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Q: Hello 5i,
I have reviewed the questions on these two ETF's and I would like to confirm my thinking. I need to increase both my international and U.S. sectors, one more than the other. As I understand it, if I purchase LIFE, then my international sector would improve over HHL and if I purchase HHL, then my U.S. sector would improve over LIFE. Beyond geographic sector allocation I am largely indifferent albeit with a slight preference for HHL more due to its MER more than anything else.
So, are my assumptions correct and would you have anything further to add in terms of preferring one over the other that I may have overlooked?
Many thanks as always!!!
Cheers,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 14, 2023
Q: Hi 5i, I currently have preferred shares in 13 different companies. I would like to diversify as they are all in finance, utilities, energy and Telecom. Can you name three companies to put into my RRSP that are US based with preferred shares that are solid. I'm looking for 5y resets or perpetual, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on March 14, 2023
Q: Hi Team,
BN appears to be selling off, assuming it's being treated like a bank with the SVB disaster. Do you feel this is justified? I am feeling not, and I am thinking about adding to BN. Would you feel the same? And is it the right time to start buying, or should I perhaps wait a while longer? Thanks

Shane.
Read Answer Asked by Shane on March 14, 2023
Q: I currently own BN, BAM, BIP, and BEP. With recent decline would you be adding to these names? Can you confirm good entry points and if you would consider them a Buy/Sell/Hold.

Thank you
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on March 14, 2023
Q: The SVB rescue seems to have ushered in some fundamental changes in banking in the U.S which one would assume will have ramifications here in Canada.

Now that the Fed has essentially recognized that depositors are no longer unsecured creditors and bonds are valued at par regardless of market rates, what are the implications for investors?

Equity investors will have to assess their position and risk. Certainly giving every Canadian the option of having an account at the Bank of Canada would solve the security issue for depositors, and would avoid the considerable expense of extending insurance to all deposits regardless of amount.

But are Canadian banks and their investors now significantly disadvantaged if one central bank accepts government bonds as collateral at par regardless of market value while the other doesn't? Your thoughts as always would be appreciated.

Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on March 14, 2023
Q: I bought this stock a few years back, it pays a consistent dividend but little value add outside of that. I am thinking of selling and moving into other US pharma with better growth upside. What are your thoughts and a couple of recommendations for alternatives.
As always thanks for your advise.

Jim
Read Answer Asked by Jim on March 14, 2023
Q: Do you agree with this statement....
"BPYPO matures (at the option of BAM) in March next year, with incentives for BAM to retire the ticker at par of 25% per unit, translating to a potential 56% yield to maturity opportunity in one year."

BPYPO is trading at roughly $15.40 USD. Is the par price $25 USD ? Do you believe BAM (I think that should actually be BN) will retire this preferred next year ? Is this a good investment ?
Read Answer Asked by James on March 14, 2023
Q: I am helping my young adult daughter to start a freshly funded TFSA, she will have an approximate 50K. She is not risk adverse. At this point in the markets, besides BN, which 3 or 4 best names you would you recommend?
Thank you always for your precious advice, and holding our hand in the scary times.
Read Answer Asked by francois on March 14, 2023
Q: Hi
I'm trying to build a concentrated portfolio of Canadian dividend payers. If I want to add a few more names for diversification and safe/good yield, what others would you recommend?
Thanks,
Carlo
Read Answer Asked by Carlo on March 14, 2023
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