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Q: Hi are there one or two large cap Canadian growth companies you like that also trade in the US and is so could you please give a recommendation? We already own a full position in Magna in our Canadian accounts. Thank you. Bill Y.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on August 24, 2014
Q: Taser international ,your opinion appreciated.ebrahim
Read Answer Asked by ebrahim on August 24, 2014
Q: With regard to Mark's question about BMO's covered call bank etf (ZWB) compared to individual bank stocks. I feel these covered call bank etf's are the biggest pieces of garbage you can buy. Take a look at their distributions from a historical perspective and you can see how their monthly distributions have gone from roughly 12 cents per month to currently under 7 cents a month. Compare that to the banks continually increasing dividend and the better investment, in my mind, is a no brainer. If you've held any of the Canadian banks for any length of time you're probably generating above a 5% yield and each time the banks' raise their dividend that yield climbs higher. Its a beautiful thing.

Apologies for the mini rant but I think its important to look at these two investments from a historical perspective, especially with regard to the distribution/dividend and yield.

Read Answer Asked by john on August 24, 2014
Q: Hi Peter & team,
Would it make sense to transfer “in-kind” slow moving / losing stocks from TFSA to cash (non-registered) account?
This way my TFSA account will have next year an extra contribution room and I will be able to use the losses against capital gains.
Your advise is much appreciated.
Morris
Read Answer Asked by Morris on August 24, 2014
Q: Hello
My broker once said to me something like 'most Canadians who hold our banks, intend to hold them throughout their lifetime, so if you intend to hold them that long, you may as well own BMO's Bank Covered Call ETF. Yes you give up some upside capital appreciation, but you get increased income and some downside protection as a result o writing the call option'. What do you think??
Read Answer Asked by Mark on August 23, 2014
Q: Thank you for your terrific advice. Most of my investments are in 5i portfolio companies. However, I have about 30K that I want to invest short-term, between now and April, when I will need it for other purposes. The main goal here is not growth, but a fairly secure investment that will produce a reasonable return. What would you suggest. Should I wait until we get through September before putting this money to work?
Read Answer Asked by Alan on August 22, 2014
Q: please rank these for growth potential and explain why - RE, SPE, GXE, LXE, DEE- already own RMP and RRX - thanks
Read Answer Asked by don on August 22, 2014
Q: Which of the land tranpotion stocks your preferred choice and why?thanks ebrahim
Read Answer Asked by ebrahim on August 22, 2014
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