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Q: When I asked about PDI back in July 2023, you stated you would be fine holding it for 3-9 months. I am still down about 20% on it. It is currently at/near the same price it was last July. I'm liking the high monthly dividend payment but am concerned how long it can last. Do you think the high dividend is sustainable (and if not how much would you expect it to be cut?). As well, looking into 2024 with interest rates likely dropping marginally, a soft/no landing scenario, and all other things considered for 2024, do you think this one can approach $22-$23 in 2024? Any other nuggets of wisdom regarding PDI are welcome .....
Read Answer Asked by Randy on January 08, 2024
Q: With the potential Bit Coin Spot ETF ruling on January 10th from the SEC being a positive one for BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity, Ark and other Investment Companies, does it make sense (and dollars) to take a nibble on HIVE or MARA (knowing there would be a 30% currency hit in the case of Mara)? I realize things will be very volatile so just a small position to start. Thanks, Lesley
Read Answer Asked by Lesley on January 08, 2024
Q: I have recently received $100,000 and as I have maxed out my TFSA, RRSP and RESP contributions for 2024 I will be depositing this into my cash/taxable account. I am looking for tax-efficient growth stocks. As capital gains are taxed lower I am looking for growth with no or low dividend.

Can you suggest 5 - 6 companies?

Thanks for your help,

Mike
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 08, 2024
Q: Montrose Env in NY provides environmental services. It was $76 about 15 months ago and now around $30. Can you give my your assessment on this small cap (0.8B) has a 15.9 P/E. Q3-2023 total revenue was $168 which Q3-2022 was $ 130. They appear to have had losses each of the past few years. It appears to have gone public mid-2020. I'd be grateful for your views on this small cap stock.
Read Answer Asked by TOM on January 08, 2024
Q: I currently hold all these stocks, with the exception of elf. I came up with the thanks in large part to 5i as these are names that have come up in various Q&As. If you had to pick only 10 to hold long term (which for me is 1 year), what would be your ten? The 10 should be those that are the best expected performs regardless of diversification or risk. Just the top 10. Alternately., would you suggest holding them all but with different weightings and if so please comment on a suggested weighting.

My plan was to hold 10 with 10% in each but I’m not married to that idea.

Thank you kindly.

Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on January 08, 2024
Q: C.PR.J I'm thinking of repurchasing these preferred shares as the were sold by Citigroup on me recently. Do you know when the next opportunity for Citigroup is to retire these shares is? really like the div. on these shares but having them sold on me not so much. What do you think of these preferred shares?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 08, 2024
Q: What are your views on ftco.us .Thanks Phil
Read Answer Asked by philip on January 08, 2024
Q: Good afternoon 5i
I have noticed that recently you have been recommending stocks like Nvdia as having the possibility of short term growth. I have sold call options on Nvidia on a regular basis but wonder if I might be better holding off on this strategy for a time, beause of the possibility of short term growth you mentionned. I do only sell a small portion of my Nvidia for options and keep some in reserve, so I will not completely miss an upside move. But, still we hate to see the stock move well above the strike price. How do you approach a situation like this?
thanks
Read Answer Asked by joseph on January 08, 2024
Q: This preferred share just auto sold close to half of what I own? Your help is appreciated!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 06, 2024
Q: You remarked about Apple that "above average market returns will be difficult to come by in the near-to-medium term." What tech-space alternatives would you suggest, if one wanted to move some money from AAPL to a company with better medium term grown prospects?
Read Answer Asked by Martin on January 05, 2024
Q: Would these be good candidates for a TFSA ?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 05, 2024
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
I realize shipping stocks are cyclical...Not sure if the wars or new supply chains are a positive or negative. What I mean is they could charge higher rates if there is risk involved. In any event I have held this stock for too many years and am even. However at this point it appears to be "dead-money"...if you know what I mean. Can you see any reason to be patient for a few more quarters? Thanks as always...your opinion is always a voice of reason!
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on January 05, 2024
Q: What are your current thoughts on KEYS? I'm up 55% and thinking of buying some more, maybe increase my overall weighting to 5%. The latest numbers seem positive and I like that they are getting involved on EV battery testing and charging. EV battery charging seems to be a problem if you don't drive a Tesla. Probably would need to sell some NVDA to raise the USD which is not ideal but of course our NVDA weighting is too high. Also is KEYS an Industrial Company? Any thoughts you have would be appreciated.
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on January 05, 2024
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