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Q: How do you interpret Institution Holdings? Does this information help you analyze a company?

In the information about companies on the 5i website, most US companies and some others show Institution Holdings above 100%. This presumably is incorrect so what is happening? Where Institution Holdings are under 100% on the 5i website, is it likely that these numbers are reasonably accurate?
Read Answer Asked by Doug on September 27, 2021
Q: Hello Peter,

Have you been able to assess the probability of the US and Canada raising capital gains inclusion rate to 75%? If so, what is the impact to dividend and growth stocks?

If this does look imminent what would be the strategy to address a potential 10%-15% decline for Non-registered, RRSP, and TFSA accounts? We are almost retired and do not have 10-15 years of investment time for the effect of this change to balance out.


Cheers,
Jerry and Debbie

Read Answer Asked by Jerry on September 23, 2021
Q: I saw some advice awhile back about converting Canadian dividend companies that are also listed on the US exchange to their US listing, so that the dividends would then be paid in USD. I think the idea was to avoid the conversion from USD to Canadian dollars for companies that earn much of their money in USD. I'm not sure if I saw that on 5i or somewhere else. Can you comment on this - is it a good idea and are there any exchange or tax considerations?
Read Answer Asked by Maria on September 23, 2021
Q: Hi team,

I know you are fundamental analysts, but you mention technicals from time to time. I am curious on your thoughts of the RSI as an entry or exit indicator on a stock. I look at it, not so much to see if a stock is overbought or oversold, but more so to judge how a stock is holding up in a bad market. Do you use it in your analysis and do you have a preferred website where RSI data is readily available?

Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Dave on September 22, 2021
Q: What is the "Exchangeco" company? Does it makes sense to take the option of exchangeco shares?

From the circular:

Eligible Canadian shareholders will be able to elect to receive shares of Exchangeco (“Exchangeable Shares”) in lieu of the Penn Shares to which they would otherwise be entitled. Each whole Exchangeable Share will be exchangeable for one whole Penn Share, subject to adjustment.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on September 21, 2021
Q: Please recommend some materials or online resources that help explain stop loses.
I understand that 5i is not necessarily a fan of them but are there times when you might use one? Thank you
I appreciate your help.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on September 21, 2021
Q: With the market down, Amazon looked like a possibility. When I searched for Amazon, this came up: AMAZON.COM CDR (CAD HEDGED) ( AMZN : NEO )

Could you tell me what this is? If it is legitimately Amazon, is it worth considering? Is NEO new exchange? Would it be wise to buy on NASDAQ?
Thanks
V
Read Answer Asked by V on September 20, 2021
Q: How often are the dividend updates updated? Is there a delay between the announcement by the company and the update?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on September 16, 2021
Q: What do you think of the depositary receipts. For example CIBC is offering receipts directly linked to google shares. They say they are hedged receipts so the number of shares they represent changes based on exchange values. That doesn’t seem to be a good thing, a real hedge should not be affected by currency fluctuations, no?
Read Answer Asked by John on September 15, 2021
Q: Hi 5i, this is in response to Paul's question on getting historical dividend information.

I've been using this link: https://dividendgrowthinvestingandretirement.com/canadian-dividend-all-star-list/, I find very informative especially if you are looking for dividend companies that have survived the last two recessions with increasing dividends.

Enjoy!

Read Answer Asked by Christopher on September 14, 2021
Q: In an answer to a question you linked to a page called Dividend Updates.

Where do I find it on the site?
Read Answer Asked by Rob on September 14, 2021
Q: Hi 5iRearch,

In today’s low interest environment, investors are faced with the following non-equity investment choices:

1. Government bonds and T-bills
2. Corporate bonds
3. Real return bonds
4. Bond ETFs / Mutual Funds (as per points 1 to 3)
5. High-yield savings accounts
6. Money market funds
7. Guaranteed Investment Certificates
8. Fixed annuities
9. Real estate
10. Commodities
11. Collectibles (e.g., art, rare wine, vintage cars)
12. Hedge funds
13. Cryptocurrencies

Please advise of your ranking of the above non-equity assets for long-term investors who wish to ensure that their portfolio is adequately diversified from an asset allocation perspective.

Thanks


George
Read Answer Asked by George on September 13, 2021
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