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Q: Just discovered something called CDRs traded on the TSX/NEO. Fractional shares in large US companies. NEO shows a list of about 40 of the most watched companies, priced between $10 and $30, all Can$ hedged.
For someone with a smaller pot, are these worthwhile, and why are they rarely talked about? Cheers!
Read Answer Asked by george on October 01, 2024
Q: I realize you are not tax experts, but I wonder if you can, nonetheless answer my question. I want to donate securities to charity. According to Wikapedia stocks owned for a year or more can be donated.. I'm assuming that's a US requirement as I can't see anything suggesting Canadians can't donate more recently purchased stocks. I want to donate a stock I technically bought in January (CSU deregistered from my TFSA) and then buy it again. Do you know any reason I can't do this? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by M.S. on October 01, 2024
Q: I am assuming that the recent increase in weight of BEP.UN (Income Portfolio) is also an endorsement to accumulate BEPC since they are supposedly “equivalent”. EPS forecasts for BEPC appear as grim as for BEP.UN, with increasing losses forecast for ’24 and ’25. In a recent Q&A on BEP.UN it was stated EBITDA is more relevant than EPS since it’s a limited partnership. BEPC is not a limited partnership so should it be valued differently? I don’t recall ever seeing a stock begin to trend up in the face of falling 2-year EPS forecasts. 5i has cited the expected decline in rates as a catalyst, but there must be other factors contributing to the rising stock price - perhaps rising revenue, confidence in management, …?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 01, 2024
Q: I'm looking at buying DWLD Davis Select Worldwide ETF. On the TD site, I'm looking at a price of 38.03 with a bid/ask of 37.63/38.62.

On the Itrade site, it's also got a price of 38.03 but a bid/ask of 38.01/38.15. How can these two sites have such wildly different information for the same ETF and how do I price a bid when I don't have a clue what others are bidding? I did refresh both sites several times over about 20 minutes but neither changed much.

Also, what do you think of this ETF?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 01, 2024
Q: Hello 5i Team

My understanding is the merger / share consolidation between Liberty Media and Sirius (old) in now complete.

From the September 10 news release I understand the new dividend will be approximately US$0.27 per quarter.

Questions:

1 - When will Siri report quarterly earnings?

2 - Is SIRI a reasonable investment (dividend investor seeking some growth).

3 - What are some of the relevant financial metrics to look at for this stock. I am hesitant to look at "old" metrics as there has been significant financial changes from the merger and share consolidation.

Thanks

Read Answer Asked by Stephen on October 01, 2024
Q: Hello Peter,
Is AOS smith a good long term hold? What is your view on payfare's announcement of losing a major customer? Is this still worth holding for potential decent return in the long run given it is in fintech space? thanks very much
Read Answer Asked by umedali on October 01, 2024
Q: An addition to my previous question about bitcoin. Feel free to take another credit.

Do you think now is a good time to buy bitcoin?
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on October 01, 2024
Q: Everyone, what are your thoughts on the markets for the rest of the year? Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on October 01, 2024
Q: In a recent update 5i stated they would: "Trim iShares Canadian Preferred Shares ETF (CPD) to a 3.5% Weighting - Trade Rationale - We feel that the thesis for preferred shares has begun to play out..."

Can you please elaborate on what you mean by the thesis "has begun to play out"?

I bought some heavily discounted preferred shares in late 2023 and have seen the unit price bounce up 50% and still paying a strong dividend (over 10%) even at the new price. Trying to balance risk / reward and super curious on your thoughts on the preferred share "thesis".

Love your service and thank you!!
Read Answer Asked by Marilou on October 01, 2024
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