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Q: Hello Team
I am hearing different comments, and one from David Rosenberg in particular, suggesting it is quite possible to see a 60cent dollar in the not too distant future and I would appreciate your thoughts. Further to this personally I feel that the markets seem to be going through a period of "irrational exuberance" and personally I feel we are only at the beginning of what is to come in terms of a downturn in the Canadian economy. With this in mind, what would your thought be of changing some Canadian dollars in my accounts to US dollars for investment purposes. I would also consider using a US ETF such as GLD to play the rising gold stocks. Appreciate your thoughts
Read Answer Asked by Robert on April 30, 2020
Q: The assisted living industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Do you think this sector is going to face more issues and for investors, is it best to steer clear even though the baby boomer senior population in Canada is growing?
Between CSH.un and SIA, is one better than the other for 3 yrs hold and why? Or is it best to sell both names? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on April 30, 2020
Q: If a person is concerned about the bank of Canada printing so much money , that it starts to lose its value and the money I have saved up in cash starts to lose its value as well , what can a person do to protect the value of the money you have . And how would a person go about doing this? thanks , especially during this crazy economy.
Read Answer Asked by jim on April 30, 2020
Q: From an investment perspective, is the primary reason to invest in a real return bond to receive the inflation-adjusted value of the principal at maturity to maintain purchasing power, and not so much to receive the "real" interest rate payout on invested capital along the way?

If this is so, is it better to hold individual bonds with fixed maturities of shorter duration rather than an ETF like ZRR where the value fluctuates with the perceived interest rate environment, and purchasing power isn't preserved because it never actually matures?
Read Answer Asked by Benjamin on April 30, 2020
Q: opinion question, the markets seem to be bouncing back.

What is your opinion on the market bottom having been reached?
What are the 3 biggest variables to affect the canadian markets in the next 6 to 12 months?
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on April 30, 2020
Q: Cnbc headlines: market rallies are based onHOPE of a cure by Gilead. Nothing is conclusive?
Thought hope was not a good investing strategy. Also us gdp contracted by 4.8% in 1st quarter 2020. So fundamentals where far from good to begin with.
When do you think the market will go back to fundamentals?
This could be the reason for 5 trillion on the sideline?
Your view would be most appreciated.
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Denis on April 30, 2020
Q: Hi gang , can you please shade some more information about this company. Would it be a good investment? Are they making any money? Would you be comfortable to buy it today? Or would you recommend some other company. ? Who are the competitors? Thanks
Alnoor
Read Answer Asked by Alnoor on April 30, 2020
Q: Hello dear team,
Hope you are well and had the chance to enjoy some good weather.
What are your thoughts on this company ?
my known facts(hope they are right)
They have 5 ODD with the FDA and some of them are on the fast track to be commercialized ?
they are partner with one if not the biggest mexico pharma (which is also World wide?) for the commercialization of Cauzma ?
they recently raised something like 10 000 000 $
Everything seems to be going well and on track with the company and they have been delivering.

How do you think they could perform and in how long you think they will start to benefit from their hard work ?
how do you think this company could do in 5 years, if we do an optimistic and a pessimist scenario.

thank you for your time and response.
stay safe,
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 30, 2020
Q: Hello
Very few bank rate reset preferred shares indicate that there is a "NO NVCC" clause. An example are the above noted two preferred shares.
Can you please tell us what the NO NVCC clause means and how these bank rate reset preferred shares differ from ordinary bank rate reset preferred shares?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Terry on April 30, 2020
Q: I hope you are all well and adapting to our new reality. I realize this is a US Closed End Fund , my apologizes. I have held it for some time in a rrif for income as well as growth I also hold XLK and a few canadian Tech stocks in that sector. It provides an ample dividend and I gain more upside from the others. Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Tom on April 29, 2020
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