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Q: Hi - Can you update me on your thoughts about Allied Reit. I am long but am concerned about pressure on commercial real estate (eg companies looking for less space than before due to remote work spaces/office sharing). So I guess it boils down to would you be buyers, sellers or holders of AP.un leaving gain/loss for taxes out of the consideration?
Read Answer Asked by Doug on May 12, 2020
Q: Peter.
VOO vs VFV

Both these ETFs track the S & P 500. VOO cost U.S. $ $269 and yield 2.5%. VFV cost $72.48 CDN and yield 1.7%. Assume 1) purchase for long term hold 2) to simplify assume FX rates stay the same as today. 3 )can will invest either Cdn$ or U.S. $. How would you determine which is better? Would you normally get hosed on fx conversion with VFV?
Thank you

Paul
Read Answer Asked by paul on May 12, 2020
Q: In a recent question, Shirley asked about high savings accounts. She should look at Motif Financial, which is a division of Canadian Western Bank. Their current interest rate is 2.2%. Hope this helps.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on May 12, 2020
Q: Looking for some suggestions for cash rich companies.
Would prefer blue chip, dividend companies for now unless you have some B or B+ ones that can survive this economy.
Thanks for all you do so well.
Read Answer Asked by Madeline on May 12, 2020
Q: I'm trying to make decisions for my retired mother's taxable account.

In the current environment, do preferred shares make more sense than bonds or other fixed income strategies? If so, can you recommend a few of the best preferred share funds (or would an ETF like CPD or ZPR be a wiser option)?
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on May 12, 2020
Q: Long Term Care and Seniors Residence in general are in the spot light demonstrating what perhaps many of us, still young seniors, know from looking after our parents in and around Seniors Residence.....that they are not desirable places to have to be. Even the high end residence the majority of seniors can not afford are difficult to staff and are still close quarters to one degree or another. That said, staying away from those places will be the preference of us who are getting up there. SIS devices will be in greater demand. Who are other companies to compete with SIS?
Sorry for being long winded.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on May 12, 2020
Q: I wonder if you might suggest 2 or 3 names suitable for an RESP for grandchildren who are 7 and 5?

Thanks for your great service! Bob.
Read Answer Asked by Lynn on May 12, 2020
Q: Hi, I currently hold CGI and have held it for a couple years now up 60% in registered account. I'm looking to switch to OTEX, DSG, or ENGH for more growth long term, what do you think? Can you rank these 4 stocks. I already own SHOP, KXS, LSPD, CSU and don't want too much overlapping tech. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on May 12, 2020
Q: My question is about the Advanced Emissions Solutions company (ADES:NasdaqGM) The website wants to convert this to IOTS:US. Did ADES undergo a name change? Also, ADES seems to be in my sweet spot which is a firm that is currently undervalued, good future growth prediction and phenomenal, well-covered dividend. Can you comment on whether this firm is as good as it looks?
Read Answer Asked by David on May 12, 2020
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