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Q: can you rank with emphasis on potential .. cash on hand... moat a nd off the radar to scalpers and shorting
Read Answer Asked by cliff on June 01, 2022
Q: While doing some screening, I noticed that these 5 stocks in the the "Business Support Services" sub-category all came with "Strong Buy" analyst recommendations. I would not put too much credence in a single recommendation but 5 seemed indicative of something.... How would you rank these firms' immediate and longer-term prospects. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by David on June 01, 2022
Q: My wife and I treat our individual accounts as a single portfolio. Based on the Portfolio Analytics we are significantly underweight on the US and rest of the world. We have on RRSP representing 12% of the portfolio that will be converted to a RRIF next year that we would like to simplify. We will maintain 40% - 50% in fixed income, but would like to invest the rest in equity ETFs with holdings outside of Canada. Could you please suggest one or two ETF for exposure to each of the US and the rest of the world. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on May 31, 2022
Q: CWB had a weak quarter with lower net interest margins than expected and weaker guidance as well. EPS of $0.84 missed estimates of $0.90.It appears loan and deposit growth came in lower than expected but the company expects higher rates to act as a bit of a tailwind over the year. On proximity to the oil sector, this type of activity can have a lagged impact but also financing activity might be more muted as energy companies are more focused on shareholder returns compared to capital investment

I asked the question show above you did not answer my question as to why CWB results were so bad please answer the question on CWB
Read Answer Asked by Terence on May 31, 2022
Q: The current market turmoil has made me realize that a certain amount of commodities exposure as an "asset class" should help with portfolio diversification and therefore risk/return profile. Is this thinking correct? What options, if any, are available for the average retail investor to get broad commodity exposure w/o a lot of overhead which you would recommend?
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on May 31, 2022
Q: Dear5i
I have either ETF or individual stock investments in all the major exchanges
except for the Dow Jones . Do you think it would be prudent to have some Dow representation or is the Tsx , S&P500 and nasdaq sufficient ? I understand that ZDJ is an ETF on the DOW but i`m not sure if being Canadian hedged is a good idea now . Your thoughts ?
Also i know this is a geopolitical question but would appreciate your thoughts .The Ukraine/Russia war seems to be an additional source for supply chain disruption especially with regards to commodities , which in turn drives inflation which in turn drives interest rates higher . My question i guess would be what`s your best guess as to what percentage the war has to do with inflation and rising interest rates . In other words does the war have to come to an end to see any real and sustained improvement in inflation and therefore rising rates ?
As always thanks for your input , much appreciated .
Please deduct the appropriate credits .
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on May 31, 2022
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