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Q: I'm retired without a pension and have done fairly well investing with the help of 5i over the past 4-1/2 years. My question is regarding diversification and has a few parts.
1. Do you think it's important to be invested in Europe, Asia and the Emerging Markets?
2. If so would ETFs be the safest way to get decent access to those markets or individual equities?
3. Please suggest 1 or 2 EFTs/equities (your preference) for each.
Thank you for your direction.
Read Answer Asked by Lyle on July 28, 2021
Q: Hi 5i:

Can the Price to Earnings ratio (P/E) be used to determine the valuation of these yield plays or should I be looking at the Net Asset Value (NAV) instead?

Using P/E they rank cheapest to most expensive as: DFN, FIE, ZWC and EIT.UN. Is that accurate and if not, how would you rank them, cheapest to most expensive?

Thanks in advance,
Greg.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on July 28, 2021
Q: I am investigating Applied Materials for an investment to increase the industrial waiting in my portfolio. What do you think of the company? Is there any other industrial holding that you prefer for long term growth and some income?
Read Answer Asked by Rod on July 28, 2021
Q: Do you know of a company (listed on the stock market)that is selling Cyber Security software in Canada or USA.
Read Answer Asked by Ernie on July 28, 2021
Q: May I please have your comments on FN’s earnings. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Margot on July 28, 2021
Q: hello 5i:
Long time since this company has been asked about. Is there potential there as a return-to-normal play? Is the consumer discretionary apparel space of any interest at all, or are there too many pitfalls? I'm looking for a sector that hasn't, as yet, taken off after the covid drop. Already own AC, and if people are going to travel, don't they want new clothing?
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 28, 2021
Q: It seems one of the larger global concerns is supply chain management with obstacles from natural disasters (eg wildfires in Canada, flooding in Europe) to parts shortages (eg semi conductors) severely crimping the flow of goods. What would be the best investment approach in light of this concern? 5i's has in the past suggested DSG and KXS as suitable investments for example.

My thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David C. on July 28, 2021
Q: Hello,

Could you please recommend a few 'set and forget' high growth stocks which would be a good fit for a RESP for the next 15-ish years?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Timour on July 28, 2021
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