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Q: Can you name 8 companies with good balance sheets that I can buy long term bonds in. I may go out up to 25years.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 28, 2020
Q: I have positions in each of these ETF's inside my RRSP. Am I paying witholding taxes on any of them? If so - What is the tax treatment if I held them in my TFSA? Also what would the tax treatment be for each if held in my non-registered account?
Read Answer Asked by Reg on January 28, 2020
Q: Not sure if this question is in your bailiwick but here goes. I turned 71 last year and converted my 2 RRSPs to RIFs in October. I now have to make at least minimum withdrawals starting this year. I know how to handle my first (Canadian $) RIF - 5.28% of its Dec 31 2019 value. I cannot however find any information about minimum withdrawal calculation for my second (U.S. $) RIF. For example, what US $ to Can $ conversion rates do I use ?Can you help ?
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on January 28, 2020
Q: Great program Could you list 5 gold miners that have started a mine or will be starting a mine in the next year?
Read Answer Asked by Lynn on January 28, 2020
Q: I would like to know what are your top picks in the materials sector
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 28, 2020
Q: I know you are not a fan of mutual funds, and neither am I, but I wondered if you could suggest one for a TFSA that I could buy and forget about for a few years. One that could work well in a TFSA that has a low mer, but a decent return. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Shirley on January 28, 2020
Q: Hi there, I'm new here and joined after hearing great interviews on Build Wealth Canada. I have a question and am really hoping you can help. I have decided to invest in Asset Allocation ETFs. 60% equities, 40% bond. For both the equity and bond portion I would like equal split of Canadian, US and international (no emerging markets, developed markets only). I need one asset allocation ETF with dividends or interest to buy with my TFSA & RRSP accounts. I need another with no dividend/interest to buy in my non registered account. I am new to this and overwhelmed with how to pick the 2 asset allocation ETFs for me. Can you please recommend 2 that meet my needs? Thank you so much!! Deborah
Read Answer Asked by Deborah on January 28, 2020
Q: I currently have about 20% of my portfolio in ETFs which track the MSCI EAFE index (XEF & XFH - about 10% , ZDM - about 10%) . I noticed that Vanguard's international developed fund (VI) tracks the FTSE developed all cap index.

I am wondering whether it would be beneficial, for diversification purposes, to sell ZDM and replace with VI, so that I have a better balance for my international core funds. These two funds seem to have similar compositions, so I am wondering whether this would really make a difference.

What is your view?

Thank-you for your excellent advice
Read Answer Asked by Dale on January 28, 2020
Q: Good day 5i Team,

Would you be able to recommend few tickers for a cover calls strategy? Any suitable companies that are traded on TSE?

Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Nick on January 28, 2020
Q: Hello. If I were someone who:

1. Wanted to take my time researching and selecting stocks to purchase (perhaps weeks or months between each purchase), and
2. Doesn't yet know how much I'll be investing in Canadian stocks and how much I'll be investing US stocks, and
3. Will be exclusively investing in registered accounts (TFSA and RRSP).

Is it a sound strategy to simply buy one or two dual-listed, broad-market ETFs (like HXS and HXQ) in order to just be in the market while I take my time selecting stocks? This gives me the flexibility of selling the shares in either currency when it comes time to make another purchase, avoiding hefty currency exchange fees.

Or should the increased expense ratio of these dual-listed ETFs versus the cheaper alternatives like IVV and QQQ be a concern? Are there any other flaws with this strategy and/or is there a better strategy suited to this scenario?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Laxmyharan on January 28, 2020
Q: Hello,
Would you add to these positions ? 5 year + hold.
Any favorites ? Your general comments are always appreciated !
Thank you

Read Answer Asked by Pierre on January 28, 2020
Q: Just a general comment on why there is no accountability(CEO,Board) for companies who fail miserably on managing the company never mind trying to add value for shareholders. Bombardier(Govt. handouts,mismanagment, etc). Thyssen Krupp same as above, Generel Electric??? - and most recently Boeing. Sure the CEO might get"Fired" with a multimillion dollar payout but why does the board always just get away with no repercussions as they ultimately allow the CEO to make the mistakes?
Read Answer Asked by Reg on January 28, 2020
Q: Guys...I have some room in my portfolio for a few high risk, high reward stocks. Can you give me one or two from Canada and the U.S. that you like currently...this is long term money...doesn't have to be on your model portfolios either...thx
Read Answer Asked by dan on January 28, 2020
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