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Q: Hi guys,

I will be able to move on January 2nd one of the following from my non registered account to my tfsa. (Lspd,gsy&shop)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year's to the staff of 5i
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on December 18, 2020
Q: I am trying to decide which one of these cybersecurity companies to buy if I have to choose one. Alternatively, is there an ETF focusing on this narrow segment of the market you would recommend?
Your insight is much appreciated, Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 18, 2020
Q: Hi
Can I have your opinion as the reason these two trading symbols on the same company are so dramatically different
I hold both and have done ok on one a very ok on the other I just don’t savvy the difference and it can’t all be tax related
Kind regards
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on December 18, 2020
Q: Could you provide brief summary to I'm sure a complicated question?

How is it that some analysts, including 5i, are able to predict companies will be taken over (like People was recently?).

It sounds like sometimes companies can seek it as a long-term plan (eg is that Well's plan?), I know sometimes they're hostile, and sometimes just seem advantageous for all. What are the usual qualities? Eg undervalued, but growing profits? Usually small-cap?

What companies would you not be surprised to see bought out over the next year?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on December 18, 2020
Q: I am pleased to say that with your advice I have enjoyed outstanding results and my portfolio is now at a level where I would like to protect against a significant market correction.
Reading your Q&A's there is references to puts and calls. From what I ascertain puts/calls can be a tool to protect and also enhance returns. Can you recommend resources for someone like me who is interested in learning more about this strategy.
Thanks
John


Read Answer Asked by John on December 18, 2020
Q: Can you enlighten me on this one: “a blank cheque company”. I have bought a few stocks over the years that made me feel like i signed a blank cheque ... but never one that actually declared itself to be a blank cheque company.

BFT hasn’t started business, no revenue, seemingly owns nothing. So what is it? Is there anything here to justify putting a bit of mad money into this non-entity?

Thanks for your help; and please add me to the long list of appreciative and happy 5i’ers wishing you and all the 5i team the best of all life has to offer now and in the years ahead. Merry Christmas 5i.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on December 18, 2020
Q: Do you know what's moving Versabank lately? I was about to sell my shares about a month ago after two years during which it went nowhere. Do you think it is worth hanging on? What would be a good replacement in the small-mip cap financial sector, other than GSY.
Read Answer Asked by Christian on December 18, 2020
Q: Seems there is a trend or investment opportunity to buy shares in small Canadian companies that are then acquired by US companies. What comes to mind are JPMorgan acquiring Solium Capital and Goldman Sachs putting in an offer for all of People. What other such small Canadian companies are liking to "suffer" this acquisition fate?.....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on December 18, 2020
Q: Well, Air Canada's all time high was about 50 loonies per share. But now with the recent dilution of existing shareholders, I estimate the revised high will be about $45, adjusted for the dilution, Seems like a floor is forming under AC shares at about $23.60. What say you, aka your guess, and what with all the uncertainty that there is, about will this floor hold? And also what is the long-term guess-estimate target price in 12 months or longer?......Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on December 18, 2020
Q: I usually aim to invest 60% in Canada, 30% in the US and 10% outside North America. With US markets quite high again, is there more opportunity internationally and is a heavier weighting in that direction warranted?
Read Answer Asked by Alan on December 18, 2020
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