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Q: Ifn the event we are seeing a shift from growth to value stocks could you identify five value stocks in Canada and the US that would make good investments at this time?

Thanks for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on August 12, 2020
Q: Hi,
Both of these companies have recently announced stock splits. AAPL for the umpteenth time, TSLA I think for the first time. While I understand the logic behind a stock split, I am curious as to the usual market reaction. With our current electronic trading, does a split still have weight in attracting new buyers because the price point has decreased? I you were to initiate a new position on either of these companies would you do so in advance of the split, or wait until after? Is there a 'usual' response that occurs - such as just before a split prices rise, or they fall just after a split, etc. Any thoughts on this would be most welcome! If you were to start a new position how would you rank these two companies against adding to a current position in MSFT? Thanks, as always, for your hard work and insight.
Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on August 12, 2020
Q: Would like to create a 2 etf portfolio in the 500k range for my elderly parents, considering VBAL for the TFSA account and VCNS for the unregistered account. They will likely never have a need to access these funds but of course are risk adverse at their age. Thoughts on this approach, better options for ETF's ?
Read Answer Asked by Charles on August 12, 2020
Q: Interested in you opinion of GR Silver Mining. I noticed insider buying and that Fortuna is an active purchaser of their stock. Small and not profitable as yet so I have a small position and but I am considering adding to it.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 12, 2020
Q: I have a GIC maturing today in my RRSP. I am looking for an alternative fixed income choice as all GIC rates are now again abysmal. Any suggestions or would it be just as well to take a high dividend yield from one of the Canadian banks, telcos or utilities?
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on August 12, 2020
Q: I am looking to invest sale of a property of approx 350,000. I am a Senior and my goal is to have a income stream at around 5% please suggest some ideas that would meet this goal with as low a risk as possible. some growth is desirable but avoiding downside risk the most important.
Read Answer Asked by Ron on August 12, 2020
Q: Hi, the highest rated industrials you cover are SIS, TFII and WSP (all B+) all of which I own a full position, plus CAE (also B+) which I own a 1/2 position. I'm currently under weight industrials, but not comfortable adding to CAE just yet. Are the other industrials you might recommend that could be B+ or better?
Thanks, Ian
Read Answer Asked by Ian on August 12, 2020
Q: Can get your top picks for Consumer Defensive, Energy, and Utilities please. CAD or US. And thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Neil on August 12, 2020
Q: In my question Aug. 10, you responded by saying that you provide analysts' consensus estimates and generally, these are a main factor in stock movements, but 'good' or 'not good' will depend on the actual results. You said you can provide info on whether earnings estimates have been trending higher or lower, or whether earnings expectations are higher or lower than the prior year. Could you provide this trending higher or lower information or whether earnings expectations are higher or lower than the prior year to any questions members submit pertaining to earnings numbers? Most of what I buy is 5i recommended, and so what other people inquire about, I probably own most. Thanks again, Dennis

Read Answer Asked by Dennis on August 12, 2020
Q: DHT reported and raised their dividend. Current yield 35%! And SP is only up 3% at the moment after reporting after close yesterday... They paid off a bunch of debt early in Q2, and have many of their ships on charters rather than spot. I'm long on them, and I'm not seeing a reason I shouldn't buy more. What are your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Rick on August 12, 2020
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