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Q: Morning. BNS OR TD?
And the reason. Why
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 30, 2024
Q: My holding of Paypal is at about -40%. I’ve had it since 2020. At this point, would you recommend disposing it and add to other Fintech names ex: Google, MA, Meli?

Looking at the charts of PayPal vs MA vs Google vs Meli, I cannot help but regretting buying into PayPal. And it looks like PayPal is currently having nothing going for it.
Read Answer Asked by Anh on August 30, 2024
Q: As a retired investor relying on dividend income, which of SLF or BMO do you favour for a long-term hold and why?

This investment would be part of and complete my allocation to the financial sector.

Are there other finacial stocks you would recommend ahead of these two?

Thanks for the great service!
Read Answer Asked by Ian on August 29, 2024
Q: Is POW topping out or do you see good reasons to keep holding this stock?
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on August 29, 2024
Q: I'm going to sell AQN and purchase one of the other three listed for income. Which would you prefer for income, dividend growth and safety and overall growth?
Thanks
Jeff
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on August 28, 2024
Q: Is Cix still ok to keep money for investing. I see they are offering $17.50 a share. Is this to pay off the big investment they borrowed from. last year for their expansion. How would them rate them. The stock was $28.00 a few year ago. Or perhaps they want to help TIXT. Will their dividend still be safe in a lower rate inviroment.Tks 5I
Read Answer Asked by Guy on August 26, 2024
Q: 5i and I agree on the importance of good management teams (think CSU and ATD). I'm inclined to pin the giant mess TD has created with money laundering woes in the US on its management team and most especially the CEO and Board. Do you agree and if so, would it not be prudent to stick with other banks until we see changes in the upper ranks of TD?
Read Answer Asked by David on August 23, 2024
Q: Regarding Savalai's question on August 22, 2024 about insurance for grandkids.

Many years ago (25-30) my parents purchased permanent life insurance for all their grandkids and after that time the cash value, unfortunately, was negligible in comparison to what an index ETF tracking the general market would have been.

Of course there are many variables to consider and perhaps the insurance purchased by my parents was an inferior product, but they often wished they had purchased blue-chip stocks (ETFs were not widely available then) instead.

Just letting you know my experience.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Harvey on August 23, 2024
Q: Dear Peter et al:

This is a general and "conceptual" question and I believe this may apply to many of the "grandparents" who are subscribers of 5i.

We would like to give some money to help our grand kids. We contribute for RESPs.

Reading the literature, it seems one can set up an "in kind Trust" that can grow seamlessly till they reach 18 years old and it can be rolled over to them and as their income is still low, the taxes are low.
(I am paraphrasing the articles here.)

However, recently I was told that taking a Permanent Insurance for kids (Universal or Participating Whole Life?) is another option one may want to consider. As the grandchildren are still young , the premiums are low ..and it gives them not only life insurance(a dreadful thought) but gives them the ability to cash in their policy for an attractive lump sum amount that can be used for their education (post secondary) or whatever they wish to do. I have never heard or read about this option before and wonder if you have any opinions. If you can forward some articles comparing these two strategies, In trust account VS Permanent Life policy, I would appreciate it.

BTW, I have reviewed the articles by Colin Ritchie in Canadian Money Saver. But this specific comparison isn't there. Colin's articles are more for adults who may be interested in Estate planning or augmenting retirement income etc.,

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on August 22, 2024
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