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Q: I hold these in an RESP with the following weighting (BIP 18%, Goog 18% VGRO 23%, XAW 41%) and I am considering selling to purchase a 3 year GIC as my eldest child is approaching post-secondary education.

Which holding would you reduce?
Can you rank these holding in terms of risk?
Is there an alternative security other than a GIC that should be considered?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Simon on November 29, 2022
Q: I own Arc Resources. Some investors are suggesting the FCF is just not there anymore. It used to be higher (I believe around 25% FCF yield) but as of June 2022 it was reported to be closer to 15-17% FCF yield. Possibly one could get a higher yield with another energy company? I am thinking about selling, taking profits and adding to Surge Energy. I would like to hear your comments. Are there any issues with ARX? Thanks in advance!
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on November 29, 2022
Q: it seems the fortunes of this company are at least stabilizing if not turning around. They are profitable and have negotiated a more favourable debt maturity structure. My main question is in regards to the short interest of around 18% - is this not a risky thing to do in light of the above? I read somewhere the short positions have actually been established as hedges by convertible bondholders - if the company tanks, the bonds sink but the short positions offset. If the company succeeds and share price increases, the convertible bonds can convert to equity at the lower conversion rate and close out their short position. Am I on the right track? I can't otherwise explain this huge short %
Read Answer Asked by Neelesh on November 29, 2022
Q: UNS looks to be one of the best performing stocks of the past year and hasn't really been featured in any questions. The most recent quarterly reports show debt reduction and earnings beats. Can you please provide an overview of the company and thoughts on whether the improved performance is expected to continue?
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on November 29, 2022
Q: After reading the chapter on the semiconductor industry in”Capital Returns” edited by Edward Chancellor of Marathon, I am wondering if there are any investable ETFs you are aware of that have a focus on the analogue sub sector of the semiconductor space?
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on November 29, 2022
Q: I subscribe to Stockwatch, the globe and mail, Wall street Journal , Barrons and bloomberg.com yet I still seem to miss company news when it is not issued as a press release. eg analyst upgrade, story on the company not from those sources, etc.
Is there one site that offers all that information? I am assuming it would be a paid site.
Read Answer Asked by Murray on November 29, 2022
Q: I asked in a previous question if you favoured SPY or VIG, you sided with SPY. So brings me to SPY vs QQQ. Bat the average with SPY or gamble on the more tech heavy QQQ rebounding stronger and looking like a good buying opportunity. I am slightly underweight tech so would beef up my tech holdings as well

longterm hold, registered account, hybrid balanced/income follower.
Read Answer Asked by Tom on November 29, 2022
Q: hello 5i:
We hold the Pimco Monthly Income Fund as our sole Global Fixed Income contributor. We are not displeased with it, but wonder if you favour another ETF, or mutual fund, that could replace it, or complement it. We would probably expect at least a 4.5% distribution. Ideas?
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 28, 2022
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