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Q: What are your thoughts on private credit lending? I am considering opening an accountant at wealth simple and the advisor said it's better returns (they shoot for 9%) with less risk. Being as it's interest income I would have this in a TFSA or RRSP likely. Is this a good addition to an otherwise balanced portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Ashleigh on September 21, 2023
Q: I'm down on all three of these stocks in my TFSA. Do you see any upside to these companies, or should I bail on them?

thank you
Read Answer Asked by Maryon on September 21, 2023
Q: Are dividends paid by Canadian based REITS tax efficient? Or it is depending on a specific REIT ?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Miroslaw on September 21, 2023
Q: Hi, I was wondering if I can get your opinion on these stocks I'm holding losses on ATZ down 50%, ENPH down 25%, CROX down 25% and GSY down 20%.
I did tax loss selling last year in late December which bit me hard when the stocks took off in January with me sitting on the sidelines. Should I consider selling any of these now with the intention of buying back in 30 days and harvesting the tax loss? If so which would you suggest selling and which would you buy back? Short of that would you suggest averaging down on any of these instead? Thanks in advance! Take as many credits as you wish.
Read Answer Asked by Harry on September 21, 2023
Q: Hello, what are the reasons that constellation made 2 spinoff (topicus and lumine) in the past years ? Why did they not keep everything under one roof and continue to grow constellation instead and follow the same path like Berkshire Hathaway that never did a spinoff.
Read Answer Asked by jean on September 21, 2023
Q: Hi 5i Team,

I am trying to understand how RETURN of Capital works on ETF.

Eg: Buy 1000 shares at 14 = 14000 and get 8% dividend.
Sell 1000 shares after a year at 15 = 15000. So Total return is 15% return on my investment. (8% dividend plus 1K capital gain = 7%)

Please advise if the above calculation is correct or is it the original investment minus 8% dividend.

Thanks for the great service
Read Answer Asked by Hector on September 21, 2023
Q: Hi 5i team,

Among the 3 stocks, which one would you consider to start a position at current price level for 5 years+ holding?

thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Nicholas on September 21, 2023
Q: Hi 5i
What to do with this one?...Stock is now at 0.45 .....
I have read your previous answers regarding this question , that it is better to simply move on... is this advice still valid? Will it have to undergo a reverse split to stay listed?


On the same note, TD Web broker indicates this stock is followed by 6 analysts ....all rate it as a buy with avg PT of around $3.40..... How is this possible and could you please comment on how these targets could actually be justified from an analysts perspective....any speculation on how they arrive at these numbers? I find the ratings quite puzzling.

thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on September 21, 2023
Q: I want to take advantage of some stocks that are down now with potential of high returns in the future. Can you suggest some undervalued stocks to pickup right now?
Read Answer Asked by Ashleigh on September 21, 2023
Q: I'm wondering about Dollarama compared to the US dollar stores. DOL is near a 52 week high and DLTR and DG are near 52 week lows. What difference(s) between this companies makes their recent performance so different? Do you think Dollarama going to follow the US companies performance in the near future?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on September 21, 2023
Q: What are your thoughts on Uber shares and the prospects for the stock price over the next year? It looks to be a strong candidate for inclusion in the index, but aside from that are you fans of their fundamentals?
Thanks as always!
Read Answer Asked by Doug on September 21, 2023
Q: In your opinion which one of the two in the sectors below offer the best return over the next 5 years?
Energy Infrastucture-Key or PPl
Retail-Atd.b or Dol
Read Answer Asked by Terry on September 21, 2023
Q: I'm reducing the number of holdings in one of my RIF's. With cash to re deploy, which is better for long term hold and dividend appreciation with minimal downside. Probably an apples to orange comparison but EIF is it's own mini etf with it's various holdings. Leaning toward XEI, what is your take? Both already owned btw
Read Answer Asked by Harry on September 21, 2023
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