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Q: Hive has been on a roll.Is it because bitcoin increase buying in the general market.Are they producing more bitcoins than before. Bigg also has move up quite a bit and they are in the security side I believe of bitcoin for companies buying or tracing funds. 5i what are you thoughts are these investable stocks or wait and have they reported good financials maybe. Tks 5i
Read Answer Asked by Guy on December 17, 2020
Q: Hello 5i,
A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all at 5i and fellow members!! Here's hoping for a great 2021!!
My question is pertaining to Goeasy which is at 3.93% of my portfolio with a very significant gain to my TFSA. As a retired, dividend-oriented Balanced investor with an otherwise pretty well-balanced portfolio, my question is: how high should I let it run before pruning? I have sold and re-bought in the past but prior to this most recent run-up was thinking of adding. In other words, what kind of weighting would you assign to GSY based on the foregoing?
And, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at 5i for all of the work they do for the members - 5i Research can be extremely proud of the work they do on our behalf and should know how much it is valued and appreciated!!!
All the best!
Cheers,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 17, 2020
Q: Good morning. Just saw Mike Novogratz discuss his new bitcoin fund - thought I might dabble a bit - which one should I buy?? BTCG.U or BTCG.UN,
Read Answer Asked by Mary on December 17, 2020
Q: It appears that natural gas is the coming into favor over oil in Western canada. ie power plants in Alta and the lng pipeline to Kitimat. Your thoughts on the stocks that will have upside in this sector. Arx, bir, aav, key, tou, aav, come to mind. Your thoughts
Read Answer Asked by kenneth on December 17, 2020
Q: Hi,
I hold ETFs (VRE XEC XEF XIC VUN) in my TFSA and RRSP. follwoing questions
1) Are there tax considerations /US-dividend withholding for any one of those?
2) Also, any specific considerations to use TFSA vs RRSP to invest in these ETFs? for example VUN should be used in RRSP.
3) are they good ETFs to investing in long term (8 to 12 years) for growth and income?

Thanks..
Read Answer Asked by Kapil on December 17, 2020
Q: I join those who have sent their compliments and thanks. My success has had much to do with your info and advice.
Please suggest a few industrial and consumer cyclical stocks in Canada and the US for a person with moderate risk tolerance.
Stay safe and have a good year.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on December 17, 2020
Q: I'm helping my 27 yr old daughter with her TFSA investments. The TFSA currently holds GSY, KXS, LSPD, PBH and SHOP, which have all done very well. I got SHOP for her at $67/share, so it's done particularly well!!
I'm looking to add one more growth stock to the mix, and have been considering LNF, WELL, GOOS, DOO or ATZ, but am completely open to another suggestion to complement her existing holdings. Please rank these from best to worst for growth (with moderate risk) if you were add today for a 1-3 year hold. If you have another suggestion for a stock that may perform better over that time frame, please provide it.
Thanks 5i for such wise and timely advice, always!
Read Answer Asked by Lois on December 17, 2020
Q: What are your preferred industrial stocks (or ETF) in the US?
Thanks for your service!
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on December 17, 2020
Q: This is a comment and not a question, I have been very happy with the service since I joined, your insights and comments have been invaluable. I highly recommend the service to my friends and family when we are discussing the stock market. .
I enjoy reading the questions on all companies regardless of the country. I have gleamed knowledge on other markets and would be very disappointed if you were to separate the question databases by countries.
If a question is on a company or country that I do not have or want in my portfolio I will just scan and go on to the next question, I think separate databases are not needed.

thanks again for the valuable knowledge you pass on .
Read Answer Asked by Jean on December 17, 2020
Q: I noticed that 2 analysts have reduced their price targets for Kirkland Lake significantly and it has been lagging behind some of the other gold companies recently.

Any ideas what has changed the sentiment on the company? Are you feeling less positive about its prospects going forward?

thanks for your insight
Paula
Read Answer Asked by Paula on December 17, 2020
Q: What is the date in December 2020 that one can sell stocks in order to claim the gain in the 2021 tax year? Is December 30/20 the date ? Ty
Read Answer Asked by Indra on December 17, 2020
Q: Just wondering about the suitability of Fidelity’s Global Bond ETF (FCGB-T) for foreign fixed income exposure? There had been a question before about VGAB which I think is smaller, newer, and less indicated yield. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on December 17, 2020
Q: I am planning to set up the Smith Manoeuvre to accelerate my mortgage re-payment and invest in a solid blue chip portfolio of dividend stocks , interest tax deductibility etc..I am trying to create a solid stock portfolio and I'm looking for 8 - 12 names, well diversified, targeting around 5% yield give or take a bit but 5% average would be good to cover the interest cost, trying to make this cash flow neutral.
I came up with a few names and looking for your opinion.
BCE , FTS, Manu Life, AC, AQN, Sunlife, Telus, BMO, PWF, Trans Canada, SHOP
Read Answer Asked by Kapil on December 17, 2020
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