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Q: Man--Best Q for Rev & EBITDA.But missed EPS expectations 7 of 9 last Qs.Does this indicate a management issue? Is it time for me(p/p $17.28,a 34% loss) to move on?If so.please suggest a replacement(does not have to be in same sector).Initial big pop($12.29H up 0.89),then disappeared to only 0.02 gain for the day.Maybe partially due to u comment this morning.Txs for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 16, 2019
Q: Hi 5i
Considering the current price of secondary offering of lspd having been set at $35...how do you view the upcoming end of the insider share lockout period and it’s potential negative effect on share price sentiment?
I’m considering the potential combined impact of these two events.
Would you be buyers at this time? If so what price would you consider reasonable entry for 2 -3 year hold.
Thx
Read Answer Asked by jim on August 15, 2019
Q: As a follow up to my last question re International ETF's, it looks like to me that XEC holds the international companies directly and ZEM holds 2 if not 3 US listed ETF's among some direct companies and thus would be less tax efficient, in a non registered account, as the US listed ETFs (holding the international names) would be subjected to two taxes.
I'm going by the chart put out by First asset that you referenced in a previous question on ETF Structure and tax implications.
Thanks again
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on August 15, 2019
Q: I have money parked in a GIC that will expire very soon. Needless to say that the current rate isn't good enough and I'm looking for a higher return without too much risk. As a replacement of my GIC, can you suggest 4 or 5 mutual funds (bond oriented or others - I am open !) that I can rely on for an "adequate" yield ? I am not looking for an homerun with bases loaded. I would be satisfied with a yield of 4-5 % approx. per year. I am not a fan of mutual funds showing yields that vary a lot year after year.

I really appreciate your excellent services !
Read Answer Asked by Stéphane on August 15, 2019
Q: As a follow up to my question on July 30 re International ETF's.
I have quite a significant shift to perform. Reduce Canadian by 30% and increase International by 30% . You gave examples of international ETF's including XEF and ZDI. Did you purposely leave out China especially given the recent tone with the US or would XEC be a decent hold as well? Maybe 1/3 in each ETF?
Is this a good time to start the switch over or would you wait a bit to see where all the markets are heading? This would mainly be for non registered accounts and gather only one layer of withholding tax which is creditable.
Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on August 15, 2019