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Q: Trying to make a decision to buy a small amount (2.5% weighting) in Cominar. Some points:

The 11% yield is or is not covered by cash flow? Ross Healy on BNN says it is and gave it a top pick.

It has so so buildings in Quebec but does seem to be turning them around. A family owns 5%.

Analysts seem to think that if they cut the distribution (to a probable 6-7%0 the stock would go UP.

Is it a buy? Any other factors I am not considering? Thanks

Derek

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Read Answer Asked by Derek on August 01, 2017
Q: Hello
Could you please tell me averaged over time what has returned more to an investor dividends or share price (broad market). Or worded another way how much money is paid out in dividends and how much is from share price increase. More of an economics of the stock market question. Is there a value? Example on average $2Billion is paid in dividends and $2Billion is share price increases. This question pertains to the TSX but are all stock markets similar in their returns. Thank You
Jeremy
Read Answer Asked by Jeremy on August 01, 2017
Q: Do I really need gold (XGD)?

I know 5i regards gold as an insurance/flight-to-safety hedge, but over ~ 10 years of investing, gold (XGD) has only lost me money. So, based on:

(a) http://money.cnn.com/2017/04/19/retirement/retirement-savings-gold/index.html and
(b) May 08, 2017 - Asked by Harry 'you can use TIPS securities under ticker TIP',

I'm considering replacing all my XGD (2.2% of portfolio; keeping RTM and ZCL in Basic Materials sector) with TIP ETF (10-year returns: TIP: +13.2%, XGD: -30%).

Would very much value you thoughts on this. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by J Carl on August 01, 2017
Q: Further to Eddie's question, would any US based companies have issues getting into the marijuana industry (even outside of the US) if the industry wasn't legal at a Federal level in the US? I have heard of US individuals avoiding investments in this area just to be cautious.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on August 01, 2017
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