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Q: Hi, holding a few of these losers now in my non registered accounts - they were nice winners just a short time ago. What are the best proxies for these as a tax loss strategy? If my holding is CAD and the proxy is US, should I convert CAD funds to buy US or avoid these situations? Also, at what $ or price % loss would you consider doing these tax loss trades? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on April 09, 2025
Q: It has been suggested that this time of volatility is a good opportunity for upgrading the quality of one’s investments. It has also been suggested that one not panic and do anything precipitously. I currently hold WCP and TVE, not surprisingly at a considerable loss; many commentators point to CNQ as top grade. What is your view of selling the 2 and replacing with CNQ - switch or hang tough? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on April 09, 2025
Q: Could you comment on long bonds interests going up?. Why is that and what does this mean? Implications.
Read Answer Asked by JR on April 09, 2025
Q: Which 5 Canadian growth stocks would you start to accumulate today? Cash account.
Which 5 USA growth stocks would you start to accumulate today? Cash account.
Five year hold.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lawrence on April 09, 2025
Q: These seem to be your favourites in the O&G sector. Which would you buy at this point?

If they not your top two, please add your recommended company or ETF.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on April 09, 2025
Q: In your Q & A section, Feb. 12, was the last time you commented on their quarterly report. What is your is your outlook for the remainder of the year. On a scale of one to ten, with ten being high, how would you rate it. I also, noticed where you recommended this company in place of AVGO.
Thank you very much for your excellent service.
Earl
Read Answer Asked by Earl on April 09, 2025
Q: Hi,

We could very well be heading into stagflation, which I understand to be slowing or negative growth, high unemployment, weak demand and rising inflation.

In such a scenario, which would be the best stocks or ETFs to favour ?

Many thanks,

Jacques IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on April 09, 2025
Q: In the 2008 financial crisis Manulife a good mom and pop steady dividend payer cut its dividend that many small investors depended on and Manulife took over a decade to start to recover. I see BCE much the same as many of its stock owners have depended on it for growth and dividends and is in most Canadian portfolios. These small investors once bitten are unforgiving and will not return. What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 09, 2025
Q: What are your top dividend paying recommendations for a long term hold?

And how does SouthBow compare to them?
Read Answer Asked by Simon on April 09, 2025
Q: Hi 5ireaearch
What do you think of seeing the ten year American treasuries hitting 4.5%?
Thank you for the excellent service during this time!
Read Answer Asked by Ahmed on April 09, 2025
Q: Apple is right in the middle of the tariff wars from many angles and moving manufacturing the US would be costly. I’ve always considered it but and hold stock. Given its significant declines, along with the other mag 7, would you consider it a hold or with high risk time to sell?
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on April 09, 2025