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Q: Hi Peter and Ryan,

I am wanting to invest in emerging markets and I am been comparing the mawer fund for emerging markets with a mer of 1.60 to VEE the etf, with a mer of .23.
Is the high mer worth it for the active management?
Other aspects of these options that I have been comparing is the holdings, Maw160 has 36 holdings and VEE has 4726 ,tracting the index.
Do you have any other suggestions for emerging markets?
Thank you for this valuable service,
Susan


Read Answer Asked by Susan on January 08, 2018
Q: Hi 5i Team,

In the prospectus for the Horizons ROBO ETF, under Redemption of Units, it says:

"In addition to the ability to sell Units of the ETF on the TSX, Unitholders of the ETF may redeem Units for cash at a redemption price per Unit equal to 95% of the closing price for the Units on the TSX on the effective day of the redemption, where the Units being redeemed are not equal to a PNU or a multiple PNU.
Because Unitholders will generally be able to sell Units at the market price on the TSX through a registered broker or dealer, subject only to customary brokerage commissions, Unitholders are advised to consult their brokers, dealers or investment advisors before redeeming their Units for cash."

I find this confusing, and want to understand the redemption process before buying any units.

I don't understand why I could redeem units for cash and get only 95% of the closing price on that day. Why not 100%?

In the second paragraph it states that although I can sell units at the market price on the TSX that I should consult my broker before redeeming units for cash. Isn't selling the units at market price on the TSX giving me 100% cash? I don't understand why I need to advise my broker when I want to sell. Can't I just place the order myself? Can you explain that.

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 08, 2018
Q: Hello Peter and team,
I was thinking about buying the following 5 REITS. Collectively they would make up 5% of my portfolio (1% each) and the focus would be on income. I chose them to be a mix of Can, US and Intl exposure, and to have higher yields, and less exposure to commercial.

Please note I have a 2% position in NWH.UN but count that as part of my healthcare portion of my portfolio.

AAR.UN
WIR.UN
RUF.UN
NVU.UN
DRG.UN
Thank you for your excellent service!
Read Answer Asked by Pamela on January 08, 2018
Q: Good morning.

The charts of these 4 stocks looks technically strong. I would like to know about the fundamentals of each companies and would you recommend to invest into them?
Thank You

Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 08, 2018
Q: I saw Ryan's pick of Descartes on BNN and wonder if you can comment on what catalysts you see for this to go a leg up? My admittedly basic technical analysis doesn't suggest any upward movement so I assume this is underpriced based on fundamentals. My question then is when do you expect it to move and what factors will cause the stock to move upwards?
Read Answer Asked by Tim on January 08, 2018
Q: Constellation Brands released their 3rd quarter results today and stock dropped about 3%, as company moderated its full year expectations to the lower end of forecast. Overall profit was higher, though. What do you think of the results and the company for a small investment, as a part of sector allocation ( and US Equity exposure) for long term ? I have been thinking about it for a while, but never got an opportunity. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on January 08, 2018
Q: Happy New Year 5i Team.
We have been considering TMX Group (X-T) to add to our holdings for some time.
We are long term hold and income investors.

In a recent answer to a question (December 11, 2017) regarding TMX you replied…
“..The main concern would be the lack of new listings, but listing are somewhat cyclical.”
David Baskin, regarding TMX mentioned on BNN (January 4, 2018) … “Business is going well on all fronts, and the TSX was #1 in international listings last year.”
Do the recent ‘newly’ listed cannabis companies on the TSX improve your opinion of the ‘lack of new listings’ ?

Perhaps I am misinterpreting something here, if so I do apologize.
Do you happen to have any new outlook for TMX for 2018?
Thank You
Dennis

Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 08, 2018
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