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Q: Going through all your portfolios looking for a high(er) growth stock with a dividend >1 that I don't already own. Can you please rate the following on a scale of 1-10 (1 being low) for both growth and risk over the next 12-18 months: MG, SLF, PKI, TFI, CCL, PLC, GSY, OTEX. (I note that all but SLF are currently rated 'strong buy'.) And if you have two clear favourites in the preceding list, I would appreciate those being noted separately. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on February 17, 2021
Q: Hello,

We have a 2.5-year-old named Victoria, aka 'Toe-Toe'. We are Canadian, and looking for some recommendations for balanced ETFs (or index funds) that we can purchase every two weeks for her RESP. They should have a low/no/reasonable MER, probably more exposure to the US, than Canada, and if possible a dividend so we can start a DRIP. Your suggestions are appreciated. Thanks,

Go, Jets, Go!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on February 17, 2021
Q: Hello, as a recovery play and between these 2 movies chains, which one has the best balance sheet not to go bankrupt ? Do you think financial risk is too high ? Which one has the most recovery potential after the pandemic is over and finally which one would you side with if you had to invest money and why ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by jean on February 17, 2021
Q: Good morning. I currently have positions with MFC, SLF and GWO but GWO was a recent purchase just to see how it performed against the other two which I have held for many years. Based on some of my research it appears that Sunlife manages better through pullbacks and downturns historically however if I were also looking at Dividend Yields, currently MFC and GWO are higher. However I try to look at:
1. Growth rate ( ie EPS growth);
2. Dividend Yield Growth and;
3. Forward Valuation
as best as possible when I look at a company. I don't want or believe I need all three and would appreciate your input as to how you would rank them based on the three criteria I've noted.
Thanks,
Kevin
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on February 17, 2021
Q: What gold mining companies are attractive judged by their NAV?
Read Answer Asked by James on February 17, 2021
Q: What are your thoughts on BL earnings. Stock is down 15%. Is it still buy, hold or sell. I still hold half position and sold half last week due to run-up. I am still up 30% should I continue to hold, buyback half position, or sell.

Thanks for the great service
Read Answer Asked by Hector on February 17, 2021
Q: I own these 2 majors and I'm up 15-20% on them so far. My question is that many people are now talking about value stocks and that energy and financials are good plays. It seems like a lot of people believe energy might be entering a multi year bull market (Eric Nutall!). I've traded these over the last few years since they always seem to pop and then go back down with political climate or economic sensitivity. How do you know if this time is different? I don't want to sell too early, but I don't think $100 oil is coming back.

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on February 17, 2021
Q: I like the concept of HCAL; investing in Canadian banks with a little extra torque and a higher dividend yield than any of the banks. Is it fine as a long-term hold? I know many of the leveraged ETF's are not suitable for long-term but understand the structure of this one is different. Can you please explain the difference between this and the double and triple levered ETF's.
Do you recommend HCAL for long-term bank exposure.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on February 17, 2021
Q: Could you provide your assessment of this company. I understand this is an Israeli company involved in plant proteins. Is it worth investing in this company. Also, why is this down 15% today? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by satish on February 17, 2021
Q: I hold both these companies.

Mastercard has been pretty flat for the last 12 months. Do you see things picking up significantly for them when people start booking tickets for flights, hotels, concerts and Disney Land or will papal process more of these payments as well. PayPal has grown to a size in my portfolio that I wouldn't want to add to it. I know Mastercard isn't a "weed" but can't decide if it's a "flower" that could use some water ;)

Would you add to Mastercard (or maybe start a position in Visa) today or look for something else? (In the payments space I also have a full position in SQ)

....PayPal passed Mastercard in market cap today. (mind blown emoji)

Cheers
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