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Q: Of the two ETf's as listed above would you comment on the timing and prospects for these ETF's in the current economic environment with both the US and Canadian governments emphasis on infrastructure spending. With thanks, Bill
XMA and VAW
Read Answer Asked by William J on April 22, 2016
Q: I have managed my own registered portfolio for the past few years(with valuable input from 5i). I have sold my GTA house and will have this house money during a 2 year relocation period and then will likely be buying real estate again. Any advice for managing registered vs. non-registered investments during that time. Also, any allocation ideas related to type of stocks, fixed income or other investments keeping in mind the two-three year time frame with the new money. I currently have a registered portfolio with a number of dividend payers. Am i better to switch the registered funds too a more growth oriented approach and buy some utilities/banks/telcos in the non-registered.
Also, are Canadian based ETF's that hold non-Canadian stocks eligible for the dividend tax credit?
Thanks team
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 22, 2016
Q: Aegon,a Dutch insurer.
What are your thoughts on this company?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on April 22, 2016
Q: Today you responded to a question comparing CVD to CPD. You discussed the potential capital gains of both, but you did not compare their income. Income from CPD is treated as dividends, and so takes advantage of the dividend tax credit. It occurred to me that CVD distributions would be treated strictly as income and so would not be as tax efficient as the income of CPD in a non-registered account. So would you agree that to maximize income, CPD would be be the best choice? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on April 22, 2016
Q: What do you like about DBO? As you made room for this by removing CXI, I assume that you must really like this name.

Am I right in understand that the technology needs to be integrated into a film during the production process and can be quite labour intensive? Will this make it difficult for them to get a wide adoption of the technology?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 22, 2016
Q: I HOLD FIAT CHRYSLER (FCAU/US); FERRARI (RACE/US); VOYA FLTG RATE SR. LOAN FUND UNIT (ISL.U/CDN)IN MY U.S. FUNDS PORTFOLIO AND WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VIEW AS TO WHETHER OR NOT ANY OR ALL OF THEM SHOULD BE SOLD AT THE PRESENT TIME. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONTINUING SERVICE.
Read Answer Asked by Harold on April 22, 2016
Q: Why would Concordia agree to enter into discussions with Blackrock (or others) if they have confidence in their ability to integrate recent acquisitions, roll out newly-acquired drugs across a larger geographic area, and generally execute on their business plans? Doesn't it suggest management see insurmountable issues ahead in one or more areas? Thank you for your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on April 22, 2016
Q: Hi, I’m a young professional and just getting started in ETF/stock investing. I’m hoping that you can recommend one Canadian ETF, one international ETF and one stock (preferably one of the big banks or another high dividend paying option). My risk tolerance is medium considering that I may want to sell in 1-3 years for a down payment on a house. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Matt on April 22, 2016