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Q: I have held this for a while in my cash account and is well under underwater (65%). I could sell at a loss to offset gains. In your opinion what are the chances it will recover in the short to medium term? Would it be better to harvest the loss and buy something with better prospects for growth? What would you buy in its place, sector not an issue? I have a fairly well diversified portfolio including some gold.
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Read Answer Asked by Carlos on May 20, 2020
Q: Not sure I understand the following line from your April report on GC: "Where we do find some comfort is with
the close ties (and revenue contributions) to governments as well as Brookfield. GC will have access to support, finances, and might even be a go-private candidate. For this reason, we are maintaining our rating at ‘B+’." Not sure of the relationship to Brookfield, or what it means. And do you mean that government revenue is such a priority that casinos would open up sooner? Not sure what going private would mean in terms of price. Would private equity be looking for a "bargain." Also, not sure where GC's revenue mainly comes from: slots, black jack, hotels, poker tables, etc.? I could see slots returning to action with masked players, but have trouble seeing poker players packed around a table, even with masks. Although, I don't believe much revenue comes from poker tournaments; cash games may be a different story. Sorry about this rather confused question. It's just that if I had to pick a company that would be clearly negatively impacted by a Covid-19 shut down, it would be a brick and mortar gaming company, especially one with hotel and entertainment destination sides. Any clarification much appreciated. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 20, 2020
Q: Hi Group questions on gold - I have 4 gold stocks with the following returns YTD
- GLD = 5.19%
- GDXJ = 13.36%
- AEM = 23.29%
- FNV = 10.82%
Why is GLD lagging should I sell in and reinvest AEM or GDXJ ? or do you have a favorite?
Also what % of my $850,000 portfolio should I have in Gold in the present uncertain economy presently these stocks represent 8% can I go to 10% or 15 % considering the present problems in the world - I am a moderate risk investor thanks for your guidance on this + Deduct credits as you see fit
Read Answer Asked by Terence on May 20, 2020
Q: Hi my question today is on REITs. I started to buy these three reits as they are under .9 tb ratio. value. Because of there much lower price the dividend is awesome. This pandemic is the reason for there price reduction. Are they over sold and probably the next sector (industrial reit) to bounce back ? The people that are renting there property ex;Walmart are doing ok. If not a good time to buy when is ?
Read Answer Asked by Hubert on May 20, 2020
Q: Have you changed your opinion of this company? It wasn't too long ago when 5i was recommending purchasing the company at $39, yet now you are saying that $50 is a long way away. I know that times may have changed, but many of the Tech stocks are hitting all time highs, and with LSPD having enough cash to last 12 years or more, isn't the current price a very good price vs. fair value?
Read Answer Asked by stephen on May 20, 2020
Q: I would like your advice on my Healthcare Portfolio. Currently, we own IHI, SYK, PFE, BMY, ZTS , LHCG. My watchlist includes names that you have also recommended. Please rank your top healthcare preferences [could include others] 5 or 6 names overall [ growth at reasonable price, with rationale, if possible.



Read Answer Asked by sam on May 20, 2020
Q: Over the years I have down very well with Crew and at one point sold it at its all time high of $20.
I started acquiring a new position last year and bought all the way down to below0.20.
I asked your opinion in height of the March fear and gutting of oil prices. You stated with its debt it may not survive and that you would not want to own it. This spooked me so I took your advice and sold at a significant loss. Since that time it is up over 70%! Did you get this wrong?? Has your view of Crew changed? What is your view of the upside for oil from here?
Read Answer Asked by PETER on May 20, 2020
Q: I'm interested in companies with very strong balance sheets and good potential future growth. Could you please list your top two picks for each sectors of the Canadian market and for sectors of the US market? Thanks so much.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on May 20, 2020
Q: With an outlook that there is substantially more downside risk than upside potential in the markets, does it make sense to set up some pairs trades to reduce market risk. I don't short stocks, so I was thinking to use bull and bear ETF's. I had in mind (1) long NASDAQ (QQQ) / short Russell (RWM) and (2) long Investment Grade Bonds (LQD) / short High Yield (SJB). First of all, what do you think of the strategy and second, do my selections seems reasonable? Thanks for your valued advice.
Read Answer Asked by ROB on May 20, 2020
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