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Q: Regarding etfs, are there actively managed etfs? Etfs initially tracked a particular index and thus were passive and required no judgment hence their low fees. But are there now etfs with someone at the steering wheel. For example, if you have an etf investing only in tech stocks, is that etf necessarily just tracking the tech sector of a particular index, or is there actual stock selection going on? If it is actively managed, how is that etf different from a mutual fund and if the answer is just lower fees how can the etf sufficiently pay its manager compared to a mutual fund manager?
Read Answer Asked by William on October 19, 2020
Q: About 3 months ago you provided a report on IPP.UN. By all accounts things looked favourable and it appealed to me thinking it was defensive but since then it has decreased about 15%. I recall a comment from you since then, suggesting the Gov't bringing in rent controls had a negative impact. Where do you see things going for IPP.Un from here?
I also have BIP.UN. Do you see it as defensive?
If I want to raise some cash, which would be better to keep? Thank you for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on October 19, 2020
Q: I am thinking of an approximate weighting of 40/40/20 value wise for an income stream to offset the cost of borrowing 20,000.00 putting 10,000.00 into the investment (cash account) and the other 10, 000.00 down against my mortgage it saves about 17,000.00 on the back end of my mortgage. what is your opinion on this strategy?
Read Answer Asked by TRENT on October 19, 2020
Q: Hi,
In your growth portfolio what would be your top 10 list right now in terms of potential \ stock price appreciation in the next 2 -3 years? Would you be able to list them in order with a 1 to 10 rating on the risk for each one, 10 being highest risk.
Would there be another name on your watch list that could sneak into this list?
Please deduct credits as you see fit.
Thank you for your great service!
Read Answer Asked by Marco on October 19, 2020
Q: What happened to Absolute Software at the end of day, today? It was up all day until closing, then suddenly plunged nearly 5%. Did someone find out I doubled my stake in it earlier today?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 19, 2020
Q: I tried to get my free ticket for the Online Finance Conference that you just advised us about, but the links to get the ticket didnt work at all so I wasn't able to partake. What to do? I am particularly wanting information on choosing which stocks belong better in a TFSA than in a RIFF. Thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Pat on October 19, 2020
Q: Are the above companies a buy at their current prices. I am considering taking a new position in each as i am looking for a few stocks with strong growth potential - within the context of an appropriate portfolio weighting. Thanks for the usual terrific service.
Read Answer Asked by jonathan on October 19, 2020
Q: Good morning 5i team;
About 1/3 of my portfolio is invested in the pipelines and mid-stream companies. It appears that the future will be focused on ESG, climate change and reduced consumption of fossil fuels. With these trends in mind, in your opinion, how will my current portfolio of pipeline and mid-stream stocks survive the transition to a low carbon future?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on October 19, 2020
Q: I really enjoyed Peter's presentation at the CFS. I like these particular points he had mentioned and highlighted regarding stock selection:

- Management with past success in previous ventures.
- Good profit margin.
- Good growth.

Would WELL be that stock. Any others that come to mind that might have comparatively "reasonable valuation" ?
Read Answer Asked by James on October 19, 2020
Q: hi group I asked a question on bio tech last Wed - no response as of yet ? - please follow up. The question was do you like the sector/ and what ETFs /top 3 individual stocks do you recommend thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terence on October 19, 2020
Q: Hi group I am up 15% on W ( full position)should I sell before 3 rd quarter results are out at the end of Oct. What are the expected results / do you think the growth continues especially when the Virus concerns are climbing. Is it a hold ,Sell, or buy more on dips. Moderate risk older investor. Thanks for your guidance its much appreciated
Read Answer Asked by Terence on October 19, 2020
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