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Q: I hold approximate 5% of my portfolio in Crypto stocks (ETF's and Mining companies). With the SEC's approval of ETF's should I consider selling a few of the above and purchasing one of these new ETF's and if so, which one would you recommend. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marjorie on January 16, 2024
Q: looking at my precious metals holdings over the years they have either lost money or done nothing with the exception of LUX. Is it time to switch this allocation to bitcoin/ethereum and give up on gold?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on September 14, 2021
Q: Cryptocurrency: what is the best way to buy cryptocurremcies for a personal account. I bank with TD and they suggest going through the TD Platform then through BitBuy Canada since they trust the process and security of BitBuy Canada. I would like to pursue the purchase of Ethereum due to its price. Is it a digital currency that you would purchase or have purchased. Or due you suggest another.
Thanks for advice,

Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on July 07, 2021
Q: Hello 5i,

We purchased QBTC when it was available, then purchased BTCC.B when it was recommended by 5i, and it looks like BTCC is now recommended. Can you clarify which Bitcoin stock is preferred - BTCC or BTCC.B or another Bitcoin stock?

Would it make any sense to own 1/2 of the ETF stocks in BTCC and 1/2 in BTCC.B if you have a 4% position?

Thank you for your fantastic service.

Cheers,

Debbie and Jerry
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on April 09, 2021
Q: Please give me your thoughts on the above. The first two are ETFs , and that to me means covering more than one crypto currency ? Could you elaborate on this and what they cover as an ETF ? Their mer's = 1%. What is the diff. between QBTC and QBTC.U and is there an mer on these ? If you were to buy Bitcoin in a TFSA, would it be one of these or would you recommend another one that might have lower management fees. Looking at these 4 on the stock market today, QBTC is up 2.76% while the 2 first ones are up less than 1% ? I certainly like a 2.76% daily increase ! Thanks for any info.
Read Answer Asked by Frank on March 25, 2021
Q: I purchased QBTC and BTCG.UN which I understand are closed funds, therefore can trade at a premium or discount to NAV. Now I see Purpose has come out with an ETF. Can you compare these funds and provide pros/cons for the closed funds vs ETF. If someone had new money today and if the closed funds were actually trading at NAV, which would you recommend and why? Don’t want to switch un-necessarily but if BTCC.B is a better product, it might be worth it.
Read Answer Asked by Leslie on February 22, 2021
Q: Further to my question , you answered this a.m. Why is there such an amazing difference in performance between (all one month)?
QBTC- 26.5%
GBTC- 47.13%
BTW-80.79%
Agnostic to currency which one do you suggest and why?

Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on February 22, 2021
Q: QBTC dropped 6% today and it still trades at a 6% premium to NAV today. With the advent of BTCC, do you see the premium disappear almost immediately? I was wondering if it made sense to exit QBTC right away while the premium still exists; and invest in BTCC. The capital gains tax hit per unit for me is currently equivalent to $7 or 10% of the unit price today. Capital gains would have to be paid sometime and does it make sense to pay it from the premium that would dwindle over time? Or do you think the premium would still exist and it is better to defer the gains for now?
I also see that 3iQ have an approval for a bitcoin ETF. How would that play into the equation?
Regards
Rajiv
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on February 19, 2021
Q: I already have QBTC. I have read that a canadian Bitcoin etf BTCC is starting feb 18th.
Which is the better way to invest in bitcoin?
This is what the globe said about BTCC.
BTCC has a 1-per-cent management fee and will invest in the physical form of bitcoin rather than futures that would allow investors to speculate on the price at a later date. The fund will track the TradeBlock XBX Index, which uses an algorithm to calculate the consolidated price of bitcoin every second.
Victoria
Read Answer Asked by Anna on February 16, 2021
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