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Q: Dividend history web site: On Jan. 30, Peter asked: "I'm interested in reviewing the dividend history of Canadian pipelines, utilities, reits and other income stocks over the long run, namely through recessions and interest rate movements (the tagged companies are representative). I'm trying to determine if the dividends remain fairly stable or tend to fall under these circumstances....."
This site is quite reliable, current and accurate: www.dividendhistory.org
Read Answer Asked by Helen on January 31, 2018
Q: Good Afternoon, Curious as to your thoughts on starting a growth oriented TFSA with the following, and your alternative recommendations if any. Thanks
ZLB,XWD, TDB3098,TDB3099. About 20k to start which is why I have not chosen individual stocks.
Read Answer Asked by Lavern on January 30, 2018
Q: I was wondering whether your service has anyone that uses technical analysis or whether you only go by fundamental analysis? It seems that technical analysis would have shown a definite red flag with ECN on the chart months back when the stock had a very big reversal candle in early November. Perhaps you could consider bringing on someone with TA expertise to help with stock selection and opinions.
Read Answer Asked by susan on January 30, 2018
Q: Hi. I have been investing in small/micro cap value stocks(CAD) for several years because I had a small portfolio size. Now with a larger port I am adding names from the Balanced portfolio but still have a large portion in the small/micro cap value. My small cap value have been fairly flat since a large gain in 2013. I also notice your growth portfolio has been flat so I think this 4 years of poor performance has to do with a market cycle and not a long term change. With your experience in the market is this normal or is the small/micro cap valve out of favor due to the market becoming more efficient. I am willing to stick with my portfolio but I don't want to wait years when I should have made a change. Let me know if this in normal and how long usually do these cycles last. Thank you again.

Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on January 30, 2018
Q: When an American equity mutual fund can be purchased in 2 versions namely in Canadian dollars or in US dollars ,is there any advantage to purchase it in US dollars? If so what are the advantages?

In a global equity fund it must involved different currency. Thus is it preferable to buy a fund which trade in Canadian currency or if the one trading in US currency.
Read Answer Asked by Monique on January 30, 2018
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