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Q: Assuming markets will tank again, which would you suggest be purchased for a long-term hold at that time: BAM.A, SLF or TRI? Retired investor looking for dividends with some growth.

Many thanks to the entire 5i team for your collective efforts to provide us with timely, thoughtful information and a much-needed balanced perspective during this most challenging of times.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on March 26, 2020
Q: The above TFSA holdings have not performed well and of course, are not eligible as tax loss harvesting. This is one of the potential downsides of TFSA investments. Please give me your thoughts on which ones you would move on from and without worrying about sectors, some replacements you think will recover well. Thanks again for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by bill on March 26, 2020
Q: Hello 5i Team

Could you please provide an update on the mortgage investment corporation.
Are they a reasonable source of higher yield interest income?
The four MIC and First National have suffered the declines similar to the market.
These investments would be held in my RRSP for long term interest income and not for capital gains. These would be a small portion of my high yield fixed income portfolio which includes corporate bonds and convertible debentures.
How did MIC fare in the low interest rate environment after the 2008 crash / recession as most stock charts only go back 10 years.
Thanks for the excellent advice in the last four weeks with all the market changes.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 26, 2020
Q: If my aim is to raise some liquidity for more prudent re-investments in the coming weeks, which companies in your balanced portfolio would you consider as best choices to sell. Not seeing the road ahead with any clarity, I'm interested in keeping those companies with strong balance sheets, and selling those that may suffer the most in these unforseen times.
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Claus on March 26, 2020
Q: Luckily, I went to cash on most of my US holdings in Feb, but kept some VIG, thinking it would survive better than others. That has not really been true and I notice that it does not bounce as much on an up day as one like VIS, which also pays a higher yield. As I start picking away at re-building my US portfolio, what 3 ETF's would you recommend?
Read Answer Asked by Maria on March 26, 2020
Q: Hello 5IResearch
Are there any canadian ETF that tracks the travel industries such as the air lines and or the cruise lines that you can recommend ? If not what would you recommend to participate in the travel industries recover .Thanks for all the recommendation that are posted each day.

Read Answer Asked by claudio on March 26, 2020
Q: would you agree with the expectation of lower rates for longer and if so, what about selling Pref shares which have been killed and switching to a high yield
bond etf or fund? Does this make sense given the current sell off in credit?
Any recommendations for a purchase ? thanks
Read Answer Asked by Scott on March 26, 2020
Q: Hello All,
Why would stocks raise just because of the stimulus.
The Streets are empty and companies are laying off people or are closed. No production, no income, only stimulus money from governments which is not backed. There will no quarterly earnings now and for the second and perhaps 3rd quarter!
Why is the market bull crazy, doesn't make sense.
Thank you, Frank
Read Answer Asked by Frank on March 26, 2020
Q: I submitted 2 questions yesterday, one during the day and one in the evening (from here is BC). I receive answers in my Inbox this morning...one time stamped around 1:30 am and the other around 3:30 am.

Just wanted to say thanks for the obvious long hours and/or split-shifting you and your team are putting in to assist us. Your efforts and guidance is greatly appreciated!

Stay healthy...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on March 26, 2020
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