Investment Q&A

Q: OK so... no question this Bitcoin rage has a similar look to the dot com bubble based purely on the hype, volatility and the number of cryptocurrency players now involved. Heck, cryptocurrency isn't even a word recognized by spell checker yet. BUT... as we sit back and scoff at it, it appears more and more businesses are starting to offer Bitcoin as a payment option. And now I am reading there are many new innovations coming for 2018 with some prognosticators iterating we could see Bitcoin reaching the $50,000 value. This is a risky and very volatile investment no question, so to bet the farm on it would be ludicrous. And if you do own a hyper wallet, best to make sure you have an excellent firewall. Having said all that, why am I finding this such a tempting investment? And what can you tell me that would dissuade me from starting a 2 or 3% portfolio position in this technology, because I don't think it's going away.

Thanks for all you do

gm

Q: Did GBTC split a 100 to one? It is trading now @ $19.65. thanks!

Q: Howdy
Is there a tsx listing that would mirror Bitcoins movement if a person was inclined to throw money in the air on spec trade ???
Thanks ron

Q: Following your debate on Bitcoin stocks, I've done quite well and doubling on a few that I would NOT have known off except for following your esteemed Q & A. Now I'm trying to decide on GBTC, which I had bought @ $925 and sold half @ 1,826. I still have a few and am debating whether to sell before the CME Futures open on Sunday or wait. Nothing much happened when the CBOT did the same last Sunday. I'll make my own decision, but much value your insights.
Thanks as always!

Q: Hi All at 5i!! Considering that everyone is suspecting that bitcoin is a bubble, is there anyway of investing in its demise? Cheers, Tamara

Q: Good morning 5i.

Which of Hive or Bitcoin would you choose to invest half a position in
currently for 12-36 months?

Thx/Rob

Q: Hi,
What is the best way to trade or have exposure to bitcoin without actually having to open a bitcoin trading account? Are there any stocks or ETF's that track these cryptocurrencies? I usually just check GBTC.

Thanks!

Q: Many thanks to Donald the member who gave us a report on his bitcoin experience. I have been pondering an investment but it does sound very risky and complicated. Especially if one is a bit technically challenged.I think I will wait on crypto currency for a while yet.

Q: Is there a relatively simple and liquid way to invest in crypto currencies and not pay a big premium like GBTC. What is your outlook on this asset class. Looks like it is here to stay and going high. Which would you recommend. Thank you.

Q: I have been learning about blockchain and crypto currency. Not highly educated on that field. I do understand it is very difficult to take a position in a company in that field. Was wondering if There was a company you were favourable on?

Q: Hi 5i do you have any suggested companies either start ups or mature that can be invested in for exposure to blockchain or crypto currency like bitcoin,ethereum

Thanks

Q: Hello to 5i team,
I've been reading up on a potential investment opportunity: blockchain technology. More specifically, I'm curious to know your thoughts on applications of the technology outside of Bitcoin and Ethereum which are too volatile for my tastes.
I would prefer to buy shares in public companies that offer the technology to businesses in other sectors and that have the potential to grow steadily long into the future.
These companies need not be geographically limited to Canada. Finally, do you know of any solid sources of information on the technology, in particular the negative aspects such as hackability of the system?
Thanks in advance, Robert

Q: Good morning, I would like to know your thoughts regarding GBTC please ?
Thanks
Rick

Q: This thing has been a moon shot over the last 7 years. Do you have any idea why and what does 5i think of bitcoin? Momemtum on this is straight up.
Yhanks