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• BMO US Dividend ETF (ZDY)
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• Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)
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• Mawer Canadian Equity Fund Series A (MAW106)
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Q: Which of the etf ZDY or VOO would you pick for RRSP (20 yrs time frame) or maybe
other better choice. In Canadian securities option we selected MAW106 or maybe other fund or etf, same time frame.

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Read Answer Asked by Jacek on February 08, 2019

• iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ)
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• Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index ETF (VDY)
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap Ex U.S. Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (VEF)
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• Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV)
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Q: Hi,
I’m looking at a long term (30 year) rrsp portfolio. What do you think of making it up of these 4 etfs? Do you think long term it’s better to have the hedged or unhedged versions (where applicable)? I’m thinking 25%vfv, 25%vef, 20%xqq and 20%vdy. Then 10% in cash for buying dips when I see them. I’ll also be using any drips (even proxy drips if needed) as well as adding new funds every 3-6 months and rebalancing annually (unless there’s some major movement before that). Do you see any areas that are too redundant or underrepresented?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by david on February 08, 2019

• WPT Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (WIR.U)
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Q: I am thinking about purchasing this stock. What is your opinion of it ?

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Read Answer Asked by trent on February 08, 2019

• Citigroup Inc. (C)
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Q: Your thoughts on Citi and the US banks in particular. I have a 1/2 position in the low 70s. Wondering if I should add or just move on. I also own BAC.

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• Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (AD.UN)
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• Lucara Diamond Corp. (LUC)
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• Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. (GS)
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• NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (NWH.UN)
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• TransAlta Renewables Inc. (RNW)
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Q: What are the ten highest yielding Canadian stocks which have a sustainable dividend ?As always, thanks for your expert guidance.

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Read Answer Asked by Norman on February 08, 2019

• Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (BPY.UN)
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Q: I like the distribution, but this company's stock price peaked in 2015 and appears to have been going downhill ever since. It is up strongly so far this year but is there some catalyst which suggests a break from the recent past, or is it likely to continue to head downward?

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Read Answer Asked by John on February 08, 2019

• BCE Inc. (BCE)
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• TELUS Corporation (T)
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Q: I understand that Telus and Bell are the most heavily invested in Huawei; would a decision not to use their 5G equipment in Canada affect them

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Read Answer Asked by steve on February 08, 2019

• iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO)
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• Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)
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Q: Hello Team. I am going to put some money in my TFSA. I have US exposure in my pension but not in my TFSA. Is there a low MER Balanced Equity ETF similar to the IWO growth ETF that you have in the growth portfolio that may do well as US markets recover.
Thank You
Clarence

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Read Answer Asked by Clarence on February 08, 2019

• Ag Growth International Inc. (AFN)
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Q: Is this company a buy for the TFSA account for a few years. It has a good dividend n some growth. Your comments on future earnings and dividends will be appreciated.

Thank you in advance. Rossana.q

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Read Answer Asked by Rossana on February 08, 2019

• Liminal BioSciences Inc. (LMNL)
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Q: What is your take on PLI?? At current prices has this become another risky, penny stock or is there some upside over the next year or two. Does it have any future potential for capital gain?? Thanks for your thoughts

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Read Answer Asked by Bob on February 08, 2019

• Black Diamond Group Limited (BDI)
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• Horizon North Logistics Inc. (HNL)
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Q: Since the bump in these stocks last fall, presumably tied to potential LNG related opportunities, they have fallen back to earth and BDI is not far off its 52 week low. Could I get your thoughts on why the change in sentiment and also your opinion on starting a speculative position in one of these stocks. Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Morgan on February 08, 2019

• Waste Connections Inc. (WCN)
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• Clean Harbors Inc. (CLH)
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• US Ecology Inc. (ECOL)
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Q: Hi all
WCN is hitting it out of the park. For a 2 to 5 year investment which do you prefer..WCN ECOL OR CLH. OR do you have another waste management choice? Growth and perhaps a bit of a growing dividend please.
Much thanks for all you do to keep me on track.

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Read Answer Asked by El-ann on February 08, 2019

• Honeywell International Inc. (HON)
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• Raytheon Technologies (UTX)
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Q: Which do you think will have better growth over the next few years?

TIA!

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Read Answer Asked by Wayne on February 08, 2019

• Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
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• Home Depot Inc. (The) (HD)
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• Walmart Inc. (WMT)
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Q: Which two would you pick for better growth over the next few years?

TIA!

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Read Answer Asked by Wayne on February 08, 2019

• Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG)
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• iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI)
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• Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)
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• First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (FDN)
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Q: Hello Peter and Team
my question pertains to my US trading account invested in all stocks. I have done well so far. Now I want to switch to all ETFs portfolio for more stability and less maintenance in the medium and long terms. I intend to buy the above for 20% each.
Please let me know if my strategy and choices make sens and do not hesitate to provide suggestions and adjustments.
I value your opinion as always.
Raouf

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Read Answer Asked by Raoul on February 08, 2019

• Raytheon Technologies (UTX)
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Q: Hi,

I'm interested in UTX but am mostly interested in it for the company splitting up which I understand is not likely to happen until sometime in 2020 thus I'd like to think that time is on my side to buy this one. However, do you see any near term (~ 12 - 18 mo) catalysts for UTX?

Cam.

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Read Answer Asked by Cameron on February 08, 2019

• Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)
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Q: Can you suggest a large cap and a mid cap ETF that based on the FTSE? Looking at an 8-10 years hold.

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• iShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio (XBAL)
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Q: Hello 5i Could you comment on XBAL as an investment and as a long term hold for someone about to retire and what is the current yield and is it a monthly payout. Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 08, 2019

• Interfor Corporation (IFP)
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Q: Interior seems to be a profitable company, increasing its production and virtually debt free. What do you think of Interfor as an investment?

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Read Answer Asked by andrew on February 08, 2019

• Crius Energy Trust (KWH.UN)
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Q: Hi there, regarding KWH.un, what are the chances of a competing bid for KWH? A few names that would compete against Vistra would be appreciated. Any of those that would better fit with KWH assets then Vistra? What would be your best guess/estimate be as to what KWH assets are really worth?
Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Hussein on February 08, 2019