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Q: robo-advisor investments to save on fees. robo-advised accounts.

What's your opinion on these?

Would you recommend any?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ross on July 09, 2025
Q: When looking at POW's historical stock price, I see two spikes: $70 in 1998 and $57 in 2004. I don't even believe that stock splits have anything to do with these prices that, even that long ago, are higher than today.

Was POW's stock price really that over-priced back then? I think POW is still cheap now, but with such a seemingly wide valuation range since the '90's do we have a sense where POW's current valuation sits relative to its history? Is it an apples : oranges comparison today vs. then?

How do we see POW's outlook going forward ?
Read Answer Asked by James on July 09, 2025
Q: Hi 5i,
With reference to your response to Les's question July 08 you say :"The criteria is pretty intense if one is looking for 4% dividends and 10% appreciation. There is nothing in this category that would not come with significant equity risks. VIU qualifies on historical numbers, trades in Canada, is international, and has a yield of 5.02% indicated and five year return 10.22%. "

How do you calculate or find these numbers?
My broker shows dividend at 2.39 % (.95 cents)
Does the annualized 5 yr return of 10.22% include dividend or reinvestment of the dividend.?

thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on July 09, 2025
Q: Has Hydro One always paid a dividend since it went public? Has it ever decreased the dividend payment ( in dollars)? I am thinking of buying Hydro One as a 5+ year hold.

I am looking for a solid utility with good chance for growth in share price over the long-term, but already own Fortis, so am looking for an alternative to that stock.

What would be a good entry price to buy Hydro One? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Cathy on July 09, 2025
Q: Hi Gang
What are your top 4 tech ETFs

Thanks Mike B
Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 09, 2025
Q: Hi 5i team,

I currently hold a large position in Whitecap Resources (WCP), which pays a consistent monthly dividend. While I enjoy the steady income, the position has grown too large and is throwing my portfolio out of balance. I’m also increasingly concerned about the company-specific risk, especially being concentrated in the Oil & Gas sector.

I’m looking for a safer alternative that still provides monthly income — ideally a dividend-focused ETF with a yield reasonably comparable to Whitecap, but with better diversification and lower volatility.

Are there any dividend ETFs or other options you would recommend for reliable monthly income without being overly tied to one sector?

Thanks in advance for your guidance!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 09, 2025
Q: I'm cleaning up my portfolio and would like your take if any of these can come back from the dead? they are all in a registered account so no tax loss available. these all are now less than 1 % of total portfolio would it make sense to add to any (STC, ILLM)?
Read Answer Asked by Dave on July 09, 2025
Q: Hello Team,

I have held the Canadian Google Hedged Stock for about 3-4 years and it makes up about 5.8% of my portfolio. Would you suggest keeping it or switching to the US stock. This is a Canadian RRSP so I would have to pay 1-2% fee for the US stock.

Also wanted to know if the US dollar goes up over time will help my overall return?
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on July 09, 2025
Q: Would you sell Adriatic Metals (adt.ax) now if you owned it, or wait and take Dundee shares and some cash? I don't like waiting too long.
Read Answer Asked by Kel on July 09, 2025
Q: I have been trying to find a high yield bond fund for the last year, and was looking at zhy and xhy, and was shocked when I saw their 10 yr charts.
Can you explain why the dramatic share price decline from about June 2014, until about Sept. 2022.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Greg on July 08, 2025
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