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Q: Dear 5i,
I have a number of questions regarding shorting securities I hope you can answer;
1. Where does one find out how much it costs to short a security?
2. Who gets the borrow fee for the security?
3. If brokers keep the money can it be a significant amount and why is it not shared with the security owner to be fair?

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on September 30, 2020
Q: In one of your recent updates there was a bar graph which compared the performance of all sectors of the economy. Technology outperformed all.
Going forward over the next year. is there a sector or sectors that you think will perform better than others?
Read Answer Asked by Ron on September 30, 2020
Q: What's your opinion of these ETFs as income generators?
Read Answer Asked by M on September 30, 2020
Q: I'm a long term holder of Fortis (in the "hold forever" part of my portfolio). I have been seeing quite a few headlines regarding Fortis's commitment to moving into renewable energy, including wind and solar.

Here is one recent announcement: "FortisBC announced its energy conservation and efficiency program expenditures will increase substantially to $368.5 million over the 2019-2022 period. The new program represents a doubling of expenditure in 2019 and a tripling of expenditure by 2022. The new program will lower energy use, emissions and costs in everything from hospitals to homes. Customer benefits include extending the residential high-efficiency natural gas furnace rebate to be offered year-round and providing greater access to certified experts to help manage energy use."

How do you see this move impacting Fortis's earnings and share price (with the current investor interest in renewables)? Do you see this move as part of a broader trend with ultility/power companies increasing their stakes in renewable energy?
Read Answer Asked by David on September 30, 2020
Q: I have owned Enbridge for many years and have a fair but dwindling gain.
It seems to have persistent negative momentum, perhaps because of high debt and the perception it is tied to non-renewable energy.
Do you have some degree of confidence the stock price can stabilize or reverse? The dividend is nice, but not at the cost of capital loss
Read Answer Asked by richard on September 30, 2020
Q: I have owned this for several years and while they seem to do a lot of good things the stock price has stubbornly been resistant to change. I figure the sector has a lot to do with this. There is also not a lot of coverage for this company so I am wondering if, as a proxy for sentiment, one might look to coverage of Pulte Homes, for example? I am not so much interested in switching names (unless you think it is reasonable to do so) but Pulte has been getting a lot of positive press lately, appearing on several lists as being undervalued, so I am wondering if that same optimism would apply. If so, would you see adding to TCN as a prudent move at this time?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 30, 2020
Q: Can you rate the following companies in order of expected dividend growth over the next 5-10 years: CU, EMA, FTS. How do they rate in respect to their renewable energy prospects and growth?
Read Answer Asked by William on September 30, 2020
Q: I wasn't able to listen to Peter's Money Show talk. Any chance you have a link to watch it?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on September 30, 2020
Q: Just want to let your readers know that Peter's presentation for the MoneyShow is now available on the youtube MoneyShow page. Just search for MoneyShow and you can find it. Thanks for packing in all that information in to 30 minutes.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on September 30, 2020
Q: Please rate the above for survival and continued Div. payout in the next 5 years, based on cash- flow that well covers the dividend . I am a senior and need income. I have a position in all the above and would like a rating best first. Please insert your suggestions for the above criteria.
thanks
Yossi
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on September 29, 2020
Q: I am looking at investing a small amount in Amazon, just for the heck of it and because I use it regularly (I am retired and living off Canadian dividends). Despite the stock growth in 2020, is this a good time to do so? Is there a seasonality pattern I should be aware of, e.g. around Prime day, Thanksgiving, etc.? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on September 29, 2020
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