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Q: Hi, I have been doing some analysis around building portfolios with different volatility characteristics. I chose 'beta' to measure volatility, as it is available from several sources. However, I am finding large inconsistencies from different sources ( I am looking at BMO Investorline, BNS and Interactive Brokers ). The inconsistencies are material enough that the results are individually unreliable. Are you aware of a source for reliable 'beta' calculations or source of some other form of volatility statistics. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by blaine on January 30, 2020
Q: The vanguard ETFs make up 13% of my portfolio. In the tech space I own PNG & LSPD.
A little bit overweight in both due to increase in value . If I were to buy another tech stock which would you suggest. My portfolio contains mostly dividend stocks with some Growth. My biggest risk would be if interest rates were to rise.
Read Answer Asked by Roy on January 30, 2020
Q: I am looking to add to my tech holdings ie CSU, DSG, ENGH, OTEX, SHOP, LSPD, STC, which would you add to first (KXS is already at a full position)?
Thank you for your service
Read Answer Asked by Ozzie on January 30, 2020
Q: Here is a multi-part question regarding gold ETFs, please deduct as many credits as necessary:
1) If one were to choose one of the following gold ETFs to hedge their portfolio, which one would 5i recommend (or would you recommend another), and why? CGL.C, IGT, HUG, HGY. What is your opinion on the covered call strategy employed in HGY?
2) What is the difference between GLD and GLDM? What are the pros/cons of owning one versus the other?
3) How are gold ETFs taxed in Canada? Is there any taxable component that is payable even if the ETF is simply held and not sold?

Thank you very much!

Walter
Read Answer Asked by Walter on January 30, 2020
Q: What are your thoughts about Facebook going forward? Worth holding or are there better growth stocks out there? If better growth stocks please name a few you would prefer. Risk level not a factor.

I would like to see dollar value change in portfolios in portfolio analytics rather then just percentage if you are considering making changes.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on January 30, 2020
Q: With many markets currently expensive by historical measures, I wonder whether you could suggest either some regional or country markets that may offer good value at this time. One area that may qualify is emerging markets but I wonder if you may also have other suggestions. I realize this goes outside of your normal field, but I would appreciate any insights that you may have.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on January 30, 2020
Q: Hello,
From my observed reduction of the availability of family doctors, and subsequent basic health care, for some/many? segments of the Canadian population I see the emergence of different schemes of virtual, remote, telephone, etc services. Outside of the public funded/regulated scope this appears to be a fragmented industry ripe for some form of consolidation. Are you aware of any blue chip type companies making any moves either in Canada or elsewhere to fill this growing gap?

Thank you for your always refreshing feedback.
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on January 30, 2020
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