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Q: Hello 5i

I am a retired cautious investor who is slowly moving from individual stocks in both my registered and non-registered accounts to Mawer 105.

I do, however, believe in diversification. As I slowly unwind my accounts with their individual diversified holdings would it be wiser to spread my future investments between such products as Mawer 105 and VBal or simply go “all in” with one or the other ... or any other product you would suggest?

Thank you

Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 15, 2019
Q: The one-year returns of Canadian life insurance companies over the last 52 weeks have been rather unexciting, but over the last quarter they have suddenly blossomed. What has caused this revival, and can we safely invest in them for the next two to three years? Thank you. Walter
Read Answer Asked by Kurt W on April 15, 2019
Q: Just a comment

I am very impressed.
Being in my mid 60's I now have reduced my holdings to under 20 from 80.
Makes life easy and now I can retire.
I was 100% Canadian, I have now covered all areas Canada, US and International.
Money well spent
Cheers

Mike


Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 15, 2019
Q: I read/hear on BNN and on this site regularly that inflation is low. To anyone who does grocery shopping or shopping of any kind, inflation is definitely "not" low. Prices have increased dramatically over the last few years on pretty much everything. I realize the low Canadian dollar contributes to this, but I think Economist are too busy looking at charts and not actually paying bills. This has at least been my experience, can't talk for anyone else.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on April 15, 2019
Q: I have received material from Methanex from the current management/Board as well as the dissident shareholders who wish to place 4 new Board members on the Board. What would you recommend to do in this case, vote with the current management/Board, or vote to replace some of the current Board with the 4 new nominees? I only have a small position in MX.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on April 15, 2019
Q: to further clarify a question asked yesterday, what is the longer term (7-10 year) outlook for the capital(par) value of rate reset prefereds issued by enbridge, TransCanada, Brookfield and others issued in the 2014-2016 period that had reset rates without floors in the 2.6-2.7 % range plus bank of Canada 5 yr bond rates. is it worth holding onto them hoping they will appreciate if interest rates go up and the economy holds steady? what is the weight you would give them in a portfolio lasting at least 20 years... thanks
Read Answer Asked by neal on April 15, 2019
Q: Yahoo Finance is showing an ex-dividend date for Crius on May 30, 2019. Is there another dividend due on closing the transaction with Vistra? Also, I noticed that Credit Suisse acquired over 6 million shares of Crius on April 10 and 11 at a price that appears to average about $8.58 or $0.22 below the closing price. It seems that would produce a profit of $1,320,000 on closing. Not bad for a couple of months of holding the stock. Have I got this right?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on April 15, 2019
Q: Hi Gang,

Can you rate the growth of the following going out 12-24 months. Would like to buy a call on one of the above.

Thank You
Anthony
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on April 15, 2019
Q: Been watching this for a while and more interested now after the drop. However, the largest reason for me not buying is that they seem to be largely focused on the food courts in shopping malls and I'm concerned about mall traffic in general, but the US specifically.

Are you able to tell me:
1. How dependant they are on malls in both the US and Canada (perhaps what % of their operations or revenue come from these), and;
2. How the Papa John's acquisition diversivies them from these malls (or not), and;
3. Is my concern reasonable or am I just being silly.

Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on April 15, 2019
Q: If you were starting a new portfolio, what are some of the Canadian and US stocks you would consider at todays levels to hold as core holdings?
Read Answer Asked by Bob on April 15, 2019
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