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Q: HI, thank you for replying "yes" to all. Can you kindly address the second part of the question and rank your favorites to buy today on valuation for long term holds 1 - 4? Thanks.

Q: 1) would you take a half position in PLC today?
2) would you take a half position in SIA today?
3) would you take a half position in WELL today?
4) Would you take a half position in ENGH today?
Read Answer Asked by Jordan on April 01, 2020
Q: Looking to simplify my life going with either XBAL or VBAL. They seem very comparable with slight differences regarding how much Canadian content.I also have the following ETF's .. QQQ,XQQ,SPY ,IWO ,XHC and ZAG. Could one still retain these or am I doubling down when really XBAL or VBAL will cover most of the stocks in these ETF's. Are there any that could be sold eg ZAG I don't mind having a bit extra in tech though.Thanks for your sound advice in these crazy times.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on April 01, 2020
Q: Peter; I’m debating taking some tax losses on ipl and key and riding out the 30 days in bip.un and sru.un. Please comment. Thanks. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on April 01, 2020
Q: Massive injections of liquidity and money printing by central banks around the world should continue for forseeable future.
Do you recommend holding more gold as a store of value against diminished purchasing power of currency, against a backdrop of deflation pressure and negative yield bonds?

Read Answer Asked by Nick on April 01, 2020
Q: With the slow down of the economy during this pandemic investors who depend on dividends to supplement their income are worried about dividends cuts and/or suspensions.
In an article in this morning's Globe the writer said: "For dividend investors looking for bargains, there is a lot to choose from".
Could you perhaps list (10) dividend stocks where you think the dividend will be safe.
What sector(s) would you advise investors to focus on at this time? The stocks need not be paying a dividend.
Looks like I have 2 questions.......
Read Answer Asked by shirley on April 01, 2020
Q: Good day 5I precious team.
I currently hold CAE in my taxable account at 32% loss currently and the downward spiral doesn't seem to slow down. Would it make sense to sell it and crystallize a loss to buy either AC or HRX in my RRSP in order to take a maximum effect if ( when ) the airline industry gets back on its feet? If so which would you choose and would you do the switch into the RRSP? I am retired and have sufficient cash to survive the market turmoil. Of course, risk is a consideration.

Thank you for your support.
Read Answer Asked by Yves on April 01, 2020
Q: Good day team, I have US cash, refunded from a cancelled trip. I am thinking of deploying into a US dollar TFSA. What are the implications/benefits/downsides of holding US stocks in a usd tfsa?
Read Answer Asked by Harry on April 01, 2020
Q: I am interested in the performance of these 2 stocks before and during the current conronavirus environment.
I would have thought that AYX would have fared better, since it has about 3 time the market capitalisation. I acn't articulate the other factors which have given me a gut feeling that AYX was inherently stronger. But KXS seems to have held up better.
Grateful for your insights on the comparative recent performance of these two.
Read Answer Asked by TOM on April 01, 2020
Q: please list in order of preference your favourite 5 Canadian technology companies with strong balance sheets.
Read Answer Asked by richard on April 01, 2020
Q: 1) would you take a half position in PLC today?
2) would you take a half position in SIA today?
3) would you take a half position in WELL today?
4) Would you take a half position in ENGH today?

If you could just rank your "yes'". No details needed. I am young, have a long term time horizon, don't mind risk, and can add on further market weekness. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jordan on April 01, 2020
Q: Can you suggest five companies from the oil sector that are least likely to go into bankruptcy with oil at current prices.
Read Answer Asked by Edgar on April 01, 2020
Q: What would your top 2 stock or etf picks be in each sector (US or CDN stocks) keeping in mind a relatively strong balance sheet, liquidity and stable and / or increasing future growth. Thank you for your sage advice!
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on April 01, 2020
Q: Hello,
I am currently waiting out this deep downturn in the market. At some point the market will start recovering. I have followed your recommendations in the Portfolio Tracking and Analysis tool.

If you had $500,000 sitting in cash which you want to deploy once the market turns around, which sectors would you look towards investing in for the eventual upward trend? Would you be able to provide your favourite stocks /ETFS which you would use to cover the sectors you think will be first to recover?

Thanks for all your help.
Read Answer Asked by Mauro on April 01, 2020
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