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Q: The situation ..... A U.S. ETF that pays a rather large dividend . I get an email from them with dividend announcements for every month ..... The ex dividend " and " date of record are the same ...... Hypothetical situation ..... I buy the stock today ...... It goes both ex dividend and date of record tomorrow..... The dividend is paid the following day ..... First question is how they would know I bought the stock in enough time to pay me ? The ex dividend and date of record are the same so I think I'm entitled to the dividend . Am I ? If the ex dividend and date of record are the same day I would think the " settlement date " { whenever that is } would be irrelevant ..... Is it ? The reason I ask is I can collect a rather large dividend and trade myself in and out of the ETF in a short period of time limiting my risk ...... If the settlement date does comes into play { It shouldn't according to their own statements } How long is the settlement date ?
Read Answer Asked by Garth on August 15, 2025
Q: I try to keep 5i’s guidance on when to sell a stock in the back of my mind whenever I am looking at my holdings. Do you feel either of these two meet enough of the criteria to warrant selling? For instance I see commentary that (future) competitive landscape for NTR may have shifted materially with massive new supply entering the market? And notwithstanding recent DSG comments, it feels like something has changed? I appreciate your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on August 15, 2025
Q: Hello Team,

You mentioned earlier that when/if Small Caps go they should "GO".

Can you give you top 3-4 Canadian and top 3-4 US small caps that you think will "GO"!

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on August 15, 2025
Q: Thoughts on earnings for each of these companies, each of which are likely to benefit from upcoming increased defense spending. Which one are you most positive on and why. Which are you more bearish on and why? Ratings for each Management 1-10.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 15, 2025
Q: Everyone, ten years ago what would your best five stocks be in Canada? Same question for the US. Are they the same as today? Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on August 15, 2025
Q: Folks...great service....can you suggest 3-4 beaten down Canadian and US stocks that you think are great opportunities for rebounds in the next 6 months?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by dan on August 15, 2025
Q: With most companies now reporting results in the last 3 weeks or so, what would be your top 5 buys in both CAD and US markets? Thanks for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Neil on August 15, 2025
Q: If the manufacturing base in the US truly strengthens, and I appreciate many of the announcements are performative, what companies will benefit…infrastructure, robotics, construction etc etc Any specific stocks to recommend?
Read Answer Asked by Jim on August 14, 2025
Q: Hi 5i,

There seems to be some good pull backs occurring in Lumine, Topicus, CSU and BN. At what point would you add to existing positions and would you have a recommendation on good entry points?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by James on August 14, 2025
Q: My search for XRP returns the following tickers: xrp-cad, xrp-us, xrp.to, xrp-cny, xrp-eur, axrp.sw, xrpp.to.

I think I understand some. I do not understand all.

Please explain ticker symbols, investment thesis for symbols, and your opinion on these investments for a new TFSA account at age 19.


Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Joel on August 14, 2025