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Q: The short duration bond ETFs like these have declined in last few months with possibility of increased rates. If these are held for five years, would there still be loss of principal, if interest rates stay higher than today. I was assuming if bonds are held to maturity, there is no loss of principal. Hopefully, my question makes sense.
Read Answer Asked by Sudhir on November 03, 2021
Q: You mention that whenever there is a big drop in share price the ambulance chasers come out and try a class action lawsuit. I have seen it in many stocks lately. How often would you say that the lawyers see something out of it or do they just fade away when they don't get enough people to sign up? Or the share price bounces back making the lawsuit useless.
Read Answer Asked by Neil on November 03, 2021
Q: You have recommended HHL in several recent answers. I currently hold LIFE and would appreciate your comparison of the two. I would have to declare a small capital gain to make a switch; would you endorse such a move?
Read Answer Asked by Peter on November 03, 2021
Q: Biden seems to be making a push to finance and enhance infrastructure support in developing nations to counteract China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Thoughts on which North American companies would benefit from such a build-out?
Read Answer Asked by John on November 03, 2021
Q: Rivian, which doesn't have any vehicles on the road yet, is seen as a potential competitor to Tesla. Can you provide an opinion on the Amazon backed EV company Rivian Automotive given their IPO next week and target of $60B valuation? Do you suggest that one take position in this company given they are an alternative to other EV companies?
Read Answer Asked by Ronnie on November 03, 2021
Q: I WAS THINKING OF DOING THE FOLLOWING: ONE, WITHDRAW $20,000.00 FROM THE CANADIAN TAX FREE SAVING ACCOUNT THIS YEAR. TWO, NEXT YEAR TRANSFER $20,000.00 IN SECURITIES FROM US MARGIN ACCOUNT TO US TAX FREE SAVING ACCOUNT. WOULD THERE BE ANY CAPITAL GAINS TAXES? WHAT WOULD BE THE BENEFITS? ANY OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Read Answer Asked by Herbert on November 03, 2021
Q: Hello…do you think the Canadian banks and insurance companies will spike once the OSFI lifts the dividend/buyback restrictions? If so, which companies do you think have the most upside?

Thanks for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Todd on November 03, 2021
Q: Following on from a 19 Oct question, you rated dividend safety as: NPI, BEPC, CPX, RNW, AQN.

The payout ratio (12 month rolling, based on operating cash flow) was then shown as: BEPC 90%, AQN 170%, CPX 22%, NPI 20%, RNW 90%.

From this it seems like a 12 month rolling ratio is not a strong surrgate to dividend safety. I was a bit surprised but maybe 12 months is just too short.

Anyway, if such is the case, what metrics guided the views on dividend safety?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by TOM on November 03, 2021
Q: Hi. Do you think we will see an immediate bump in the bank stocks once the OSBI lifts the dividend/share buy back restrictions?

Thanks for the great service!
Read Answer Asked by Todd on November 03, 2021
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