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Q: Hi 5i,
I am trying to find the ex-dividend and payment date for Hmax....Td web broker info only shows a dividend payment date of Nov 07, but have not received anything in my account yet as of Nov 14.....in your experience does that seem unusually long or does this fund require additional time to show up or do i need to take action?
thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on November 14, 2023
Q: I need to fund my annual RRIF withdrawal soon. Of the 5 companies listed, could you please arrange them in order of which to sell considering future upside possibilities?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maryon on November 14, 2023
Q: Another tax loss question. Currently down 19% on EIF and 11% on NPI in a non-registered account. (Interesting to note analysts are giving both 'strong buy' recommendations.) First, EIF. Would you sell, sell and repurchase, or stand pat? And if your recommendation is to sell and repurchase, would you repurchase before year end or wait 'til the new year? With regard to NPI, would you sell and repurchase? Stand pat? Or replace it with something like H? (BIP and BEP already held). The goal with both stocks is income with some growth. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on November 14, 2023
Q: if one Canadian person has ,say $ 1,000,000 invested with 10 DIFFERENT institutions, is the whole 1 mil covered by CDIC and FSRA insurance
Read Answer Asked by george on November 14, 2023
Q: Sorry I missed the Canadian ETF in the list below in my question. Thanks,


While there are specifically growth-focused ETFs, we think if one is using an all-equity portfolio (for three of four ETFs) then enough growth is embedded anyway. For a 'one stop shop' we would suggest:

Canadian:

US: VFV

International: VIU

Bonds: XBB
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on November 14, 2023
Q: Hi 5i,

Looking to maintain and potentially expand exposure in my portfolio in the auto industry. Currently have held BWA for 3+ years and feel as though I could be putting this capital to better use elsewhere. Would you be able to recommend any alternatives?

I am not interested in investing in a direct manufacturer like FORD/GM/TESLA since I have no idea how this EV market shift will go. Feel as though the suppliers would be a safer bet.

Thank you,

Greg C.
Read Answer Asked by GREGORY on November 14, 2023
Q: I was thinking about selling CS:CA and buying LUN.CA. I understand you favour LUN, but I was wondering with CS Manteverde Development project coming on board, Q1 of 2024, does that change your view. ALSO, where does LUN have their mining projects compared to CS.
Read Answer Asked by Earl on November 14, 2023
Q: Most of the above listed US stocks are in the S&P 500. And I'm wondering - would 5iR consider them "compounders"?.....Thanks for the insight as I'm keen to know whether yes or no!!!......Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on November 14, 2023
Q: I have heard mention made, generally negative, of "external management" in reference to income trusts. I am curious about your expert opinion on this subject with speciic reference to DIR.UN and CSH.UN.
Thank you for your thoughts, Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on November 14, 2023