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Q: I recently stumbled on Earth Alive Clean Technology, they have new products in the dust control area for the industrial space such as mining, and fertilizer and activators for the agricultural area. They recently commented on the fact that California approved them and new commitments and a promising near term.
They got hit in recent quarters and stock suffered a lot, with the agricultural area getting more $ on commodity prices, it is suggested they will be increasing spending on fertilizers and such, and likewise the mining sector will be flush with cash and also have increased activity and spending.
Wondering your thoughts on company and it’s positioning, I realize it’s very small market cap, but with the combination of depressed share price and it’s new product offerings and sector tailwinds would you view it positively for a speculative buy.
Read Answer Asked by Allen on February 04, 2021
Q: Hi Peter and the 5i team!

What are your views re the Telus International IPO? From the little I have read I am not sure what sector do the TIXT businesses belong. In your opinion is it a strategically well diversified group of businesses or merely a diverse collection of business units? In what sector(s) does this new entity fit?

Is TIXT unique in the Canadian universe of stock market offerings? Who are their competitors? Chief reasons to buy now? Chief reasons to avoid?

Thanks for your thoughtful views and guidance.
Read Answer Asked by SG on February 04, 2021
Q: Can you give us your concensus on Suncor's quarter and outlook?
I have several hundred shares that average close to the present price.
Would you hold, sell a portion, or dump them all?
My feeling is with time they may climb back some, but it's risky with all the rush to green companies whether they've proven themselves or not.

thanks, Paul

Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 04, 2021
Q: Yesterday, you mentioned that index funds must sell their shares. The stock yesterday started at $66 and now it is below $58. From the 39.4M shares outstanding, 3.5M have been traded so far in 2 days.
Is there a magic volume number to which we can say the the funds have finished selling?
Was this expected to drop after opening because of the reason which I have stated?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Herm on February 03, 2021
Q: My question has to do with personal estate taxes or the tax grab by the us tax authorities on a individuals estate holding personal US property (US stocks). Can one avoid this problem by just simply holding Canadian ETF's (trading only in Canada) that hold US equities. For example BMO ZQQ, or Vanguard VSP. Any guidance or help from 5i or it's members would be much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on February 03, 2021
Q: Dear 5i,

I am considering purchasing either PGF860 or PGF260 for my RIF and TFSA accounts.
Morningstar describes both as Global Small/Mid/Cap equity mutual funds but, PGF860 appears to have much fewer holdings. May I please have your thoughts on these two funds and whether they might be good considerations for my two different accounts. Might one be better suited for each account?
Thanks for the terrific service!
Read Answer Asked by Ian on February 03, 2021
Q: Hi group looking to purchase the following ETFs - QQQJ, PAWZ, IPAY ARKG, Also what ETF do you recommend for data processing. please rate the others listed . Is it fair to say you prefer individual stocks instead ETFs ? if so why thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Terence on February 03, 2021
Q: If I buy:
ZWC ((BMO CDN HIGH DIV COV ETF) for Canadian exposure and income,
ZWS (BMO US HIGH DIV COVER ETF) for US exposure and income, and
ZWE (BMO EUROPE HI DIV COVER CALL HEDGED CAD) for European exposure and income,

that will give me about 7%+ income and exposure to about 120 very decent world wide companies. As a retiree, would I need to do anything else?
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on February 03, 2021
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