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Q: Hi folks
Two questions.
I have held both these for some time in my wife's LIRA account. She can not access this for about 12 years, so a long term hold is very possible. Have held these for a couple years. Both are down about 10%, I have held on because I see the ETF as a long term play on our aging population, and ACHN (hopefully you have a little info with this) as a risky but likely takeout target down the road. I have trimmed this one down and made a bit of $ in another account with it, so it isn't as bad as it looks.
Looking back, which is always easy, there are better options, however I am in now and wondering if I should stay the course.
Don't mind volatility, actually kind of drawn to it. Any thoughts?
Excellent job btw, your cheap at twice the price!
Cheers ;)
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 27, 2016
Q: I did my Brexit Wed. and plan on staying about 50% cash untill after the US election. Would like some ETF's that pay a relatively safe div. Thanks Al

Read Answer Asked by Allan on June 27, 2016
Q: I bought a little Magna on Friday. It got me thinking the tire companies should have steady sales no matter if people buy Ford, GM, Tesla, etc. or even just maintain old cars but they dropped on Friday as well. What are your thoughts. Is there a company you like?
Read Answer Asked by Roger on June 27, 2016
Q: Saw BNN market Call with Ryan on Friday and another good, informative performance. I noticed when they listed 'holdings' for PBH, it showed a positive tick mark for guest position, household member and guest firm/affiliates. Only investment banking showed no involvement. I was surprised to see this as 5I sells itself as conflict free and I have never seen any possible conflict before. Comments please.

thanks
Read Answer Asked on June 27, 2016
Q: I currently own Gibson Energy in a locked in RRSP at an average price of $25.00.

My time frame is 10+ years to hold before I convert to a Life Income Fund (similar to a RRIF).

Is it better to:

1 - do nothing and collect the current yield (5.28 %) and wait for recovery in share price.
2 - slowly buy new units at current prices and bring my average price down and increase yield.
3 - sell and reinvest in other companies in the energy infrastructure field (KEY, PPL, IPL, ALA)

Thank you for excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on June 27, 2016
Q: With a time horizon of 10+ years, i'm looking to start a smith-maneuver portfolio to write off some mortgage interest. Could you please recommend 5-10 top picks that would be suitable for this strategy? Or would you recommend possibly an etf like CPD for something like this.

Thanks!

ps, i tried searching for previous questions in the q&a regarding this topic but couldn't find any, do you know which section they would be filed under?
Read Answer Asked by dan on June 27, 2016
Q: In view of the aftermath of Brexit which could have an effect on markets for some time to come, what (if anything) will you change in your three portfolios. Pls explain your reasons either way. Thks guys. Art
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on June 27, 2016
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