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Q: Hello 5i team
I am down 72% on ALA in my RSP and. 54% down on VET in my RSP
My ALA is a huge position and my loss is over 10,000 . My RSP strategy was “buy and hold” , and I was previously murdered in oils in 2014. I am 69 years old and won’t really rely on my RiF but it really bothers me to take such a loss that can’t be declared. They both pay dividends , but can one expect that they will ever turn around ? I could use a suggestion ... the last time I looked at my RSP I was so ashamed that I bought Shopify as a crap shoot ... turned out to be a good move. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on February 06, 2019
Q: PAVE. Do you think this is a good investment to capitalize on infrastructure build out in the US??
Compared to WSP??
Read Answer Asked by Bill on February 06, 2019
Q: Good afternoon
I seem to recall that one of your answers to portfolio balancing for ones entire portfolio outside of Canada could be up to 40% US and 10% or so Emerging and ? Europe. I'm approximately 30% US and thinking of going to 35 or 40% due to the strength of the US. May I have your comments on this strategy at this time for a 3 to 5 year time horizon.
much thanks
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on February 06, 2019
Q: I think I recall reading a Q and A about companies that have issued shares very seldom. However, I wasn't able to find the question thru text search. Could you provide the names again? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Harvey on February 06, 2019
Q: I have been out of the loop on financial news for the past six months or so, and so am a bit unfocused on current news.

What are your thoughts on adding NVDA at this time (to appropriate weighting, etc.)? [I reviewed some Q&A on it, but am not clear as to why the latest downdraft on this company is occurring. Perhaps I didn't go back far enough.] If this is not a solid pick at this time, would you please suggest your favourite in the sector, for a 5% position? Canadian or US -- I have no preference, other than it be Tech. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on February 06, 2019
Q: Due to health I have been forced into early retirement (51) with no pension. I need a 5% return to live off of my savings. I am presently well diversified 75% CAD dividend companies and fixed income in my non registered account and 25% of my total savings are in registered accounts which follow your balanced portfolio along with GOOG, TEAM, SQ, BOX for US exposure (prob not enough eh?). My gut is telling me I should get rid of the growthy stocks and stick to safe dividend companies but my experience says I should leave it alone as over the long term the balanced portfolio has done quite well.
I would appreciate any and all input you can offer (don't be afraid to hurt my feelings;).

Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on February 06, 2019
Q: On Feb.6 Robert asked about a closed-end fund. What's the fund's name?
Read Answer Asked by chris on February 06, 2019
Q: What is the obligation of a publicly traded company in regards to revealing new contracts? Can they wait to the next quarterly report before revealing it? If they wait for the next quarterly report, does it mean the insiders are under a blackout period?

A million dollar contract for a big bank has no significance on its share price, but for a small company like Reliq, it could move the share price. Could you comment?
Read Answer Asked by Gilles on February 06, 2019
Q: I recently asked a question about a substitute for SLF for tax selling purposes. I was wondering what you might think about a US substitute for slf? I know there is no dividend tax benefit. But, I will be rebuying whatever I buy in a RIF, therefore no tax consequences.
thanks for the great service as always
Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 06, 2019
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