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Q: aside from expenses,what are the differences between xec and vee,specifically with regards to holdings and weightings in specific countries? I own vee and am wondering if xec would compliment/add to vee. Thanx for your services.
Read Answer Asked by Steve on May 17, 2018
Q: Could you comment on XEF as the sole holding for non-N.American exposure, and what would you consider the maximum holding as a percent of total portfolio? Are there any other ETFs that you prefer for this purpose?
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on May 15, 2018
Q: Hello Peter/Ryan,
I listed many names on the list in one question in order for other members benefiting from your advises as well. Feel free to deduct as many credits if it needs to be.

4-part questions:
1) Market rotation: Many solid consumer staples and industrial stocks went down significantly, what do you think of their directions in the next two years (I will get pay to wait if buy now) and what causing this downturn?
2) I list them in pair for long term hold over 5 years (pleas suggest a name that you like better)
FLR (Fluor-US) Industrials versus VEOEY/VEOEF (Veolia Env. ADR French) Environment-Water Treatment
DANONE ADR (French) versus Saputo
MDLZ (Mondelez -US) versus HSY (Hershey-US)/NSRGY (Nestle-CH Swiss co.)
KHC (Kraft Heinz-US) versus UL (unilever- UK)
PEP (Pepsi) versus KO (Coca cola)
3) Large international companies listed on US-OTC (over the counter) market instead of NYSE or NASDAQ to lower the listing cost and regulatory complexity of a stock exchange listing.
What to choose and ADR stock ticker ending with a Y (sponsored by a US Bank) or with a F (unsponsored) ? Why such a large price difference between them? In case of unsponsored ADR, how safe will it be time to sell the stock and time to get for the dividend declared.
In this case 52 weeks Low-High Veolia -VEOEY= 20.22 to 26.40 versus VEOEF = 19.50 to 26 (almost same dividend 1.03 versus 1.04)
4) Tax withholding:
Inside RRSP: none on US-UK co. shares and mostly 15% on European co. shares (anyway to get this back?)
Inside: TFSA: 15% in most cases (anyway to get this back)
Outside in investment account.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Nhung on May 08, 2018
Q: 52 shares of Micro Focus appeared on my monthly statement a few months ago. They did not perform well. I would like your thoughts about that company.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Serge on May 03, 2018
Q: I realise that the Canadian stock market is your focus but I own shares of the UK supermarket J Sainsbury PLC. Would you sell into the proposed merger with Asda (Walmart UK)? The shares popped 15% yesterday on the news.
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on May 01, 2018
Q: Fanuc corp has really taken a hit. I’m down 22% with a position of about 1 1/2% position in my portfolio. Do you think it’s worth adding to the position? Why is it down so much?
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on April 27, 2018
Q: News reports say Takeda is offering $66.20 in cash and stock for SHPG but stock currently trades at $160.16. Am I missing something? Aside from the takeover interest, is SHPG a good buy at this time
Read Answer Asked by hal on April 20, 2018
Q: In what order would you rank these stocks which has the better growth profile? . Your opinion will be appreciated Thank You Claude
Read Answer Asked by Claude on April 18, 2018
Q: Diageo has seen a significant gain since the binging of the year. Wondering what your thoughts are on this company and whether I should buy at this level or wait for a pullback

thanks
Read Answer Asked by Paula on April 09, 2018
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