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Q: I have Cisco in my RRSP account - down 13% since I bought it in June - looking to sell it - can you give me a couple of names that I could substitute in its place - US or CDN ? Looking for growth but with some safety.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on January 05, 2021
Q: Hi Guys
I always thought the book value of BPY.UN (currently showing $29 CDN) would establish the floor of an monetary offer if BAM ever decided to buy out BPY.UN, currently trading at $21.60 CDN. If the real estate holding were sold off piece meal and the company wrapped up do you think that the value that was realized would approach book value now - about $29 a share. And if so, how could the Directors of BPY.UN be acting in the interests of the shareholders in accepting the offer from BAM rather than realizing full value for shareholders? I am just wondering how an associated company like BAM buys a company below book value?

By the way I also hold a full position in BAM so I guess I will benefit either way this comes out but the offer looks below board.

Much thanks

Stuart
Read Answer Asked by Stuart on January 05, 2021
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
GORO is a gold company which is spinning off one of it's mines which will become Fortitude Gold I believe. I believe the transaction occurred on Dec. 31st. I have 10,000 shares of GORO. Please tell me what will happen to my shares. Will they now be divided up between two companies...if so at what rate...as of today nothing has changed on my TD Webbroker account and Fortitude Gold is not listed on the exchange. Thank you for helping me to understand...it is always a worry when you don't know what is going on! Much appreciated!
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on January 05, 2021
Q: In your view, which will be more profitable (growth +dividend) in 2021: BEP or GSY? Seriously overweight now in BEP and wanting to redirect the surplus to GSY, but BEP just keeps going up. (Not a bad problem to have.) Advice regarding timing of such a switch would also be appreciated. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 05, 2021
Q: Hi gang,

I currently own WELL, however I'm looking at at three others in the space, Vitalhub, cloudMD and Think Research.
Please give me an over view of the differentiation between these four.
Also your view, rank, on which of the four will be the best in 5 yrs.
Thx
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on January 05, 2021
Q: With DND having gone up quite a lot in the last month and its lockup period coming to an end (IPO Jul 17 at $7.5, 180 days would be around Jan 11), do you expect a pullback soon? I bought at $27. What do you think about selling now at $50ish and hoping for a pullback to mid/ low $40s to buy back? It is only < 2% of my portfolio and this move would be just for fun, so not too important if it doesn't drop and I go find something else to buy. I also don't mind holding it for a year or two. I am just starting to learn to trade and would love your opinion on how you think this stock would behave in the near future.
Read Answer Asked by Connie on January 05, 2021
Q: Of the above stocks which would you feel is the best to add to our TFSA and why? Could you also rank them in order best first, in case I decide to add 2.

Second related question: LSPD, CTS, and DCBO are in a non registered account They could be moved over to the TFSA but am reluctant to do so because l have a capital gain on them, 200%, 60%, and 60%. LSPD would be a partial move due to its greater value.
Thanks for all your guidance and suggestions in the Q and A. The 3 above profits are a result of 5i.

Happy New Year to all.
John
Read Answer Asked by John on January 05, 2021
Q: I asked a question before Christmas about trimming or dumping my above laggards which I haven’t seen an answer to.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Craig on January 05, 2021
Q: Happy New Year to you all. I have held a small position of "Eastern Platinum" for many year. Recently received a note that "The Toronto Stock Exchange reports that Eastern Platinum Ltd. will issue one right per share held on Dec. 18, 2020, with each right entitling the holder to buy one share for 32 cents per share. According to the TSX, the rights will begin trading at the open on Dec. 17, 2020, under the symbol ELR.RT and Cusip No. 276855 14 5. The shares will trade ex rights at the same time.

The TSX reports that trading in the rights will end at 12 p.m. Toronto time on Jan. 22, 2021. The rights will expire at 2 p.m. Vancouver time on Jan. 22, 2021, and will be delisted at the close on the same day. Trades in the rights on Jan. 20, 2021, will settle on Jan. 21, 2021, trades on Jan. 21, 2021, will settle on Jan. 22, 2021, and trades from the open to 12 p.m. Toronto time on Jan. 22, 2021, will settle on the same day.

For more information, see the company's rights offering circular and rights offering notice, each dated Dec. 11, 2020, available on SEDAR."

What should I do about it? I only have 100 shares so if I sell "elr.rt" today, the profit won't even cover the commission (TD waterhouse $9.99). Is that the way the company to rise money? The share closed at 0.39 today. If I take the offer, will the share price go up (above 0.32/per share) after Jan 22, 2021? Thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Lin on January 05, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
In a US dollar account (non-reg) I have about 1.25% of my overall portfolio sitting in cash.
My approach with this account is to buy stocks that I don't have to sell for a long period of time and therefore have capital gains.

In my overall portfolio I already own Alphabet (4%),Apple (4%), Amazon (2.5%), Disney (2%), Facebook (1.5%), Microsoft (2.5%), Paypal (0.5%), Tesla (7% soon to be trimmed) Visa (4%).
Given what I already own (and that I would like a stock that is a long term 5-10 year hold) would you add to anything from the above list? Or would you invest in something else such as Costco or Pinterest?

A suggested order of preference would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Brian on January 05, 2021
Q: Thinking of doing something new - Add US stocks to TFSA.
As of now, this account has a balance/growth Cdn stock tilt, like the ones in the 5iR portfolios. Read on 5iR, best to include no dividend or low dividend US stocks. Question - is there a rule of thumb or range for holding US stocks in TFSA or is it all just personal? 
Another question - for longer term holds in TFSA, what US stocks would you consider?
High 5 for the guidance!!!....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on January 05, 2021
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