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Q: Are there tax implications with holding HXS in a TFSA given that the dividends are not distributed? I have no US holdings, and in my (latish) retirement, I've decided I could use some US exposure. Would it be a suitable single ETF to hold? I could hold it in my non registered account if that would be better, or if you can suggest another suitable ETF that could go in the TFSA, that'd be great. Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by M.S. on October 03, 2017
Q: Team,
I hold both of these ( retired income investor) and wondered if you could add any comments with respect to each as a longer term hold for growth and dividend safety and are there any ther companies in this space that like better or just as well?
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 03, 2017
Q: Inflation is low and BOC rates are still at very low rates - money is cheap to get. IMHO the only place to make money is in the stock market, but seniors want low risk and for many decades placed money in high yielding low risk investments - GICs. Recently I applied for and received a 5 year closed mortgage at 2.49%, which means rates will stay low for at least five years. Our population is aging and that segment of investors like low risk, which leads to lower returns.

My question, when do you think or believe interest rates will rise to a new normal and therefore the stock market will see a competition for money from seniors? Therefore, by default lower returns in the stock market.

As always thanks for your comments.

Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on October 03, 2017
Q: Hi 5i,
A few days ago, in your most recent answer on a Callidus (CBL) question, you closed by saying:
“We think there will be more clarity in the next 30-60 days and with a 3% position, we would simply sit tight for the time being.”
This struck me as interesting because I was thinking was that a longer timeframe (more like 2+ quarters) would likely be required for the company to show sufficient progress in portfolio growth and (maybe more importantly) value realization to re-kindle sufficient interest to support a go-private transaction. But given your comment I’m wondering if I was missing an interim catalyst that might clarify their situation sooner. Can you say what made the shorter timeframe potentially significant in your view? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Lance on October 03, 2017