Q: Are there any reasons to buy bond ETF now ? They almost certainly will go down in the next few months. For the fixed income part of the portfolio is it not better, at this time, to simply stay with GIC ?
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Q: Brookfield Renewable, and all the other utilities, have been dropping fast since the Bank of Canada decided it wanted to raise rates. Is this an area we should now be avoiding, or is the sector overreacting to what is likely a minor rate hike? What % of a somewhat conservative portfolio should be in utilities?
Q: Please review Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc. - SUPN Is this stock suitable for a buy and hold investor? Thanks
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Royal Bank of Canada (RY)
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Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD)
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Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS)
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Bank of Montreal (BMO)
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Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce (CM)
Q: Given the increasing speculation that the Bank of Canada will be hiking interest rates come July 12th, which bank or banks in Canada will benefit the best from it? Looking to put some cash into Canadian financials as I am just starting to develop my first portfolio. Thanks for the great service you provide!
Q: Hello Team
I own SHOP and have been wanting to add. The stock is off now from its recent 52 week highs.
Does this seem to be just profit taking on a correction plus a weak tech sector?
Do you deem the stock to be a deal at the moment?
Thank You
Clarence
I own SHOP and have been wanting to add. The stock is off now from its recent 52 week highs.
Does this seem to be just profit taking on a correction plus a weak tech sector?
Do you deem the stock to be a deal at the moment?
Thank You
Clarence
Q: How do you suggest playing the upcoming increase in interest rates >
Q: Sites classify XHY as Fixed Income and at the same time, show "distributions as dividend yield. Is the XHY "distribution" interest income or dividends for Canadian tax purposes? And if dividends, are the amounts eligible for Canadian tax credit?.....Thanks for the clarifications....Tom
Q: Hello 5i.
I'm currently putting together my RRSP income portfolio.
My plans are to invest approx 50% stock or Stock-ETF and 50% secured.
At the moment 50% secured is in GICs.
I have 30% stock exposure now. ENB-BNS-EMA-BCE-SRU-ECI about 5% in each position.
I'm looking for ideas to diversify my last 20%.
It has taken me 6 months to put this together.
I look forward to your suggestions..
I'm currently putting together my RRSP income portfolio.
My plans are to invest approx 50% stock or Stock-ETF and 50% secured.
At the moment 50% secured is in GICs.
I have 30% stock exposure now. ENB-BNS-EMA-BCE-SRU-ECI about 5% in each position.
I'm looking for ideas to diversify my last 20%.
It has taken me 6 months to put this together.
I look forward to your suggestions..
Q: Hi there,
Thanks for the monthly updates emails. I will be looking to start positions in both names shortly and was wondering which name would be better suited to a TFSA and which would be better in a Non-reg account?
Thanks!
Thanks for the monthly updates emails. I will be looking to start positions in both names shortly and was wondering which name would be better suited to a TFSA and which would be better in a Non-reg account?
Thanks!
Q: With "CAE looks well positioned to benefit from underlying secular tailwind" and "with the Company deserving of a higher multiple", it appears a viable growth stock for a TFSA for a long-term position. Would you agree or suggest a regular account?.....Tom
Q: What's up with CSU ? I know Tech sector has been down with all FAANG stocks as well as KXS, SHOP. But Constellation had been a stallwart more like MSFT. Down 15% from its high. Any insights ? Thanks
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CCL Industries Inc. Unlimited Class B Non-Voting Shares (CCL.B)
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Winpak Ltd. (WPK)
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Andrew Peller Limited/Andrew Peller Limitee Class A Non-voting Shares (ADW.A)
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K-Bro Linen Inc. (KBL)
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A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (AW.UN)
Q: Hi, can you rank these companies as I'd like to start a long term core position in one or two of them. Please take current valuation and market environment into consideration.
Q: Good morning,
Do you know why H2O Innovation has been trending down lately? What size (%) of my portfolio should this stock be and is this % of my total accounts (cash, RRSP, and TFSA)?
Have a good day,
Chantal
Do you know why H2O Innovation has been trending down lately? What size (%) of my portfolio should this stock be and is this % of my total accounts (cash, RRSP, and TFSA)?
Have a good day,
Chantal
Q: Hi, no question on New Look yet? I have been holding it for over 2 years since added. Not quite easy to hold as the flat stock performance combined with very low volume must have act as deterrent to some.
Today's news sounds promising. Comments?
Today's news sounds promising. Comments?
Q: Please comment on the latest company activity
Sheldon
Sheldon
Q: Good morning,
I am considering an investment in the US bank and insurance sector.
What are your thoughts on the merits of investing in a US Bank and insurance ETF and of those available in Canadian $$$, is there one or two that you would recommend?
Thank you
I am considering an investment in the US bank and insurance sector.
What are your thoughts on the merits of investing in a US Bank and insurance ETF and of those available in Canadian $$$, is there one or two that you would recommend?
Thank you
Q: Good time to initiate a position in NFI on the pull back?
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Royal Bank of Canada (RY)
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Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD)
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Bank of Montreal (BMO)
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Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
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National Bank of Canada (NA)
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BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (ZCN)
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iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (XBB)
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iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (XUS)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
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ECN Capital Corp. (ECN)
Q: Hi 5i
I am heavily in financials 32% am working to diversify in my portfolio. I have listed a number of my invested companies. Investments are in Can. Cash, TFSA & RRSP heaviest in (RRSP)
I would like to re-invest in divided stocks and 2 ETFs. can you advise which would be best replaced and list a few that are in your top considerations.
Thanks,
Scott
Thanks, Scott
I am heavily in financials 32% am working to diversify in my portfolio. I have listed a number of my invested companies. Investments are in Can. Cash, TFSA & RRSP heaviest in (RRSP)
I would like to re-invest in divided stocks and 2 ETFs. can you advise which would be best replaced and list a few that are in your top considerations.
Thanks,
Scott
Thanks, Scott
Q: This whole business about how the distribution is paid has got me confused. I bought BEP in my $us investorline account. Even though I bought it with the ticker BEP, it shows up on my transactions as BEP.UN. I phoned BMO investorline to confirm that there would be no currency exchange for the distributions when I purchased the stock. It does not show any conversion in my transaction history but I called today to confirm Again after reading the Q & A comments. I reside in Canada but my broker says the interest is paid in $US and there is no currency exchange. Am I missing something?
Q: In a head to head comparison of PIH and XTC, which would you pick and why? Thank-you.