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Q: I have a question, are there any socially responsible companies paying a dividend listed on the TSX that are good candidates to own in a portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Martin on March 05, 2020
Q: Nazim asked a question today that has been on my mind, "why hold stocks?" To follow up on your answer in which you opined that much of the downside may already have factored into prices, how can that be? The market is only down to levels it was at in the fall/summer. I am a long term investor but I moved to cash last week because of the risks. In weighing the potential downside risks (which could be huge) vs short term upside, why stay in the market? I just don't see how the effects of this virus will not be a lot worse than what has already been accounted for in the market. People are not going out, travelling, etc. and this must have a huge effect on the market going forward. Is this not a recipe for a recession? In which case, why not get out of the kitchen?
Read Answer Asked by Jason on March 05, 2020
Q: You have mentioned the banks deposit base and cost of funding in answer to a few questions. I am wondering what it is the banks fund with deposits?
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on March 05, 2020
Q: Hi folks,
In view of the coronavirus concerns, which are the companies you would recommend now as likely to grow strongly in the search for a vaccine or in the production of the equipment needed for fighting the spread of this virus ? Could you as well indicate the degree of risk involved in such companies and an order of priorities for the most interesting now ? As a start, what about GILD, INO, MRNA, REGN, SNY ?

Please deduct as many credits as you see fit.

And make sure you stay healthy…...we need you more than ever !

J. IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on March 05, 2020
Q: 5i Team,

I'm curious what I'm missing in analyzing GUD? They're about a week or so away from reporting the first results of the acquisition, which should start to put them at a run rate of slightly less than $300M in revenues.
They should also have, once the dust clears have about $300M in cash left.

No debt, incredible growth, and a cash hoard for another major acquisition and it trades below book?

What am I missing?

Thanks!

Read Answer Asked by JAIME on March 05, 2020
Q: how did low interest rates in japan affect there pension funds . did any get cut.or did employees have to pay more. thanks brian
Read Answer Asked by brian on March 05, 2020
Q: Hi
I am trying to build a portfolio based on ETFs. Could you provide me with a list of recommended ETFs, grouped by sector and sample weightings for each sector. I am looking for income first followed by some growth. I am retired, have a pension and would be comfortable with moderate risk as well a 70 equity - 30 fixed split. I understand that this list would just be a start. I would do more research on my own. Thanks, Len
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on March 05, 2020
Q: The last narration re NNO was Dec 18 about the solid endorsement but little detail re St Gobain and a more formal relationship which should eventually attract interest. Short term revenue not anticipated but was overall considered a positive development.

At the time NNO was @ $1.15, it spiked twice and is now back down to $1.21. Do you still consider this a hold? I am down 10% right now which is where I begin looking at liquidating.

Thanks for all you do

gm
Read Answer Asked by Gord on March 05, 2020
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