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Q: Peter and team
After getting out of the market in March, I am thinking of reinvesting my non registered money in Mawers Tax Advantage Balanced Fund. I intend to pay any tax bills from this money.
Would I be facing complicated tax calculations at year end for each withdrawal I made?
Would it be better to go with a Balanced ETF such as VBAL?
Thanks
Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on October 29, 2020
Q: I need to increase my Global ETF or ETFs (ex- North America) exposure. I currently have some VIU but am wondering if I should consider a couple geographic areas: Europe, Asia, Japan etc. My preference would be something I can hold in CAD non-hedged and preferred non covered call.
Read Answer Asked by Sandy on October 29, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team,
There seems to be a lot of M&A activity brewing these days, especially in U.S. tech. AMD is in the process of acquiring XLNX and this morning there are reports that MRVL is close to buying IPHI. What are some other potential candidates that likely won’t be around this time next year as they will be acquired. I know you mention DOCU regularly but what are some other likely names?
Thanks again.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on October 29, 2020
Q: Hi team:

about 2 years ago, when CVE was around $ 15, it was a top pick by a BNN
market call speaker who I think is a conservative investor in general; he thinks that it has good value and pays a dividend to wait

the company HSE that was bought by CVE now was trading around $ 25 plus over ten years ago too and paid a dividend for the investors

The less than ideal outcome of the CVE stock ( has suspended dividend if I am correct) does reflect the general outlook for the Canadian energy stocks;

but after the last Fed election, one of the natural gas company just moved the head
office to the USA, the dividend paid out from what I understand no longer qualified for the dividend tax advantage

I wonder if CVE might be the next Canadian energy company to re-locate South of the border ? I also share the deep pain of the workers for the CVE who got laid off after the merger that no longer have a job

I wonder if it is a Value trap stock ?
thanks
Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on October 29, 2020
Q: I have read your cautions on investing in shares in this company. Have you any different opinion, or additional thoughts, with respect to their 5-year 6% green bond issue? These would seem to be suitable as a component of an investor's bond holdings? I imagine it would depend to a large extent on the safety of the assets of the underlying company being invested in by RE?
Read Answer Asked by Lotar on October 29, 2020
Q: Can I have a short list of American renewable energy companies for a 3 year hold.
Interested in growth mostly.
Thank You
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 29, 2020
Q: I would like to add one or two reits to my portfolio which are unaffected by the pandemic. Which would you recommend? amt, cci, eqix, cor, ngg, qrvo. Do you have others that you recommend over these ones.
Read Answer Asked by Anthony on October 29, 2020
Q: Hi,

I have a very small spec position in Bitfarms who secure cheap power and lease state of the art computing power to mine bitcoin. They promote their good "mining margin" and "mining profit" (non-IFRS measures) however they still show a net loss (Q2 2020). Could you give a non-accountant like me the readers digest version of where all the money vanishes between the "mining profit " and the net loss. Also, your view on future prospects for BITF would be appreciated. I am up 40% on a small investment - take the money and run or does this thing have the potential to be one of those 2 or 3x home runs? I feel compelled to add that I believe my #1 investing mistake is selling too soon. Perhaps more than 1 question so deduct as required,
Read Answer Asked by Morgan on October 29, 2020
Q: Seems to me that we are a turning point in our world today. What with the problems the pandemic faces us with and those connected to climate change I think we are in need of some truly innovative companies that are dedicated to solving these kinds of serious problems. My question is, do you know of any ETFs that are focussed on companies with innovative ideas that will help to solve problems? I guess I'm looking for an "Innovation" ETF . If this is not possible, could you suggest a number of companies dedicated to innovative ways to help solve these kinds of problems.
Read Answer Asked by Les on October 29, 2020
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