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Q: Talk of a dividend cut has been circulating for a while. Down $9 bucks a share on this behomoth! Is this what the street will be happy with--a dividend cut so that they can start growing? Would you hang on for an eventual turnaround or buy something (suggestion?) similar industry but growing. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on November 13, 2017
Q: Regarding the asset allocation of the income portfolio, what does N/A at 7.86% represent? In addition, generally speaking, where have you included CPD,CVD and XHY? If I excluded CPD, CVD and XHY and recalculated the remaining sector %'s, would the adjusted asset allocation work by substituting larger companies for some of the smaller cap names to decrease the volatility? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Richard on November 13, 2017
Q: What is your opinion on QYLD for US tech exposure. Management fee is a .60% with a 7.4% yield. I know I'm capping the upside with the covered calls but if there is such a thing as a " Sleep at night " stock in the " tech " sector. Would this be one ? Also for a one stop shop for the rest of the US would VIG be a good choice or do you have another preference ?
Read Answer Asked by Garth on November 13, 2017
Q: What would be the Pros and Cons to invest in a new ETF such as DGRC with a total asset of 1.3m?
Would you rather invest in VDY or CDZ?
Really enjoy the new website
Well done
Sylvain

Read Answer Asked by Sylvain on November 13, 2017
Q: Hi,

I'm a medium risk investor who needs more world exposure.

1) Can you recommend two CDN and two US ETfs focusing on Europe for the next few years.
2)1) Can you recommend two CDN and two US ETfs focusing on Asia?China for the next few years.
3) If you had to bet on whether Europe or Asia has the advantage in growth and stability for the next few years, which would it be?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on November 13, 2017
Q: Hello

I am considering investing with a robo advisor, Invisor.ca. They are certainly not WealthSimple in terms of size or AUM, but they offer portfolio choices that suit my needs.

My investments will be held at a third party custodian, Fidelity Clearing Canada and I am told that there is CIPF insurance in place.

My questions are as follows:

1) Is the CIPF insurance coverage upto $ 1 million?
2) Does the $1 million CIPF insurance cover all my accounts aggregated together i.e. RRSP,+TFSA+ non-registered etc. or is a it $1 million per each account?
3) Who is the investment dealer in this situation - Invisor or Fidelity?
4) In the event of investment dealer insolvency, how long would it typically take for my funds or holdings to be restored to me?
5) Would 100% of my investment be restored to me in the event of investment dealer insolvency, as long as I have up to $ 1 million with them?

Please deduct as many credits as appropriate

Thank you

Read Answer Asked by Vee on November 13, 2017
Q: good day thanks for the great service....we have taken profits for the year and moved those to the u.s. side of our accts...we are retired and this amount is approx. 10% of our portfolio...we do not have any bond exposure nor fixed income of any kind and thought we may invest in a vanguard u.s. bond etf...does this make sense to you or can you suggest any other instrument that would secure these profits for future income...we are currently sitting on two years of income on the Canadian side of our accts...thanks for your input and sage advise..gene
Read Answer Asked by gene on November 13, 2017
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