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Q: Have you heard of this private fund called Merchant Opportunities Fund? If so, what are your thoughts on this?
Read Answer Asked by Craig on October 05, 2021
Q: Can losses on us equities be claimed as losses on my Canadian income taxes?
Read Answer Asked by Doug on October 04, 2021
Q: Kxs has a great run from some $132 in early June to $205 in 8/31,then dropped to current $182.54. My p/p was $174.41 prior to Jun.Thinking of taking profit in light of voliatility,sharp drop in markets in Sep & the negative impact of China's actions & Evergrande.,though Tech is usually good in Q4. Your view please.Thanks for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 04, 2021
Q: Which of QTIPS vs TIPS would you recommend given fees etc and how the US/CAD dollars would likely move in the event of longer term inflation? Any other bond investments that could provide better income and safety if 10-year yield continues to rise?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 04, 2021
Q: Could you explain your thoughts about SPB,why is it not following energy's rise?
Would you be buying here?
Dividend safe?
Any numbers on Brookfield's share in SPB?
Is Brookfield buying more or selling lately?
You think another company would be a better choice and if so which one?
About GH,at what entry price would be a good buying point?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on October 04, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
As part of my continuing education could you explain something for me, and also answer a question re ETFs.?
In looking over DOL I notice that in its last 11 quarters it beat expectations 6 times and missed 5 times. Two days after all 6 of those beats the share price fell, sometimes substantially, and two days after all 5 of those misses the share price rose, sometimes substantially. I've also noticed this same dynamic at work with other companies. It seems counter-intuitive to me and I wonder if there's an explanation that's widely applicable for why the share price would move up on a miss and down on a beat. (Maybe it has to do with 2 days after a quarterly report being too short a period to draw any conclusions from, but if that's the case why would the two day movement be recorded and reported in the first place - by CIBC Investor's Edge in this case?)
And second question - could you identify what you think are the best CDN ETFs holding consumer defensive names?
Thanks,
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 04, 2021
Q: Hello. Can I please get your comments on these companies as to commodity exposure mix, valuation, growth and dividend safety/payout details?

How would you rank if one was looking to buy all or some?

Deduct points as appropriate. Look forward to your comments. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 04, 2021
Q: Nasdaq is down again today (Monday) after a period of many down days. Sentiment right now is poor. Can you provide insight on what is happening and when and how this will reverse trend? Is this a time to be buying or sitting tight and waiting for things to start to turn?
Read Answer Asked on October 04, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
If a Canadian stock trades on a US Exchange, are the dividends paid out in US$? If so are there any withholding taxes.
Thanks for all the great work. Ivan
Read Answer Asked by Ivan on October 04, 2021
Q: I've held LWRK (previously MSI) for a couple of years in my cash account and am up some 46% (but down from a high of 65%). The company has been struggling of late - due, I suspect, to its recent rebranding and the general market downturn. If this were in a registered account, I would have kicked it to the curb already. The only thing stopping me is my reluctance to pay capital gains. When do you see LWRK's performance improving and what factors will influence this? Hang onto it...or move on and pay the tax? Your advice appreciated. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on October 04, 2021