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Q: Everyone, as the press release this morning indicates Alibaba will be splitting into six companies. The news will have a short term bounce for the stock but does it have a long term benefit? If it has a long term benefit what is the increase in the returns due to the split. This same strategy could be used for any company so if there is a long term benefit why does all other companies not prefer to split to generate benefits for their shareholders. Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on March 28, 2023
Q: Hi, I want to build a position in the new lumine for long term growth but for that I will have to sell other positions to raise capital, what would you sell between lightspeed, spin masters, saputo or haivision ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by jean on March 28, 2023
Q: Hi guys,

On the basis of the strength of your recco on ECN I purchased ECN.DB.A for my RRIF.

It has been steadily falling to todays price of $74.

I bought it at par and frankly am nervous about the CV to maturity.

Can you take a look at it for me and tell me if you feel it is safe to hold to maturity? If not why and what do you reccomend?

Thanks

Sheldon
Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on March 28, 2023
Q: We all agree it is very positive when insiders buy shares. But I found it mean not too much when it is done by a newly appointed director. As far as you are aware, do they receive remuneration up front conditional of such purchase or similar gimmick?
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on March 28, 2023
Q: Since CSU pays its dividend in USD, to avoid currency exchange fees I hold CSU on the US side as CNSWF. When it spun off Lumine, the new shares showed up in my US account as LMGIF with a BV of $.02
- the spin out is listed as a "dividend in kind", does that mean there is no tax due until I sell the lumine shares at which time all proceeds (since BV of $.02) are taxed as capital gains?
- I can not see LMGIF on any of my trading platforms. What is the difference between LMGIF and LMN?
- given that Lumine does not pay a US dividend is there any reason for me to continue to hold it on the US side?

Thanks
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on March 28, 2023
Q: 1. When CSU spun out TOI, it was considered a “mini European CSU”. What would consider the recent spinout of LMN i.e., a “mini xxxxx CSU”? If applicable.

2. I am thinking of unloading LSPD from my RRSP at a significant loss. Where would you suggest the funds go? I am thinking either SHOP or LMN or is that just setting up a double whammy? if yes, alternatives please.

Thanks as usual.
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on March 28, 2023
Q: Hi . Bloomberg today (28/3) reports that Cdn banks are pushing for a boost to deposit insurance. Does this mean they want to reduce the risk is of being unable to cover the 100k limit or do they want a higher limit? How do you interpret this move by the banks? Thank you for sharing you much appreciated insights.
Read Answer Asked by TOM on March 28, 2023
Q: I currently hold 2 preferreds in my RSP, BEP and CPX, both with a floor yield. While I have no compelling reason to sell either (both are up between 5-10% based on my purchase price and disregarding dividends), I note that ZPR has a slightly higher yield and would be much easier to sell should I want to. What do you see as the pros and cons of selling the 2 individual preferreds and replacing with ZPR? Assuming (?) that rates have somewhat stabilized and are probably more likely to decrease long term rather than go higher, how would this affect the price of ZPR? Does the price of ZPR react more to interest rates or the overall market direction?
My objective here is more income-oriented that capital gains.

Thank-you, Grant
Read Answer Asked by grant on March 28, 2023
Q: As a follow-up to Adams question on March 27 if you had to pick one REIT only from Canada or the US with good upside what would that reit be —-considering fundamentals and valuation
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Indra on March 28, 2023
Q: In a balanced RIF account. Looking for consistent yield and some appreciation. What do you think about swapping out BLV for JEPI? Totally different co's I know but..with a possible Fed pause and likely interest rate reversals in the next year or so, will this give BLV a boost, and maybe worth keeping
Read Answer Asked by Harry on March 28, 2023
Q: Hi Peter and 5i,

Here is your answer to the last question on ECN.PR.C. November 2022.

"Yes; while it is a small company we are comfortable with its credit risk, and the dividend was re-set in June for the next five years. Note the shares can still fluctuate and decline if rates rise or investors worry about the company, but the dividend should be stable and fine."

Do you still feel the same way about this Preferred given the current circumstances of the company?

Thank you for your valuable service.

Cheers
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on March 28, 2023
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