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Q: Hi there, you mentioned this name in an answer to a question Monday as one to consider buying on the dip caused by the svb blow up. I had my eye on it because it seems to have strong earnings growth. I hesitated because it is up about 100% already this year and there was a short report on it. Can you comment further on why you like this name? I am afraid to buy something that is already up so much as I worry that it could fall a lot in a profit taking environment. The short report has also scared me off. Thanks as always for the comments.

Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on March 14, 2023
Q: Seem to be some good deals out there. Would you be able to suggest a list of top 10 compelling buys in this current market decline?
Read Answer Asked by D on March 14, 2023
Q: What small to mid cap companies can you recommend that have been beaten up due to market conditions but have a high chance of success long term? Looking at a potential entry point this year with the prospect of beating out the returns of larger cap names that may be in a similar situation. Could you also give a brief thought on the risk/reward of this approach as well. Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Dustin on March 14, 2023
Q: Hello 5i,
I have reviewed the questions on these two ETF's and I would like to confirm my thinking. I need to increase both my international and U.S. sectors, one more than the other. As I understand it, if I purchase LIFE, then my international sector would improve over HHL and if I purchase HHL, then my U.S. sector would improve over LIFE. Beyond geographic sector allocation I am largely indifferent albeit with a slight preference for HHL more due to its MER more than anything else.
So, are my assumptions correct and would you have anything further to add in terms of preferring one over the other that I may have overlooked?
Many thanks as always!!!
Cheers,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on March 14, 2023
Q: Hi 5i, I currently have preferred shares in 13 different companies. I would like to diversify as they are all in finance, utilities, energy and Telecom. Can you name three companies to put into my RRSP that are US based with preferred shares that are solid. I'm looking for 5y resets or perpetual, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on March 14, 2023
Q: I currently own BN, BAM, BIP, and BEP. With recent decline would you be adding to these names? Can you confirm good entry points and if you would consider them a Buy/Sell/Hold.

Thank you
Tim
Read Answer Asked by Timothy on March 14, 2023
Q: The SVB rescue seems to have ushered in some fundamental changes in banking in the U.S which one would assume will have ramifications here in Canada.

Now that the Fed has essentially recognized that depositors are no longer unsecured creditors and bonds are valued at par regardless of market rates, what are the implications for investors?

Equity investors will have to assess their position and risk. Certainly giving every Canadian the option of having an account at the Bank of Canada would solve the security issue for depositors, and would avoid the considerable expense of extending insurance to all deposits regardless of amount.

But are Canadian banks and their investors now significantly disadvantaged if one central bank accepts government bonds as collateral at par regardless of market value while the other doesn't? Your thoughts as always would be appreciated.

Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on March 14, 2023