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Q: Dear 5i team.

I took a small position in TOU a few weeks ago for the income, and possible capital appreciation. It's gone south consistently for the past few weeks, so my capiatal loss far exceeds any income thus far. I know my timing has not been great, but is this the beginning of a down cycle, or do you think the propects of a bounce at some point is in the cards.
I'd like to hold this for a few years, but stumbling out of the blocks has me questioning my decision.

Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on August 06, 2024
Q: For reporting exchange rates re capital gains on the sale of US securities that are kept in USD rather than being converted to CAD after the sale, is there a particular site you can recommend - such as the Bank of Canada daily exchange rates? If so, would the noon-hour or closing rate be used and is it the trade or settlement date that should be used for reporting? Or, is the retail exchange rate charged by the brokerage more appropriate? I find it can be difficult to find historical exchange rates on the websites of many financial institutions. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on August 06, 2024
Q: 2 questions:
In a taxable account what would you suggest to play the role of Bonds if any? I need to beef up my bonds allocation and need to keep cash and cash equivalent in my taxable account where I have new funds.

For a young retiree with a comfortable portfolio what percentage would you allocate to cash and bonds? Volatility is not a problem for me with a long term view.

Thank you
Yves
Read Answer Asked by Yves on August 06, 2024
Q: Hi 5i team
With the recent downturn in the stock market, being a relatively new investor, how long would you expect stock to drop or do you believe have we already reached close to the bottom? And what are your thoughts on tech companies such as Nvidia and Microsoft going forward (what would you consider a good buying point to look for)?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 06, 2024
Q: Bill Gross from PIMCO just stated…
"Investors should stop talking about buying the dip and start asking about selling recoveries,"
Please comment on this quote. Is this true or false?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ben on August 06, 2024
Q: Excellent market update, I wish I had that update in my back pocket on Oct 19,1987…I didn’t I did nothing and found out in a year my good stocks where still good stocks, my bad stocks I should never have bought. A lesson I have carried around for ever.
Read Answer Asked by robert on August 06, 2024
Q: Thank you for your calming market update!!

I do have cash to deploy, given the volatility in the market and the significant pullback, what would be your top 5 Picks in Canada and the US with growth potential during the next 2 to 3 years?

Thanks
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on August 06, 2024
Q: A big thank you to 5i Staff for providing us with a Market Update today despite it being a holiday Monday, and giving us your perspective on the big sell off today in global and US markets. Much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Marcia on August 06, 2024
Q: First of all, thanks for Market Update of Monday, hope it settled some people.
I was reading a rather mind boggling history on ETF’s and one thing that stuck in my head was their findings that market cap ETF’s were a momentum play with buying the winners and selling the losers while a cap pegged ETF was more of a sell the winners and buy the losers approach. Never thought of it that way. Have I got this right ? Thanks. Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on August 06, 2024
Q: If I had a little cash today to buy in my RRSP, which has a ten year horizon and generally follows your balanced portfolio, what would you think would be a good name to purchase based on todays activity?
Read Answer Asked by PAUL on August 06, 2024
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