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Q: Hello - I am very new to this web site and investing with minimal knowledge. I have investments with TD Waterhouse and set up all my accounts to self invest. It was suggested I start with ETF's. From there I don't know where to go or what to do. Can someone guide me?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Susan on September 21, 2018
Q: Just like to bring to the attention of Sam who was asking about TDB220. Discount brokers now have a D series for many of the mutual funds. This series is for the self directed investors with lower fees. For example TDB220 has a D series equivalent (TDB3011) with MER of 1.66%. Still too high but better than 2.4%.
Read Answer Asked by Saad on September 21, 2018
Q: the above Company is another (one of many) that have hit the market that are engaged in the marijuana industry. I think it was originally offered at 13 cents and is now trading at 90 cents. I know you are not fans of the marijuana stocks but do you have an opinion of the future prospects for this company.
Read Answer Asked by Bob on September 21, 2018
Q: For the past few years I've successful played a strategy for the big 6 Canadian banks. Each year I hold two banks. About this time each year I sell them and buy the 2 with the lowest P/E. The rationale is that the lower P/E banks revert to the mean. I've come across RBNK that has a similar yet a bit more diverse strategy. They look at higher yield vs my strategy of lower P/E, but they seem fairly well aligned. RBNK holds all 6 as follows: 1/4 weighting for the 2 highest dividends (BNS,CM) right now, 1/6 weighting for the next two highest yielders (RY, NA) and 1/12 weighting for the lowest yielders (TD,BMO) It's an inexpensive MER. What are your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Brian on September 21, 2018
Q: Hi Ryan As a long term holder of VET the stock has a hard time generating a growth return.
I understand the huge discount on Can oil as part of the reason ,what I cant understand why the market gives no credit for VET,s foreign holdings not subject to the WCS discount.
My thinking is to exit and sit on cash till this political crap settles out.
Kind Regards
Stan
Read Answer Asked by Stan on September 21, 2018
Q: 5i
Would you choose panw or ftnt or half of both .
Also are you familiar with chgg and ttd . Would they be a buy for a TFSA or would you suggest something else ?
I have a large amt of cash to deploy in two TFSA accts . What would be your top 10-12 picks currently ? (CD or US )
Please deduct 2-3 points .
Thanks
Bill C
Read Answer Asked by Bill on September 21, 2018
Q: Hi, In addition to reason cited for recent spike in stock price, per your response to John's question, Sylogist was also upgraded by Cormark (the only brokerage covering this co.) on Sep 18 to Top Pick from Buy and price target raised to $18 from $16. The analyst also raised the full year EPS forecast to $0.50 for FY2019 and $0.62 for FY2020. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on September 21, 2018
Q: I need to raise a bit of cash, and would like to take it from the Tech Sector which is a 23% weighting in my portfolio. I have 9 tech stocks in total. The top 4 largest holdings (approx 15% each of my tech holdings but none of them exceed 5% of my total portfolio) are KXS, OTEX, SHOP , SYZ.
Any thoughts on which one(s?) would, at this time, be best to trim ?
As always, thanks for being there !
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on September 21, 2018
Q: Hi Peter and Staff

I have had several energy “related “ stocks over the years , most have left a sour taste - In my “basket “ representing a small % of my portfolio I still have HWO, SES, CEU and TDW . If I add PSI I will drop one of the above . Please deduct credits as you see for but with some detail tell me which one versus the others
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on September 21, 2018
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