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• iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC $46.97)
  • $46.97 Cap: $19.12B
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• Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (VUN $121.59)
  • $121.59 P/E (TTM): 25.82X Cap: $13.05B
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Q: Dear 5i
What ETF`s would you recommend for a TFSA account with regards to CD and US equities ( re the TSX ).
Thanks
Bill C

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Read Answer Asked by Bill on January 14, 2019

• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD $13.51)
  • $13.51 P/E (TTM): 10.84X Cap: $1.04B
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Q: In this time of low returns for bonds and GICs, preferred shares are an option. Currently they have been under some pressure, like the rest of the market, but I would welcome your suggestions for a few Canadian preferred shares that are rate BB or above, with a decent quarterly dividend.
Thank You.

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Read Answer Asked by Hugh on January 14, 2019

• BMO US Dividend ETF (ZDY $48.69)
  • $48.69 P/E (TTM): 56.22X Cap: $671M
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• BMO US High Dividend Covered Call ETF (ZWH $24.31)
  • $24.31 P/E (TTM): 18.48X Cap: $1.07B
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• Horizons Enhanced Income US Equity (USD) ETF (HEA)
  • P/E (TTM): 15.5X Cap: $39M
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Q: Hi 5I,
I own the following stocks (approx 1K shares of each).
AQN,BCE,ENB(2K),BEP.UN,RY,SLF,CPG,IPL,NGD - U.S. - TD, BT & GE. My ETF's are anywhere from $1k-3K shares of each of the following:
ZEF,ZWE (3K),ZWU,CYH,REEM (2K),ZMI(3K),CYH,MFT (3K),XTR,ZWP,ZDM.ZPW,ZWH. - Also holding approximately 40% cash. I feel my portfolio is lacking U.S Exposure. Which of one HEA or ZDY would you recommend and what kind of weighting? I am retired and as you can see my portfolio is heavily weighted for monthly income. Looking at a 5-7 year hold. Any other suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on January 14, 2019

• Vanguard U.S. Dividend Appreciation Index ETF (VGG $101.11)
  • $101.11 Cap: $2.16B
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• Vanguard Dividend Appreciation FTF (VIG $215.75)
  • $215.75 P/E (TTM): 24.22X Cap: $92.34B
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Q: I'm rebalancing my RESP holding. As far as A US etf would you prefer purchasing VIG or is there a Canadian listed etf similar to vig that you would prefer?

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Read Answer Asked by Joe on January 14, 2019

• Stars Group Inc. (The) (TSGI $37.49)
  • $37.49 Cap: $6.60B
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• Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GC $44.98)
  • $44.98 Cap: $2.59B
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Q: I want to buy either GC or TSGI for either my Cash account or TFSA.
Which would you choose and why please.

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Read Answer Asked by Ron on January 14, 2019

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: Hi there, in your opinion is the rally we are having in the markets sustainable or is it a dead cat bounce? I've read that in many cases, there is usually a double bottom, before the rally usually beings again (assuming a rally will occur). What are your thoughts? Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 14, 2019

• Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (GOOS $19.33)
  • $19.33 P/E (TTM): 103.32X Cap: $1.87B
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Q: I am looking at GOOS for my TFSA. Do you think this would be a good entry point? I was thinking of a half position to start

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Read Answer Asked by Rudy on January 14, 2019

Q: David Rosenberg today indicated that the recent rally in the TSX is very similar to the December rally of 1931 and further said that this is not an investors' rally but a trader's rally. Is the current rally a sucker's rally?
I will greatly appreciate your comments.
Thanks
Terry

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Read Answer Asked by Terry on January 14, 2019

• Parkland Corporation (PKI $38.39)
  • $38.39 P/E (TTM): 22.82X Cap: $6.69B
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• Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD $72.20)
  • $72.20 P/E (TTM): 19.53X Cap: $67.91B
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Q: If your main criteria was capital appreciation over the next 3 years,would you choose pki or atd.b?

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Read Answer Asked by Maurice on January 14, 2019

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Q: On your web page ,under company there are so much informations.How average investor can digested these information and use it ?- A 101 lecture about this page and information would be very helpful for most of us.Thank you.Ebrahim

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Read Answer Asked by ebrahim on January 14, 2019

• BCE Inc. (BCE $32.36)
  • $32.36 P/E (TTM): 70.98X Cap: $30.04B
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• TELUS Corporation (T $22.13)
  • $22.13 P/E (TTM): 34.41X Cap: $33.96B
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Q: Would you start a new position in BCE or Telus now or wait until the 5G/Huawei issue is resolved?

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Read Answer Asked by Alan on January 14, 2019

Q: We often hear about the advantage of keeping U.S. dollar denominated securities in an RRSP to avoid the 15% withholding tax. We need to look at the formula used on tax software to verify how much of the withholding tax that is refunded if in a non registered account. I just reviewed my tax return for last year and got all my 15% withholding tax refunded.

Paul

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Read Answer Asked by paul on January 14, 2019

• Chesswood Group Limited (CHW $0.90)
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Q: Could you tell me the breakdown of insider ownership in this company and also if any other entity owns a significant amount.
Many thc

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Read Answer Asked by Bill on January 14, 2019

• Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET $10.72)
  • $10.72 Cap: $1.64B
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Q: Is the 8.6% dividend sustainable? What is their actual payout ratio?

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Read Answer Asked by Glenn on January 14, 2019

Q: Where can I find information on your company ratings system? Does a high rating indicate an attractive price or is it indicative of the company's fundamentals? Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Richard A S on January 14, 2019

• Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXS $93.57)
  • $93.57 Cap: $4.81B
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• Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF (VCN $60.13)
  • $60.13 Cap: $10.88B
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• Vanguard FTSE Canadian Capped REIT Index ETF (VRE $35.15)
  • $35.15 P/E (TTM): 78.37X Cap: $299M
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Q: What's your opinion on this allocation: 40%HSX, 35% VCN.TO and 25% VRE.TO for a medium risk TFSA portfolio?

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Read Answer Asked by Hassan on January 11, 2019

• Largo Inc. (LGO $2.35)
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Q: What do you think about Largo Resources 2019 guidance and the news of Alberto Beeck's sudden resignation.

Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Derek on January 11, 2019

• Block Inc. Class A (SQ)
  • P/E (TTM): 59.56X Cap: $53.89B
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Q: Just bought one third position at $62, will purchase second third at $70 ish and the final position at $75 ish. What is your thoughts on Square.
Clayton

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Read Answer Asked by Clayton on January 11, 2019

• Knight Therapeutics Inc. (GUD $6.23)
  • $6.23 Cap: $620M
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Q: What are your thoughts on this news?
Knight Therapeutics (TSX:GUD) has struck a deal with Puma Biotech (NASDAQ:PBYI) to commercialize breast cancer treatment NERLYNX in Canada.

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Read Answer Asked by fwb181 on January 11, 2019

• Methanex Corporation (MX $53.99)
  • $53.99 P/E (TTM): 11.69X Cap: $3.63B
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Q: Not having any exposure to materials, am thinking about MX, Is it low ,medium or higher risk? Or is there an ETF that you would suggest? Five year minimum hold. Lower risk investor.

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Read Answer Asked by Allan on January 11, 2019