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Q: Hi 5i extremely informative staff! I have been holding these four stocks in my cash portfolio with long term intentions(5 years) for diversification contrary to my desire to have 4plus dividend % performers
They are also down substantially in the last 6 months

Can you please comment or recommend holding for long term or replacing them with suitable high dividend replacements in the same sector if possible
Please deduct the credits that you deem appropriate
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Peter on June 10, 2022
Q: 2 weeks ago Jamie Dimon, chairman of JP Morgan commented that he was expecting a challenging environment ahead. Then last week he revised his outlook to Hurricane conditions which JP Morgan is preparing for, partly to do with current conditions and the commencement of deleveraging. Pretty strong words from such a prominent figure. Any thoughts/comments/advise from you guys?
Read Answer Asked by ralph on June 08, 2022
Q: I would like to get your expert opinion on where you see interest rates headed over the next 5 years? And have your view on stop loss orders changed?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on June 06, 2022
Q: I'm hearing more and more about a looming global food crisis, largely due to the unfortunate situation in Ukraine and its impact on grain shipments. Apart from fertilizer companies, what other options do you feel would be good expressions for a global food shortage investment thesis?
Read Answer Asked by Scott on June 06, 2022
Q: Could you comment on the lift we see this week on whether it is sustainable or if it's a bear market bounce? And why?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Delbert on June 06, 2022
Q: Bonds are usually a safety haven when markets are in turmoil
In this present market environment bonds have lost value instead of being a stabilizer
What is the reason for this and is there likely to be a turnaround for bonds and if so when could that happen ?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Indra on June 06, 2022
Q: With the ongoing markets volatility which markets sectors would be a reasonably safe to invest at this time? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Miroslaw on June 03, 2022
Q: I read where the Chinese gov't has approved a digital yuan through Yuan Pay Group. They talk about having a fixed price and have someone immediately call you to put money in. They seem pretty pushy and articles say that once the digital yuan is adopted by others it could take off. Appreciate your thoughts
Read Answer Asked by TG on June 03, 2022
Q: What do you think of Harry Dent and his 86% market crash prediction for later this year.
Read Answer Asked by don on June 02, 2022
Q: there's a big percentage of Canadas population that are between 57 and 64 in the work force that don't have pensions and soon will have to depend on CPP and OAS. Both of which don't amount too much monthly. People will probably have to live in poverty and cash in RRSPs ,if they have any. What affect could all of this have on the stock market in the near future ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by jim on June 02, 2022
Q: You have discussed bear markets and crashes often in the past as typically short painful spans of time, duration usually as 6-12 months.

What about "recessions"? Please provide your top 5 coaching advice / tips for investors in terms of understanding and weathering recessions.

thanks
Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on May 30, 2022
Q: It's hard to identify the market "bottom" in a timely manner, of course, but what might be the best indicators that a sustained recovery has probably begun or is soon to begin? Are there some good bellwether stocks to watch for this purpose? Are there other indicators, such as particular market indexes, or volume or volatility measures, or "mood" surveys, or economic statistics? Where should the primary focus be?
Read Answer Asked by Philip on May 27, 2022
Q: I would appreciate your comments about the oft used term “momentum”. Once the markets do bottom, all of us, like it or not, will or should be momentum traders.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on May 26, 2022
Q: Do you pay attention to all negative headline fueled by wallstreet strategists who seems to become negative after such a bad start. In december, almost all of them were somewhat positive albout the prospect of 2022.
Read Answer Asked by BENOIT on May 26, 2022
Q: Which stocks -Canada or US -would you recommend for a 5% portfolio weight, with suggested entry price and rationale.
Read Answer Asked by sam on May 25, 2022
Q: I'm more a scavenger than a predator, as much interested in dividends as capital gains. Right now, however, I see opportunity in the growth sector as it collapses after years of ridiculous rises. My intention is to sell off bond funds to pick off the debris of this collapse.

First question: Now or wait?

Second question: What are your choices given this scenario, US or Canadian? Bear in mind, I'm not interested in the 5 or 10 yr wait. I'm looking at a bounce back after half the herd has jumped. I want reasonable growth prospects, a price to earnings ratio that isn't stupid and a margin that also isn't stupid. Say, for example, Apple.

You get it. I also don't expect perfection from you. No one ever got it from me.
Read Answer Asked by Larry on May 25, 2022
Q: The only commodity I see that has bust is lumber from 1250 to 650....If inflation lingers (high key component commodity prices) for 6 -12 months while the Fed raises interest rates to damper economic expansion , a V shape recovery seems less likely.The losers I've sold has been creamed by further 25-50% down side(eg. ANRG,PINS,TFII).....How does the DYIer protect/invest his capital within a portfolio given a U shaped recovery? Are there some better performers/sectors that lead the way out of this mess?
Read Answer Asked by adam on May 25, 2022
Q: Hi Team,

With the assumption that retailers have an inventory problem there seem to me there are 2 outcomes:

1. Retailers take a hit on the products and sell at a lower price
2. Wages rise bringing more disposable income to purchase said inventory

Is there another case I don't see? How do you see this playing out?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by David on May 24, 2022
Q: With the probability of a June interest rate hike and GIC rates following,

would a lot of people be moving into GICs and out of stocks.
Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by nick on May 19, 2022
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