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Q: Hi, I know that Chinese stocks are not your focus but I'd appreciate your comments if you have any thoughts.

In October, Huya, a gaming company announced that it would buy out Doyu at 0.73 of its own share early next year. From my understanding, once the buyout ratio is confirmed publicly, the price of the bought company (Doyu) should trade very closely to the bought ratio (0.73). However, Doyu is now trading at 20% less than the closed out price.

As of Dec 11, Huya closed at $20.35 USD and Doyu is at $11.71 USD. 73% of $20.35 should be $14.85. There is a big gap between the proposed buyout price and the market price. Do you know why this is the case? The gap doesn't make sense. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Esther on December 14, 2020
Q: Hi Peter,
I asked this question several yrs ago; If you became a fund manager again starting this week, what would be the first stock you would want to buy? Your answer was CSU:ca

Now that you are becoming a fund manager again, what would be the first stock you plan to buy? That's if you can answer. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on December 14, 2020
Q: These Canadian banks and probably others seem to be strong proponents of ESG principles in running their companies. It seems clear that at least some aspects of ESG impacts profit negatively and therefor share price. A recent Financial Post column suggests the growth of this approach will erode the performance of companies and ultimately the Canadian economy. At the same time some investors see it as essential in choosing investments. Has 5i written about this trend and what weight do you place on it in making investment recommendations? Your opinion would be very helpful.
Read Answer Asked by Bob on December 14, 2020
Q: Good afternoon and Happy Friday,

I would like to discus 4 stocks. Feel free to take four credits if you like. First of all I have 4 main drivers of my account now propelling it to new all time highs. They are SBUX, DIS, ABBV, and MEOH. As for AD.UN I simply am just wondering if you know when they may announce their next dividend?

Starbucks for the next 3 to 5 years out looks like an amazing investment. It represents 11.57 % of all my accounts. I am comfortable with the large weighting considering the outlook. My cost is $18.27 and I have been told to trim and sell but have never done so. What is your outlook for Starbucks and do you see a split in the near future?

As for Disney the outlook looks great as well. It is hard not to want to sell a stock that has risen so much so quickly but its only 6.75 % of my accounts. With the latest streaming developments and once the parks get back to normal I cant help but think there is a ton of more runway to go. What is your outlook on DIS and do you think they will bring back the dividend anytime soon? I bought the stock for dividends but I am very happy with the share price.

What is your opinion of ABBV for a long term hold?

I bought MEOH at $45.00 a share. Considering I watched it go all the way to approximately $9.00 and back I am tempted to sell now considering I am almost back to even. But considering methanol prices and the future of the company maybe I should hold for the long term and watch the economy recover.

Thanks
Jimmy
Read Answer Asked by Jimmy on December 14, 2020
Q: Good morning, I have room for one more stock in my income portfolio. I hold many of the stocks in your income portfolio. Could you list 3 choices for a dividend of at least 2% with growth possibilities as well. I don't really need the cash at this point so I'm happy to liven up this account with some growth.
Thanks for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by Rod on December 14, 2020
Q: Hi 5i Folks,
Whitecap Resources was removed from the TSX Composite some time ago due to low market capitalization. Recently the company purchased two other small cap energy companies. This should increase capitalization with the additional shares (and share price). My question is: When does the TSX consider adding WCP once again and what is the criteria it uses to decide? Do you think the inclusion to the index will bump up the share price?
Read Answer Asked by hank on December 14, 2020
Q: Hi guys,
Thanks for your great service. I was wondering what you think of the ABNB pricing in the IPO and whether this is worth chasing after a first day doubling.
If you were to rate this opportunity compared to other high multiple companies such as SQ, TTD, U, SHOP, LSPD, XBC, DOCU, VEEV, AMZN, NVDA, and CRWD, where would you say that it fits in? Is it worth a swap to buy?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 14, 2020
Q: Hi,

I'd like to take some positions in copper producers. I have read some of your recent comments on mid cap producers and will be taking positions in 3 of them. I'd also like to get your thoughts on these smaller producers from an article I read recently.
Aura Minerals, Capstone Mining, Copper Mountain, Taseko, Marimaca Copper (note Marimaca symbol would not come up.)
Looking out at each companies FY20 and FY21 potential earnings, Capstone offers the highest earnings potential (from your Companies page data).
I also see that these collectively have had pretty good % moves in the last 3-5 years. I assume this is because of perhaps mines coming onstream/newly developed.
Which of these above companies are most investable? Or do you prefer other juniors to add to this list you? Please list in order of investing preference.
I think I'll get the most torque (albeit risk) by adding mid cap and juniors. My objective is to add 5 copper miners total...3 mid, 2 junior.

Cheers,
SteveMc
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on December 14, 2020
Q: These companies have been drifting off their highs and am wondering if there is a particular reason for this; wondering if this is a good time to buy, or hold, and which you think have the best value and potential? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Pat on December 14, 2020