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Q: I am looking for your top 10 picks from all the 70 companies that you currently hold in your 3 current portfolios. Growth. Income and Balanced Portfolios. Using todays prices which 10 companies out of 70 in your 3 portfolios would you suggest for immediate purchase ?. I have funds to invest today for a 2 year hold. Thanks a lot & best wishes. I really do appreciate your investment ideas. Bob
Read Answer Asked by bob on February 13, 2017
Q: Regarding Bill's RRSP transfer to Questrade from a brokerage, the main issue of selling the investments to reinvest the funds is the tax implication. The sold RRSPs would be taxed, likely at 25%, and depending upon his RRSP contribution limit, he might not be able to reinvest the net sum. The RRSP amount would be included in his taxable income for the year of withdrawal and if large enough would "bump" him into a higher tax bracket. He would pay tax on the withdrawal at his marginal rate.

As you suggested, the transfer in kind is the only way to make this transfer without incurring any tax.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on February 13, 2017
Q: I have only 1.5% of my portfolio in WCP and are looking at equal weightings of RRX, TOG and HWO so I can have the same weighting in the energy sector or the balanced portfolio which I have replicated and have full weightings on all of the other sector in that portfolio. Does this seem like a good idea as I think that diversification in a sector is good...cheers
Read Answer Asked by gene on February 10, 2017
Q: Hi,
I'm trying to shuffle a few things around between my margin, RSP, and TFSA accounts and simplify my portfolio. I'm assuming one would want to hold the highest growth stocks in the TFSA because there is no tax.
However, how do you distinguish what should go into which account? For example, among others, I'm holding a bunch of dividend stocks (BPY.UN, BPY, ZWU, VGH, VRE, PPL, AD) and growth stocks (ONEX, XSU, TNC, CXI, SJ) in my RSP. In my TFSA, I also have a mix of dividend and growth stocks, BIP.UN, ZWB, TECK.B, CGX, SHOP, GUD, CRH, HWO. Should I swap some of these stocks between my RSP and TFSA?

My TFSA and RSP are all maxed out and I have been buying a lot of dividend stocks in my margin account lately (CU, XEI, VDY, ENB, WSP, FTS, AQN, PWF, ENF) to take advantage of the dividend tax credit. Is it better to hold dividend growth stocks in your RSP or Margin accounts?

Any examples of what you would do or insight into this would be great! I'm 35 years old and time horizon is 10-20 years (would like an early retirement haha!)

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Keith on February 09, 2017
Q: Greetings 5i,

Accumulating funds over the next 18-24 months for a downpayment on first time home. I expect my TFSA account will receive most of the cash as I do not wish to draw down my RRSP account. I was needing your advice on where you feel this money should be placed? Would rising interest rates and possible inflation kicking in be a consideration here? Also this will be a monthly contribution situation and my online broker(TD WebBroker) charges a $9.99 fee for ETF and equity transactions which I would like to avoid. Would TDB909 be a satisfactory option for this? Should I open up an account with a different broker if needed to avoid these fees and dollar cost average into an ETF of your recomendation?

Thanks for all the great advice!
Read Answer Asked by Duane on February 09, 2017
Q: Hello Peter, Ryan and team:

In the current political/rate increase climate what is a good % in terms of asset allocation for Bonds for a 60+ year old couple who are medium risk takers. Further more inside the bonds what should be % for Short term/medium term, Corporate and high yield bonds. I understand it is not a good idea to hold Long term bonds though Vanguard has just released several ETFs incl Long bond ETF! When the experts on BNN or in Business pages talk about "cash" position 30% etc., I presume they mean cash/GICs and Bonds?
Always enjoy your take on things .
Mano
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on February 09, 2017
Q: Hi guys,

Just wanted to know your thoughts about EMH and active investing. We all know that fees are a huge drag on performance; but interestingly, an old Globe article by George Athanassakos argues institutional factors like hugging the index are the main factor for underperformance.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investor-education/real-active-management-is-worth-the-price/article26874608/

Would there be an advantage in returns (not including fees or commissions) with following a disciplined 100k model portfolio versus investing 100k in a traditional 300mil fund with the same holdings? I suppose inflows and outflows would be a major factor as well.

Thanks for your opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Elliott on February 08, 2017
Q: Hi ,if you can clarify a scenario
- Using the finaning done by CVM.v as an example . They raised $12 million at .33 with a 1/2 warrant (full warrant exercise price .70 for 18 months)
The share price was at around .45 yesterday and gapped up to the .55 area today
What are the most likley reasons the share price goes up on this news?
Is it possible they drive it up to short (covering with their .33 cent shares) or is it just a positive reaction to funding
Thanks and excuse any ignorance
David
Read Answer Asked by David on February 08, 2017
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