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Q: Can you explain how buying this ETR in US dollars (MNT.U) works when it is traded on a Canadian stock exchange in comparison to MNT? Am I actually getting US dollars when I sell it or are these converted to C$ with a corresponding hit because of exchange rate? Is it better to buy MNT or MNT.U? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on April 01, 2025
Q: I purchased this to get exposure to energy, get the high dividend (now approx. 13%), and have an ETF focused more on US energy companies (vs. Canadian). I've held it about 15 months now and I'm down 10%. I expect there is some ROC affecting the share price (are you able to confirm?). In general, what are your thoughts on EMAX for stability and as an income play?
Read Answer Asked by Randy on April 01, 2025
Q: I saw a big correction on this stock Enterprise Group Inc.

What is their business model. Are they cash flow positive. Can their business model last over 10 years. Do you see the company start a buy back program and dividend.

In advance, thank you for taking your time to answer my questions.
Read Answer Asked by Norwood on April 01, 2025
Q: Hello 5i
I hold 13% covered call ETFs in a portfolio of diversified blue chip dividend payers, regular ETFs and some growth holdings, 56 holdings in all. These covered call ETFs include HMAX, UMAX, SMAX, QMAX, ZWH, HHLE, HDIV, HYLD AND NXF-B. I am 79 and looking for income. I believe the upside restrictions of the covered call ETFs is made up for by the advance in the other holdings. . MER on the total portfolio according to Portfolio Summary is 0.11%. I am also admonished for holding over 10 ETFs. Should I change this strategy though I like the $1,300 to $1,800 a month bump up or just keep collecting? Please take as many credits as necessary.
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on April 01, 2025
Q: Everyone, in each decade of your life what should you be focussing on in your financial well being? Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on April 01, 2025
Q: Currently hold PBH and considering selling. Know you recently rated as a hold for the three year period. For a better total return,over the next three years, would you sell PBH and buy one of ATH, CJT, MG, NPI, NXR.UN, TCL.A, or VHI. Please rank these stocks for purchasing. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on April 01, 2025
Q: Thoughts on Jerash Holdings as a US dividend stock? Will they be impacted by tariffs?
Read Answer Asked by Craig on April 01, 2025
Q: Good Morning Everyone,

The BMO Investorline website is not working today, as far as I can tell the server went down at the opening bell.
In the past I have found BMO to be an unreliable service when the market is down, so this isn't the first time.

Question for 5i: In your experience is it quite common for online trading services to not always work during a market sell off?

Question for everyone: Has anyone found a trading platform that they have found to be reliable?

Thank you for your insights. Luckily I wasn’t planning to sell or buy anything today, but gosh darn it’s annoying.

Sandra
Read Answer Asked by Sandra on April 01, 2025
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