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Q: I asked you about the earnings on xlnx yesterday and I see the questions and answers today on this company.

I have a somewhat significant loss after today as I’m into it around $130 per share on 3,000 shares but fortunately I have gains in Veev and Five that outweigh the loss on xlnx. I tend to hate owing anything at a loss as I lack patience and I worry about a turning of momentum. I don’t know whether to do nothing or sell one or more of my other holdings and go home with a profit and my tail between my legs. May I please get your advice? Thanks I’m advance.
Read Answer Asked by Jason on April 26, 2019
Q: Hi. I'm looking for some 'safe', high yield income for the next 2 years. Do you like any of these split-share corps. for my purposes? If you could please explain you answer. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Toge on April 26, 2019
Q: This is a follow up question about a portfolio for my parents. Thank you for your response, yet again.

You suggested an ETF for growth as another option. How about XHC and IWO? Any other suggestions?

You mentioned that tax reporting for trusts are a nuisance. I agree. But if I put it in an RRIF, which would you suggest?

Thanks again,

Fed
Read Answer Asked by Federico on April 25, 2019
Q: Hi - just a clarification re the Revera law suit and ads. SIA is not the
same company is it? My understanding Revera is a private co. unrelated to Sienna
Read Answer Asked by Scott on April 25, 2019
Q: Could I please have a few of your top Smart Beta ETFs recommendations. I was hoping to get a few ETF ideas that cover USA, global and international only. A few that trade on the TSX and in the USA would be great. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Aaron on April 25, 2019
Q: You mentioned that Sangoma Technologies got upgraded by Acumen Capital. What is their new target price? With a current market cap about $90 million do think the stock price and multiples will jump when the market cap exceeds $100 million? For example based on last quarter's revenue run rate the stock trades only 0.75 X sales despite its strong growth rate, profitability and good balance sheet.
Read Answer Asked by Charles on April 25, 2019
Q: 5i,
Question: Which of these three companies are preferred going forward for 2019? Should we hold all?
5I RESEARCH ANSWER:
We think GOOG looks best here, though we will give credit to MSFT for adjusting well to technology changes (the cloud).
FB we think will be a longer recovery, and we don't think is a must-own. We would be fine holding the other two.
DO you still feel the same ?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Fernando on April 25, 2019
Q: Could you offer me a suggestion for a dividend income etf. Also going forward with a corrrection coming would this be a moderately safe position thank you Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on April 25, 2019
Q: I have taken over all my parent's finances due to health issues. It has taken quite a while to sort through things (2 years), but I am almost done. They are both over 80, and in 'ok' health. They are thinking of 20% exposure to the market, so I have come up with the following as a plan. Do you think this is reasonable?

HISA and Cash - 100% of their past year's expenses

Percent based on the remaining funds:
57% GIC
20% Bonds
6% Preferred Shares
13% Dividend bearing stocks
4% Growth stocks


Also, any suggestions for other categories not mentioned, like trusts (eg BEP.UN)?

Thanks for your great service over the past year!

Fed
Read Answer Asked by Federico on April 25, 2019
Q: Hi 5i,
HXQ vs. XQQ – Questions and Comment: 1. Is the XQQ’s dividend subject to US tax withholding? 2. If not, is it eligible for the Canadian dividend tax credit? 3. My discount brokerage site indicates that the MER on HXQ is actually lower than that of the XQQ but I understood you to suggest otherwise. Can you please just confirm on that one?
It seems to me the elimination of the total return feature of the HXQ may not be the most important element in deciding between these funds. The charting function I use shows HXQ to have outperformed XQQ measurably over a 3 year period. While some of that might be attributable to HXQ’s lower MER and ‘total return’ feature, isn’t the bulk of the difference attributable to the fact that HXQ is unhedged, while XQQ is CAD-hedged, and over the 3-year period HXQ’s return has been amplified by the Canadian dollar’s decline against the US buck? Or is there something else in the mix? In any case, maybe the decision on whether to switch from HXQ to XQQ should be mostly a matter of whether one would prefer to be CAD-hedged or currency-exposed over the anticipated investment timeframe. Whatever tax consequences might flow from the other variables involved, they could easily be overwhelmed by a currency move of a few percent and, in a taxable account, any gain on a currency move would remain tax-deferred until a disposition event. Even then, the applicable tax rate would still be the capital gains rate. So that aspect of HXQ’s tax efficiency would be preserved. HXQ may not end up being as tax efficient as it was when it could avoid cash distributions. But if it is just going to have a yield akin to XQQ’s 0.44%, and if available alternative holdings (like XQQ) are already doing that, the fact that HXQ may have to pay a distribution may not be the most important consideration for a switch decision. Or am I missing something? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Lance on April 25, 2019
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