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Q: Hi there,

ABBV has been on a decent run since July. I assume their mostly positive quarterly report indicating lots of activity in their drug pipeline is one reason plus healthcare seems to be showing a bit of life.

How do you see it’s valuation is it an ADD/BUY in a diversified portfolio for growth and income?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 26, 2025
Q: Inspired by your best stock ideas service, what would be your top 3 suggestions for “growthy” ETFs (any market) for my TFSA that I could research?
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on August 26, 2025
Q: Good morning - With the market rising so nicely, it's timely for me to do some re-balancing. For fixed income, I have positions I xlb, xbb and XHY. What fixed income investments do you suggest these days. I could add to the above and/or to corporate bonds, if that makes sense. But, I am nervous about the prospects for Canadian companies as the Trump tariffs take their toll. What does your crystal ball reveal? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by alex on August 26, 2025
Q: What is your opinion on the Hamilton day max ETFS. SDAY / CDAY. Pretty new for much data or performance history.
Who / when would an investor benefit from these compared to regular enhanced yield ETFs?
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on August 26, 2025
Q: Hi Team,

At present, I hold no discretionary stocks in my portfolio, and I am considering the ones listed above.

Could you please outline the key pros and cons of investing in each of them from a strong growth perspective? In your view, which have the best potential over the next 3 to 5 years?

Gratefully,
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on August 26, 2025
Q: Hi, after holding CVE for awhile and being under water, I'm finally nearly breaking even. After the new MEG deal, I wonder what people might think about selling it to get into other 'growthier' stocks long-term (like SHOP, LMN, PRL, for example, but open to other ideas as well).
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by GeeMac on August 26, 2025
Q: Which ETF do you feel compliments VOO the most? This would be for my RRSP. Also, I’m 15 years from retirement.

Your top 3 in order preferably?

US/CND/international/All world.. doesn’t matter.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Nick on August 25, 2025
Q: I noticed you prefer KSX over DSG recently, and I’m wondering why. Or is GSY the better choice of the three? I have held all three for a few years and due to timing issues I have a much higher gain on DSG and GSY. I know past performance does not guarantee future results, but can’t get over my negative bias towards KSX. Also I have too many different stocks and know I should concentrate more. (I.e. 20 vs 30+)
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on August 25, 2025
Q: When looking at portfolio weightings and the Brookfield companies - do you consider each incarnation of the brookfield empire as a different company or do you consider them the same? Trying to figure out if I should trim or not, given their connections.
Read Answer Asked by Judith on August 25, 2025
Q: I have held BNS in my cash account for several years and the stock has been essentially flat. I am looking to replace it with HCAL. There would be minimal capital gains tax and they have essentially the same yield. HCAL has 1.25 leverage to the big Cdn banks. Thinking of the tendency of individual banks reverting to the mean , am I selling BNS at the wrong time as it does seem to be participating in the industry’s strength of late. What do you think of this move ?
Thanks. Derek.
Read Answer Asked by Derek on August 25, 2025
Q: I'm looking for an industrial US or global ETF in USD. I searched and discovered the aforementioned ETFs, which include defense ETFs. Which one or two ETFs would you recommend for diversification, and why? What proportion of my portfolio should consist of defense/industrial ETFs?
Read Answer Asked by Dev on August 25, 2025
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