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Q: Good morning 5i folks. Apparently, I've fallen behind on my financial acronym homework . I guess I need to bone up.
Can you enlighten me as to what constitutes a SPAC ?
Thanks, David
Read Answer Asked by David on September 03, 2020
Q: what is your take on stocks that look good for recovery plays in the US?.....asking this because I read your take on those in Canada.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 03, 2020
Q: What do you think if this company. If memory serves me well you had mentioned it as potential high flyer, notwithstanding it’s high risk profile.
Would you add new funds to it today?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Karim on September 02, 2020
Q: I have both GOOG and GOOGL . I used to see the voting stock GOOGL trade above the non-voting GOOG. Lately however prices have reversed . This morning for example the voting shares are some $7 BELOW the non-voting class. This strikes one as odd, notwithstanding that votes have little meaning in companies where founders have controlling blocks. Has something changed in the definitions of the Classes? I did not see anything in the financial journals.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on September 02, 2020
Q: Peter, Ryan and gang: a couple of weeks ago AYX took a dive and currently is trying slowly to regain its former price levels. What are your thoughts, hang in there or move on?
If your advice is move on, could you suggest two or three US stocks, maybe “cloud “ or “i t “ . I have a good risk tolerance and await your reply
John
Read Answer Asked by John on September 02, 2020
Q: I am puzzled by your July 16, 2020 comments in response to a question on JPM vs. MS. You wrote “.... we would not consider them very different overall. JPM is significantly larger” ; “ business mix is very similar”. JPM and MS look different to me. MS has no retail business . MS has or will have an even larger presence in wealth management after its announced acquisition of eTrade. The deal was announced early 2020. The transaction has been approved and is expected to close before end of year 2020. Further, the above is an all-stock deal and although that affects capital structure, it should have little impact on MS’ debt level. However I may have missed things in which case your clarification would be welcome.
If I am correct: is MS a holding that is well worth adding to? I have a full allocation to US financials but hold only a modest position in MS. I am thinking of reducing BAC, OR another US banks and add to MS. My reasoning primarily: MS is not much exposed to loan losses; the brokerage and wealth management businesses seem poised for much growth in the US; its business model looks more attractive for the next two to 3 years. Would you agree or am I missing some important factors?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on September 02, 2020
Q: Hi,
To enhance growth potential in the low-interest and slow-growth environment, I am thinking of selling JPM to buy either V, MA or PYPL. Any suggestion and comment? I already own half position of V in my other account.
Thanks,
Martin
Read Answer Asked by Martin on September 02, 2020
Q: How can I obtain information on what price warrants can be exchanged at and for what period of time? Currently, I would like that information on AESEW, but I would like to find sites that provide that information on other warrants. Thanks for you help.
Read Answer Asked by George on September 02, 2020
Q: I am considering to start investing in the 5 G technology companies ( 2/3 companies for 3 to 5 years) . What are your thoughts on which sector: hardware, software... and which companies would be a good start. I realize this is a broad question, please take as many credits as needed.
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on September 01, 2020
Q: Recent article in the Van.Sun states that big tech could bail out long-suffering value investor citing 2 examples. 1)Google invested US$450m in ADT resulting in a more than 60% increase for ADT. 2)Amazon is rumored to be in talks with Simon Property leading to a 10% rise for the latter. On Aug 28 it was reported that MSFT & WMT are jointly bidding for the US assets of Tit Tok. And a source says that it will have positive impact on PINS. Please indentify potential candidates(value stocks,smaller tech like Pins etc) for big tech with short comments.Txs for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 01, 2020
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