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Q: Hi there, this 2 week rally is starting to look look and feel a V while many market commentators on BNN/Bloomberg/CNBC seem to say we will retest the lows and possibly even go lower - more of like a U or W or L. Obviously the situation we are in as a society and economy is out of the ordinary, but as professional investors, what is your opinion on where we go from here? Is this rally the real deal, or is it a prolonged dead cat bounce? How do we interpret these moves and what are some general signals to watch out for?

Thanks for your guidance!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 13, 2020
Q: CAS has been hitting 52 week highs. Is there an explanation other than market "enthusiasm/madness" due to press releases stating CAS will be making medical masks? I know you are generally negative on this company due, if I recall correctly, to elevated debt levels but has your opinion changed?
Thanks,
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on April 13, 2020
Q: Can you please confirm whether GICs with lesser known institutions like Equitable Bank and Home Equity Bank are insured under CDIC?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terry on April 13, 2020
Q: How might you rank these companies for the mid to long term? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on April 13, 2020
Q: Hello,
Your list of the 5 best gold companies with a little comment for each why, will be appreciated
Thanks
CDJ
Read Answer Asked by claude on April 13, 2020
Q: You often recommend FNV as a favorite gold streamer, but MMX is in your Growth Portfolio. Can you please give a brief overview of the relative merits of the two companies? What is the investment thesis behind including MMX in the Growth Portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Craig on April 13, 2020
Q: Hello, what is your opinion of Quaterhill in today's market? I have owned this for sometime in a TFSA and have been in a losing position for a long time just collecting the div. Would you sell this take the loss and move the money into something with a potential better return like ATD.B, NTR or PLC these are also owned in the same account. Or would you wait another quarter or two? The virtual AGM is on April 15th. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on April 13, 2020
Q: I currently have a 45% equity, 35% bond, 10% preferred and 10% cash portfolio. Was waiting to allocate the cash the market when the virus issue clears. Corporate bond spreads are insufficient to cover the inherent risk. Should I consider the alternative income fund arena as a place to invest? I have noticed even pension plans are moving into this space.
Read Answer Asked by Greg on April 13, 2020
Q: Good day team, with current environment for context, and looking at tech/big data companies: Are there etfs (Canadian but with CDN/US/Global exposure) that cater to broad based tech. I feel once we are out of this, technology will play an even greater role in our lives and in industry, healthcare, security etc etc
Read Answer Asked by Harry on April 13, 2020
Q: TFII: a lot of debt., low PR @ 25%, excellent ROE of approx. 22%, diversified company. I own nothing in this space. Everything is up a lot this week - who would have figured with all the negative media news (what's new)? They report later this month. I do not know a lot about this company? I assume transportation of goods, courier services etc.? Low fuel prices is certainly helping their bottom line as this would be a huge expense. 1000 shs would be a full position for me - maybe buy 500 now? Is the dividend safe (high debt.)?
Read Answer Asked by James on April 13, 2020
Q: ENB vs PPL.....which would you prefer for a 3 - 5 year hold? Or half a position in each? Are the dividends safe? I'm looking for the dividend plus modest share price appreciation. Any other recommendations in this space?
Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on April 13, 2020
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