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Q: What's your view of continuing to hold VIG in the near to medium term? I'm thinking there could be an increasing amount of pressure on it and its constituent companies as higher bond yields are actually materializing and are making VIG's 1.84% dividend look anemic by comparison. Is there an alternative holding/strategy you might recommend in its place during this period?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 11, 2018
Q: http://abitibiroyalties.com/investors/letter-to-shareholders/may182018/
Hi Peter, can I get your updated view / valuations on FZZ since last? He says he studies Berkshire and Franco Nevada and wants to become the best gold company. Talks about cash per share and not issuing shares or using options as compensation like Buffett says. Would you favor to stick with Freehold, Silver Wheaton, SPDR, and Sprotts physical gold silver etf instead? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 11, 2018
Q: Looking for fixed income exposure (Canadian). One or two ETFs if possible. What impact should we expect of rising rates on these ETFs? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Jean-Bernard on October 11, 2018
Q: These are my current doggies by % loss and have been for a while. Can you recommend replacement(s) or would you suggest just holding?

Carl
Read Answer Asked by Carl on October 11, 2018
Q: You mentioned earlier that with rate increases and other uncertainty growth stocks take a hit. Also, that there is some opportunity/interesting options out there. What would you recommended as a buy right now? (ps. I'm currently following the balanced growth portfolio.)
Read Answer Asked by Matt on October 11, 2018
Q: Hi
I have a question regarding stock options.

When a company declares stock options to management or board members, etc., does the person receiving the stock option have to pay the exercise price to the company's treasury before purchasing these shares? Is that true for all types of stock options?
Read Answer Asked by Gilles on October 11, 2018
Q: What opportunities do you see during this mini correction? I'm looking to deploy some cash and would like to know what are good opportunities or names to add to within the growth portfolio. I also own TSGI , TOY and SIS.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Elliott on October 11, 2018
Q: Gentlemen, With all the selling going on these days, where is the money going? Not sure if you have any tools that give any indication.
Read Answer Asked by Bob on October 11, 2018
Q: Can you think of any reason why Visa is being hit harder then the S&P of late? Is there any specific thesis that ties Visa to the negative sentiment surrounding raising bond yields? I've been looking to buy this company for a very long time hoping for a pull back and finally bought a little. Would you continue to add or wait for further pull back. My only other US financial is Blackstone and it has also taken a beating lately. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on October 11, 2018
Q: Good Afternoon,
Timely question I suppose with the market weakness today, I think the market is due for some weakness and volatility I'm not overly concerned by this. However, I am wondering what 5i's strategy going forward is in regards to the next recession?Perhaps we will find ourselves in a recession within the next few years, what will your strategy be for the B/E model? Can you see yourselves taking a more defensive stance , i.e raising cash, buying defensive sectors ( telecom, staples etc..) or just riding it out? I know the average recession is only about 9 months in duration.
Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on October 11, 2018
Q: I currently have close to my target geographical weighting, but with the current (global) sell-off and cash in my portfolio I am thinking about going a bit overweight either Europe or Emerging Markets. In terms of value for new buying today, how would you rank Canada versus USA, Europe and Emerging Markets?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on October 11, 2018
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