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Investment Q&A

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Q: As we are not investing gurus, we often have difficulty understanding company reports. Could the 5i team suggest 5 impotant metrics to look for in company reports, both quarterly and annually. Perhaps this could be one of Peter's columns in the media. If this has been addressed previously, please advise.

Thank you,
Pat & Cyril
Read Answer Asked by Pat & Cyril on March 21, 2025
Q: What is the best way to think about position size of a particular stock and sector size, should it be based on total portfolio value or value within individual accounts?
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 21, 2025
Q: Do you have any suggestions re the Pharma companies which would be a good time to purchase now, either in a partial or full position? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by FORREST on March 21, 2025
Q: I am considering adding an ETF that provides coverage of assorted/balanced commodities. I would appreciate having some names that you would recommend; Canadian or USA. What is your opinion of adding a position as an uncorrelated asset to balance an all equity portfolio. I hold diversified energy holdings already (pipelines and producing companies in both oil and gas). I also hold mining stocks, RIO and AEM.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on March 21, 2025
Q: This etf seems to have come out of the latest downturn without to much difficulty, so wandering what the reason for this latest performance. Is it because of the fairly low fees, or the quality of the stocks being held or is it a combination of a number of factors. I am thinking of investing in this etf for the long haul. Many tnx.
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on March 21, 2025
Q: I am donating some of my CSU shares (20% of holding) and am considering whether or not these should be replaced in my portfolio. Currently, CSU is 3% of my investment portfolio and 6% of my equity portfolio (before the donation). When you speak to 5% as a ceiling for exposure, is that in the total portfolio or the equity portion of the portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Greg on March 20, 2025
Q: Thinking about Martin’s question ( March 19) and your response, specifically on ROC. I own UMAX in a RRIF. I Look at its 14% yield as more than enough to cover the approximately 6% ( and rising) mandatory withdrawal, thus not negatively affecting my cash flow. I also see the ROC as lowering my unit price and thus the mandatory withdrawal amount. Is my thinking right on this ? Thanks. Derek.
Read Answer Asked by Derek on March 20, 2025
Q: Greetings 5i,

I'm looking to decrease some of my US investments and want to sell XUS (I also own VFV). I'm looking at either VIU or XEF as a replacement for XUS. Does this make sense and if so do you have a preference for either of these ETFs or would you recommend something else as a replacement?

Thank you.
John.
Read Answer Asked by John on March 20, 2025
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