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Q: STLA Read a rather positive article in the Globe on this new company a few days ago. Is this one to consider or should one wait to see how it performs before taking even a small position?.
Read Answer Asked by shirley on January 26, 2021
Q: Regarding Guys comment today stating that he is experiencing trading problems at TD Waterhouse: I was experiencing the same problem with TD Waterhouse when attempting a trade using my Safari browser on my MacBook. I found that the solution was to use Firefox or Chrome.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 26, 2021
Q: Could you suggest 3 ETFs for the fixed income component of a portfolio of recently retired individual.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Francisco on January 26, 2021
Q: I am looking at putting together a portfolio of set-&-forget Canadian dividend-paying stocks, in what will be my only unregistered account, making up about 30% of our overall portfolio. The registered accounts (70% of portfolio) are now all in mixes of VGRO, VBAL and XAW.
My emphasis is on stable large cap companies, with a sprinkling of smaller cap, low beta, decent and growing dividends. I expect to draw down the capital at 6 - 7% per year (in addition to the dividends). Beyond the drawdown, capital preservation is secondary to the income.
What are your thoughts on the following mix? Additions/deletions?
Communication: BCE, T
Consumer Discretionary: CTC.A, LNF
Consumer Staples: NWC, PBH
Financials: BNS, TD, SLF
Industrials: SIS
Materials: SJ
Real Estate: CRT.UN
Energy & Utilities: ENB, AQN, FTS, ACO.X, BEP.UN (or BEPC)
My other thought is 100% CDZ but I'm not very impressed with the historical returns and the (relatively) high MER.
Thanks. Lotar.
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on January 26, 2021
Q: I have been experiencing trouble executing trades online. They say they are trying to resolve the problems,the problem seems to be when I enter my password to complete trade.They say to keep trying. Got frustrated , tried calling and no answer after 48 minutes. Are other members experiencing these problems.Since yesterday lost $ 2,800 in value.
Read Answer Asked by Guy on January 26, 2021
Q: It appears that recently IPOed Whole Earth Brands shares a number of similarities with Beyond Meat in terms of it target market. I wasn't able to find a whole lot of information on the company. Would you happen to have any thoughts on it? Given its relatively low share price, I'm tempted to nibble at it before it attracts too much media attention and rockets much higher..
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 26, 2021
Q: I am looking to get some exposure to the "artificial intelligence" sector. Are you aware of any ETFs, US or Canadian, that would give me that exposure?
Read Answer Asked by Edgar on January 26, 2021
Q: For a growth portfolio with high risk tolerance in my TFSA, I’m interested in opportunities presenting in the environmental space. With Biden now in power and a strong ESG movement, I feel this area will continue to see strong investor support for the foreseeable future. I’m overweight in XBC and have a full position in WSP. Could you list and discuss some of your top choices in this area.
Read Answer Asked by Warren on January 26, 2021
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