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Q: Hi, Is something like PMM or HHF (even if higher expense ratio) or other alternative EFT a viable substitute for Bonds as a portfolio diversifier? Thanks for the valued opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Boyd on May 24, 2017
Q: Hi, This company has been mentioned a few times on BNN. This company has recently been shedding its non core and non profitable printing/media business and made a few acquisitions in packaging industry.Company also pays a good dividend. In your last post, it was mentioned as a value stock. What are your current views on TCL.a? Do you believe that management's new strategy to diversify into packaging business will pay off and it makes a good candidate to add to my packaging stocks portfolio ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on May 24, 2017
Q: Both these companies report in USD. They are listed in NY and Toronto. Is the Toronto price basically a function of the rate of exchange?

Do these companies have a hedging strategy to protect the Canadian shareholders?

I suppose that an investor concerned about foreign exchange losses should examine the hedging strategy of any company holding assets outside Canada.
Read Answer Asked by Carl on May 23, 2017
Q: Hi 5i: I find the behavior of Bond ETF's quite mysterious. I bought CLF some time ago, in the belief that a short term ladder protected to some degree against the effect of rising rates. Canadian rates have not risen and those in the US have gone up only a little. Nevertheless, CLF has gone down steadily (linearly until recently) over the last two years. The chart suggests they may recently have bottomed. It may be that the decline in price is because the underlying bonds are bought at a premium. If so, is this effect likely to be negated as rates go up? Bottom line: what can I expect of CLF over the next couple of years? Thanks for your always valuable advice.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on May 23, 2017
Q: Your current opinion on CARA please. It continues to under perform. Would you recommend selling it and buying something else in the Consumer space? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David on May 23, 2017
Q: Hi,

According to Morningstar, ECI's dividend payout ratio is 184 %. If I am not mistaken, such a high ratio is often a sign that the dividend is unsustainable. According to your latest report and answers, ECI seems to be in good shape financially and well set up for future growth, even after the recent earnings miss. Could you please explain when and why such a high ratio should or should not be a source of worry?

Thank you very much!
Read Answer Asked by Pierre-Charles on May 23, 2017
Q: I am holding TRP 6.1%, ENB 0.5% of portfolio. Considering to sell all of ENB and enough of TRP to invest 3.3% in PPL. Do you consider this a reasonable move or would you recommend a different mix for my pipeline holdings? Should I hold all three? Thank you. Your advise is appreciated.

Werner
Read Answer Asked by Werner on May 19, 2017