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Q: Hello
two part question. First, If you were to choose between CM ot TD . Which one would you prefer? Is there a better bank you prefer? TD has a higher yield and has exposure to US markets
Secondly, do you think Financials will be hit further. . If so, do we stay put ?
Read Answer Asked by Tim on February 04, 2025
Q: Hi - what would be your general stance on REITS in Canada right now. They have taken a decent hit today on the tariff news. Are they oversold? Bottom line, and I know it's a broad question that is hard to answer specifically but would you buy, hold, sell Cdn REIT sector?
Read Answer Asked by Doug on February 04, 2025
Q: What other ex north america etf's would be good?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David C. on February 04, 2025
Q: I wondered what Trump would do to support the market, and now we have it.
A sovereign wealth fund!
A ludicrous idea for the U.S. which is not only a currency issuing government, it is also the reserve currency.
However, a deep pocketed buyer of U.S stocks will inevitably push p/e's higher.
While the insanity grows, we might as well make some money.
Hopefully Ryan speaks to the potential impact of this for investors in his webinar tomorrow.
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on February 04, 2025
Q: You say the Canadian market is up 5% since trump started talking about tariffs, how much is the US market up since then?
Read Answer Asked by Jean on February 04, 2025
Q: I saw Eric Nuttall’s article on the case for building more pipelines to broaden our customer base for Canadian energy. I like the idea and think the public could (finally) get behind this. What companies would benefit from this type of project in the short term? Long term?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 04, 2025
Q: I read one of the questions pertaining to GoEasy which talked about them being resilient during the 2008 financial crisis. In 2008, were companies such as GoEasy really impacted here in Canada ,as the banking regulations are different in Canada and the crisis was much more prevalent in the US. But this time around, if the tariff's kick in and a recession hits Canada, do you believe that GoEasy will still be able to weather the storm in a similar fashion, as I feel that there has been a very huge selloff of GoEasy in recent months. Do you think it may be overdone?
Read Answer Asked by Walter on February 04, 2025
Q: If we put aside the normal indicators for Gold and consider the geopolitical climate that is surfacing day to day around the world, along with the US potentially having some instability within their own borders and the instability with their allies, is it a good time to buy gold as an investment? What do your a believe are the pluses and minuses for Gold increasing in value over the course of the next 12 months?
Read Answer Asked by Walter on February 03, 2025
Q: I would like to increase my investments in foreign, but non-USA situs, companies, by buying ADRs (as my estate would be subject to US estate taxes). Currently, I have smallish positions in NVO (NovoNordisk; Danish) and ALC (Alcon; Swiss), which I am planning to add to. However, I would like to invest in up to three additional ADRs. My approach to investing (over the past 3 decades) is very long term buy & hold (indefinite holds, to bequeath to future generations), so I am aiming for high-quality companies. Can you perhaps provide your thoughts on NVO and ALC, as well as suggest up to 5 additional ADRs for consideration? (I'm not a fan of tobacco or gaming stocks, but generally open to wide spectrum of ideas.)

Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on February 03, 2025
Q: Dear 5i team.

Just curious which REIT owns the warehouses in Quebec that Amazon appears to be vacating with the announcement that they are closiing them all in the Province?
It will be a temp hit as they find new tenants, but is it material in the short term?

Thanks for your help in this regard.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on February 03, 2025
Q: This 1st. of 3 Bitcoin Structured Alt ETFs offers a decent Risk/Reward for Bitcoin. What do you think? I'm thinking of buying CBXJ when it comes out shortly, because this has a Cap Range of 28 to 31%. CBTJ will offer 50 to 55%
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Austin on February 03, 2025
Q: My sense is that Dollarama will continue to grow on plan and perhaps do better under the US Tariff plan.

From a Tariff perspective please provide your evaluation of the following names and how they might prevail or be negatively affected by US Tariffs:

SHOP
ATD
DOL
PRL (propel Holdings)
WCN
GFL

Thank You, Patrick
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on February 03, 2025
Q: Could you please provide the names of the companies in 5i Portfolios, which could see a meaningful impact on their business, in order of Major to Moderate, if the Tariffs on import of goods/oil from Canada, as announced by the US administration, starting Tuesday, continue for at least 3-6 months.

Please exclude the names which are least or not effected.

Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on February 03, 2025
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