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Q: The last question I asked (below) was about a name in CAD.
The answers were about ETFs in USD.
Thank you for providing names in CAD.
Question:
Could you please suggest a Gold bullion ETF in CAD - Not a "paper ETF" but an actual physical like PHYS? Thank you.

Answer:

We would be fine with PHYS here. SGOL is another option, holding physical gold bars in Swiss vaults
Read Answer Asked by Genevieve on August 06, 2019
Q: Good morning...I am trying to find information on the dividend tax credit for individuals with no other income...it was explained that it was for all individuals ...my understanding that those individual that have no other income but dividends are treated if holding Canadian corporations...can you confirm or do you have a link for better understanding...Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Matthew on August 06, 2019
Q: how would you value in order of risk these six u.s. div. companies and would you invest funds in these companies in our economically uncertain times....thanks for great service...gene
Read Answer Asked by gene on August 06, 2019
Q: Hi 5i
I'm looking to increase both industrials and telecoms. Any suggestions (CDN and/or US) for me to consider at this time (including reason please)?

Thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by mike on August 06, 2019
Q: Gold went up on Friday about $25; yet there was no upward movement of the gold bullion etfs, gold royalty companies, and gold mines which usually follow suit. Do you have any suggestions as to this discrepancy? Thanks for your opinion!
Read Answer Asked by Pat on August 06, 2019
Q: I own the Canadian bank stocks listed above with BNS, RY and TD each having a 6% weighting and NA 3.5% and BMO about 2%. Overall my Canadian bank weighting is over 20% of my portfolio, mostly a result of inheriting my father's income portfolio. I want to trim my overall weighting, which bank(s) would you trim.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on August 06, 2019
Q: Hi 5i
I'm currently sitting on a small profit on LAC (and small loss on another international lithium name). I'm patient but concerned that perhaps with the hype over, the price of lithium/tantalum will need to remain or adjust lower for a prolonged period.
Your thoughts on the lithium them in general ??
Thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by mike on August 06, 2019
Q: I hold all of the above in roughly equal weight in the income portion of my portfolio. The first three are at roughly breakeven, the latter five are up, two of them over 20%, as economic conditions have weakened. I am wondering why I don't simplify life by selling them all and buying the PDC ETF which provides greater diversification and has a dividend yield of 4.59%. I realize that 25% of PDC is in energy but mostly safer pipelines. Would this be a good move or am I better off to keep what I have?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on August 06, 2019
Q: Looking for some safety if we have a serious downturn. Like others, I appreciate growing dividends and some growth. Looking to add DIS, T, WMT, OR HD to my American holdings. Do you have any major concerns with any of these companies and would you please rate them best to worst based on my investment criteria.
Have yourselves a great weekend.
Read Answer Asked by Les on August 06, 2019
Q: I am looking to get some exposure to the health care sector and thought I would look at an ETF as opposed to a single company. I'm considering either XLV or IHI and would like your opinion of these two ETFs, and which you would prefer. I would be adding the ETF as a full position in my RRSP.

Also, if there is another ETF that you prefer over these two, please include that in your response.

thanks for your insight
Paula
Read Answer Asked by Paula on August 06, 2019
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