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Q: Thank you for your excellent answer to a very pertinent question by Brian this morning (25-06-2024) on Private equity.

You didn't include your all time favorite company BN :) How come? Also, sometime ago when I asked about non correlated assets, you had mentioned about the US companies like KKR,BX,BLK etc., They didn't get a mention in your answer to Brian either.

In your answer to Brian you had suggested ETFs both in the US and one in Canada. Do you have any particular preference?

Last but not the least, from your answers to various questions, I get the impression that you are not too concerned about the impending crash! You still seem optimistic. In that case increasing the allotment to Private equity is bit premature, no?

Take as many credits as it is warranted.

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on June 25, 2024
Q: Long term holder of SIS and PBH, but would you endorse a switch to EIF over one of those two as part of a long term balanced portfolio?

I know there should be brighter days ahead for both SIS and PBH, but EIF looks appealing....
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on June 25, 2024
Q: At today's current valuation and forward outlook which do you prefer? A short explanation would be great, plus how long do you thing these "picks and shovels" stocks have to go before spending slows down? Would you prefer the companies with the access to the "data" to be more of a longer term AI strategy? Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on June 25, 2024
Q: Where can I monitor insider trading on the TSX, TSXV exchange? Does the TMX publish a daily report or do you need to access a pay for use service.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on June 25, 2024
Q: My niece is looking to enter the DIY investing world and move her TFSA over to an online self-directed account. Her advisor has her in these high fee accounts above. These look like funds for a retired person looking for income rather than for a 29 year looking to grow a TFSA with the goal to hopefully get a down payment for a condo some day. Could you please give some advice for a beginner investor, ETF's some Canadian and US equities to get her started. She's a bit nervous as all ne DIY investors are. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Nancy on June 25, 2024
Q: I hold psa in my tfsa for cash purposes. I am looking at moving proceeds to either hdiv or Dxq for cash holdings. Would you please compare these 2 etfs and would you recommend one over the other for stated purpose. Thanx.
Read Answer Asked by Steve on June 25, 2024
Q: Good morning all; Could I get your assessment of Trex for 3-5 year hold. The products seem to have broad appeal; particularly in what will at some point become a growing build and reno (their primary customer) environment. The breadth of product offering is expanding annually. With $1B + and growing sales, an aggressive "sustainability" effort and decent margins this stock is intriguing after yesterday's 6% decline (not sure why it declined so much).
Read Answer Asked by Dave on June 25, 2024
Q: We are disposing of a rental unit and will be looking to invest in canadian dividend stock in an effort to reduce taxes. We are in our 70s so income is as or more important than capital gains. How do we determine if a companies dividends are eligible for the tax credit and where can I find a list of those companies? Am I correct that any portion considered return of capital is excluded? Could you recommend 10 of your favourites best ones first based on high yields and some measure of safety. Lot of questions so help yourself to many allotments as you wish..lol
Read Answer Asked by Robert on June 25, 2024
Q: Thomson Reuters via LSEG Stock Report Plus (on the iTrade platform) gives LLY-N an Average Score of 4 out of 10. From my perspective, this is a low score given the momentum in the stock price of LLY-N. Any insights about this conundrum, at least in my mind?.....As it makes me wonder about continuing to hold a small position in LLY-N.....Thanks......Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on June 25, 2024