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Q: Could I transfer u.s. dollars to cdn dollars using Norbert’s gambit thank you
Read Answer Asked by Ken on October 07, 2022
Q: I own AQN in my dividend growth portfolio and would like to add another utility. Is Fortis to similar to AWN or different enough for a diversified portfolio. Also thining of Emera or perhaps ATCO for better diversification. Which of these or others would be your preference for another utility in a portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on October 07, 2022
Q: In a dividend portfolio would you prefer Scotia bank with its higher yield despite recent concerns in respect of the new CEO or National Bank. We also have TD and Royal in our portfolio. Similarly would you prefer Manulife over Intact Financial for now given the higher dividend for the current time.
Read Answer Asked by Gerry on October 07, 2022
Q: I'm thinking about selling PXT now (say mid-October) to lock in the tax loss early, and then buy back later (over 30 days, of course) at a even lower price (gaining more shares hopefully).

I know PXT is depressed due to the local political issues in Colombia. Do you have any updates on these problems? What are your views on these situations? Is PXT still a good investment? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on October 07, 2022
Q: Hi, I have heard a market commentator mention more then once that there is good possibility that Quebecor will eventually buy the remaining shares and take TVA private. I understand Quebecor does own 65% of TVA. According to a newsletter I subscribe to It now appears quite cheap on a few metrics such as Price to cash flow, PE and has low debt. It’s also near its 52 week low. Only negative in can see is decreasing earnings per share from 2021 to 2022. Do you see Quebecor taking TVA private at some point in the future and if so why or why not? Please rate the probability on a scale of 1-10 whereby 10 is very likely. Many thanks for the excellent service that you provide.
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on October 07, 2022
Q: Good morning, I have some USD in my tfsa and was wondering if you could suggest a few ETFs in the states where I won’t get charged a withholding tax. Can be growth or index oriented.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Seamus on October 07, 2022
Q: I have noticed that VEE outperforms ZEM both ytd and over 5 years. Do you anticipate that VEE will continue to outperform going forward? For a taxable account, which of these two ETFs do you recommend for a long term investment?

Thank you for all of your excellent advice.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on October 07, 2022
Q: Hi 5i:

I am concerned about the proposed taxation changes for REITs that are tabled in the government (Canadian). How do you think these changes will affect investment in the REITs and their equities?
Read Answer Asked by Jim on October 07, 2022