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Q: Adyen is described in a recent Forbes article about Baillie Gifford, the Scottish asset managers, as a "Global payments platform. Think Paypal and Square in one." Can you comment on its fundamentals and potential? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by David on October 27, 2020
Q: As MARKET went down and perhaps will continue for few days what a panic investor like me do?SELL, HOLD, OR SELL HALF?
Read Answer Asked by Nizar on October 27, 2020
Q: Do you have any insight on the topic of the real estate holdings of this company? I know they sold an impressive tract of oceanfront property in Greater Vancouver in recent years, and a gas station site next to a Skytrain hub is being converted to a high density apartment project.
I'm unsure if accounting rules still show that real estate is to be carried on the books of a company at the original cost. I'm also wondering what percentage of gas station sites and other land holdings are company-owned or leased by Imperial Oil. Thank you for anything you can offer toward gaining an understanding of these real estate values.
Read Answer Asked by Howard on October 27, 2020
Q: Hello 5i, I am a new DIY dividend investor (switched from mutual funds from various industry advisors). My spouse and I have TFSAs and RRSPs which we have invested in companies traded on the TSX (banks, utilities, etc many of them reference in the portfolios). My question is how do I get USA and international exposure and still stay within the Canadian market; we are not ready for US$ accounts or other international exchanges. I assume the answer is ETFs but I am overwhelmed with the number of choices. Investment timeline is 20+ years and want to focus on dividend growth. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Patrice on October 27, 2020
Q: PROOFPOINT: Would appreciate your opinion on this company .

John
Read Answer Asked by JOHN on October 27, 2020
Q: Good day and happy Friday 5i team. Please give your opinion on TGED. It seems more weighted to large cap technology which interests me. Concern is small assets under admin. In a registered account, primarily for income and safety, a good call or are there better out there?
Read Answer Asked by Harry on October 27, 2020
Q: I/we have held XEI for some years across 2 TFSA accounts and 2 RRIF accounts (a holdover from a past full service investment service at a major bank). Based on original costs we are down 16.65%. This fund has performed badly this year despite some market recovery. I am considering selling a good part of these positions to purchase individual Canadian dividend paying stocks, growth stocks or other ETFs even though we can't realize any tax losses here. Is taking this loss a good idea? Should we hang on? Ideas and comments please. The good news is that, at the same time, we established positions in XSP and IVV which have done well. We are mid stage retirees with good cash flow and aiming to leave a nice legacy for family.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on October 27, 2020
Q: Hello 5i Team

Please give me 10 Canadian stocks to own in non-registered account. Also, I have both BEP.UN and BEPC in non-registered account. Is it Okay to keep them both or should I just merge them into BEP.UN ? Thank you very much and have a good weekend !
Read Answer Asked by Yasushi on October 26, 2020
Q: Could you please provide a few growth names on U.S. or CAN market you would buy with new money today?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on October 26, 2020
Q: Is it too late to play copper? If not , what low volatility larger cap company would you suggest or an ETF with a copper weighting. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on October 26, 2020