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Q: In the last 5 from 5i the first article about rising interest rates contained this statement: “Investors should consider adding economically cyclical sectors that can take advantage of global reflation. We also suggest maintaining positions in defensive sectors that would likely do well if the faster-growth, rising-rate scenario takes longer to materialize than indicators now suggest.”

Can you suggest a handful of individual companies and hopefully some ETF’s that would address those two strategies?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on March 09, 2021
Q: I have been a long-time holder of the CHO100 fund since 2006. The fund has had ok returns but in the past few years has not kept up with the market. That said, recently it's done very well compared to industry peers. After 15 years, I've gained approximately 75% over my initial investment in both appreciation and distribution. I realize you can only comment in general terms but what do you think of its prospects moving forward? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by B on March 09, 2021
Q: DOC closed a bought deal today at 2.70 in the face of a market price which is much lower now but was a bit above the deal pricing when announced. I assume the brokers and/or underwriters will want to recover the value of their investment but I do not know how this sort of event generally proceeds. Can you clarify please, including the role and obligations of the parties and the likely outcome for the share price. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 09, 2021
Q: Hello
Thinking of retiring and drawing the dividends from our RRSP to replace income from employment until age 71.
Would it make sense to sell the first 4 mentioned and buy only EQL.
This move would give us $5,000. more yearly income from dividends (before taxes).
I mentioned selling VIG because of the currency variability and EQL pays a higher dividend..
We would still maintain growth ETFs like IWO, ICLN, KWEB, PSCH etc.
Thank you for your time.
Mike

Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 09, 2021
Q: I owned Dowdupont and in the spinout of 2019 received shares of DOW, DD and CTVA. I originally purchased the stock with the belief that the spinout would unlock the potential of each entity......ie the sum of the parts was worth more than the whole. So far, after 2 years that thesis has not played out. CTVA (the smallest of the spinouts) has performed well, DOW has been relatively flat and DD (the largest of the spinouts) has been a dog. Can you please comment on each holding and tell me if they were in your portfolio which ones are worth holding, which are best to let go and most importantly why.

Thanks for your guidance and wisdom

Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on March 09, 2021
Q: How do you like Preferred's these days? I've recently replaced some of my bond ETF's with ZPR. I understand they carry equity/credit risk but do you see pref's as offering better protection against rising rates? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on March 09, 2021
Q: Hi 5i team,
I would like to own U.S. companies in the ‘Industrial’ sector that are well managed, with strong balance sheets and good growth on earnings. Could you please recommend a US listed ETF that focus on these companies? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on March 09, 2021
Q: Please list these companies in order of which to dispose off. They are in a RRSP with no tax complications and I would like to top up a pair of other positions. HLF, HR.UN and BBU. THANKYOU
Read Answer Asked by John on March 09, 2021
Q: TSX Health Care Capped Index etc.. ...I cant find the symbols for these...also can pls explain the pros and cons of buying this type of investment ? why is it capped?is this a OK way of buying a specific sector of the market? how do they compare vs SPDR's..?
Read Answer Asked by adam on March 09, 2021
Q: I've been a holder of AR since August of last year and am aware that timing is both difficult and frustrating but with the price of gold falling week after week and Ar becoming perhaps way oversold ,I am now looking at adding to my position for the long term.Can you also comment on seasonality, wether it is reliable and will inflation pick up in the second half of 2021 as there seems to be quite the debate about the latest !
Many thanks,
Jean
Read Answer Asked by Jean on March 09, 2021
Q: With the recent 10% correction in technology stocks, do you think it is a good time to buy. Would appreciate your recommendation of 3 Canadian and 3 US stocks to buy. I am looking for growth and can take risk. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Joanne on March 09, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
WDO is reporting earning on Mar 10- ...Are market expectations for WDO to meet, not meet or beat previous guidance?
Do analysts have access to other data ect that they use to then "calculate" their own numbers to arrive at so called "whisper" numbers?

Nuvei pre-announced earnings very positively a number of weeks ago...Is the market expectation that the actual announced earnings will be positive.

Thx
JIm
Read Answer Asked by jim on March 09, 2021
Q: extreme stock market enthusiasts

Believe you have produced a new acronym.
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on March 09, 2021
Q: Hi Team,
I am planning on making a 2021 rsp contribution and looking for your top 3 US growth picks today. ( I was leaning towards PINS). That being said, do you think now is a good time to do this into the tech weakness? I may contribute in 2 different contributions at different times. Or do you foresee this pullback lasting quite a bit longer yet? I realize timing the market is just a guess, but you did a good job in predicting the low last year when your write up suggested we start buying after the huge virus sell off. Thanks for that!

Shane
Read Answer Asked by Shane on March 09, 2021
Q: I thought I had asked this question but don't see a reply. What is the nature of BITW and why does its price action not seem to correlate with bitcoin prices/ Thank you
Read Answer Asked by hal on March 09, 2021
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