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Q: Wondering about getting returns from non-tech companies, since I have plenty of tech. The world largely still runs on oil. Of course Russia and Saudi Arabia can swing the market, as we have seen. I have some Suncor (SU) and Exxon (XOM). Is Exxon's (XOM) dividend safe? Any wild guesses as for how many quarters out an upswing for energy might be? Thoughts on adding to XOM or SU? I feel like there is potential there that might be better than say Loblaws or other basics.
I appreciate any insights.
Read Answer Asked by Marilou on August 31, 2020
Q: Somewhere in my past I read an article that proposed the idea that an investor should develop a list of 10 companies that are so well managed and poised for long-term growth that they could become a 'hold forever' portfolio. I guess you could call them the 'best of the best companies'. I'm 75 years old which seriously limits the amount of time for my investments to grow, so I have begun to think of my investments as ones that my children would benefit from inheriting.
Keeping all this in mind, I would greatly appreciate it if you would provide me with what you consider to be the absolute best 5 Canadian companies to buy AND although I realize you don't deal directly with American companies, the best 5 American companies to include in the portfolio.
Thank-you for your continued support and I would appreciate any suggestions you can give me.
Read Answer Asked by Les on August 31, 2020
Q: If one anticipates a significant pick up in inflation due to all the extra costs related to Covid-19, what are the sectors likely to benefit? Could you give 3-4 suggestions for Can and US companies which would be expected to do well in that scenario? Thank you for your great insights?
Read Answer Asked by jacques on August 31, 2020
Q: Hi 5i Guys,
I'm wondering about selling some BAC to buy Visa (V) and Apple (A) to get a little more growth in my portfolio. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
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Read Answer Asked by Thomas on August 31, 2020
Q: Hi group thanks for taking my question - its on W - the last 2 days have seen the stock come off 10% there was some news that they were buying some $700 Million of the stock back. I bought on dips over the last 2 days/add to my 2% position (now I have a full position . I figured it was lots of folks taking some profits because of the huge run up over the last 3 months (last quarter finally put them in making $ category. This stock should continue to benefit from the virus Can I have your thoughts Thanks PS I do realize that your do not focus on US stocks but would value your opinion anyway
Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 31, 2020
Q: I hold both CAE (TFSA) and RTX (RRSP) as my industrial exposure and am starting to feel that it is too much focus on aerospace. The delisting of RTX from the DOW raises more concerns and it has been disappointing. Do you think both need to be held? If one was to be let go which one would you choose? What are your current favorite industrials in both Canada and the US as potential replacements and why? Do not need funds anytime soon as federal defined benefits pension/retirement is still 25+ years away.

Thanks so much for the fantastic service!
Read Answer Asked by Justin on August 31, 2020
Q: MYCO can you comment on this company? As far as I can tell:
1. Psychedelic's could be the next cannabis industry
2. The company seems to be in great financial health,
3. A recent voluntary lockup agreement with certain shareholders means no dumping of shares
4. they've hired a past marketing exec with Red Bull - as much as fundamentals matter a good story teller is nice to have.

Is this a story worth pursuing?
Read Answer Asked by Neelesh on August 31, 2020
Q: Tender offers organised by Bam.a for BPY & BpY.un will ended this weekend.Veritas has some negative comments on the group.Please comment on Bam.a Txs for u usual great services & views
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 31, 2020
Q: Morning Peter and Team,
The National, a Abu-Dhabi based publication, recently published an article stating that several of Alibab's biggest investors in the States (all institutional investors) had swapped billions of dollars in Alibaba's US shares for Hong Kong-listed stocks to avoid potential sanctions and delistings of big Chinese tech companies.
Please comment on how would the process of delisting Chinese stocks from US markets work and and how likely do you see this coming to fruition? Also should it indeed come to past, what would happen to the shares of Chinese tech stocks that were already bought through the US exchanges prior to delisting taking place?
Finally are there ways where retail investors can access overseas stock markets such as the Hongkong Exchanges (HKEX)?
Best regards and thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Harry on August 31, 2020
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