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Q: My son is a 22 year old student who would like to start investing his money. He has $2000 to invest within a TFSA and intends to add annually with a long term outlook (he doesn't need the money). Could you please suggest some options that are growth oriented (not averse to risk) and some safer dividend payers, either in Canada or the US?
Read Answer Asked by Bob on July 08, 2019
Q: BRE's 2019Q1 report disclosed that, year-over-year, management fees had doubled, cutting funds available for distribution by ~40% ($4.9M => $3M.) Since then, the share price has gone down ~10%.

For a lower-growth enterprise like BRE, is it reasonable to expect distributable funds and share price to remain more-or-less in proportion? This would imply significant further share price decline (to ~$10/s, given this metric.) Or is BRE cheap enough on other metrics to ignore this weakness?
Read Answer Asked by John on July 08, 2019
Q: Hi, can you shed some light on NEO (NEO PERFORMANCE MATERIALS).

In my mind, The rare earth metals will become precious and those equity stocks "should" strengthen soon especially when China now talking cutting / embargo rare earth manufactured products.

Do you believe it may represent a good buying opportunity at this current depressed level ? Much appreciated. Stéphane

Read Answer Asked by Stéphane on July 05, 2019
Q: I would appreciate your favorite TSX and NYSE income stocks with 3-5 year price appreciation potential. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Lawrence on July 05, 2019
Q: Hi guys,

What do you think of the closed end fund GGN? It is a natural resource fund and has a 13% yield which looks attractive, but is it too good to be true?
Read Answer Asked by Colin I on July 05, 2019
Q: I've been reading a lot lately about planned or enacted bans on plastic bags, plastic straws, plastic cutlery, etc. I'm curious are there any publicly traded Canadian companies that manufacture this stuff and if so what effect will this have for sales and profits of those companies?
Read Answer Asked by Allen on July 05, 2019
Q: For a ten year investment, what would you recommend as your top three ETFs for international equities (i.e. non-US and non-Cdn equities) from a risk-reward standpoint? Does your recommendation change if the ETFs are to go in a registered or non-registered account? Dividends are not necessarily an objective. The ETFs can be from a Canadian or a US firm (i.e. Vanguard, iShares, BMO, etc.).

Thank you for this great service!
Read Answer Asked by Dale on July 05, 2019
Q: Comments would be appreciated about these two companies as sources of stable dividend income with some chance for capital appreciation. Is there any changes their dividends could be reduced in the near term?
Thanks,
Hugh
Read Answer Asked by Hugh on July 05, 2019
Q: Sitting on a lot of accumulated cash right now: any ideas solid dividend growers - TSX listed. Would consider a growth stock(s); but, most are selling at sky high multiples. Did well on ACQ and BAD many years ago; but, I understood their businesses - made a lot of money. I tend to but decent size positions if committed.
Read Answer Asked by James on July 05, 2019
Q: I bought ARX on the recommendation of a couple individuals on BNN. I think I might have leapt before I looked. Doing some research I’m not impressed with the chart as well as the negativity on natural gas. I like to invest in stocks with a decent dividend and some opportunity for price appreciation. I’m not sure this fits. What’s your opinion?
Read Answer Asked by Roy on July 05, 2019
Q: Hi,
What would be the best ratios to look at before buying a REIT : FFO, P/B , EV/EBITDA ?, …For example CUF has good ratios (may be because the price is down) but is far from a favorite among analysts. I have small positions in AP, HR, REI, PLZ, TCN. I sold SRU. I also have VNQ Etf, WIR, HOT and IVQ on the US side. The last two did not perform very well, but seem OK and have quite a big yield. Are my holdings a good mix or too diversified ? I find the REITs are historically expensive right now (ex IIP, DIR) and I’m hesitant to put more money in this sector. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Denise on July 05, 2019
Q: I hold the above positions in the Information Technology sector of my US dollar portfolio that is balanced and well diversified. I am now able to add 1 or 2 Information Technology sector positions. Please provide me with your suggestions including weightings.
Also if you think that the above positions overlap one another, please let me know......Many thanks.....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on July 05, 2019
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