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Q: Hello,
Portfolio analytics recommends an increase in consumer defensive, but I'm also looking to add to international exposure. Is KXI a good option or should I stick with something like VDC and increase international with a separate ETF? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Daryl on November 28, 2019
Q: Like a few of your previous questions I find myself in the pleasant position of being overweight BIP.UN { 21.4 % for the third time } and BEP.UN { 5.6 % } . The latter is only marginally overweight so I'm good with that. The former will be trimmed to 15 % for the third time. I know that is still too high but I'm comfortable with it. I was planning on deploying the funds taking a 4 % position in EIT.UN and 2 % into cash. But I've noticed that 5 I generally recommends taking at " least " a 5 % position in ETF's. I wouldn't be adverse to that as it has a juicy yield. I realize that weightings are a personal decision so I'll ask it this way. Between what percentage weighting low to high would 5 I recommend I make my decision in a moderately conservative portfolio ? Also I have done my due diligence on EIT.UN... I'm aware of the MER. I'm aware of the energy weighting. And I'm aware of being capped by a covered call strategy.... What I don't know is the return of capital and how much this should affect my decision . On their tax page I see capital gains as a return of 48 % and return of capital as 46 %. To make it meaningful should one be subtracted from the other ? Basically I'd like to know what the number is and " how to ? " and " should I ? " use it in making my investment decision ? Also in the selling of the 6 % BIP.UN should I wait to receive my free shares before doing so ? ... Thank you for your terrific service.....
Read Answer Asked by Garth on November 28, 2019
Q: Hey guys,

The grandbabies are 5 yrs, 3 yrs and 6 months, a long time before university. We have SIS, GUD & SLF in their resp, like to add another name or two, please advised.
Thanks,
Jim
(CSU, SHOP, OTEX, BAM.A, BYD.UN, ATD.B, PKI, COST, NVDA are already at 5% levels)
Read Answer Asked by jim on November 28, 2019
Q: I own 3 banks: CM:CA, BMO:CA and BNS:CA. I am thinking of selling CM:CA and split the proceeds to buy 2 Brookfield positions. What would you recommend between BIP.UN, BPY.UN, BIP.UN? Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Kimberley on November 28, 2019
Q: Can you please give me your opinion on 3 stocks that is loosing money should I keep or sell or buy more. They are about 2% each.

Thanks for your great service

Read Answer Asked by Hector on November 28, 2019
Q: Wondering why the stock is down so much today on the CEO news. While terrible news - this was an issue while employed elsewhere - so can you shed some light on why it would cause such a decline on TMX Group? I would think it would only mean a change in leadership. Seems like an overreaction (from a stock price perspective only).
Read Answer Asked by Doug on November 28, 2019
Q: If you had a vote on the PGF deal what would it be....in support of the deal or against and main reason why please.

My general impression is:
1. The shareholders get hung out to dry
2. The debt holders get made whole and dont take any type of haircut

Bankruptcy was looming but if anything that should have given them leverage with the debt holders. If nobody is buying assets the receiver wouldn't have any buyers either. Even if I wasn't holding a few thousand shares I would find this deal to be questionable.






Read Answer Asked by Tom on November 28, 2019
Q: Good morning, Please comment on Versabank's recent quarter. Also, how does their forward PE compare to similar companies and the big banks? They now have a book vallue of $9.98 vs, stock value around $7.30, why the gap? Also, any thoughts on their new initiatives, specifically Versa Vault. I know you removed this from the growth portfolio early this year, do you think you would put it back in based on growing divvy and new initiatives?
Thanks
Rob
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 27, 2019
Q: Hello 5i ! I am generally satisfied holding Mawer Global Small Cap but I don’t like the large annual distribution (in December)…do you think it could be substituted by an ETF ? Thanks !
Read Answer Asked by Martin on November 27, 2019
Q: Hi, I’m interested in getting back into some solar stocks. Many have done well lately and I’ve read that there is lots of growth ahead still. I’m a growth investor with a +5-7 year time frame. What would be some of your top stocks in this sector and what are your some of your thoughts on investing in this industry? Thx!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on November 27, 2019
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