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Q: I have a 5.5% weighting in my portfolio. About 130% gain in a non-registered account. The economy is ground to a halt abruptly probably for quite a few months if not years. I wonder if it is a good time to trim down, bite the bullet and pay the capital gains tax at the high marginal tax rate and buy back to full position when it reaches the bottom? or grin and bear some near term volatility, stick with it for the long term as the economy will be back in a year or two?
Read Answer Asked by Ford on April 30, 2020
Q: Jacques asked about finding better brokers than RBC . I too ...as in another answer from another member...use TD and BMO Investorline...for self investing. BOTH have been very good so far after 6 years of self investing. If there is the odd issue it is corrected very quickly...so far.
I hope that helps
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on April 30, 2020
Q: With the economic fallout coming of writedowns, defaults, market adjustments, would you say the life co's can be a safer bet here than banks?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Randy on April 30, 2020
Q: Hello team,

Would you invest in GC today? What weight would you give it? Half or full, now that things seems to be moving ahead? What is their debt level? Do they have enough cash to make it through the closure period? Would their balance sheet and support from Brookfiled (if I am not mistaken) let you sleep at night?

Thanks a lot for staying with us during this time and all the time!

Read Answer Asked by Saeed on April 30, 2020
Q: Good morning everyone. Would you beable to give me a few ideas of value stocks and also growth stocks that will be moving in this market. If you have time possibly in both Canadian and US mkarkets. Enjoy reading all your articles. Thank you for all your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Marla on April 30, 2020
Q: Hello Team
I am hearing different comments, and one from David Rosenberg in particular, suggesting it is quite possible to see a 60cent dollar in the not too distant future and I would appreciate your thoughts. Further to this personally I feel that the markets seem to be going through a period of "irrational exuberance" and personally I feel we are only at the beginning of what is to come in terms of a downturn in the Canadian economy. With this in mind, what would your thought be of changing some Canadian dollars in my accounts to US dollars for investment purposes. I would also consider using a US ETF such as GLD to play the rising gold stocks. Appreciate your thoughts
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 30, 2020
Q: The assisted living industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Do you think this sector is going to face more issues and for investors, is it best to steer clear even though the baby boomer senior population in Canada is growing?
Between CSH.un and SIA, is one better than the other for 3 yrs hold and why? Or is it best to sell both names? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on April 30, 2020
Q: From an investment perspective, is the primary reason to invest in a real return bond to receive the inflation-adjusted value of the principal at maturity to maintain purchasing power, and not so much to receive the "real" interest rate payout on invested capital along the way?

If this is so, is it better to hold individual bonds with fixed maturities of shorter duration rather than an ETF like ZRR where the value fluctuates with the perceived interest rate environment, and purchasing power isn't preserved because it never actually matures?
Read Answer Asked by Benjamin on April 30, 2020
Q: opinion question, the markets seem to be bouncing back.

What is your opinion on the market bottom having been reached?
What are the 3 biggest variables to affect the canadian markets in the next 6 to 12 months?
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on April 30, 2020
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