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Q: In a previous question relating to TRP, you wrote "Interest might come back to the name but with the poor momentum, we would prefer to wait for some sustained strength in shares before getting interested." How much emphasis do you put on momentum vs valuation? And with an increase in momentum, you would see an increase in the valuation. If you were a long term investor and believed in the company why not buy at a more attractive price?
Read Answer Asked by Edward on January 15, 2021
Q: Hello 5i,
You have just stated that QSR is not your favourite stock but "ok" for income and some growth. So far I am up $5000 since you included it in your Income Portfolio (not including dividends) and happy for it! So if it is not your favourite, why isn't it excluded from the the IP and a "favourite" included instead? What mght that "favourite" income stock be?
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on January 14, 2021
Q: Hi there, Happy New Year to the 5i gang.

I noticed a fair amount of insider buying on SPB , almost all of which being bought by Marquard and Bahls AG, do you know (or think) this company is merely making a large investment here or are they possibly making a creeping takeover of SPB, similar to what Brookfield does in some cases? It seems their buying is what is mostly triggering recent price gains recently.
thanks and cheers Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on January 13, 2021
Q: Hi Team, Wondering if you could please suggest a good
ETF for growth - Canada and US.
Also a good ETF for Dividends - Canada and US.
This is for RRSP account.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Salome on January 13, 2021
Q: I made a typo on a direct investing account and bought Alaris in ERR. I left the holding as was. Now, a few weeks later, I fell off my chair when I saw it has only 16 employees. Do you know anything about management’s ability and track record? I like the business model but wonder if the tiny team is such that it loves the thrill of risk so much that it gets drunk on it. ( I have known such teams at startups I bought in private placements. I have paid dearly for my lack of innoculation-- <shudder> ).
Read Answer Asked by Adam on January 13, 2021
Q: I'm aware of your opinion ("agnostic") on Power Corp. Over the last 5 years POW has raised the dividend at a CAGR of 11-12%. Assuming the dividend continues to rise AND assuming no significant increase in fixed income rates for a few years, would not POW stock price rise similarly as investors look to safe, stable equities for income? Result could be combination of rising income and appreciating stock value.

Thanks - IslandJohn

Read Answer Asked by John on January 13, 2021
Q: Our investment group holds these 3 stocks in our portfolio and they seem to have not increased over time. Are these companies you would recommend selling or keeping as we don't by and sell rather hold and hope for steady growth? What are the reasons for their recent performance?
Read Answer Asked by Antony on January 12, 2021
Q: Could you comment in general on this ETF please. It has not recovered in the same way other international ETF's have and yet prior to March it seems like it's been pretty stable for the last 5 years, declining somewhat in 2018. I bought a bit a few months ago and am thinking of purchasing more. Do you feel it has upside potential in the recovery and do you feel it's a buy, sell or hold at current levels? Do you think the dividend is fairly safe?
Thanks so much, your input in invaluable!
Read Answer Asked by Pat on January 11, 2021