Investment Q&A

Q: Do you know what's moving Versabank lately? I was about to sell my shares about a month ago after two years during which it went nowhere. Do you think it is worth hanging on? What would be a good replacement in the small-mip cap financial sector, other than GSY.

Q: Bitcoin
I am just exploring investing in Bitcoin and moving up the learning curve regarding Bitcoin Wallets, Companies, ETF's etc. This is for a small "1/2%" position to aid my overall understanding and determine if this is something of interest. My initial thoughts after doing some reading that this is a risky "commodity" to enter into.
1: Currently, I only have a rudimentary feel for potential gains and / or pitfalls. I have heard promoters say it could potentially be $300,000+ in a few years, perhaps $50,000 within a year. Do you have any comments you could offer on Risk/Reward aspects?
2: What is the best way to invest in Bitcoin? WealthSimple has trading in Bitcoin on their App (Similar to PayPal I assume, which we cannot access her in Canada.), there are several "Bitcoin Wallets" out there, ETF's as well. I hear fees to make transactions are not always transparent. WealthSimple trades for Bitcoin are funded by the spread quoted.
The bottom line is, for very small speculative positions, I am unsure if Bitcoin should be a consideration or if I should stick to small growth stocks? What advice would you offer me?

Thanks

Q: Hive has been on a roll.Is it because bitcoin increase buying in the general market.Are they producing more bitcoins than before. Bigg also has move up quite a bit and they are in the security side I believe of bitcoin for companies buying or tracing funds. 5i what are you thoughts are these investable stocks or wait and have they reported good financials maybe. Tks 5i

Q: Hello 5i,
A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all at 5i and fellow members!! Here's hoping for a great 2021!!
My question is pertaining to Goeasy which is at 3.93% of my portfolio with a very significant gain to my TFSA. As a retired, dividend-oriented Balanced investor with an otherwise pretty well-balanced portfolio, my question is: how high should I let it run before pruning? I have sold and re-bought in the past but prior to this most recent run-up was thinking of adding. In other words, what kind of weighting would you assign to GSY based on the foregoing?
And, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at 5i for all of the work they do for the members - 5i Research can be extremely proud of the work they do on our behalf and should know how much it is valued and appreciated!!!
All the best!
Cheers,
Mike

Q: Good morning. Just saw Mike Novogratz discuss his new bitcoin fund - thought I might dabble a bit - which one should I buy?? BTCG.U or BTCG.UN,

Q: Hi team

made some nice gains from the above stock, thanks for recommending it

I wonder if it is large enough (assets over 1 billion) for the big pension
plan to show interest to own some shares (like Quebec Pension plan or CPP)
or it could be a take over target by a bank of life co

you mentioned that at 1 point, there could be a hike in dividends next year,
please elaborate, thanks

Michael

Q: For my financial sector I currently hold ZEB and while the monthly dividends are nice on a timely basis, the MER is relatively high. So I am looking at breaking in down into 3 or 4 individual stocks. Would please rank the financial companies listed above for performance. Please include others I may have missed.


Thank you


Steve

Q: What do you think is the best way to invest in bitcoin stocks and which do u like best Can u explain the risks and rewards of the companies. Thank you. Wishing you a beautiful Christmas & holiday time.

Q: Which Canadian bank do you think is the best one to buy?

Q: Which company in the U.S. is equivalent to Interac here in Canada?
Thanks

Q: Hello - what is the annual cost of owning shares in this fund ? I can't find this information.

Q: Which would you consider the better buy at this time?

Q: Which would you choose for a combination of capital appreciation and dividend growth. Which has the better management team?

Q: Hi 5i Research team,
Could you comment on Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking take-over offer published this morning? What would be your guesstimate probability of a competing higher offer? Probably low since (1) : Goldman has access to large ressources, so acquirer competitors must know they would probably be at a disadvantage in a competing bid; and (2) this transaction is the result of a review of strategic alternatives for PEO. Isn’t such process (review of strategic alternatives) be a mandatory divulgation by compagnies since it can have a material impact? At what price would you sel at this time in a margin account? Thank you for your collaboration, Eric

Q: Could you please comment on their outlook and balance sheet? How safe is dividend?

Thanks,
Milan

Q: I saw this company in a screener today, had never heard of it before and was surprised to see no questions on it. What are your thoughts on it?

Thanks!

Q: hi guys why does there always seem to be a high volume of activity and the stock seems to have hit a ceiling in its current price range thanks as always

Q: online shopping is expected to be at all time records. and the use of cash continues to decline. what is your current opinion of visa and MasterCard ? and will the new method of buying (ie 3 or 4 equal instalments). have any material effect on the 2 companies? thanks Richard

Q: Any change in your view of this name since April.
Any potential through acquisitions in the next year or two?

Q: i was just reading about Fairfax's new partnering in Africa and am wondering what your thoughts are on both ffh and the African effort. I have always considered Prem to be an astute investor even though ffh has languished of late. Africa does seem to have considerable potential and the two main men FFH is partnering with do seem to have solid credentials. What is your thinking on both companies? many thanks

al