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Q: Hello,

I have been reading about Evergrand in China and their potential default on $300 Billion in housing debt. It's being noted as the Chinese Lehman Brothers.

Do you see any knock on affects to the rest of world economy?
How big can this go?
Read Answer Asked by Sarj on September 16, 2021
Q: I watched the interview on BNN with Mr. Bedard this morning and a couple of things jumped out at me. This is a company that has so far produced 400 vehicles building a 900,000 sq. ft. plant that is capable of producing 20,000 vehicles a year and is the largest of it's type in the U.S. ..... Nobody does something like that without a good reason for it. That would be like British Properties making the Lions Gate bridge ten lanes because " Maybe we'll need them someday " .... And the CIBC analyst expectations of revenue of $92 million going to $454 million in one year ..... Sure can't see that on the basis of telling the salesmen to " Go out and see if you can flog these things " ..... My brain says there is a reason for the plant and the analysts expectations ..... Any idea what that might be ?
Read Answer Asked by Garth on September 16, 2021
Q: i will have some new cash available from sale of industrial property and i am fully retired at 66 years of age . My wife owns another industrial property from which she draws a monthly income.
We currently have investorline account with each of our rrsp, tfsa, and a joint account.
I here a lot of noise out there in investment world regarding bond etfs being a poor investment at this time, as well as covered call etfs not being a good investment due to limiting upside potentialComments on this please.
But what is your opinion as to what etfs we should invest our new cash: considering Maw 104, VCNS , ZWH, VCIP, RWVG. also High interest savings accounts HSAV?
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 16, 2021
Q: If you had to pick only ten stocks or ETF's to hold forever which would they be?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ben on September 16, 2021
Q: I sometimes look at Keith Schaeffer's site "Investing Whisperer" when I'm in the market for snake oil. It is a very promotional site (mostly sponsored picks) and has a lot more misses than winners, despite the hype. The recommendations are mostly speculative and most have been dismal failures recently with the return of a healthy level of risk-adversity to the markets.

These reservations aside, I am intrigued by a recent pick that is at least showing some momentum: EWG. Peter, I'd be interested in your take on this one.
Read Answer Asked by David on September 16, 2021
Q: Please advise 5 top defensive growth stocks - Canada, US or global.
Many thanks for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by sam on September 16, 2021
Q: Hi 5i!

I try to diversify well my portfolio between sectors but i never paid much attention to allocation between the size of companies. It probably explain the weakness in my portfolio this year, too much invested into small caps.

How would you split your porfolio in % between small, medium and large caps?

I mostly use growth potfolio with some stocks from the balanced porfolio and some us stocks.

Many thanks
Read Answer Asked by Francois on September 16, 2021
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