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Investment Q&A

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Q: You have an updated report on Enbridge (ENB) dated 24 January. In the SUMMARY section of that report I see the words "bond proxy". That's an interesting concept. I own a full allocation of ENB because it is a safe, stable source of tax-advantaged income - indeed a sort of "bond proxy". Staying with that idea, are there other equities/ETFs/products that 5i would consider to be "bond proxies"?
Can you suggest a few?

Would a close look at your Income Portfolio provide a selection of appropriate names?

Tax-advantaged income is preferred over interest-producing products.

Thank you,
IslandJohn

Read Answer Asked by John on February 09, 2023
Q: Hi there,

CSU and BYD are probably the 2 best stocks over the last decade. Both have strong similarities also. If you were to pick a few stocks today that show similar promise, what would they be? Are there any future CSU and BYDs out there?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 09, 2023
Q: Hi 5i Team,
Can you please recommend a web site or an app (free or on a paid subscription basis) for managing stocks.
Cheers,
H
Read Answer Asked by Harry on February 09, 2023
Q: Please comment on earnings. I’m holding at a loss and don’t know whether to sell. Looks like a miss on this Q. The question is whether to hold and hope for a recovery. Thanks.
Further to my last question, do you think the sales miss is due to the economy or do we have to worry about customers not needing the apps service? Is the lower sales due to the economy or something more fundamental to the product? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Jason on February 09, 2023
Q: I am debating taking a half position in MRU and EMP-A or a full position in DIR-UN. The two grocery stores are down a bit but will there not be consumer pressure to keep prices reasonable which could influence profits? I have no idea! What would the experts at 5i suggest here?
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on February 09, 2023
Q: Hi,
This morning Hector had asked you about www.stockcharts.com This is not a question but comments.

1. On Cyber Monday, Stockcharts typically do a "Sale" . One can get up to 3 months extra if one subscribes for 12 months. So, you pay for 12 months but use it for 15 months.
2. The MID level subscription seems to offer a lot more than the Basic version. The Pro level, well, it is for the PROS!!
3. Their educational tools , some of which are freely available on You Tube, are very useful. One may want to look at these clips before they decide if it is for them or not.
Search with StockchartsTV
4. Tradingview, Finviz and even koyfin(the less expensive versions) are probably competitors.

Hope this helps.
Mano
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on February 09, 2023
Q: "Thomson intends to return "at least $2 billion, which will be combined with a share consolidation or reverse stock split", to be funded by proceeds of the sale of LSEG shares later in 2023."

Do you have more information about this reverse stock split and how it might affect investors who currently hold the stock. Is it in an investors best interest to purchase more shares or wait to see what the actual transaction will be.

Thanks for your usual great service, Len
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on February 09, 2023