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Q: You answered Francesco on May 16 that to reduce currency conversion fees on dividends one should sell the stock in Canadian funds and rebuy in American. I have been told by my broker that I am able to journal over a stock such as BIP.UN to the American side of my account without sale and purchase fees. It is in my LIRA but I have yet to call to move the stock so it is an untested strategy. I have moved DLR/DLR.UN this way successfully.
Read Answer Asked by J on May 17, 2019
Q: Currently hold both DOW and CCL.B. Is this too much of a "similar" thing as both are involved in packaging. If forced to choose one, which would you prefer. Thanks as usual.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on May 17, 2019
Q: Your answer Byl is not need to own stock, would you please recommend one in Canada and one in US for 5g exposure that will have good growth potential, thanks
Read Answer Asked by Hue on May 17, 2019
Q: Hi Peter! Wondering if I can have your analysis on this company RIW-CN ... perhaps a growth stock? Thank-you!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 17, 2019
Q: With the most recent slide I am sitting on a $3000 loss in VET, my only full position in Energy, also have a half position in Meg. For tax planning I'm considering selling VET. Do you have a recommendation for a replacement Energy company with a similar yield to replace, or would you sit in cash for 30 days and repurchase VET ?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on May 17, 2019
Q: Would you consider this a momentum stock? Please state your reasons for a yes or no.
Read Answer Asked by Elaine or Gerry on May 17, 2019
Q: Dear 5i,
What are your preferred companies in the Industrial sector? The first five that pop into your mind.
Market cap is not a consideration issue, and they can be either on the Canadian or USA exchange(s).
Thank you for all you offer.
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on May 17, 2019
Q: Recently Bruce Flatt said Brookfield was finding bargains in the small caps. Any thoughts on which companies in the 5i stable would interest him?
Thanks for Enercare.
Read Answer Asked by michael on May 17, 2019
Q: Hi team,

It’s been a while since a question on PYPL. I have held SQ for a long time, but I am starting to warm up to PYPL’s outlook. I have read a number of positive comments on PYPL’s Venmo app, that competes directly with SQ’s payment app. Venmo seems to be growing nicely and closing the gap behind SQ in monthly transactions in a very competitive payments space. PYPL seems to have better momentum as well. SQ has always been one of your favourites and mine as well but to me PYPL looks attractive here. I am thinking about shifting some SQ funds to PYPL. It would help tone down my beta as well. What is your outlook these days for PYPL in comparison to SQ?

Thanks again.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on May 17, 2019
Q: Hi team,
I have held NVDA for a while and getting a bit inpatient . the chart does not look good. Has it lost momentum? Do you till like it?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Issaku on May 17, 2019