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Q: Hi, In a Q&A in The Globe and Mail, Friday, John Heinzel explained that BYD.un units conversion to common shares will result in taxable gain (if held in non-regd accounts) as if units are sold at market price by the holders, on the conversion date. Is it true? Thanks to 5i, most of us have owned this remarkable company for years and enjoyed huge price appreciation. Is there any way or means, in your view, to avert or minimize this large capital gains event ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on October 20, 2019
Q: GIL is on my add to holdings at next opportunity to align with the 5i portfolio. Is today the day to do it with the drop? I assume this is greatly Trump China trade related so who knows how it will go. CAE and BYD.un are also on my buy at next opportunity list would you prefer one of those...
Read Answer Asked by Tom on October 18, 2019
Q: I have a list of all earnings release dates and when I feel it is necessary I will do a protective put before earnings, which seems to work very well in this volatile market.
What the h--- happened with the GIL guidance which just seems to come out of the blue with no warning etc?
How does one protect against something that happens haphazardly?
Why would they do this? To piss off their shareholders?

Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on October 18, 2019
Q: There was a recent reverse head and shoulder pattern along with two days of higher share volume than the ten day average. I will be adding shares if the share price climbs above $34.50. Also, I will be adding to my share count ( that was a full position before the recent pull back) and will be for a long term hold.
Your thoughts.
Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on October 15, 2019
Q: Good day,

What would be your top 10 picks (ranked in order if possible) going forward for an
1. Income portfolio
2. Balanced portfolio
3. Growth portfolio (low-mid risk)

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Larry on October 15, 2019