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Q: Hello 5i,
My investments have grown nicely in 2021: thank you!
I’ve categorized the above assets into three buckets:
Technology: nvda,kxs,toi,csu =12.8%

Communication: goog,apps,kind =6.5% (goog is 5%)
Consumer discretionary: appl,shop,lspd =8% (lspd=<1)
Total= 27%
Please comment on outlay and provide ideas for improvement. Am I being too cute with my categorization buckets?
Many thanks for your opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Kat on December 14, 2021
Q: what is the difference between WCS and WTI . What Canadian oil companies would receive WCS instead of WTI?
Read Answer Asked by hal on December 14, 2021
Q: Good Morning 5i,

I’ve been offered a DCPP with my employer and I have to select the funds to allocate contributions to.

Available are the typical Canada, US, EAFE low cost indexes as well as the Mawer Global Equity Fund (with a heavily discount MER). In your opinion would it be best to spread out my contributions to create a passive global index strategy or is it better to go with Mawer Global Equity? What do you do if you were me?

Also, if you were to spread it amongst the geographic indexes, what would the the suggested breakdown between the different countries?

Thanks for your time!
Read Answer Asked by Semper on December 14, 2021
Q: The CFO at AcuityAds just bought 23,000 shares. I know you don't like averaging down but, with $1.50 in cash on the balance sheet, isn't it time to buy this company? What is your long term outlook on AT for patient buy-and-hold investors?
Read Answer Asked by David on December 14, 2021
Q: Hi, I have ACN and VRSN on my watchlist and am wondering what your thoughts are on these two tech stocks, which you would prefer and why. There are no previous questions on VRSN but ACN has gotten favourable comments from you in the past.
I have some tech stocks that have gotten pummelled lately (ie. DOCU) and am thinking these might provide some growth over the years without the same volatility as some others.
Thanks for your insights,
Doris
Read Answer Asked by Doris on December 14, 2021
Q: Hi, I have owned Intel for many years but lately it has been a disappointment, I sold half my position last year and purchased AMD which has done well. What's your advice, should I sell INTC and purchase SOXX or NVDA or continue to hold it, looking for the best growth prospects.

Thx
Read Answer Asked by Kimberely on December 14, 2021
Q: In your opinion how much of the inflation/interest rate fear is already reflected in the market. What is the best advice to feel better about this shift if growth stocks are a good part of a portfolio.
Thank you for the hand holding that you all do.
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 14, 2021
Q: Unsure if this comment will be allowed.
My 10 year old money had some savings he wouldn't need for 18 months so he set up a GIC at Oaken Financial. Business as usual until his birthday this weekend. Oaken sent out a birthday card with a $5 gift card. In this day of form letters of thank you for your business, I'm impressed. Personal touch from an institution.
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on December 14, 2021
Q: Hi 5i
I thought I had a handle on the Mutual Fund Changes occurring currently but seems not.

Talking about the availability of some mutual Funds...........Banks preferring to not make available products from other firms..........so Advisors don't have to learn about them as KYC Rules require.

Here's the thing. I just tried to buy (add to current) BMO Small Cap Fund (BMO31136) through BMO Investorline and find I am no longer able to do so because of these changes.

I am getting the sense there are changes going on that are not positive for investors despite the desire of the Regulator.

Can you point me to an article/ information or tell me what's going on with Mutual Fund availability? As I try to deploy capital today and cannot, it does not feel positive to this investor.

Thanks
Dave

Read Answer Asked by David on December 14, 2021
Q: Hello Peter,
Nuvei just came out with a release about the short seller. I dont think it says much more than what they previously announced. What did shopfiy do that was different to refute the short seller? At this point, it seems that Nuvei is stuck in the $75 range a far cry before the report. Would you just wait it out for now as the company is supported by large private firms and insider ownership seems decent. As well , analysts seem to be endorsing the company. Also , i would appreciate your view on Tecsys and CareRx . Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on December 14, 2021
Q: Other than stocks vs bonds, please list your favorite uncorrelated asset pairings to include in a diversified portfolio. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on December 14, 2021
Q: I've been waiting to initiate a position in either AC or CAE for a minimum two year hold but I can't decide on which one. My brain tells me this is a good time to enter either or both, but I am concerned about the sector in general.

Can you give me some reasons for both companies why one should buy today and some reasons that gives one pause on the names?

Of the two, does 5i have a preference and would you start a position today in either name?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Harvey on December 14, 2021
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