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Q: Guidance seems to be the key factor in reporting season for tech stocks. No one cares if you beat on the current quarter, like ROKU just did. Its outlook is terrible, with higher expenses and higher losses ahead. Do you think ROKU will become a profitable business one day or will the streaming wars never end? Is the end game for ROKU a takeover by NFLX or others?

Thanks and thanks for the detailed answer on META. Time will tell if the emperor is wearing clothes.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on November 03, 2022
Q: It seems like everyone is dumping technology and piling into energy. When energy was dirt cheap hardly anyone was recommending and that was the time to buy rather than high flying growth stocks or highly priced renewables. Is the same thing happening here where clearly technology is not in favour and everyone is selling to buy energy as that is the only thing working. Isn't this the wrong way to look at things as you are selling technology low and buying energy high. Your thoughts appreciated!
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 03, 2022
Q: Thanks for the recent report on DIR.UN.

What is the current FFO payout ratio, and is it sustainable in a prolonged stagflationary environment should it occur ?

I was thinking of pairing this REIT with something in the Self Storage sector such as LSI. Would this be a good plan, or is there a better REIT pairing ?

In general, I thought REITs overall would be performing better in this current bout of inflation. Is it all about interest rates?
Read Answer Asked by James on November 03, 2022
Q: Hi, Capital Power announced strong results, but the stock keeps declining, despite its cheaper valuation compared to other utilities. Any comments ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on November 03, 2022
Q: Dear 5i,
Could you please provide your thoughts on ADI vs TXN?
Do you like these?
If so, which one do you like better and why?
Do you think there is a better choice in the sector and why?
What do you think would be a good entry price?

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on November 03, 2022
Q: Hello

Want to sell GOOG and AMZN in my cash account for the tax loss.

Replace them with FTS, PPL and ZEB. for dividend and safety.

Your comments thank you.

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 03, 2022
Q: My Daughter has about 300K to invest. She is thinking of Vanguard Etfs.
Which ones would you suggest - in Canadian dollars and low Mers and in what proportion ?
They will be in registered accounts.

What would you suggest for an unregistered account?
And many thanks for all your helpful advice.
Connie
Read Answer Asked by Constance on November 03, 2022
Q: Do the American Muni bonds make a good investment for a Canadian taxpayer? I understand Muni bonds are tax-advantaged for US taxpayers and may not be available to Canadians (?). And/Or : What about the new I Bonds I the US, now much publicized in the US financial press, for example Barrons has an article on the new series I Bonds in its November 1 issue. Do such securities make sense for a Canadian taxpayer, assuming they are even available to Canadians? Is there an equivalent in the Canadian bond world? (Has to be available through online brokers-- instruments are not, e.g CASH and HSAV are not available at RBC-DI but one of the above is available on iTRADE)



Read Answer Asked by Adam on November 03, 2022
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