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Q: I recently yielded to Bitcoin craze and bought GBTC ETF as a hedge. However, I noticed that, on bad days, GBTC is dropping faster than bitcoin and, at the moment, it trades at significant discount to NAV. I can explain this by the lack of redemption program. However, my main concern here whether the amount of BTC per share is fixed (according to Greyscale website it is 0.00094690) or can be freely manipulated by the fund? What concerns me is the footnote that this is the rate as of March 3. I checked the prospectus and don't see anything there about BTC/share ratio. Basically, if the fund can reduce BTC/share at will, the investment value here is quite questionable. Do you have any information/thoughts on this?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 08, 2021
Q: As a follow-up to my question last week on interest rates up/down, please also advise which funds/ETFs perform best when interest rates move in either direction.

Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on March 08, 2021
Q: Hi 5i team,

My question is on the future of natural gas as a heating source in Ontario, for example. I will not try to make this overly political and just provide facts based on carbon tax rates from Enbridge's site: https://www.enbridgegas.com/Natural-Gas-and-the-Environment/Enbridge-A-Green-Future/Federal-Carbon-Pricing-Program

As of April 1st Ontarians will pay 7.83 cents / cubic metre in Carbon ta . With current Gas Supply Charge (GSC) at 10.356 / cubic metre this works out to a ct of 75.6% before hst. I a short 9 years this will increase to roughly 320% ((170 ÷ 40 * 7.83) ÷ 10.356) of the GSC.

So my question is: If people move off natural gas to heat their homes, what impact will this have on the pipelines. Do you see any other investment themes to replace natural gas? Basically get off the grid solutions, although they are really expensive today,

Thx

Read Answer Asked by Christopher on March 08, 2021
Q: Hi 5I team,
I am a new member and enjoying your service and advise, so far.
I bought GUD (the dud) back in 2017 @ 9.88 when it was Peters top pick on BNN Market Call. It really hasn't preformed well since and appears to be getting worst. I have read all the questions and answers you've provided and still undecided as to how best to proceed. What is your advise going forward, "hang on" or bail out. Thanks
Homer
Read Answer Asked by Homer on March 08, 2021
Q: hi
what would be your top picks from your income and balanced portfolios in this current downturn in terms of valuation? do you consider their current prices to be good entry levels or should we wait a bit?
thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Mary on March 08, 2021
Q: I was wondering what your opinion of CoinSquare is?
I asked yesterday but can't find where you answered.
Read Answer Asked by Al on March 08, 2021
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan and Team,

Sorry if this as been asked before but I am wondering what your top 3 growth companies would be irrespective of sector on both the U.S. and Canadian side? (So 3 U.S. and 3 Canadian) to take a position in on this pull-back?

Thanks for all you folks do, very appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Wes on March 08, 2021
Q: Are there any bitcoin ETFs eligible for purchase in a Canadian RSP? If so, please provide ticker symbols of applicable ETFs available to a Canadian investor, and which one(s) you might recommend to someone who desires a small bitcoin exposure (1% portfolio weighting). (Both US$ and CA$ RSP accounts are available.)
Ted
Read Answer Asked by Ted on March 08, 2021
Q: I currently have full positions in BAM.A, GSY, WMT, VEEV with half positions in CRWD, KXS, TTD, U, and VZ. Are you comfortable with this portfolio? I am contemplating reducing KXS or removing U with ATZ, LMT, AC or MG. I'd appreciate your thoughts on any necessary adjustments to make at this time.
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on March 08, 2021
Q: Can you provide some ideas for income generation either individual names or etfs that you think look attractive during this market selloff
Read Answer Asked by Kim on March 08, 2021
Q: Seems like the renewables and utilities are seeing a downward spiral..Is this due to rising bond yields and will they become attractive at a certain point.
Read Answer Asked by terrance on March 08, 2021
Q: My stocks and losses are below. You indicated that the rise in rates was causing the selloff. If rates just keep rising, do you think these stocks will keep dropping?
Are these stocks healthy enough to rebound? Your views much appreciated.

US:NIO -48.31%
US:U -41.66%
KXS -21.42%
US:RDFN -21.04%
US:CRWD -19.50%
US:CELH -12.98%
Read Answer Asked by TOM on March 08, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
How does a person puchase actual Bitcoin, not an ETF, (e.g. is there any bank that does this?) and do you know what the typical fees are likely to be? What are the risks apart from volatility of Bitcoin?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on March 08, 2021
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