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Q: Markets have been in a steady decline now for some time. TSX is now below 18875 and continues to drop. Personally I feel the Bank of Canada has successfully created the fear needed coupled with the fact that we are probably already in a recession. What is 5i feeling regarding capitulation and this market turning around.
Thanks Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on October 27, 2023
Q: This is a tough year for investors and I think most of us are interested in the optimum timing to sell your losers (to lock in your tax losses) and then perhaps reacquired the same loser you just sold after 30 days. I've never done any such "linked transactions" before and hope to get some guidance in that regard.

I kind of look at the first 15 days of November for such sales and then the first 15 days of December for requiring those shares (if the price is enticing then). What do you think of the two windows I proposed? What do the more experienced investors do in terms of timing in making this sell and then buy back maneuver.

Please advise.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on October 27, 2023
Q: What is your thinking as regards the escalating deficits the USA is allowing to occur ?
Read Answer Asked by Allen on October 27, 2023
Q: I just sold the above stocks to harvest tax losses. I intend to repurchase them in 30 days. How important (or prudent) is it, in your opinion, to purchase proxies for them? What could you recommend if your feel it is useful to do so?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 26, 2023
Q: Hi,

I hold VIG and have decided I'd like to instead concentrate my holdings on two stocks: UNH and V. Are there any obvious red flags with these two companies. I know there is no comparison between and ETF and individual stocks. Sector is not a concern.

Thank you. Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 26, 2023
Q: In January, you answered a question about Sienna with a note that the payout ratio was 99.6%. In another answer in March, you indicated it was 61%.
Could you take a look at it again and comment on the difference? Is one of these an anomaly?I am interested in knowing if their situation is improving regarding dividend safety. Should I be concerned? Is the risk level increasing or decreasing? ... Thanks! PK
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 26, 2023
Q: Hello. I am looking at getting exposure in utilities. Could you please provide me with some ETF's - U.S. or Cdn? or stocks? Please rank them as well.
What is considered a reasonable management fee for ETF's?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on October 26, 2023
Q: Can you please provide a brief analysis of risk for this one, maybe especially with respect to their balance sheet and whether you know anything about any debt obligations that may incur higher rates at refinancing, valuation now vs historical P/E, potential headwinds etc.? I rode it up and right back down, just a little concerned about where the floor is, it is a bit of a smaller cap than I usually commit to for the full position I have. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on October 26, 2023
Q: Two companies in different sectors. My intent is to adjust my weightings. Which company:

- Has the most favourable debt situation (acknowledging that TRP is a bit different being utility-like) ?

- Has the best total return potential in the long term?

- Has the best moat if it exists?

- Can withstand the present rate environment better - assuming rates don’t drop any time soon.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by James on October 26, 2023
Q: Peter; Today, Oct.26, the PBO announced that a windfall tax would raise about $4B. Could this be why the oil sector is weaker? Thanks.
Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on October 26, 2023
Q: Hi 5i!

I'm looking to reblance my portfolio and would like to take advantages of actual opportunities. I dont have any utilities and energy stocks. Also, I would like to increase my investments into large caps. Which stocks would you recommand? Growth / bakanced oriented.

For utilities, i noticed the drop on bip.un and bep.un but i already own bn. Would you buy of them or just add to bn... or buy something else for better diversification.

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Francois on October 26, 2023
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