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Q: I want to get into gold stocks and have always preferred Franco Nevada in the past. Should I look at buying some of it now, and what other companies would you recommend to complement it if I do? (In the same sector) Thanks
Read Answer Asked by FORREST on December 27, 2023
Q: Today is the last day for tax loss selling they say. Is this only for stocks or also for options' positions? Should one sell one's positions even if the option expiry date is in Jan to take a loss and re-enter in Jan 24? New to the options writing. Sorry for posting this question during this holiday season. Answer it if you deem this as urgent.
Happy Healthy Peaceful and Prosperous New Year!
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on December 27, 2023
Q: No rush to answer
My intent is to use from my investment account into my TFSA either one of the following TFII or GSY.
Which one of these two would you transfer to a TFSA or would you use a combination of both?
Thks
Marcel
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on December 27, 2023
Q: I am concerned about the US political situation. Should Trump manage to win the upcoming election and the US loses its democracy, I fear that this will not be good for the financial markets. Do you know what the results were in other countries that elected far right political parties? I have a sizable portfolio that is almost 50% weighted to the US. I would like to know how to prepare for this possibility short of selling all our US investments. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Richard on December 27, 2023
Q: Given the apparent push by gov't towards increased home construction, which companies do you see as best positioned to for a buy and hold investor ?
Thank you and happy holidays to the team
Read Answer Asked by steve on December 27, 2023
Q: Performances of these ETFs over the past 5 years seem similar. What should I be looking at in deciding which one to buy at this time? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by D on December 27, 2023
Q: Christmas Greetings 5i Team!
I've owned Parkland Fuel for about 10 years now, and lately the stock's done very well. With the new EV sales mandates announced by the Federal gov't, would you continue to own a company whose main business is gas stations and fuel distribution? I'm thinking most people who can afford EV's are also likely to own a single-family homes and will charge at home. Of course, there is also the possibility that these sales mandates will be scrapped with a change in gov't in two years' time. Is it best to sell now, wait to see what happens in the next election, or continue to hold long term?
Many thanks,
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on December 27, 2023
Q: What is your dividend and share price growth opinion on these 2 over the next 12 months? It seems that their primary revenue source is selling data which provides limited growth. They seem to have lost out on the content distribution sector and I don't see new growth areas for them. Where do you think their growth will come from? I currently hold both (which is not good) and am considering selling both. I had originally invested for share price growth and dividends.
Read Answer Asked by George on December 26, 2023
Q: Do you think that bonds from Brookfield property are at material risk of default? If I am understanding financial press, their credit ratings have dropped. But their values have gone up more than 5% recently.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 24, 2023
Q: I've held both companies from time-to-time and am interested in STEP at current prices. SHLE seems a bit more volatile (good and bad).

How would you rate them?

I'm assuming that as long as the producers are maintaining or increasing production, these companies have potential.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 23, 2023
Q: Happy Holidays,
I have a question about tax efficiency on HISA ETF investments in non-registered accounts. Do the dividends received from these ETFs qualify for any dividends tax credits? Or are they being treated as interest income, such as GIC, which will be subject to the usual marginal tax rates?

Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Roger on December 23, 2023
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