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Q: I have received voting materials from XOM and there is a lot of discussion about a hedge fund called "Engine No. 1" that is trying to insert some directors on the board of XOM. This is interesting to me. Are you familiar with this effort? Can that even happen? And should I follow XOM's advice and vote along party lines?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Marilou on May 10, 2021
Q: In your response to a reader's question about MFC's earnings you said "The stock remains very cheap at 8X earnings, and can benefit if interest rates rise."

While I agree with you, I have now held MFC for 15 years and am beginning to lose patience on the turnaround. MFC pays a nice dividend, for income in my RRIF, but on MarketCall today, Norm Levine is still negative on MFC. He says they may not benefit as much as you might think if interest rates rise.

I have done well on SLF, which is 1.8% of a diversified portfolio,. Should I just throw in the towel on MFC and double my position in SLF?

If not SLF, what would you recommend? Or should I be patient with MFC for a few more years?
Read Answer Asked by David on May 10, 2021
Q: What three US and three Canadian Public companies would you recommend for growth and management abilities/performance when looking at a 10 to 15 year horizon. (In order of your preference)

Thank you for the incredible value your investing insight has given me over the years!
Read Answer Asked by Mike on May 10, 2021
Q: In your opinion, which sectors of the market would you consider to have the best momentum for the remainder of 2021? Would it be tech, biotech, health care, industrials, mining, gas & oil, or value stocks? Which areas to you predict to be most promising in Canada or in USA? I am wondering where to put some extra cash.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on May 10, 2021
Q: Hello 5i team.
I don’t have any investments in copper. Is it time to buy and if so, which company would you suggest. I’m a fairly aggressive investor. Thanks a lot!
Read Answer Asked by Marc on May 10, 2021
Q: Just wanted to confirm your earlier answer on TTD . With those numbers I find it hard to believe there isn't some other reason for the stampede for the door . An 18% drop on good numbers and outlook makes me think there has to be some negative news out there somewhere that a whole bunch of investors can see .... It makes no sense to me, and if there is no news it sure looks like an opportunity to step into a stock I have been following for a while ......Your thoughts ?
Read Answer Asked by Garth on May 10, 2021
Q: Hi Team Can you please compare CGI and Topicus as to there relative growth and safety-and which would be your preference for a TFSA investment. I have CGI and I am considering changing half or all to Topicus.. Thank you and best regards gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on May 10, 2021
Q: Hi,
TDOC is down roughy 50% from its high while I am down ~20%.
This is the only health/telehealth stock I own within my portfolio.
I wanted to maybe sell out of TDOC and buy another stock within the same industry. I realize that this could be a foolish move as I would sell at a 20% loss only to acquire another stock that could drop too.
What would be your thought process and would you still be ok with TDOC?
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by ilie on May 10, 2021
Q: Peter; Do you think oil prices are now linked to the Covid situation in India , ie the drop in demand? Thanks. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on May 10, 2021
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