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Q: Good morning 5i.

I've perused the Q&A section which has been extremely helpful. I'm looking to build a concentrated portfolio with growth in mind, but also a few names to balance out volatility. Based on what I've read, I was thinking of starting equal weights in the 12 positions below.

CSU, TOI, SHOP, DSG, KXS, NVEI, BAM, GSY, TFII, BYD, WSP, ATZ

What are your thoughts on the the blend of companies and would you suggest any adjustments?

Thanks for your time.
Read Answer Asked by Semper on December 08, 2021
Q: Hi 5I
I have $180,000 split evenly amongst above companies in RRSP. I was going to begin withdrawing $10,000 every year and am looking for strategy to draw down to maximize growth of account. Is there a ranking of companies to sell first, or take a bit from each? I like them all so tough call for me. Appreciate all your advice since my initial membership in 5I.
Read Answer Asked by Craig on December 08, 2021
Q: Do Canadian ETFs that track US tech firms underperform? I was looking at these and a few others on the G&W and the Canadian ETFs with the exception of HTA and HTA.B (up 35%ytd) seem to have significantly lower returns. And I think HTA uses covered calls.

XLK is up 32% ytd, IYW 35%, IGN 31%. The most popular Canadian ETFS seem to be ZQQ(ZQN) 26%, XQQ and HQQ 26% and TEC 25%. Some of this is due to currency moves, but the hedging costs of the hedged ETFs surely aren't that large. Is it better to just buy XLK or are HTA/HTA.B a better alternative?
Read Answer Asked by John on December 08, 2021
Q: Over the past few months my portfolio portfolio performance has been really underperforming mainly due to short reports.

Yes, I had a 7% weighting in LSPD and a 6% in NVEI. So the drops as you can calculate has hampered performance.

If you look at the reminder of the balanced portfolio and the growth portfolio which of the holdings would you you think could be most vulnerable to another short attack?

Just to name a few:

BYD, DSG, KXS, GSY,TOI,DND,XBC,WELL??????

Any others?

Thanks


Sheldon

Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on December 08, 2021
Q: When purchasing International ETS's within in an RRSP is there any withholding tax advantages to holding US traded ETF's?
Read Answer Asked by Joe on December 08, 2021
Q: I'm replacing ZWU and ZWC since I would prefer to hold stocks at this point. What 5+ stocks would you recommend to replace ZWU and ZWC each. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 08, 2021
Q: Hi folks...thoughts on the $74.4M finance by Magnet Forensic @ $30.30 per share...I can understand upper mgmt cashing out...but stock price is half of what it was, just a few months ago...as an investor, this does not seem like a vote of confidence, going forward, on the timing of the finance...do you still like the company, and would U add on a selloff below $30, thanks as always, jb Piedmont QC
Read Answer Asked by John on December 08, 2021
Q: I ran across the term 'green metals' recently. An American analyst indicated she was interested in them and that 2 of the miners she owns and are involved are Canadian. What does she mean by 'green metals', and which Canadian companies do you think she was referring to? Do you think she is right and what Canadian companies would you invest in to take part in the play?
Read Answer Asked by Les on December 08, 2021
Q: I'm interested in the payments/financial services sector...

1. Please rate/rank the following: 1 through 10 if you had new money to deploy in this sector...
- I understand not all the same...
- If any new ideas/companies, please list as well...


2. Who do you think will win the Grey Cup ? Are you doing odds and taking bets with 5i ?? - Sports-book Division in the future ??

Thanks,
Have a good week!

Read Answer Asked by michael on December 08, 2021
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