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Q: This US cannabis ETF, MSOS, has been performing poorly lately after a big run up. When I look at its portfolio, I see 58.15% cash and then something called "swap pay" items for several companies which are negative numbers such as -8.24%, etc.
What do those negative numbers mean and am I reading the cash % properly? What is going on with this ETF?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Maria on March 30, 2021
Q: I currently own TD, RY, BNS and BMO, BLK (US) and would like to keep 2 or 3 as 'core' holdings in the financial services sector, and would like to add a growth stock, either Goeasy or EQ bank or ? Which has the most potential, and which stock(s) could be replaced.
Read Answer Asked by jessie on March 30, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
Just wanted to get your current thoughts on AT:CA (Acuity Ads).
I see that they have come down quite a bit from recents highs.
Any reason for this?
Would it be a buying opportunity at +/-$16, or wait for it to settle down a bit?
Also, if you could provide any information in the way of a short synopsis on the company that would be wonderful!!
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on March 30, 2021
Q: Hi folks,
I am looking at VIACOM - it's down over 50% since March 22nd - can you give me your opinion as to whether it would be a buy at the current price for a long term hold. Doesn't look like anything has really changed fundamentally with the company other than the hedge funds dumping their stocks.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on March 30, 2021
Q: On Mar 29th you answered Lindsey’s question
“Why are there companies in the model portfolios that are not rated? If you are recommending them why wouldn't you rate them? “
with
"Some other companies have been added for better sector and market cap diversification within the portfolios.”

This explains why they were added but not why 5i doesn’t rate them. Assuming that you have done some due diligence in making your choice to add these companies to the portfolio why not add those companies to your list of rated stocks?

5i prides itself on unbiased research. Besides the work that is done when selecting a stock for a portfolio, what else is involved in rating a stock?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on March 30, 2021
Q: If one uses Computershare to direct register their securities, how does Computershare make money? Tx.
Read Answer Asked by John on March 30, 2021
Q: Good Morning, I recently read in the FP that the new CEO of Intel Pat Gelsinger declared that "Intel is back" - Do you think that he can turn things around to participate in the huge demand for chips, and is this the time to invest?
I also know that you are not a huge fan of SPACS, however I am intrigued about investing along side in Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Tontine - thoughts?
With thanks JS
Read Answer Asked by JORDAN on March 29, 2021
Q: Any thoughts about ARKX, should I buy it soon or wait?
Read Answer Asked by William on March 29, 2021
Q: is it possible too short or ultra short the real estate market ? thanks
Read Answer Asked by jim on March 29, 2021
Q: Hi,
How would you rank the 3 pipeline companies in regards to safety of dividend, revenue growth and dividend growth.
Thank you
Ed
Read Answer Asked by Edward on March 29, 2021
Q: I have a difficult time differentiating what each of these companies do for lawyers and lenders. How much actual overlap/competition is there?
I see there has been a fair bit of public market selling by REAL directors but then some buying late last week. How large is REAL insiders holdings commitment today compared to the last 5I report?
If there is any overlap/competition of services or perhaps synergies would it make sense for DND to acquire REAL if they could swallow it? Is DND, at 2X REAL’s market cap, large enough to acquire REAL?

Thank You
Clarence
Read Answer Asked by Clarence on March 29, 2021
Q: Electric véhicules: nickel is important,what Cies would be a "safer" Investment in Canada and also on US stock exchange concerning nickel ?
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on March 29, 2021
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