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Investment Q&A

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Q: Hi 5i,

First of all, thanks for your advise to help me understand more for the US & Canadian stock markets. I have a feeling that the US market will end the over 10 years bull market soon and bear market will come in. Due to the issue of GME, BB, NOK, and AMC showing many "NEW" investors involve the US and Canadian market (because of the BB), specially the Reddit social media investor forums is not healthy. I guess the Canadian market may also affected, due to the BB issue. Just in case the bear market will come, what the above stocks need to be sold to play safe. I am thinking to sell KXS, LSPD, and NVEI, those stock prices may not be survival during the big drop in coming. Do you have the same feeling that the bear market will come? Can you please rank the above stocks able to survival during the bear market and please suggest to take off any just in case the worst worst things really happen.
Read Answer Asked by ma on January 29, 2021
Q: I'm currently holding about 30% of my portfolio in cash. Partly as a hedge and partly as liquidity should there be a market correction upcoming. The rest is invested in blue chip dividend paying stocks and a couple growth stocks.
I understand you don't give personal advice on weighting ands risk level but would you consider this too /very conservative?
I'm looking for suggestions to park the cash to make some sorta of return and can only come up with CMR but yield is so low not even sure if its worth it. Thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 29, 2021
Q: Stuck in the country, maybe soon to be stuck in the province. Decided to explore my local lakes and decided to buy a boat. I figure a lot of others are in a similar position. A bit of further thinking got me into the idea of Brunswick Corp. Looks good by the numbers, and I want more US exposure....so would you be a buyer? My current portfolio is pretty conservative and I wouldn't mind mixing it up a bit, as I have 15-20 year time frame.
Thanks for your thoughts
Read Answer Asked by Lee on January 29, 2021
Q: Today, Finland announced the introduction of a financial literacy strategy aimed at educating its population. This move is a direct result of increasing consumer credit defaults, a dangerous statistic for economic health.

The new program will rely on help from industry experts like bankers and insurance companies to create a curriculum. Social media influencers and TV personalities will help spread knowledge, too.

Finland seems to understand that you never really stop learning.

Thank you 5i for advancing Canada's financial literacy.

Glen
Read Answer Asked by glen on January 29, 2021
Q: Am setting up my TFSA ( 3% of total cash and RRSP portfolios ) along the lines of your growth portfolio. Which would be your 4 initial stocks, in order of preference? Thanks Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on January 28, 2021
Q: Great article today re the "Phoenix Market". With that in mind, could you please suggest a US stock or two in each major industry sector that you feel is well positioned for growth in the next 5-10 years that you would nevertheless be comfortable stepping into today? (Even if just half a position) Please feel free to deduct the number of credits you deem appropriate.
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on January 28, 2021
Q: Whatever happened to Automodular? When they were last in the news, they were trying to pivot from auto parts (had just lost the Ford contract) to wind turbine manufacturing. I seem to remember they were left with a sizeable cash pool? With the growing emphasis on wind power, supported by new leadership in the US, are they likely to resurface? The management seemed to be very shareholder-focused.
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on January 28, 2021
Q: Hi 5i
Rogers had earnings today and stock down around -6% so far.
Been holding for 3yr with the outlook for some growth and stable dividend....however still down -12% and dividend about 3.4%.
What is its outlook going forward? Is it a lost cause?
Would you continue to hold or not?
Could you suggest a suitable replacement in this sector canada or USA with better potential upside and dividend. I own small position in BCE also down, -10%..lol
Thx
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on January 28, 2021
Q: Hi,
Please rank BIP.UN, WSP, STN, PIF.

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on January 28, 2021
Q: Can you comment on MITK earnings today. Do you like it moving forward?

I currently hold a 3% position in REAL (currently down 25+% since purchase in TFSA). Would a switch to MITK make sense? Which of the two do you prefer today? Or is there other names you would recommend suggest switching to today?

Thanks so much!
Read Answer Asked by Justin on January 28, 2021