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Q: Crypto. As a retiree, I have stayed away from the whole bitcoin field, and from afar, have watched my nephews exulting in their current success. Even at my age, I am not immune to FOMO. I am not fearful of risk but have stuck to areas that have some form of business that I can wrap my mind around. Like NBIS, and Kraken, thank you very much. If I was to stick my toe in the crypto area, what approach would you suggest? I'm guessing an ETF but which one? Thanks for your ongoing advice, to me and to all your other subscribers. Using 5i guidance over the years, I have a decently performing, balanced portfolio, weighted with RBC, SLF, ENB, the Brookfield gang and the like. A dash of crypto? all the best
Read Answer Asked by alex on July 16, 2025
Q: I have a low cost base on MSTR and it has become wildly outsized as a position in my portfolio. I want to maintain significant exposure to BTC and crypto more generally but diversify this exposure to maintain my exposure levels while reducing the company specific risks that I currently have. To keep this outside of being direct investing advice, if you were to start a small crypto portfolio using $10,000 and wanted MSTR to be a part of it, what else would you buy and in what position size to enjoy diversified crypto exposure? Note, it doesn't have to be all directly tied to BTC if you think ETH or SOL deserve attention.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Tim on July 15, 2025
Q: How would you rank the listed companies for new money today in a growth oriented portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on July 14, 2025
Q: I would like to start a position in the crypto/blockchain space of approximately 5% in my portfolio. How do you best envision me achieving this goal?
Read Answer Asked by philip on July 10, 2025
Q: What are some companies that would meet the criteria of accelerating earnings earnings surprises broker upgrades increase trade volume that 5i discussed on July 7 I am thinking CLS Any others that come to mind? Thx
Read Answer Asked by blake on July 10, 2025
Q: For Crypto exposure, I have a 1.5% position in COIN, a 2% position in GLXY (up 25%) and a .5% position in MSTE. I want to invest another 1.5% by either bringing COIN to 3% or investing in HOOD at 1.5%. Would you add to COIN or diversify into HOOD? Would you be comfortable with 5.5% total in diversified Crypto holdings?
Read Answer Asked by Kim on July 02, 2025
Q: What do you believe has the higher probability of greater return- 10 yr Hold. Is there a name that you call out as an alternative to these?

Thx as always for the excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on June 19, 2025
Q: Genius act being passed in the USA for stablecoins. Will this effect other, Crypto etc
Does 5I have any suggestion for stocks or wait & see. will it also effect payment type stocks. Tks 5i
Read Answer Asked by Guy on June 17, 2025
Q: Can you recommend stocks or ETFs in blockchain technology?
Read Answer Asked by Danielle on June 16, 2025
Q: For a small amount of risk money, what is your top recommendation for the next 12 months? What stock or ETF sub-sector do you see with the greatest upside potential?

Thanks for this excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on June 13, 2025
Q: Dear 5i
CRCL seems interesting and seems to be a somewhat more stable investment then investing in bitcoin directly . Do you see this stock as a viable option in the crypto area or is it a little to soon to tell . My one other concern is that the price of this stock goes down when interest rates go down and currently i think the rates are more likely to go down than go up . What are your thoughts on this one and would galaxy or coin be better choices in the crypto space ?
Thanks
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on June 12, 2025
Q: I invested with Bitf since last two years. very bad performing stock so far, and Institutional investors and RIOT are selling their shares as well. Not sure what going on inside the company? I am worrying for the Total lose, I don’t mind to wait for the next two to three years more. Can you please share your thought on this? normally I invest the three-to-five-year timeframe. Is it worth it to stay with this Bitf next two year more OR take a lose and move it with some other miner stock? Can suggest some CAN or US bitcoin related stock?
Read Answer Asked by Maulik on June 10, 2025
Q: Any thoughts on etoro? I know it is still relatively new and you like for a few quarters before investing in new IPOs. HOOD has done really well, could etoro follow in the same path? Would you be a buyer currently in hood or etoro? Also, do you like NBIS after this recent jump in price? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on June 09, 2025
Q: seeing that you own some crypto I'm thinking I may get my toes wet, so to speak. At current prices, which one ETF would you favor of the above?
Also, I have more Canadian money available than US, is there disadvantage to IBIT.CA?
Should these be purchased in a Cash account, self directed RSP or TFSA?
Deduct as many questions as you need. I'll never get through these credits!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on June 06, 2025
Q: What is the best way to invest in crypto curriences 1) best known 2) lesser known thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ken on June 03, 2025
Q: I enjoy all the questions that pass through. I’m not into day trading but certainly add a couple swing trades in as a boost as well as selling calls.

With the question you answered about Canadian companies for day trading would you please provide a few US names that would fit your criteria.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on June 02, 2025
Q: I'm looking to add some bitcoin exposure to my portfolio. What is the best way to do this? I know of MSTR and FBTC but I saw in a previous question that you prefer the bitcoin etf or whatnot to be in usd. Can you recommend some stocks or ETF that would give this exposure without having to purchase it directly?
Read Answer Asked by Danielle on May 20, 2025
Q: What is the difference between owing a bitcoin company like COIN or a bitcoin ETF? Which is riskier and which would you prefer?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on May 14, 2025
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