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Q: Goeasy is a great buying opportunity under $120 ($119.30 as I write) with a 3% dividend, 7/8 years of dividend increases plus great management, great growth, etc. I'm thinking people are afraid of inflation (I'm 70 so been there) or repositioning funds. Even with a full weight 5% posn I am tempted to add. Your thoughts on going over weight.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on April 21, 2022
Q: Morning 5i,
I know there have been many recent questions on GSY but I'll still ask:
To me GSY is acting very volatile and I wonder if you agree that it's behaving more like a stock that's being traded than a name that's attracting investors? If I'm right in that, do you have any thoughts as to why, and by rights shouldn't a relatively large financial services company be much more stable than GSY is at present. Its current yo-yo behaviour doesn't instill much confidence, in me at least.
Thanks, and I look forward to your thoughts.
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 21, 2022
Q: Hi Peter, I have 300 shares of CM in a margin account and 20 in my TFSA since they are splitting I thought it would be a good idea to transfer some (what I can contribute) into my TFSA, 1. Your thought on that and 2. Is there a way to do this rather than selling them in one and buying them back in the other and when is it better, before or after the split. Please take as many credits for this question as needed. Thanks for your valued opinion. Nick
Read Answer Asked by Nick on April 21, 2022
Q: Can you comment on Amazon taking another run at SHOP. This one seems more established than the last attempt to replicate. Also throwing it in free for Prime users could be appealing to new business owners. How concerning is this?

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220420006188/en/Amazon-Unveils-Buy-with-Prime-Expanding-Prime-Shopping-Benefits-Beyond-Amazon.com?fbclid=IwAR26gQ4as3YfmQt4ckp1N8POB_C_89ik1d4yYkXikCX9GvGPiFqUscqhClc
Read Answer Asked by Adam on April 21, 2022
Q: What are the best sites for free conference call transcripts that you know of ? I already know seeking alpha (not free) and sometimes yahoo finance. Do you know of better ones ?
Thanks !
Read Answer Asked by jean on April 21, 2022
Q: How would you position your portfolio for an environment of deglobalization? With what has happened over the last few years, do you think the world is moving towards deglobalization?

TIA
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on April 21, 2022
Q: Dear 5i,
Roundhill Investments in US just launched a new cannabis ETF called WEED.
Their description says that they may invest in US cannabis companies using Total Return Swaps. I don't understand why they just don't buy the stocks directly instead of using a derivative structure. Can you give me your thoughts?

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on April 21, 2022
Q: me, puzzled that Bell Canada and Hydro One continue to see stock price increases......like I understand there is a dividend tax credit for these two, if the stock is held in a non-registered account, and to a large degree, be able to pass on higher expenses to customers, and also that some folks want "safety".......but isn't this the catch - when interest rates return to a more normalize level, aka higher, the value of these two stocks should decline, right?!.......me, inclined to trim, aka take the gain, or sell outright!........what is your take on this???
........Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on April 21, 2022
Q: Hi Peter and Team;
Thanks for the info and advice on PKI.
I have made a good gain and sold a 5% position in my RRIF.
Could you offer 3 CDN and 3 US that you would be comfortable in starting today with a 2.5 % for long term investing in a well balanced RRIF? Would you lean towards US or CND for GROWTH?
Thanks for the excellent analysis!
Read Answer Asked by Linda on April 21, 2022
Q: These 2 darlings are now ugly ducklings. Not long ago,Shop was the biggest company in Canada overtaking perrinnel leader,RY. Recent drastic drop from $2228 H to $658,1year Low.Any reasons for the 14% haircut today besides news that it is in talks to buy startup,Deliverr. Think market does not like this type of acquistion nowadays as it will likely increase its losses & prolong its plan to profitability in this market backdrop.Is this a entry point or more pain to come. Txs for u usual great services & views Is this an entry point for GSY which got hammered today too & trading near 1yr low.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 21, 2022
Q: Wanting to add some large cap growth stocks to my large cap utility, bank, pipeline,infrastructure, portfolio as new money becomes available. Growth seems to be out of favour so am seeing this as a time to buy with a 2 year window.

You often advise waiting for a declining stock to show some strength, or at least to start building a base before stepping in. I find this difficult on 2 aspects. Technically, how do I determine when to buy a declining stock in this market ? Psychologically, I hold off on buying when the stock declines further, thinking the decline will continue, and if the stock moves upward I get get frustrated believing that I missed the boat . Do former “ favourites “ such as the 2 above lose their shine even when the markets recover ? Which of these would you purchase first ?
Thanks. Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on April 21, 2022