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Q: Good morning, I am wondering if there is a way to track sector rotation. Do you do it? How do you do it. Typically I follow XLF to follow the financials.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on February 21, 2023
Q: What is your interpretation of Zentek spinning out their graphite deposit to obtain outside financing to develop this project.

What is your guess as to how this may unfold.

https://www.zentek.com/news/zentek-and-1329307-bc-ltd-sign-letter-of-intent-to-spin-out-albany-graphite-deposit/

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by JACK on February 21, 2023
Q: Hello 5i Team,

Considering the recent rise of VMD share value, would you endorse a switch to the other former PHM spinout, QIPT. How do you rank them in comparison? I see that you are feeling more confident about VMD recently, but recognize that it's considerably more expensive. Thanks, Brad
Read Answer Asked by Bradley on February 21, 2023
Q: I have very little exposure to Consumer Cyclicals
in my portfolio. I am considering taking a small position (say 2-3%) in Cdn Tire - it has a 4% dividend and some analysts seem to like it. Question - is now a good time to being taking a position in consumer cyclicals and what are your thoughts on CTC. Are there better options?
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on February 21, 2023
Q: Risk Adjusted returns - Canadian Banks.
I am, respectfully, highly skeptical of your recent assessment.
Such a wide range seems unlikely, especially with NA at the top and BNS negative.
Not sure what you actually mean with 5yr CAGR value or whether it includes dividends.
5i has said on a number of occasions that Canadian banks tend to move in tandem over time.
I would appreciate some clarification and confirmation.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on February 21, 2023
Q: Hello Peter et al:

I was talking to one of my friends who is a retired Financial industry veteran. We were talking about Energy sector and ETFs. He said the risk for smaller ETFs like HXE is that they can be wound down and it can create a lot of headaches with paper work. Especially in a non registered a/c.

I read in today's Globe and Mail that 29 ETFs have been shuttered in January alone! (Rob Carrick's article)

What ETFs you think are at risk of being wound down? (Based on their AUM?) Specifically is HXE at risk?

Many thanks.
Mano
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on February 21, 2023
Q: Hello Peter & Team:

I would like to added some growth stocks into my current defensive ones. Which of the above stocks represents a good growth prospect within the next 3-5 years, from most prefer, to least prefer.
Secondly, From an AI perspective, are there additional names which is also a good candidate in addition to the above mentioned?
Thank you as always
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on February 21, 2023
Q: Hi Peter/Ryan, if a stock is going to split, if one wants to sell some of it is it better to sell before or after the split. I'm aware the cost would be adjusted, just wondering if it makes a difference. Thanks, Nick
Read Answer Asked by Nick on February 21, 2023
Q: What are your thoughts on comments around SHOP never becoming profitable enough to justify its crazy valuation. They added 1B in opex while only adding 270M in gross profit. They keep spending more and more money on R&D, new comp plans, to compete with Amazon. But mgmt has never given shareholders a plan on when and how they are going to reap the rewards of this hyper growth mode. Like many of these big tech stocks they are following the model of growth at all costs, then eventually we are so big and have so many customers that we increase prices, and cutdown on our costs, then the profits flow in. SHOP has never mentioned a plan for this and Toby isn't exactly the guy thats going to cut pay and let people go for the sake of profits. Starting to wonder if SHOP will ever be a massively profitable company like it was meant to?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on February 21, 2023
Q: Do any of the Brookfield companies require a T1135 to be filled out?
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 21, 2023
Q: If nuclear fusion became a reality, what companies/suppliers would benefit? Based on the research activity, I assume this innovation would come out of the U.S.
Read Answer Asked by Regan on February 21, 2023
Q: Is it worth adding to CPG at the moment? What improvements are possible for CPG in the next 1 to 2 years?

The context for this question is a family member who holds CPG, currently less than 1% of their portfolio and 76% below their book value.

Perhaps it would be better to take the capital loss.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 21, 2023
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