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Q: This name had a nice pop after the favourable (almost glowing) Andrew Left/Citron research report. However, I see that there has been a lot of insider selling, which always makes me nervous and today I read that they are laying off a large percent of their workforce which is not exactly a glowing sign of success. What do you think about this company as a "stay at home" type of stock play? I do note your previous comments wherein you say that it was okay. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jason on June 25, 2020
Q: My husband and I are in our mid 60's and were hoping to retire in the next 2-3 yrs (however we may need to postpone depending on how 2020/2021 goes). At the moment our asset allocation is 67% equities and 33% fixed income and we feel we need to shift toward fixed income.
2 questions:
1. Undercurrent conditions, would you suggest a 60/40 split,a 50/50 split or do nothing for next 6 months?
2. If it make sense to make some adjustments now, which of the following fixed assets would you add to and which equities would you recommend trimming: current fixed positions are 10% each in XBB, PMO005, ZIC; equities over 5% are TD(6%), ZUT(8%) and XIC (7%).
Read Answer Asked by Rosemin on June 25, 2020
Q: Hello 5i,
I invested in some US stocks when USD/CAD was around 1.42. Those stocks went up but the progression of USD/CAD down ate into the profits. I know that we don't want to predict the implications of FOREX but do you think that US economy will rebound and recover faster and return to higher values (1.40+) and allows Canadians to eke out more profit?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 25, 2020
Q: XRO has announced a $5 million share offering at .70 which seems ok. It also announce "that it has completed a non-brokered private placement financing and raised $115,000 through the issuance of 287,500 common shares in the capital of the Company ("Shares") at a price of $0.40 per Share. The Shares will be subject to a hold period expiring October 24, 2020"
This private placement seems over generous to me and I would appreciate your opinion on this. Thanks John
Read Answer Asked by John on June 24, 2020
Q: After pulling back from it's high since the IPO would now be a good time to enter a small position? What are your views on the industry?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Adam on June 24, 2020
Q: In his email, Mike is referring to a portfolio detail review. Where can we find it? Is he referring to your monthly report?
Read Answer Asked by Monique on June 24, 2020
Q: Hi, what are your views on CYH please? Do you feel it’s underlying holdings are secure enough and that the existing distribution can be maintained? Also, do you feel the underlying holdings are earning the amount of the distribution or is it possible the fund is paying above the collective distributions of the underlying securities as in other Blackrock funds? Are there other global Dividend C$ hedged alternatives that could also be considered? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on June 24, 2020
Q: Hi group stocks appreciate your help picking your top 3 stocks in each of the following sectors - I am a medium to low risk investors and have a 50/50 Stock Mix in US and Cad
- Tech
- Consumer disc
-Staples
- Materials
- Energy
- Utilities
- Communication
-Financials
- Real estate
Please deduct credits at your discretion / Thanks for all your help navigating these difficult times it is much appreciated
Read Answer Asked by Terence on June 24, 2020
Q: Hi, My nephew was given some money (quantity unknown but probably less than 10k) and he wants to invest in stocks. I don't believe that he wants to start a trading account. So, I imagine that something at his Bank or Credit Union would be the most appropriate. Does this restrict him to mutual funds and if so please provide me with 3 or 4 that will get him on the road to investing.
Many Thanks Gord
Read Answer Asked by gord on June 24, 2020
Q: Hello,
I have Mawer Balanced Fund fund and Mawer Global Small Cap funds in my RRIF and RLIF to provide some diversification to the individual stocks that I also have. I am happy enough with these 2 funds, and woud like to add Mower Global Balanced Fund, to provide some further foreign diversification , but I do not wish to sell any thing right now to free up the cash, so I am considering
replacing the Balanced fund with the Global Balanced Fund. This might help my foreign diversification problem, but I am wondering if there is a disadvantage to making this swap that I cannot see. the resrt of my portolio is canadian and us stock and fixed income. Please let me know if you think that this is worth doing at this time.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on June 24, 2020
Q: Can I get your assessment on investing in ishares ETF US High Dividend (XHD) in my RRSP? If your opinion is unfavourable, do you have specifc stocks to recommend in its place?

thanks -John
Read Answer Asked by john on June 24, 2020
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