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Q: Can you compare and contrast these 2 etfs. I've always leaned towards CDZ on the basis that the research shows dvd growers perform statistically better in the long run and thus also paying the higher MER was worth doing. However it seems VDY is performing as good or better and provides a higher dvd stream. I'm thinking I should swap.
Read Answer Asked by Husseinali on October 28, 2022
Q: Hello,

It was posted and later removed by portfolio manager Murray Wealth Group that Converge was telling brokers that they were going to miss estimates on the high side and that is what caused the sell off.

This seems extremely sketchy. Isn’t there a quarterly private period? If the miss to the high side could this be investigated? What is your take on this and if management does miss on the high side?
Read Answer Asked by James on October 28, 2022
Q: good afternoon,
What would recommend buying in US small caps.
Maybe 3 stocks. I would complement with either IWO or the general small cap index.
Growth index should have more tork coming out of recession?
Read Answer Asked by Denis on October 28, 2022
Q: Hello 5i,
How would you compare these two ETF's in terms of overlap in geography and sector allocation? We have both - initially VXUS for International, then adding IDV for both yield and diversification within International. We also hold ZWE, ZWG, and VEE yet we still need to increase our International by about 1.80 %. Yield is very important to us as these will be used for RRIF income in the very immediate future.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated, as always!!
Thanks!!
Cheers,
Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on October 28, 2022
Q: I submitted the below question the afternoon of Oct 24 & as of the morning of Oct 27 have not received a reply. Does the question require extra time to research or did the question get misplaced? What is the average time for a question to get answered?
What do you think of Whirlpool, WHR, as an investment. Presently their dividend is $7 US or 5.3%. Is the dividend sustainable. Thanks … Cal
Read Answer Asked by cal on October 28, 2022
Q: In a response to a recent question 5i answered: “its TAM is only going to grow “. What is TAM? On this subject, would 5i consider a glossary of acronyms placed on the site to enable your clients to further understand what’s being discussed?!!
Read Answer Asked by Rob on October 28, 2022
Q: ATD has had a nice run lately. I have held this company for a long time now and it is very steady. Current weight is 5.3% of my portfolio, but that and PBH are my Consumer defensive positions which are in line with analytic recommendations.

Any good reason to trim or trade at this time?

Or a recommend weight?

Only logic on a trade is it seems to go up settle down for a while and then marches back up. Not something I normally do, but an option.

Thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Colin on October 28, 2022
Q: Hi, there was a G&M piece under Tim Schulfelt’s by-line today which kind of boiled down to an opinion by some that the past success of growth by acquisition companies may be challenging to maintain going forward due to higher inflation and costs of capital. The article sites many familiar names (ATD, BYD, CSU, GIB, DSG, ENGH, TFII, PBH, CCL) that have had a good run and I guess suggesting that may coming to an end or at least slowing dramatically. There seemed to be a conclusion that going forward investors might want to shift focus to good old boring organic growth stories. Just interested in your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on October 28, 2022