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• BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (ZAG)
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Q: Hi,
I am an income investor whose portfolio is currently 25% fixed income and 65% in equities. With the money I made on the sale of Enercare I would like to invest in a bond fund to keep it safe in these time of market uncertainty. Which do you prefer? Would I be better to divide equally between both funds or all in one fund? Is there a better fund I should consider?

Thank you for your time.
Leigh

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Read Answer Asked by Leigh on November 06, 2018

• iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC)
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• First Trust ISE Cloud Computing Index Fund (SKYY)
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• iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV)
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• Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO)
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Q: In addition to some individual stocks, I'm invested in the above ETFs in a (hopefully not foolish) attempt to diversify my portfolio but also increase my exposure to the US tech market; in particular tech companies involved in cloud computing. Generally, I've been splitting my funds about equally between these four ETFs. Can you give me your thoughts on this strategy and in particular, the weighting of these ETFs (investing roughly equally between these 4 ETFs)?

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 06, 2018

Q: Is there any way to find a listing of companies that are in your database?
It is frustrating to enter tickers an receive "not in our Database"

regards
Ernie

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Read Answer Asked by Ernie on November 06, 2018

• Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GC)
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Q: Any significant points come out of the CC in addition to the Q3 press release?

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Read Answer Asked by sandy on November 06, 2018

• AltaGas Ltd. (ALA)
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Q: Do you think there is a possibility that ALA could go bankrupt? Based on all the negative decisions that have eroded share value, it would appear to me that a wholesale change of the Board of Directors could be welcome news for this company. Who could make this happen?

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Read Answer Asked by Andrew on November 06, 2018

• Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP)
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• Block Inc. Class A (SQ)
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Q: Hi 5i,

Can you comment on the overlap between these 2 companies? Which do you prefer as an investment?

Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by David on November 06, 2018

• Stingray Group Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (RAY.A)
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Q: Your thoughts about Stingray?how are the metrics and is there lots of upside potential?dividends?
Is this a company you would buy in the TSFA?
Or you have better ideas?

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Read Answer Asked by Josh on November 06, 2018

• NexGen Energy Ltd. (NXE)
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• Roxgold Inc. (ROXG)
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• Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV)
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• Cameco Corporation (CCO)
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Q: thoughts on seasonal trades for the following going into winter months?

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Read Answer Asked by james on November 06, 2018

• Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (AD.UN)
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Q: AD results were decent.... why is it down 8%? Time to buy if one already doesn't own or is something going on here?

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Read Answer Asked by Carla on November 06, 2018

• Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. (GS)
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Q: I am down alot on this position, would it be a good idea to add to the position at this point
Thanks for all your help

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Read Answer Asked by James on November 06, 2018

• Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)
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Q: NTR is in the news this morning. Good results,increased dividend and increased outlook.
Your thoughts please. I think it does look like a buy . RAK

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Read Answer Asked by bob on November 06, 2018

Q: Could I please have your thoughts on CYP

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• Exro Technologies Inc (XRO)
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Q: Hi 5i,

I would be interested in your comments on XERO Technologies. Located in Victoria and developing innovative electric motor technology. General comments + I assume it is a micro-cap and I assume it is high risk and suitable for a very small part of an investment portfolio.

Thanks for the great service.

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Read Answer Asked by Jim on November 06, 2018

Q: when is the last day for tax loss selling

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Read Answer Asked by Aurelio on November 06, 2018

• iShares Global Water Index ETF (CWW)
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Q: Could you please give an updated opinion on this etf as a longer term holding in a retirees "balanced" portfolio.
Many thanks as always.

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Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on November 06, 2018

• Honeywell International Inc. (HON)
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Q: I bought some shares in Honeywell back in January and I have noticed recently 2 new stocks that have appeared in my investment account: GTX (Garret Motion) and REZI (Resideo Technologies) which apparently are spin-offs from HON. Are you able to provide any comments on these 2 new companies? I'm inclined to just sell them (small number of shares). Thanks.

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Read Answer Asked by Dan on November 06, 2018

• Stars Group Inc. (The) (TSGI)
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Q: thoughts on what the newest developments in Russia's market will have on TSGI?

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Read Answer Asked by james on November 06, 2018

• Alithya Group inc. Class A subordinate voting shares (ALYA)
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Q: Hi there,

I saw Alithya IPO'd on the TSX and NASDAQ. What are your thoughts on this company?

Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 06, 2018

• iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY)
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Q: Hello 5i:

I would appreciate your thoughts on XHY. I have had this ETF in my RRIF for a number of years and taking into account the dividend for all this time I am still down from my initial investment. Thank you Barbara

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Read Answer Asked by Barbara on November 06, 2018

• Pipestone Energy Corp. (BBI)
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Q: How do you view this merger between Blackbird and Pipestone? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Colette on November 06, 2018