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Q: I just received a few hundred shares of an ADR, Australia-based Woodside Energy Group WDS-N from a spin-off of my BHP-N holdings. I must admit it caught me off guard as to the event. There is not a lot of data available on this Perth-based energy firm. It appears to of had a decent run lately. What I am interested in is the fact that its geography in South Asia, an area I have not really had much exposure to. Is it a valid company (in your view to hold for the near term?) The purpose would be purely for speculation. I feel oil and gas firms are near the peak in pricing so do you think selling is a better option. Thanks JIM
Read Answer Asked by James on June 08, 2022
Q: Federal Liberals are reviewing tax treatment of residential REITS claiming "(REITs) are increasingly trying to amass large portfolios of Canadian rental housing, putting upward pressure on rents,” the announcement states, “We will put in place policies to curb excessive profits in this area"

Clearly such a restriction would not be good for REITs but as TCN is the only name I own in this space could I expect it to not be impacted?

Read Answer Asked by Jeff on June 08, 2022
Q: Which 5 stocks from your growth portfolio and/or balanced portfolio would you start buying today for a TFSA for a five year hold (for an investor currently not owing any). Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Kim on June 08, 2022
Q: leon drysidal and shop and toi have anything in common a little underated?
Read Answer Asked by cliff on June 08, 2022
Q: CTC.A: I notice that you are not a fan of this company? Well, I looked at the 30 year graph this am., and, all I can say is: I wish I had bought it way back then. I did buy it in 2020 for $96.00. Always wanted to own, but always seemed expensive. I did this exercise for all my "dividend grower" stocks which make up the core of my investments (including all the banks which I own); and guess what? The graphs go up from left to right - so, my returns are huge without including all the dividends which I reinvested.
I'd love an analysis to support your negative view please. Look, will the internet and ordering on-line I can see why you might thing this way; however, CTC just keeps chugging along.
Read Answer Asked by James on June 07, 2022
Q: Can you explain the difference between CDIC insurance and CIPF insurance? My understanding was that CDIC insurance covers bank accounts up to $100,000 each, and CIPF insurance covers investment/brokerage accounts, $1M limit each.
If I have $500,000 in my RRSP account with RBC Direct Investing, invested in a mix of Stocks, ETF's, GIC's and Cash, is that all covered under the CIPF insurance?
I'm confused when I see people's questions about trying to spread their money out to stay under the $100,000 limit, when they seem to be talking about investment accounts.... Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by FJ on June 07, 2022
Q: Hi Peter,

How would you rank the following five Brookfield companies (BIP.UN, BIPC, BAM.A., BEP.UN, and BBU.UN) over a long-term hold with respect to risk-return? Which of the five securities has the highest risk and which one do you perceive has the lowest risk?

Your comments are much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by George on June 07, 2022