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Q: How many utilities are enough and where? I have AQN in TFSA and , BEP, BIP, FTS in cash account (along with BAM.A and BBU.UN - total Brookfield is 8.91%). My spreadsheet indicates I have 3% space left in utilities sector to add but your PA says I am over. Sold all of H (was largest utility holding) due to political risk of current chaotic provincial government. Looking at a replacement for H. Don't really need the income for living , looking more for safety and some growth. Looking for your view on how you would rank above prospects or should I add to existing, or stand pat?
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on August 01, 2019
Q: Can you tell me what to think after the US rate cut? Dow is down about 450 points as I write this which is a bit surprising since I figured a quarter point cut was already baked in.

Should a typical investor change anything?
Read Answer Asked by Mike on August 01, 2019
Q: Does the recent partnership Imperial Brands and an investment of $123 million change your outlook on Auxly ?
"Imperial Brands PLC (Imperial) is pleased to announce a research and development partnership with Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (Auxly), a listed Canadian cannabis company. As part of the transaction Imperial will invest CAD123 million (£75 million) by way of a convertible debenture and grant Auxly global licences to its vaping technology and access to its innovation business Nerudia."
If so, please elaborate.
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by Alex on August 01, 2019
Q: I have several hundred thousand US $ in this money market----Is TDB166 covered by Canadian Deposit Insurance and if so to what amount? Also if there is a limitation to the amount covered can it be spread into several accounts to qualify for full coverage?

If not covered---- what possible black swan event could take it to zero?
Read Answer Asked by joe on August 01, 2019
Q: Context: We're retired and conservative, increasingly risk averse actually. Our portfolio throws off enough for our lifestyle, which comprises 50% GIC's/cash 50%, 15% preferred resets and 35% equities. Our equities are made up of 70% individual stocks (dividend and income) and 30% etf's (SPX and XSP). Though our equity % is much lower than most financial advisors recommend, it's enough for us.
Question 1: You are inclined to some individual stock holdings for a portfolio of our size. Yet, I'm mulling replacing our individual stocks with one or two etf's or funds to more easily get better diversification (mostly because we're presently twice your recommended financial weighting) and also because I'll sleep better if not dependent on ups and downs of our individual stock holdings. Your generic thoughts on the foregoing please?
Question 2: If one were to make this shift, would your generic thoughts be to more SPX and XSP or would you be inclined to another one or two etf's (or funds)?
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Bill on August 01, 2019
Q: I've currently found my portfolio out of balance. Can you recommend companies in the Banking/Financial Sector and Consumer Staples that you can recommend?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 01, 2019
Q: I am in receipt of a Dutch Auction offer from Encanna with a price range of $4.70-$5.40 USD.
I hold the shares in CDN dollars in my Investorline Account.
1. why would they offer me USD?
2. why do companies do Dutch Auctions?
3. do I incur any risk if I do not respond to the offer?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 01, 2019
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