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• iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (XEF)
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• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU)
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Q: For international developed equity I own VEF and the asset allocator is suggesting VIU. Is there enough of a difference between these two for me to switch?

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Read Answer Asked by Carla on April 02, 2019

• Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (VIU)
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• Vanguard FTSE All-World Ex-US Small Capital Index Fund ETF (VSS)
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Q: Hi, In order to increase my international exposure, I am considering VIU. But I was wondering if there are any equivalent of IWO for international exposure (i.e. a more aggressive small/midcap international exposure), a low cost mutual fund may be an option as well. Thanks.

Regards,

Shyam

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• Liminal BioSciences Inc. (LMNL)
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Q: What are thoughts on the recent quarter, seems the market is scared of a another disaster restructuring deal that BXE is doing.

Anything positive in the quarter worth hanging on to?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by fwb181 on April 02, 2019

• Liminal BioSciences Inc. (LMNL)
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Q: Hi team,
PLI took a deep dive today. Any particular reason why? I sold them at a loss a couple of months ago and wondered if it's worth getting back in once they hit bottom. I keep thinking there may be money to be made with this stock. Have they hit a bottom or do you think there is still some downside?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Rob on April 02, 2019

• Noranda Income Fund (NIF.UN)
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Q: nif,un what is your opinion I have a good profit buy sell hold thanks earl

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Read Answer Asked by earl on April 02, 2019

• Valener Inc. (VNR)
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Q: With VNR being purchased for $26 cash to the shareholders do you suggest to just let this happen in due time or would it be beneficial to sell ones shares while it is trading above $26? Thank you for any advice on this. The dividend will be missed.
Many thanks, Len

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Read Answer Asked by Len on April 02, 2019

• Kew Media Group Inc. Variable Voting and Common Voting Shares (KEW)
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Q: Last evening KEW reported earnings per share of.88 for their recent quarter or $1.06
fully diluted. Could you define the difference? Which number should be used when calculating the PE ratio?
Would you please comment on what the fair value of this company is and whether you would add to it at current prices.

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by John on April 02, 2019

Q: For all those questions related to parking the money - i happen to work for a bank and many of them (including CIBC) are paying 3% for new money over 5k to an e-savings accounts. How long it will last in this environment not sure but banks tend to match each other so.....Just an fyi - share if you like.

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Read Answer Asked by kelly on April 02, 2019

• Park Lawn Corporation (PLC)
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Q: When did plc last issue stock and at what price? Conclusion?
Kind regards,
Geoff

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Read Answer Asked by Geoffrey on April 02, 2019

• Miscellaneous (MISC)
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Q: Regarding Bill's question about parking money for short term, EQ Bank and Achieva offer daily savings rates of 2.3% and are fully insured. There is no term period required, it's purely daily savings.

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• Parkland Corporation (PKI)
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Q: Do you think the Alberta governments decision to reduce oil production will impact PKI. Have the short sellers been increasing their attack?

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Read Answer Asked by Bruce on April 02, 2019

• Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAR.UN)
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Q: What is the significance of the drop in share price today?
AJ

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Read Answer Asked by Joyce on April 02, 2019

• Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (CHE.UN)
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Q: what is the payout ratio for this company and what is the feeling about the class action lawsuit levelled against General Chemical (now part of Chemtrade.)

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Read Answer Asked by Tom on April 02, 2019

• Fiera Capital Corporation Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (FSZ)
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Q: Saw the analyst’s downgrade of Fiera and the resulting 5%+ drop in the company’s share price today (Monday). Do you believe the rationale for the downgrade to be valid? Is it still worth holding? Do you still have Fiera in any of your model portfolios? Thanks as always.

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Read Answer Asked by Thomas on April 02, 2019

Q: Just purchased your Portfolio Analytics today. Was not going to buy it, as I thought that it would be a long and complicated process. Turns out that it is very easy to do. Was able to enter everything and get the results immediately. I highly recommend . Thankyou

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Read Answer Asked by Allan on April 02, 2019

Q: If one is sitting on a large cash position and wishes to park the money, do you have any suggestions for doing so. Thanks, Bill

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• Legend Power Systems Inc. (LPS)
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Q: Hi 5i,
Looks like this company is bouncing off 5 year low. Can you tell me what the insider ownership % is and how you find this information?
Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Matt on April 02, 2019

Q: I am interested in buying the shares of LJPC, considering its huge drop and the potential of good renounce, would you please share your idea about this?

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Read Answer Asked by john on April 02, 2019

• Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA)
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Q: Hi Team,

I hold some of TD's high interest savings product (TDB8150 - 1.6% interest) for short term cash. You have also mentioned PSA.TO (1.86% interest) as a similar product.

Do you know if there is any substantive difference in these two products in terms or cost or risk or anything else?

Thank you.

Michael

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 02, 2019

• Stelco Holdings Inc. (STLC)
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Q: What are the earnings estimates for next year??

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Read Answer Asked by Bill on April 02, 2019