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Q: What’s is your opinion of a SPAC ?
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Rick
Read Answer Asked by Richard on August 14, 2019
Q: I just wanted to respond to the comment on the spotted lantern fly and potential issues for ADW. Spotted Lantern Fly are easily controlled by many pesticides. Growers should not worry about the sensationalism that many people/media like to invoke with articles trying to create panic in the wine industry. These flies congregate almost exclusively on grape and Ailanthus (tree-of-heaven). They may require an increase in pesticide usage for the next few years in areas they invade. A year or two after they are introduced the populations have declined, the reasons for this are unknown but scientists believe it is the work of a fungus. Penn State Fruit Research Extension Center can provide very interesting research as they work extensively with these insects.
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on August 14, 2019
Q: Hello. I have a large portion of my fixed asset side invested in Pref Shares of solid Canadian companies and this asset class has been suffering. I just received a solicitation from BPRF, which aims to invest in high quality US Prefs and claims the US returns are much better than Canada. The fund looks tiny and expensive and the yield is well below the 5% promise. Neverthelesss, should I be looking to move from Canadian prefs into US holdings and if so, how best to achieve that? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by alex on August 14, 2019
Q: Hi, Does the market price movement following the announcement of secondary issues, influence the determination of offering price, or companies usually base it on the closing price at the time of the NR ? LSPD closed at $47.75 before the issue was announced and has dropped to $40 in 2 days. The issue is still open at many brokerages. Any comments/insight, please. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on August 14, 2019
Q: Would you please comment on their most recent earnings as well as the NR from end July (see below). Both Eight Capital and Raymond James just upgraded their targets to $4.00 and $3.75 respectively. Thanks.

July 30, 2019 /CNW/ - VersaPay Corporation (TSXV: VPY) ("VersaPay"), a leading provider of cloud-based invoice-to-cash solutions including electronic invoice presentment and payment, automated accounts receivable, cash application and collections management, is pleased to announce that a multibillion-dollar US based media company has selected ARC® to automate its invoice-to-cash process.
Read Answer Asked by karl on August 14, 2019
Q: Is the recent marginal and probably temporary rise in Knight's share price due to the surprise revelation that the Company had purchased over 4.5 million shares under the 12.5 million repurchase program within about a month from the start date? It's a bit ironic that Medison's meddling has caused the share price to flatline which helped Knight by allowing them to buy cheap stock! Go Meir...
Read Answer Asked by Steven on August 14, 2019
Q: Hello 5i Research...I have a very elderly family member who needs to re-structure her TFSA . Investment horizon may be under 3 years. GIC's are used in other accounts. We are looking for an ETF solution that will provide a decent level of capital safety and some monthly income (above GIC levels).
We were thinking a combo of XTR , CVD, CPD . XCB and CBO. Is there a one fund solution solution that you might endorse? What percentage split of funds might be appropriate in the current environment?

thanks/art
Read Answer Asked by Arthur on August 14, 2019
Q: whats are your top 5 income etfs hedged Canadian Thanks Barry
Read Answer Asked by BARRY on August 14, 2019
Q: Is it time to get rid of PFE. I've had this for years and done well but it's been on a downward trend for a while now. What was once a 45% gain has dwindled to 13%. This is starting to remind me of GE where you hang on hoping for a turn around and nothing but bad news keeps happening. Thinking of replacing it with CVS. Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
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Read Answer Asked by JOHN on August 14, 2019
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