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Q: The current market turmoil has made me realize that a certain amount of commodities exposure as an "asset class" should help with portfolio diversification and therefore risk/return profile. Is this thinking correct? What options, if any, are available for the average retail investor to get broad commodity exposure w/o a lot of overhead which you would recommend?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on May 31, 2022
Q: Dear5i
I have either ETF or individual stock investments in all the major exchanges
except for the Dow Jones . Do you think it would be prudent to have some Dow representation or is the Tsx , S&P500 and nasdaq sufficient ? I understand that ZDJ is an ETF on the DOW but i`m not sure if being Canadian hedged is a good idea now . Your thoughts ?
Also i know this is a geopolitical question but would appreciate your thoughts .The Ukraine/Russia war seems to be an additional source for supply chain disruption especially with regards to commodities , which in turn drives inflation which in turn drives interest rates higher . My question i guess would be what`s your best guess as to what percentage the war has to do with inflation and rising interest rates . In other words does the war have to come to an end to see any real and sustained improvement in inflation and therefore rising rates ?
As always thanks for your input , much appreciated .
Please deduct the appropriate credits .
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on May 31, 2022
Q: Hi Peter,

I am fortunate enough to have added the following big tech names to my portfolio recently. I currently do not hold an ETF although have been considering SPY as I have about 20k US at my disposal. Or take advantage of other big names currently on sale?

Do you feel there’s better ETF’s since I currently have full positions of it’s top 5 holdings?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Nick on May 31, 2022
Q: I have significant tax losses on NFI and am considering selling to use those losses. On the other hand if we go into recession that should help with the supply issues NFI is facing and they have a large book of orders from government bodies who should be able to pay for their orders. Do you see NFI as overvalued at this time in which case I will sell or undervalued and I should hold on in case we enter recession? Thanks for your input.
Read Answer Asked by Murray on May 31, 2022
Q: These dogs of mine were barking today with Eglx the loudest at 14.8%(maybe due to activist).Any reasons? Is it timely to add in this market backdrop? Txs for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on May 31, 2022
Q: If I hold BAM.A in my US account and they proceed with the spin out, will the new entity end in my Canadian account, and do you think there is a generally conversion fee for that?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on May 31, 2022
Q: Hello Peter,

Your thought on adding one of the above names to my portfolio. I hold a bit of WBD from the AT&T spin-off and is ready to trade it with another stronger performer. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Nhung on May 31, 2022
Q: Hi Team
Would you take a position in VCLT ? I believe it is yielding around 4.8%
Or is there a high default risk on the Corporate Bonds.
I noticed a lot of the bonds were rated BBB
Thanks Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 31, 2022