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Q: CIF 823 is the last remnant from the portfolio of my former financial advisor. How would you assess this mutual fund? Would an ETF (or several) be a preferred replacement?
Your input is always appreciated!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on April 10, 2019
Q: My international allocation currently resides with VI and VIU. What are the downsides of switching these two for VIDY for more yield?
Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on April 10, 2019
Q: I hold some ING in my US margin account and was puzzled by this statement from the ING report of Feb 12, 2019

Proposed dividend of €1.10 per share
In line with the Group's dividend policy, a proposal to distribute a dividend of €1.10 per share will be presented to the Annual General Meeting of shareholders on 11th June 2019, representing a distribution rate of 36%. This dividend will be payable in cash or shares, according to the holder's preference.

Is this an annual dividend?
If not annual how often is it paid?
Is one share of an ADR = one ING share?
In USD should I consider that about $1.25?

Thanks....
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on March 27, 2019
Q: Rakuten Inc. - RKUNY A Japanese Internet services. Do you think that it will be a future Shopify or Alibaba ?
Read Answer Asked by Nhung on March 21, 2019
Q: Can u give an opinion on luxottica essilor (luxty) since their joining together if possible
Pls also comment on valuation at present and your outlook for its share price appreciation
Thank you
I S
Read Answer Asked by Indra on March 14, 2019
Q: Is there an etf focused on companies in China with domestic focus (ie vs exporters) ? Tsx listed would be preferred. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 12, 2019
Q: I currently hold Fairfax India and Faifax Africa. I consider them long term investments but I’m concerned about recent performance as well as (mainly) the longer term grind of the high management fees. I want direct exposure to growing populations and economies for a multi decade Rrsp.

I have the same questions for both (please deduct accordingly):

1. What would be your preferred investment for a multi decade Rrsp, for exposure to Africa: FAH, or an ETF, or something else? If something else, what would it be? Why?

2. Same questions for India and FIH.

Thanks you for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on March 11, 2019
Q: Hi,

What is your opinion of this company that merged in 2016? They seem to have a required service but not sure how they compare to their peers or if they are the market leader in what they provide.
How do their financial metrics look?
How does the management team rate?
Any cautionary flags that you see?
Would they be a good investment in a well diversified portfolio?

Cheers,
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 09, 2019
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