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Q: I would appreciate your thoughts on purchasing some shares of ALC now that the unit price is below $10. I only own 100 shares bought at $15.92 six years ago in a TFSA account. The dividend has increased. Buying a few more shares would help bring down my book value and if sustainable, the dividend yield would be helped. As a transportation company is it worth holding for the long term? Buy, hold or sell? Thank you so much.
Read Answer Asked by Len on April 13, 2020
Q: Hello 5i,

Imagine that you already have a diversified portfolio you are happy with and plan to keep intact with no changes over a 10+ year investment horizon.

Now, you've watched the recent few months of meltdown sitting with $50,000 of cash that you're considering putting to work, representing maybe 6-7% of your total overall portfolio value/net worth.

Give absolutely no consideration to sector/position weightings, geography (CDN or US or gloabl), or risk tolerance. The only consideration is a 10+ year time frame. You're investing in things for the long term. No trading.

Imagine this was YOUR $50,000. You show up to the office on Monday, April 13. What do you buy today, if anything?

Thanks for all your advice. Read the questions daily. Your takes on this current meltdown I have found to be quite insightful and of far more value than most financial news out there. For this alone I consider my subscription to be money well spent.

Keep yourselves and your families safe!

Ryan
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on April 13, 2020
Q: How do you rank these stocks for an investor starting a position in Canadian banks (minimum 5 year horizon)? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Ben on April 13, 2020
Q: High yield funds have had a nice run up. Would you consider it too late or too risky to buy either of these funds at today’s prices? Wait for a drop?

Is there another etf that you could suggest in this area?

Thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Donald on April 13, 2020
Q: Of the 3 major Telcos what would be your long term pick.
Does the Telehealth division of Telus appear to be growing and does it have a meaningful impact on the Revenue and Earnings?

Thanks Valter
Read Answer Asked by Valter on April 13, 2020
Q: If I am enrolled in a drip, is the stock purchased at a discounted rate or the market price of a stock. I own the listed companies; are any of those are eligible for a discounted drip purchase price? or do you need to buy them directly from the company to qualify for the discount.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on April 13, 2020
Q: Hi there, this 2 week rally is starting to look look and feel a V while many market commentators on BNN/Bloomberg/CNBC seem to say we will retest the lows and possibly even go lower - more of like a U or W or L. Obviously the situation we are in as a society and economy is out of the ordinary, but as professional investors, what is your opinion on where we go from here? Is this rally the real deal, or is it a prolonged dead cat bounce? How do we interpret these moves and what are some general signals to watch out for?

Thanks for your guidance!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 13, 2020
Q: CAS has been hitting 52 week highs. Is there an explanation other than market "enthusiasm/madness" due to press releases stating CAS will be making medical masks? I know you are generally negative on this company due, if I recall correctly, to elevated debt levels but has your opinion changed?
Thanks,
Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on April 13, 2020
Q: Can you please confirm whether GICs with lesser known institutions like Equitable Bank and Home Equity Bank are insured under CDIC?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terry on April 13, 2020
Q: How might you rank these companies for the mid to long term? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on April 13, 2020
Q: Hello,
Your list of the 5 best gold companies with a little comment for each why, will be appreciated
Thanks
CDJ
Read Answer Asked by claude on April 13, 2020
Q: You often recommend FNV as a favorite gold streamer, but MMX is in your Growth Portfolio. Can you please give a brief overview of the relative merits of the two companies? What is the investment thesis behind including MMX in the Growth Portfolio?
Read Answer Asked by Craig on April 13, 2020
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