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Q: I am trying to understand the value of diversification in our investments, particularly, for a buy-and-hold investor. I have the impression (correct me if I am wrong) that 5i regards ownership of one or more equities in each of the eleven TSX sectors as diversification (along with a portion of fixed income). To that end, I have been seeking (unsuccessfully) data that shows the progress of each of these sectors over time. I would like to know, for example, whether in the long term, one successful sector can compensate for another failing sector? As a rough proxy, in the absence of such data, I have examined the i-Shares sector etfs over the past twenty years and come to the conclusion that owning all sectors at all times may not be the best strategy. Over that period of time, one might have been better off to use only three sectors, namely, consumer staples, healthcare and information technology than to invest in all of the sectors. I would appreciate your view of what diversification means and what data you use to support that view. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by richard on May 15, 2020
Q: Is Quidel worth owning on its merits -- quite apart from the diagnostic testing that's given it an incredible pop in the last month? As a health care play, would you prefer this one over Teladoc, (TDOC) for instance. I realize they are not "exactly equivalent" in terms of their intrinsic businesses, but I am looking for solid growth story in the health field.
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on May 15, 2020
Q: I'm a bit flabbergasted at your recent bullishness on CAE considering the state of the airlines. But I trust you and haven't sold my position that is down 30% as of today.

I have a few questions about the backlog which I think you mentioned sits at 9 Billion dollar. So with so much work, why do they layoff staff? Is it that the staff laid off can't actually help with the backlog (i.e. they work in sales instead of engineering or something?). With do they suspend their dividend? Why have they not invested (now or previously) to deal with the backlog that they seem to have had for so long?

I get that CAE is uniquely positioned to succeed if things go well. However, they are so positioned in an industry I don't see getting back to 'normal' anytime soon.

C.
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on May 15, 2020
Q: Good morning, Peter/Ryan!
I am interested in finding more detailed info about European and emerging market dividend paying stocks, essentially of the "blue chip" variety. Do you know of any specific resources that provides coverage in that area? As well, would you by chance have any recommendations of specific stocks and/or ETFs along those lines … maybe 4 or 5?
Thanks a lot!
Paul
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 15, 2020
Q: For Canadians to hold a physical gold or silver ETF rather than a product that uses derivatives type ETF that has more risk, would you recommend PSLV, CEF or PHYS. Do you feel these track the spot prices well. I am looking right now and today silver spot on bloomberg is up 1.60% but PSLV on Toronto is up only 0.60% and the currency difference does not explain the difference as PSLV in US$ is up only 0.60% as well. That seems alot that is pushing over to a NAV premium discount.
Read Answer Asked by Husseinali on May 15, 2020
Q: Good evening,
Wondering what your perspective is about the chance of the U.S. and Canada adopting a negative interest rate policy? What do you think the likelihood would be on a percentage basis?
Could you please list 5-6 companies in both the U.S.A and Canada that investors should consider in order to benefit. Thanks for your response!
Read Answer Asked by Arturo on May 15, 2020
Q: In your portfolio analytics, you used to have A list of suggested etfs for each sector. I cannot find this list anymore. Has it been removed? Could you please provide a list of recommended etfs for each sector. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by satish on May 15, 2020
Q: I'm trying to understand the complicated US Health Care system! Are HUM and UNH competitors? From a stock purchase perspective, would you be buyers of either/both these companies? If not them, what are your favourite health care stocks in the US?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Doug on May 15, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team,
I follow a number of the stay-at-home stocks but question their valuations and wonder about their staying power. One that has been on my watchlist for awhile is CHGG. The stock price jumped recently after a very strong earnings report, so I may have missed the run. It is gathering analyst support for its on-line education platform for courses, tutoring and reference material for high school and college students. With a number of universities in Canada and the U.S. keeping campuses closed at least until the January semester, does CHGG have some staying power for its on-line educational services? What are your thoughts on CHGG?
Thanks again for the insight.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on May 15, 2020
Q: I just read your answer re the above symbol, Larry Bermans newest addition. My question would be, what would you recommend that has a longer track record and is similiar to zpay's philosophy, maybe not quite the best word for an etf !!. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on May 15, 2020
Q: Hi 5iTeam,
BField Renewable between late 2015 and early 2019 price wise didn't do much (the price actually dropped during this period of time). But starting in early 2019, its price started to climb and closed at record high in mid Feb 2020.
Would you please shed some lights on why BEP started to take off in early 2019 while having a negative return between 2015 and early 2019.
Cheers,
Read Answer Asked by Harry on May 15, 2020
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