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Q: Hello, I would like to know about the Snowflake ipo and what are your thoughts. The fact that Berkshire and Salesforce are investing big on this makes it look very attractive. Between Snowflake and Palantir what would be your preference? Are they considered to be in the same sector? Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on September 10, 2020
Q: We are experiencing the third day of steep declines in the US tech sector. Is it time to look at picking up some bargains if so what names would you prefer at today's prices? Would we be better advised to buy an ETF like VGT or individual stocks?
Read Answer Asked by Ron on September 09, 2020
Q: I am looking to add energy and health care coverage in my portfolio and am considering DUK, MDT. CVS, and XLV. Would these companies be at the top of your consideration list in their respective spaces. Is now an acceptable time to purchase or might it be prudent to await the fallout in the coming week after last week's corrective activity?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on September 09, 2020
Q: I am trying to identify one and only one Telecom co. to invest across the US or Canada. According to Morningstar data, Verizon has the best ROE, ROIC and interest coverage metrics (and the lowest P/E apart from AT&T). Would you consider VZ the best overall for a long term investment? Thank you for your excellent service as usual.
Read Answer Asked by Christian on September 08, 2020
Q: We currently own the above US companies what would your suggestion be to add to this mix?
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on September 08, 2020
Q: Please, your views on rth-q. VanEck Vectors Retail ETF ? What would you rather buy now in consumer cyclicals ?

Gratefully,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on September 08, 2020
Q: For the above technology companies there has been a huge pullback even though some have beaten nicely on earnings. Is this a buying opportunity for them or wait and see where the NASDAQ settles out before putting new money in. What is the reason for the pullback. Typical profit taking before Labour Day? Of the above Can you rank which you would put new money into first?
Read Answer Asked by Brendan on September 08, 2020
Q: I have some US GIC's that have matured and my advisor at RBC is recommending the RBC US Short-term Corporate Bond Fund as interest rates have declined so much for GIC's.
Would you consider this to be a good move or is there something else I should be considering.
Read Answer Asked by shirley on September 04, 2020
Q: Hi group I asked question last week on W I had a 2% position and based on the market at the time I increased to a full position. Since then its down $70 + us > What is going on can you help me with some guidance< I know this is a value stock along with Virus implications. What your view going fwd hold or sell I still have a 10% profit even after todays rout Thanks for your views on this going fwd . Also when is the next earning due out I would expect them to be very good - do you agree ?
Read Answer Asked by Terence on September 04, 2020
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