. It has done well. However, I note the recent sell off is quite violent. There was a previous correction early fall last year and, of course, it fell with the market in spring 2020. But this recent selling is somewhat unsettling given that I cannot understand what may be the reason, if any, for it. I can’t see how interest rates or any of the plethora of current concerns could affect a water based etf so significantly.
Your advise as to your thoughts on the recent weakness would be much appreciated. I am thinking that if there is no apparent reason for the draw down, given the etf performance history, this may be a good time to add.
Thank you
Neil
Read Answer Asked by Neil on January 18, 2022
Q: Hi,
Looking to add a small/mid-cap Cdn insurance company, either pure P&C or a specialty/reinsurer. (already own a lifeco and banks). A 3-4 year hold planned, in my TFSA.
Which do you feel has more promise for growth, and have you been hearing of any potential acquisitions for either?
DFY has no history as a public company, so it's not likely to make it into your Growth portfolio any time soon. TSU is already there.
THX.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 18, 2022
Q: I'm looking to add a US Equity ETF that trades in Canada for a non-registered account with a 1-3 years hold. I like the profile of VTV (.04% MER, low volatility, holds large US value companies with $95 billion total assets, pays a high yield 2.15%). I'm unable to find anything that trades in Canadian dollars that fits that same profile. What would you suggest? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 18, 2022
Q: Good Day Team,
I want to add Clean Energy.
ENPH looks a leader in USA
Would buy it now ? if not can please name 1 or two others stocks you like on Clean Energy in US or Canada.
Thanks
Best Regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on January 18, 2022
Q: Hi, What growth stock do you have the highest conviction in for my 2022 TFSA 6000.00 contribution. I already have, CSu.BAM, Telus, TOI ,SLF, BNS,TD, VBAL,GLD. I was thinking perhaps an oil or gas name, however your opinion is appreciated. Canadian domiciled. Thankyou
Read Answer Asked by Allan on January 18, 2022
Q: Why has BAM dropped 10% in the past 14 trading days?
Read Answer Asked by David M. on January 18, 2022
Q: In light of the latest results, where they repurchased a significant number of shares, could you provide a brief review of their results and whether this quarter's release has made them a good purchase?
I am also curious as to your opinion regarding the future prices of copper, in particular considering governments increased planned spending on infrastructure.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 18, 2022
Q: The above 3 industrials have declined over the last 2 weeks between 5.6% and 14.6%.
For a long term hold do you consider now is a good time to step in and what is the current peg ration on each company.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on January 18, 2022
Q: Hello 5i,
Thank you for your excekkent service and advice.It appears that 5i does not have concerns about holding SDIV for revenue. As a 76 year value investor with emphasis on dividends, some growth (LSPD, LNF) for the next ten years are there any caveats to buying this at about $12.62? I realize that there is little growth with a history of returns much less than peers but with much higher dividends.
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on January 18, 2022
Q: Happy new year, 5i team,
I’ve read TOI Q&A back to around Sept ‘21. It seemed a sound strategy for me to buy them as my first tech stock, when priced at $140; just 40 shares. They’re non-registered so as to fit my goal of future tax advantages of capital gains if I ever needed to sell some. I was thinking that periodically I’d buy more to increase my tech weighting as well, overall in all accounts.
Reading your reply on price for ‘good, great and table pounding’, I am wondering if I totally misunderstood this stock. Did I overpay, or is the last 3-4 months drift down simply the manifestation of a higher risk stock. Your reply to a reader on your predictions on future P.E.s , TOI at 200x made me think that how this fairly new stock is doing is just what this kind does, and why a hold for 5+ yrs is best.
Do you have guidance if what I’ve written shows a big gap in my understanding please?
Would you buy more today?

Another note (please deduct credits)- when an investor is growing their portfolio and goes from say 5 stocks to 10 stocks, then to 20 stocks, the weights could be 20% each then drop to 10% each, then eventually get to the 5% max you advise, as more stocks are added. To me this seems logical and realistic, then I paused that maybe one must buy less of more stocks so one is closer to the 5% from the start of the journey rather than seeing that as the goal (say at the end of a 4-5yr period). Which strategy is better, does it not matter so long the investor eventually gets there, or, is this related to one’s risk profile?

Much appreciated as always :)
Read Answer Asked by Hilary on January 18, 2022
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