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Q: According to Dale Jackson on BNN Bloomberg today, it's a good idea to withdraw loose cash from the TFSA account before year end in order to add the amount to next year's contribution? Please explain because I don't see how moving cash out to put it back would be interesting.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jean on November 20, 2023
Q: 5 from 5i Tech is Going to Get Much Bigger

Very well articulated article. Based on this article what would be your top 3 picks to invest in the tech market.

Wayne
Read Answer Asked by Wayne on November 18, 2023
Q: Peter; Any guessestimate as to the value of the company compared to its peers ? Thanks.
Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on November 18, 2023
Q: Hi,
I see HSAV managers have suspended it's subscriptions and recommends not buying shares. Here's a quote from their website.
"... investors should note that during a period of suspended subscriptions, the Manager expects shares of HSAV to trade at a premium to its NAV per share.
Due to this expected premium, Horizons ETFs is strongly discouraging purchases of shares of HSAV during this suspension of subscriptions."
Can you explain why they're making this recommendation, the risks in buying shares now and do you still recommend buying HSAV shares to park cash in a non-registered account?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Camille on November 17, 2023
Q: I have held XEF and Vee for years and they never seem to do as well as North American market/companies.

According to portfolio analytics I need more exposure, but these seem to be drags on my portfolio more than anything. There a slight dividend, but there is overall loss on them.

Do you have any other recommendations to get world exposure but with some better growth?

Read Answer Asked by Colin on November 17, 2023
Q: Can you help further clarify your answer to Ian's question on high yield bonds? You mentioned you prefer an active strategy, wouldn't that translate to holding HYI in the Income Portfolio instead of the current passive XHY? Then again passive XHY has outperformed over 1,3, 5 years and since inception.
Read Answer Asked by Craig on November 17, 2023
Q: Still looking into tax loss selling. The last few days have made me somewhat apprehensive, though. Things can shoot up fast. I have, unfortunately, fairly substantial losses in these three. Does 5i have any objections to selling, with the perspective of buying back later?
Thanks for your excellent advice
Read Answer Asked by joseph on November 17, 2023
Q: I am currently conducting research on Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and I am particularly interested in those that include Google (Alphabet Inc.), Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon.

Based on my initial research, I have identified the following ETFs:

1. **Vanguard Mega Cap Growth (MGK)**
2. **iShares Edge MSCI USA Momentum Factor (MTUM)**
3. **BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF**
4. **S&P North American Technology Sector Index Fund (IGM)**, **Technology Select Sector SPDR**, **PowerShares QQQ**, and **iShares Dow Jones US Technology (IYW)**
5. **Evolve FANGMA Index ETF, TECH ETF**

I would appreciate if you could provide me with more detailed information if you prefer these ETFs which one 5i would recommend, or for that matter an alternative suggestion if you have another choice.
Thanks in advance
Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on November 17, 2023
Q: Hi 5i, First thanks for all the feedback on WELL, but I was hoping for a little more information on the performance, valuation and growth aspect for WELL. Earlier I asked if the one analysts view on valuation and direction of company from a pure tech play to a mix of primary care made any sense. I've always been of the opinion that they were a more tech play. Also if you have any pier/competitor comparisons that woul be great. Thanks again for all your assistance.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on November 17, 2023
Q: Which one of these 4 stocks would you add to a risk-on TFSA ? Any other stocks ? Thanks. Derek.
Read Answer Asked by Derek on November 17, 2023
Q: If you sell a dividend stock after the ex-dividend date but before the pay date, do you still get the dividend payout or do you have to wait until after the pay date?
Read Answer Asked by Ron on November 17, 2023
Q: Ran the numbers on ENB tax loss sale but using Call/Put strategy to ensure I get it back near today's price for $80 cost. Would this be a useful strategy to crystalize the price for buy back?
Read Answer Asked by Greg on November 17, 2023
Q: I own the companies in question in an unregistered investment account. To offset some capital gains I was thinking of divesting myself of some of these investments. Please rate them in order of disposition in your opinion. I am a retired investor who believes in companies with a history of dividends. Additionally, can you suggest 3 potential investment replacements, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on November 17, 2023