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Q: In order to increase my US holdings I am planning to exchange Cdn $ to US. It appears as the Cdn is creeping towards 80 cents US. What is driving the Cdn dollar? Does not appear as oil or finance is or for that matter the Cdn economy. Should I wait for the trend to reverse?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 21, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team,
Looks like you guys were right (again) on GC. They negotiated a new price of $45 over the weekend. The original proxy was due today. I did not vote as at the time the major shareholders opposed the deal. They now all support it as I read the news release, so I would support it as the game is over. Proxy voting is extended to Wednesday. I just want to confirm that whether or not I vote has no bearing on my disposition of the shares. If I get lucky with a takeover, I tend to let it run a bit but sell before the closing date, which I think is 2nd Q, 2021.
Thanks again.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on December 21, 2020
Q: Two questions here, please deduct as fit.
I have a triple with DND, about8.5% of over all holdings, and am thinking of selling 50%, and buying NVEI, or would you just hold and enjoy the Christmas bonus ride for a bit longer, or a lot longer.
Two, is Peter's new fund up and running, and if so how can I buy some.
All the best, and many thanks for the great advice.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on December 21, 2020
Q: I have several under- performing and losing stocks in TFSA and RRIF accounts. Sometimes the loss will be as much as $3000. What is your opinion about selling such stocks and deploying the money into something else, bearing in mind that it solidifies the loss and a tax loss can't be claimed.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on December 21, 2020
Q: Hi 5i. Assuming in Canada there is pent up demand for travel, and dollars sitting in deposit accounts, what Canadian equities in the travel or hospitality space would one consider investing in once Covid-19 abates and travel restrictions are rescinded?
Please list any Canadian equities that you think will benefit from Canadians traveling again. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by hank on December 21, 2020
Q: Can you please advise, what are the top 6-8 companies (can be US or CAD), that have good price entry point, to start growth portfolio today(2-3 years term)?
Read Answer Asked by Oleksii on December 21, 2020
Q: My question is about investing in an index Exchange traded fund such as XEI, XRE, ZRE, etc.
How often do ETF (fund company) issue additional units/shares ?
Will additional issues of units dilute returns for medium to long term investors ? If yes how much of an impact would it have on returns and how significant would it be?
Read Answer Asked by Sridhar on December 21, 2020
Q: Intc has been doing very badly of late, with Apple and Microsoft designing their own chip. I am thinking of selling Intc and replacing it with 2 or 3 technology companies, not necessarily in the chip sector. Intc is 2% of my portfolio. What would be your picks. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Joanne on December 21, 2020
Q: AT is all time high, is it too late to get in? Would you buy at current price.? Many thanks.
Merry Christmas and All the best in 2021 to 5i team!
Read Answer Asked by Hue on December 21, 2020
Q: Could you tell me if there has been any insider selling recently,when they report next
Their board has a lot of Barrick in it but the last 3 days gold has been up a lot,i know its a small sample size, but its one of only a few they have not participated in this small rally,just wander your thoughts on this micro cap,,,,,thank you
Read Answer Asked by Greg on December 21, 2020
Q: I was fortunate to acquire DND at issue and have a nice profit. In reply to the recent questions about DND - specifically about 3-5 year hold for capital gains - you ranked it behind KXS, NVEI, XBC, although noting it is the largest/ safest among NVEI and XBC. My question is whether you would advise to sell all or part DND and reinvest in NVEI or XBC, which I do not presently own to maximize gains over 3-5 year time frame.
Read Answer Asked by sam on December 21, 2020
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