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Q: Hi 5i,

Thanks for the GSY suggestion last year. I am up 400%! That pick will pay for my membership for decades. Thanks to that I am overweight financials. Good problem to have I guess.

As a result, I am underweight industrials and basic materials. I have some cash in my TFSA to deploy. May I have your best idea in those sectors? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Dan on August 10, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
Can you clarify the logic in having a portion of the portfolio in cash? I have seen in past questions you reference a lean stance on cash still being around 7%.
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on August 10, 2021
Q: Hi Team,

Can you comment on the quarter?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by David on August 10, 2021
Q: Hello:

Could you explain the difference between TSU and BAMR? Could you also explain the Reinsurance industry? With TSU doing very well recently and the BAMR spinout, it seems like a developing field ie good growth investment potential. Which of the two would you pick from a more conservative, balanced perspective?

My thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David C. on August 10, 2021
Q: The data currently coming from Israel and the UK indicate that the vaccine efficacy is waning, earlier than many predicted. Given that most Western countries have employed a vaccine strategy to address Covid, I would like your advice regarding how to position a portfolio in the event of a Black Swan event.

In the fall, we will likely have another flu/virus season in northern US and Canada. Basically, I see 4 possible scenarios of decreasing probability but increasing risk: (1) the vaccine acts as advertised and we have few cases/deaths; (2) the vaccine is less effective than expected and there are many cases, but few deaths; (3) the vaccine is not effective and there are both many cases and many deaths; and (4) as has been suggested by some top scientists, there are long-term risks with these mRNA vaccines and deaths/ adverse events are much greater than if no vaccine was taken.

If an investor has concerns about scenarios 3 and 4 in particular, but is hopeful that such an event does not occur, how should one best position the portfolio. Should one stay fully diversified sectorially and geographically in stocks? Should one consider increasing allocations to gold, cash, bonds, etc? What are your thoughts?

Many thanks for your insightful advice.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on August 10, 2021
Q: Dear 5i,

If one were to use these two ratios; P/E and P/OpCashFlow to get a rough idea of valuation. Based on historical ratios. As a rough guide how many years averages would you recommend. I think 1 Year is too short. I was thinking perhaps at least 3 to 5 year averages. Where could one find this data and where could I find the corresponding Earnings Growth and Operating Cash Flow growth figure?

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ian on August 10, 2021
Q: Are there any sites you would recommend where you can see which companies are buying back shares? Or what is the best avenue to obtain this information for multiple stocks? Thanks, Marc
Read Answer Asked by Marc on August 10, 2021
Q: I have 1.4% of my total portfolio in AMZN in a TFSA. I realize this isn't much of a commitment and am tempted to sell and invest the money instead in one of my other TFSA holdings (all of which are around 3%): LSPD, NVDA, APPS, ADBE or GOOG. Your advice, please.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on August 10, 2021
Q: Hello 5i,
With all the recent changes at AT&T is it still a good hold? I've had it for a number of years and am still about level. The dividend has been good which helps but less now.
Thanks for your excellent service.
Greg
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on August 10, 2021
Q: I heard about this company via a 'tip'...... Since that time it has been rising on increased volume. I bought some shares as a lottery ticket.....

I understand given its size, etc that you can't endorse it, but can I ask for a quick assessment. Is it a classic 'pump and dump' or is there some actual potential here.

Feel free to take more credits than usual since this will take you off the 'beaten path'. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Charles on August 10, 2021
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