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Q: Good morning 5i team,
I am researching a few beaten-up Canadian stocks. Can you please let me know how I can research the terms and conditions of a public company's common shares. Specifically, I am interested in knowing whether a takeover offer can be made to the majority shareholder(s) and exclude the minority shareholders for the companies I am researching. Thank you for any suggestions you may have on this.
Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on August 18, 2021
Q: Is buying ECN shares considered “dividend shopping” in light of the $7.50 special dividend announced recently.If I remember from the answers to the questions on ECN, 5i mentioned that the stock may drop by $7.50 ex-dividend. If that is the case, although not guaranteed, why would anymore consider buying ECN shares other than for the special dividend and unloading the shares a few days after unless 5i believes that the stock has some growth potential groins forward. Thank you for shedding light on this matter.
Read Answer Asked by Gilles on August 18, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,

I know there are many takeover rumours in the market. On Monday, Seeking Alpha had an article on an unidentified suitor, likely a private equity firm, eyeing AYX. AYX has had several disappointing earnings releases. In your last comment a couple of weeks ago, you said it might be setting itself up as a target and is hard to stay committed here. I don’t understand that comment. AYX would not deliberately show poor results or poor guidance to get a lower market valuation would it? Also, would you call it a hold here, because of takeover speculation?

Thanks again.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on August 18, 2021
Q: I would appreciate your opinion on the Bit Coin craze. I feel that it is important to be involved in but as a retail investor safety is very important and I am considering BTCC for my investment. So far this company has proven very reliable as I have other investments with them. So, is this a good start into Bit or can you provide better alternatives. Thanks James
Read Answer Asked by JAMES on August 18, 2021
Q: Hi 5i team.

Given the recent SEC statements re: china listings in the US, and the continued Chinese Gov't crack down on swaths of sectors, specifically Tech., what would your advice be with investments that are China related. Is there a safer way to play this via ETF vs trying to pick winners and losers? Or do I just sit and watch as this unfolds.

Appreciate your insights.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on August 18, 2021
Q: Can you recommend a few ETFs that have good exposure to US industrials and materials? Preferably in a single security if there is one, but separately is fine as well. I'm indifferent as to whether it is a CDN ETF listed in Canada or USD ETF listed on a US exchange.

Read Answer Asked by Brad on August 18, 2021
Q: Can you please comment about the Mawer funds Which are the top 3 or four? Which are better for a non-registered account, and is there one you recommend for a TFSA? I don't have a long time horizon, being 76, but am open to some risk (and reward), Is there another mutual fund company in Canada you can recommend that sells diversified holdings in Europe and the US? I'd like some holdings that aren't usually found in ETFs that are good value. Thanks for all your help.
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on August 18, 2021
Q: Hello
When watching BNN, I occasionally see ads for companies promoting their stock. Out of curiosity, what are your thoughts on this?

Thanks,
Greg
Read Answer Asked by Greg on August 18, 2021
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