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Q: This is more of a comment than a question. I too watched the interview with Bruce Flatt and walked away very impressed. I found his calm, rational demeanor to be quite encouraging. When he stated that he is more cautious now than in 2009 he said it was because they knew then they were buying assets at $.50 on the $1.00. I simply took that to mean that we are not in a recession and no such bargains exists.....which is not a bad thing. However, he is realistic enough to know that markets move up and down and when the next recession or downturn happens (whenever that may be) they have access to plenty of capital, are global in reach and have "feet on the ground" to take advantage of it. Glad you recommended it for the portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Scott on December 04, 2019
Q: I have $40,000 to invest in my rrif and am considering $10,000 in each of these companies. Do you have any concerns with any of them?
I'm not concerned about dividend income for these and am concentrating on growth!
Ed in Montreal
Read Answer Asked by ed on December 04, 2019
Q: With long term growth and limited downside protection being the goal. In what order would you consolidate to one name?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on December 04, 2019
Q: I have been very fortunate to have my second 10-bagger with ARWR bought at $4 in 2017 (after some earlier losses). It has been running very well recently but is down to-day on the news that they are issuing 4m shares at $58, well below yesterdays close of $68.66. Why would they issue new shares so far below the recent market? Is there something here to worry about?
Thanks for your great service, Bob.
Read Answer Asked by Lynn on December 04, 2019
Q: Good morning folks. I just received my Canadian Tire Mastercard Bill. As I am a preferred customer I have been enjoying a 16.99% rate which I never have had to use. They just increased it to 19.99%. I called them and they told me it is because Canadian Tire say it is because "we are going into a recession". I just thought this is odd that they are so sure that they raised the rates now instead of say a year or so from now. Do they have the illusive crystal ball? I just thought other members may be interested (or not).... post if you see fit.
Read Answer Asked by El-ann on December 04, 2019
Q: What ETF is best for unhedged global dividends I am currently looking at HAZ. I want to invest here, but not sure if it is my best option. Suggestion please.
Read Answer Asked by John on December 04, 2019
Q: Hello 5i,


I am wanting to move more into US and rest of world, as the analytics program directs me.
Due to a sale in my tfsa, i will have US dollars that i can then put in my non registered account. ( i will fill the tfsa once afain from that same non registered account). I was wondering what to buy with these US dollars, though. I dont want to lose too much of. The divident break we have for US stocks in the Rif, so i was looking for low or no dividend yield candidates. One problem encountered is that in my non Canadian portfolio, i am moving away from individual stocks and towards etf's. Harder to find low or no dividend payers.

VEA was one I was looking at.

In the 5i portfolio tracking and analysis it says that vea has a yield of 1.89, which although not ideal, maybe something we could live with. When i go on the bmo site, though, it seems to indicate a yield of 2.99, which is becoming less livable.

I imagine you are riht about the dividend. But, would like to be sure. Also, do you see the 1.89 yield as being too high for a non registered account? Thanks once again
Read Answer Asked by joseph on December 04, 2019
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