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Q: Hello,
I was wondering if there are one or two diversified ETF's that cover all sectors and all geographies. Could these ETF's replace a well diversified portfolio of 30 different ETF's which cover the same/similar sectors and geographies. This would simply the maintenance of my portfolio. I would also appreciate your opinion on the effectiveness of such ETF's if they exist.
Read Answer Asked by Mauro on June 27, 2019
Q: Hi there, what would be the best way to play bitcoin if one wanted to purchase either an Etf or individual company? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 27, 2019
Q: I am looking at your : "Stocks that Pay Monthly Dividends" spreadsheet have a few questions. First, looking at CHP.un just as an example, debt to equity is 205.5%. Seems high to me but do you feel this is OK? What other metric would you consider if it is OK to you?
Second, their payout ratio is -52.9%. I understand that a payout ratio of more than 100% means part of your monthly dividend cheque is a return of equity (to be avoided as, theoretically, your equity position is diminished with each cheque) but what does it mean when the ratio is in a negative position?
Third, some listings, BPF.un for example list no payout ratio. Why is that?

Thank you, by the way, for this list. Fascinating.
Read Answer Asked by Fred on June 27, 2019
Q: Hey,
I’m down 20% on Photon right now, it makes up just over 2% of the account it’s in and around .5% of total portfolio. I held through it’s great run up last then watched it fall lower than I started. Are you confident enough in another future run to look at the price now as a good chance to average down? Or is it too speculative and I should just hold now and be patient.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by david on June 27, 2019
Q: REITs, utilities, and other dividend and low volatility assets are being hammered today. Any idea why? Is the market suddenly starting to think rates will be increased? You don't often see ZLU down 2% in a day.
Read Answer Asked by John on June 27, 2019
Q: The CEO/founder has applied to put all of his 52% ownership of the company up for sale. I understand insiders selling a part of their shares, but I've never come across selling all of them. My first thought is some company disaster, but I imagine, in that scenario, an insider would feed them slowly into the market to avoid suspicion. Your opinion please.
Read Answer Asked by sandy on June 27, 2019
Q: Most of REITs are down sharply today, any particular reasons for that? Under current disinflationary backdrop, I think defensive sectors should be outperforming, so except REITs, any other recommendation to buy/hold for now? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by yun on June 27, 2019
Q: Gentlemen Good Morning.
I would like to switch my energy (stocks & ETF) to Clean Renewable energy. Except BEP.un.
Please suggest stocks, ETF, Can, US, or int'l for more than 5 years, income not necessary.
Thanks Regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on June 27, 2019
Q: Hi there,

Given the general long term trend of better managing our waste, i have been looking at this company to add to my us portfolio. I already own Waste Management which has been a very steady eddy over several years but understand it can be economically sensitive. What do you think of CVA and does it have the same economically sensitivity.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by kelly on June 27, 2019
Q: Just a comment. When I search questions on HUT (HUT8 the bitcoin minor). The horizons etf comes up instead. I think you might need to differentiate the symbols on these two.
Regards,
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on June 27, 2019
Q: Hello,

A recent answer mentioned no-fee GIC's. I'm puzzled. We have several GIC's and with various companies. The yearly statements we now get from our advisor (statements that are supposed to be more transparent about fees) says every one pays a fee to our advisor. The GIC rates are net of these fees of course but, in my opinion, these are fees and all are pretty big percentages when compared against the net GIC pay-out. Your thoughts? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on June 27, 2019
Q: Hi 5i team, thanks for your information on beating estimates or not . I just want to see how volatile the short term price action is as it can move up or down in the 10, 15% range. How do you define profit taking as stock price drop ? Is there a maximum % drop before it is not profit taking ? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by victor on June 27, 2019
Q: I currently owned both CM , TD and ZBK in a non rrsp account. I would like to sell CM. My total % holding in ZBK and TD are quite low . If I buy ZBK I still maintain the financial allocation but increase my US holding. I know I would lose the dividend that CM pay as ZBK is quite low, or would it be better to buy more TD and increase the weight of this stock.

Thanks
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