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Q: Hi 5i team,
Among the 'actively managed' bond ETFs , what are your top picks and why for Canadian bonds, for US bonds and for Int'l bonds. Would prefer canadian listed if available. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on September 04, 2019
Q: To park my cash, I have been using the TD Investment Savings account TDB8150 (CDN) paying 1.6% and TDB8152 (US) paying 1.45%. I just saw your answer about PSA and PSU High Interest Savings ETFs that pay in the range of 2.25%....I assume these returns are net of fees?. On the surface, it seems a no brainer that I should move into PSA and PSU, however, I wanted to check to see if there was any downside (increased risk, lower liquidity, etc) that I should be considering. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on September 04, 2019
Q: There has been some privatization chatter from Nuttal around o&g companies that have the cash and the value of the company is depressed enough to be able make this happen. I would think it many cases this wouldn't be that great of an event for many shareholders. For example, you own say Crescent Point and are down like 40% and they take it private at a 20% premium. You are now forced to sell and accept your 20% loss where in some cases you may have had confidence in the long term future of the company. Is it ever possible to keep your shares and be a private equity owner of the company?
Read Answer Asked by Adam on September 04, 2019
Q: Two guests on BNN had New Flyer as one of their top picks yesterday, one of the main themes being their intention to convert more buses to electric, therefore becoming more of a green company. How do you feel about this opinion and NFI's strategy. In light of the poor momentum this year and reduced guidance is it time to buy or add to a position now or wait for a few months. Also has there been any insider buying or selling lately and what is the overall insider ownership. Thanks as always for the excellent service!
Read Answer Asked by Rob on September 04, 2019
Q: I've owned Illumina about 18 months, I bought for the long term, safe holding, but since last earnings, it's been a terrible performer. It makes 3% of my total holdings and I'm now back to even on my investment.

I really like ILMN for its price history and growth of revenue, EPS, stock price, equity as well as great management. Honestly, I wanted to increase my position to 5% but with this terrible momentum I'm wondering if I should exit (in whole or in part) and wait for the price to settle.

Your thoughts on ILMN long term outlook please and if I should sit and stay, get i further in or out?
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on September 04, 2019
Q: Can you please provide me with the rate of return of this fund. The TD graphing tool only shows the return inclusive of the 2.3% MER. My spouse was asked to vote on converting this fund TD Diversified Monthly Income fund, which I wonder if it is about the same.
Many thanks for your advice
Read Answer Asked by TOM on September 04, 2019
Q: Own in TFSA. Portfolio weighting creeping up to 40% because of cost averaging; book cost $0.60. KBLT is other materials holding at 5% port weight. I'm high risk investor 36yrs old. I plan to trim position of GGD but don't want to sell prematurely. Would you sell some/all? Is upswing result of gold price OR something else? And would appreciate your insight on re-position of proceeds into MTLO or cost average down on existing 10% weight of PHO; book cost $1.35? Great service. thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on September 04, 2019
Q: Just a follow up on the XEF. Would the 37%(mostly japan) Asia component be adequate for an emerging market exposure or would you want a true ETF like the ZEM you mentioned to go along with XEF?
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on September 04, 2019
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