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Q: Are we starting to see another sector rotation particularly back into tech? What do you see as the best sectors to put money to work in right now?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 21, 2021
Q: Hi Peter,
why DPST is down today? Is it a good buy?
Thank you,
KT
Read Answer Asked by kaushikbhai on June 18, 2021
Q: It seems all the Canadian banks are doing well - huge profits, reversing loan-losses, cash piles and talk of boosting dividends.

Is a lot of this profit due to the increasing real-estate mortgages being issued that have an implicit government backstop? I view this as a form of moral hazard - the banks know the government has their back so continue to lend despite worsening lending metrics like income to home price etc.

Do you see any risk from all the non-house owners in the country putting pressure on the government to reign in bank profits, as it seems only the 'rich' home owners are benefitting? Or would the banks themselves curtail lending as home prices continue to appreciate?

I know that the Canadian residential real estate market if a primary driver of our economic gains nowadays but at some point, the policital winds may shift.

What signals related to Canadian housing would you look for to make you want to reduce your exposure to Canadian banks?

Read Answer Asked by Neelesh on June 17, 2021
Q: Would appreciate some guidance re bitcoin, especially the many ads that pop up in email. Is the rags to riches claim legitimate? Do the celebs - Trudeau, Connor MacDavid etc know they are advertising this item? Is bitcoin on the TSX?
Thank you for your insight,
Sharon de Vries
Read Answer Asked by Sharon on June 15, 2021
Q: Hi 5i team,
I'm trying to decide between Go Easy (GSY) and ECN Capital, both of which have been on terrific runs. How do you view their current valuations, their prospects for further growth and risks involved with each and how will rising interest rates affect their businesses? Finally, which would prefer currently if you had to make a choice?
Thanks for your great service.
Bob
Read Answer Asked by Bob on June 15, 2021
Q: If I were to buy a stock today for income and growth , would it be Fiera ?…( NO ! ).
The Schmo of the 5i Income Fund @ 26% down, and stuck in a sideways purgatory. I realize it pays 8% , but we bought high ( you usually warn us against high dividends ) . Are we just parking money here, or do you think we should take a loss and move on ? Thanks .
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on June 15, 2021
Q: I perceive a change in Bitcoin/crypto sentiment - El Salvador, other LatAm countries, now India is changing it's tune......
Rather than own cryptocurrencies outright, I'm looking for more torque on their appreciation. Would you consider either of these companies to be a good way to leverage any appreciation of the underlying cryptocurrencies? I understand this is a double-edge sword.
Read Answer Asked by Neelesh on June 11, 2021
Q: I only own 50 shares of BAM. Will I get any economic benefit from the BAMR spin off?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David C. on June 10, 2021
Q: Good Morning,
I am still holding the old NML from years ago when they were involved with the iron ore deposit and Tata Steel in Eastern Canada. I went through the RTO and consolidation and now hold Abaxx Technologies (ABXX). Any thoughts on this company? I see that it's a financial services software company. Is this worth holding?
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by Chris on June 10, 2021