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Q: I never thought I would be prompted to ask a question like this but now I wonder...

If I have an account with a discount broker that is part of a big 5 bank which contains say, $250k of cash, and $250k of, for example BCE stock, is there a greater of losing the cash or the stock in a default? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 15, 2023
Q: With all the trauma in the financial sector, would you add to existing positions in Canadian bank stocks? Those dividends are starting to look real good.
Thanks Ron
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on March 15, 2023
Q: Does the current panic in the financial sector make FSZ more attractive or less? Should we treat its recent 13% drop as an opportunity, or should we worry that spooked investors will withdraw assets?

Sometimes companies get taken private when their share price is depressed; given such a move, would shareholders likely be the losers? Not so long ago (at $1/share higher), you characterized FSZ as "fine for income"; do you still think so?
Read Answer Asked by John on March 15, 2023
Q: A guest on BNN commented that BN.ca requires low interest rates to do well and didn't recommend holding the stock.
The stock hasn't done well since the BN/ Bam spin out. What is 5i's opinion. Do you think there is further down side, or languish at the current price or price appreciation.
There was a common assumption that with the stock spin out that it would unlock value. Instead tanked. Buy sell or hold.

Thanks for your expertise.
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on March 15, 2023
Q: Which Candian companies with high share of international revenue would you recommend in current environment? Please rank according to your preference [with short blurb why you like], and indicate share of international revenue.
Read Answer Asked by sam on March 15, 2023
Q: I am interested in both of these ETFs to replace PSA as my savings account. My understanding is that rather than the distributions being taxed as interest as in the PSA the earnings are reinvested and NAV increases accordingly and when I need money sales of units at higher prices are taxed as Capital Gains.
When reading the Horizons website both of these ETFs have suspended sales of new subscriptions. As these ETFs continue to trade am I correct that this will result in market prices being increasingly inflated over NAV. The website also goes on to say that it does not recommend purchasing units when price exceeds NAV.
Can u clarify what this all means and am I ok to purchase these ETFs to use as a savings account to place temporary excess funds.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on March 15, 2023
Q: Selling US securities held in my RIF I need to find a temporary home for US cash pending reinvestment.
I can't seem to find an ETF similar to Purpose (PSU.U) listed in the US. Am I missing something?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on March 15, 2023
Q: What happens to stock prices of mortgage companies when interest rates go down / up?
Read Answer Asked by Ron on March 15, 2023
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