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Q: I have owned these stocks in my non-registered account for 12 years except ETF IGM, T, CTC.A (bought 2 yr ago - up a fair bit). T bought 5 years or so ago. GSY, MFC & GRT.UN a year ago - all 3 up nicely. I buy dividend growers for the most part. I have been retired for quite a while - so, more interested in dividend growth. Large portfolio with banks 40% of total. Do not worry about market downturns: add to positions when they go on sale -08/09 and 2020. Sitting on cash and looking to add to these positions . Do not own ENF.CA - typo. Suggestions?? IFC 5-6 years up 220% including dividends.
Read Answer Asked by James on March 10, 2023
Q: Hello, I'm 58 and debt free as of today. I have a small retirement savings in RRSP as well as LIRA. I have started a Questrade account with only one ETF, HHL, harvest Healthcare because of the good dividend. Should I continue with this one ETF ongoing or do you think I should look at other ETF's? I am happy with the projected return over the next few years but am open to hearing any suggestions that would improve my overall position? Thank you in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Domenic on March 10, 2023
Q: When discussing balance sheets and debt, you often provide an amount with he qualifier "(excluding leases)". To my way of thinking, leases are debt and must be repaid from cash flow. Therefore, "excluding leases" provides a rosier picture than is warranted. Please clarify.
Read Answer Asked by John on March 10, 2023
Q: Here is an excerpt from my Disnat statement with entries and exits of $$.

02/24/2023 01/05/2023 DIVIDEND IN ISHARES SHARES NASDQ 100 IDX ETF -78.43

02/24/2023 01/05/2023 DIVIDEND COMPANY TRUST 200 ISHARES NASDQ 100 IDX ETF 78.43

I don't know where the money is going.
I would like to understand why these amounts were credited and then debited from my account. I asked the question to Disnat.
The answer was:
These are distributions from exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

My questions:
Is there any follow up to do from my part? Does that change my average cost?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Serge on March 10, 2023
Q: Piggybacking off this question from Domenic on March 09:
Q: I am interested in establishing a 2% position in the Consumer Defensive space, and I am debating between Loblaws and Premium Brands. This position is meant to be held for an extended time period of several years. Which company would be better positioned to provide me a substantial return, and if asked to choose, towards which one might you lean? If there is another opportunity in this space that you feel would better fit the aims I have described, I would be happy to read your thoughts. Thanks so much, and I look forward to reading your feedback.

Wondering what your answer would be if MRU was thrown in the mix.
Read Answer Asked by Jacqueline on March 10, 2023
Q: It appears that Transcontinental published pretty bad numbers for its Q1FY2023 and the market has reacted quite negatively and the drop has been brutal. In your opinion, how bad are these results? In their press release for the quarter they mentioned the printing segment drop considerably. Do you see other problems showing up? They also mentioned they are continuing paying the dividend but in your educated opinion, given these results, is it realistic for them to keep doing so or is it more an eventuality they will cutting it, akin to what happened with AQN. Is it a SELL or HOLD? -- My guess is, it's not a BUY.
Read Answer Asked by André on March 10, 2023
Q: Our allocation to cash at present represents $750,000 and is unlikely to change in the near- to mid-term.
Can you provide direction on placements/investments for this position? Though we understand the inflation piece, optimally we are seeking high(er) returns, with minimal (or no) exposure to market risk (capital preservation). Also are there any instruments paying out distributions in dividends versus interest income. Any advice around the specific (and general) placement of these monies appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Elyse on March 10, 2023
Q: Good morning, comments please on the deal between the government of Panama and First Quantum. I expected the share prices of FM and FNV to have a decent pop when the standoff was resolved but that didn't happen. Is the deal not as favourable as was expected? Will this deal affect the future royalty stream for FNV (did FNV have to provide any concession to assist in getting the agreement)?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 10, 2023
Q: I have a follow up question on my earlier question about UTWO. You said in your answer that it is providing a current yield of 4.9%, but when I call up a quote it says the yield is 3.94%. Is this because the quote is showing the 12-month yield rather than the current yield?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on March 10, 2023
Q: Just wanted to know the prospects of LIT for the next few years. It has not been performing very well. A recent article in Globe & Mail suggest that Lithium prices may not improve till 2025. The supply of lithium carbonate is projected to double over the next three years and demand of EVs is just steady. What are your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by ZIM on March 10, 2023
Q: TBIL is an ETF offering 3 month US T-Bills and provides a reasonable return of 4.53%. Is there an ETF that offers 2 year T-Bills? I think it might offer a higher return.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on March 10, 2023
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