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Q: Dear 5i,
If one were to hold either VFV or VSP (CAD hedged) for approx. 25 years would you expect the Total Return to be the same for either ETF?
If VFV has long term better performance would it be because there are no CAD hedging expenses?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on July 25, 2022
Q: Regarding US Equity Power Buffer ETF (PJUN): what is your take on this etf to hedge some of the potential downward movement of the S&P 500?. Or would you just hold more cash to try to hedge and protect the downside? How does this etf work and is it worth the MER?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on July 25, 2022
Q: As we progress through the dog days of summer and possibly approach the winter of our discontent, the number of questions being asked of 5i seem to be lower at this time. Is this a summertime normal occurrence? Otherwise, is it possible that the number of questions asked day by day could be a useful metric of investor interest in the stock markets. If so, then as the number of questions increase, could this indicate that the market is in the road to recovery. This would not be a “bet the farm” metric but would appreciate your thoughts on the matter.
Thanks for your valuable service.
Cyril
Read Answer Asked by Pat & Cyril on July 25, 2022
Q: Not a question but rather a comment on the Q&A earlier today that included mention of TEF, the US ADR for Telefonica.

Investors should be aware that their final yield on dividends will be impacted by Spain’s Financial Transactions Tax, which is also levied on the ADR:

https://www.clearstream.com/clearstream-en/products-and-services/market-coverage/europe-t2s/spain/spain-financial-transaction-tax-ftt--2726042
Read Answer Asked by Aaron on July 25, 2022
Q: Hello,
In reading submitted questions and your answers about SU, TOU and even CNQ over the past little while, and seeing recent activities, I was wondering if you can provide the reasoning for having SU in the balanced portfolio as opposed to the other two. TOU in particular seems to be one of your favourite energy companies, albeit with a lower dividend. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by jeff on July 25, 2022
Q: Lifeworks still trades below the deal price of $33. Is this because the closing date is far out or does this mean there is a high chance that the deal will not close? If the latter is the case, should I sell now and avoid the risk of what would be a huge drop in the share price of LWRK back to the pre offer level?

thanks again
John
Read Answer Asked by john on July 25, 2022
Q: Hi Team,
Social media stocks crashed today based on SNAP's earnings. Meta (-7.5%) GOOG (-5.8%). To me...the logic of crashing shares of companies like Meta and GOOG as they are being compared to SNAP is just insane. Did this similar instance not just happen last earnings season? Only to have GOOG crush earnings? I guess my question is...do you agree that SNAP is no where close to being in the same league when it comes to its current business model? And if so...this should be a great buying opp for companies such as GOOG and META? It's days like today that make a person really question the integrity of whatever goes on on the floors of Wall Street. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks

Shane.
Read Answer Asked by Shane on July 25, 2022
Q: Hello 5i team:
Without editorializing or getting too “grumpy old man”, it seems we have a productivity issue in Canada, and now a labour force participation and perhaps also a work ethic issue. Every employer where I reside is bemoaning “people problems”.
I’m wondering if you have done any work on identifying companies that generate high free cash flow with relatively fewer employees? I know you have mentioned ATA in the past as maybe a way to play the theme, but I’m thinking of companies that are already there because of the nature of their business.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on July 25, 2022
Q: I recently read that Wealthsimple was firing staff and cutting back on some services. I do use Wealthsimple Trade and have been very happy with its simplicity and ease of use. Should an investor be concerned about bankruptcy for a firm like Wealthsimple as opposed to investing/trading with a bank like National Bank or one of the big banks ?
Read Answer Asked by Robbie on July 25, 2022
Q: Hi there,

I'd like to start a concentrated version of your balanced equity portfolio that is focused on growth. What are your top 6 ideas from the portfolio are you most bullish on, sector agnostic? The purpose would be concentrated growth.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on July 22, 2022
Q: This company has been doing rather well in a difficult market. Would you consider it a buy at today’s
price?
Thank you for your valued opinion.
Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on July 22, 2022
Q: i am negative on above 5 companies. Do you recommend I keep all 5 or should I sell all or some, resp. sell and replace with other companies in the sector, such as Whitecap, Parex, SU and others?

I am primarily looking for growth.

Alternatively to energy companies what are the best Canadian growth companies you recommend. Thanks. Klaus
Read Answer Asked by Klaus on July 22, 2022
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