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Q: Regarding CASH and similar etfs:
Couldn’t the price fall if/when interest rates decrease?
I realize that in such a scenario the price may fall below NAV, but potential buyers may not care until the price falls low enough for the yield to be attractive. In this way, it seems as if they could trade similar to a long bond. If so they could hardly be considered cash alternatives. Your help in understanding this, please.
Read Answer Asked by john on January 02, 2024
Q: Happy Holidays everyone! By the time you read this the Holidays should be over and we'll be in 2024 (Question submitted after the closing bell on Friday the 29th). I wish everyone a happy, healthy and richer year.
This question concerns an actively managed Invesco US ETF not available for consultation on your website: SPGP per Invesco's literature is based on the S&P 500 Growth at a Reasonable Price Index (?). It has no holding surpassing 2.1% or lower than .85% and is re-balanced twice a year. It's performance over the last 5 and 10 years is superior to the S&P500.
It seems more favorable to long term holding and sector movements (semi-annual if any) can be quite important. Can you give us your thoughts on this etf and if it has a place in a portfolio risk wise ?
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Roger on January 02, 2024
Q: Is this the best instrument for taking advantage of AI for those of us who lack the interest/expertise to determine which stock(s) are superior in this sector? Your suggestions re:alternatives are very welcome… Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on January 02, 2024
Q: Last year I chose my bank investment by choosing the worst performer from the prior year. I di that wih CM and had a retun of almost 16%.

For 2024 it seems like a nose to nose rate for the worst performing Canadian bank between BNS and TD.

Can you confirm that as of December 29th which was the worst performer?

With Thanks and Happy New Year.


Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on January 02, 2024
Q: In my US denominatedm growth-focused TFSA, I own CRM, PYPL, TOL, AAPL, GOOG, ADBE, QCOM, and NVDA. It is time for me to make my annual contribution.

I am underweight PYPL; should I add to it or replace PYPL with something else? If I should replace it, please suggest two or three good candidates for long-term growth, US-based, sector/cap size unimportant, risk profile somewhere between that of your growth and balanced portfolios. If I remove PYPL, I'd rather add a new position than add to one of my current positions.

In your answer, please do not include MSFT, IBM, PFE or MDT, since I have full positions in these in my other accounts.

I've been a 5i member since 2016 and have been served well by your service; thanks for a great seven years. I remember starting a position in CSU at around $600 and thinking I was 'too late'.

Wishing 5i and all its members all the best for a prosperous 2024.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on January 02, 2024
Q: My wife is going to do an “in kind” transfer from her RIF to her TFSA. She is looking for best total return on a 3 to 5 year hold. Please rank these companies with a few pertinent comments.
Again - much appreciated. ram
Read Answer Asked by Ray on January 02, 2024