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Q: After watching Tesla from the sidelines (sadly) for too long, I would like to start an investment in the EV "sector". I am thinking about a basket approach and would appreciate your opinion on a few that I know of and any others that you may suggest.
Workhorse, WKHS; Arcimoto, FUV (does not pop up on your site), Nio inc, NIO; Nikola Motors, NKLA; Kandi Technologies, KNDI; and of course, Tesla, TSLA. I realize that some if not all of these may be speculative and require a long time frame but I do believe that there is an EV revolution coming and I would like to be part of it as both an investor and a consumer. Do any of them have serious red flags?
Is there a very specific ETF that might be an easier way to go? Any thoughts on whether Rivian might go public any time soon? Should GM be on the list perhaps?
As always, thanks so much for your valued opinions regarding this and everyone else's enquiries!
Read Answer Asked by John on June 30, 2020
Q: Hi, I have had GUD 6% of portfolio at B.E.$8.00 for about 3 years and have finally decided I’am tired of waiting with a large portion , with no dividend. Do you recommend selling all or keeping 2-3%?
Also,do you think qst down 40% , has any chance of getting back to break even in the next couple of years? It seems weak even when the market Is strong?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on June 30, 2020
Q: Hi all, I'm concerned about some of my holdings based on the rising US Covid19 cases. As such would like to raise my cash position for the eventual pullback in USA market. Please select from my list the first to last to sell or reduce in order. Thanks for all you do.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 30, 2020
Q: Hello 5i Team,
Could you please tell me the names of the companies that are developing a vaccine against Covid 19. Is there an ETF that tracks them?
Thanks,
Antoine
Read Answer Asked by Antoine on June 30, 2020
Q: I will retire in two years at 62 and receive OAS and max CPP at 65.

I have significant savings and investments.

At this moment in time what are your top five long term income producing investments. Relatively safety with some growth potential.

Thanks much.

Read Answer Asked by Dave on June 30, 2020
Q: I’m looking for exposure to gold bullion and am considering GLD (SPDR has .40% mer), PHYS (Sprott), IAU (ishares gold trust has .25% mer) or MNT.CA. Which one do you prefer and why, (I’ve read stricter auditing for PHYS)? Also should I be buying in USD or CAD? Looking for protection against money printing and a general hedge or if USD losses it’s position as world reserve currency.
Read Answer Asked by Leslie on June 30, 2020
Q: hello 5i Research team,
I am currently cash only in my usd account. I have enough cash for one position. I have already well diversified portfolios exclusively in Canadian stocks and I am a long term investor. What 5 stocks would you recommend I buy in order of preference please? Thank you for your collaboration, Eric
Read Answer Asked by Eric on June 30, 2020
Q: Hi 5i, Can you please recommend/pick 3 stocks, so that 20 years from now I can say: I'm very happy I invested on them. Comes to mind techology, pharma, defense, etc
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on June 30, 2020
Q: I will soon be collecting OAS. Due to a decent pension plan, investments, etc., some of it will be clawed back. My question is what to do about dividend stocks, both Canadian and American. Should I be migrating my high paying dividend stocks to my registered accounts, which will reduce my net income, and therefore reduce the claw-back? The more detailed your answer the better (use as many credits as required).
Read Answer Asked by Jack on June 30, 2020
Q: ICad was added to the russel 2000 today yet dropped nearly 5%. Aren’t new additions to an index supposed to trigger a buy?
The company has been on a downtrend over last month. Any news to account for this? Do you still like? I understand it is very high risk.
Read Answer Asked by Karim on June 30, 2020
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