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Q: I just heard about AQNU. I gather that the yield is 7.87% until June 15, 2024 when a contract to purchase AQN stock is exercised according to a preset formula. What exactly is AQNU - a hybrid? Can this type of instrument be held in an RRSP?

If I'd like to end up with some AQN eventually, why wouldn't I buy AQNU now, get the 7.87% yield, and then on June 15, 2024 receive AQN stock?
Thank you for all your insightful answers over the years - I've learned so much!
Read Answer Asked by Elaine on April 18, 2022
Q: Hoping that your easter was/is enjoyable

I have received shares in the subject stocks and want to decide to add to them creating a partial position going forward. My two questions(oe each) is do I sell these stocks outright at my zero cost or do I consider adding into the position. They both are trading at attractive levels, have analysts' projected earnings increase but do not pay a dividend. Your wise thoughts and any recommendations please
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 18, 2022
Q: Any reasons for this dog to drop 5.11% on Apr.14.It is in a big downturn. Has the cash to make acquisition but did not do so in up or down markets.In my humble opinion,magagement is not performing & may have lost its touch.The consenous is that it has to make good acquisitions for growth. Is it timely to switch some better stocks,& please suggest some alternatives. Txs for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 18, 2022
Q: We have a 10oz gold bullion that was given to us as a wedding present four decades ago. How can we sell it to get the best price? We can try jewelry shops. Go to the banks. Advertise through news/social media. Any other places you can suggest? If we do sell, will there be capital gains or income to report? Thanks a bullion!
Read Answer Asked by Charles on April 18, 2022
Q: Hi,

Should one treat an RESP with a child who is 17 years old similarly to someone would view their nest egg when only a few years from retirement?

In other words, I have an RESP for my nephew as his parents don't have the financial wherewithal to assist him with schooling, which will start in about 1.5 years. Should I be switching to more conservative investments with his schooling approaching?

Right now, I really just have CDZ and TD. Would you keep those?

Thanks,
Robert
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 18, 2022
Q: With the surge in commodity prices I bought positions in BHP and RIO. My portfolio is well diversified and mainly in value supported by yield. BHP and RIO combined only represent 3.3% of the total portfolio.
What concerns me at this point is the current noise about a potential recession later this year. That could hit metals and minerals fairly hard, particularly if the recession, if it happens, is worldwide. Spending on infrastructure construction as well as the demand for manufactured products could decrease substantially.
My first question is whether you support this scenario of a late 2022 recession. My second, obviously, is whether it's time to trim, sell, or just chill and ride out any downturn in the economy as I generally do. I do like the dividends of both RIO and BHP although they could easily be cut.
Read Answer Asked by Larry on April 18, 2022
Q: What do you suggest in Food , Fertilizer and
Material stocks? I am looking at"beefing" up in those three areas as a protection for the present high inflation.
Read Answer Asked by Jean on April 18, 2022
Q: I'm looking for tax-loss proxy suggestions for the above names. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on April 18, 2022