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Q: If both stocks were held and both at a loss of 10 to 12 % and I was thinking to need cash from one.I like the better dividend from white cap but if going forward I would have only one .Which one do you feel is a better bet to regain and provide higher growth potential? Tks Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on December 15, 2023
Q: Hi, In a strong market and a FED induced rally, above stocks sold off sharply, in Today's trading, perhaps for different reasons. Drop in HPS.a, could be attributed to profit taking against the back drop of 300% jump, this year. But, the other three companies, I thought, will be benefitted with lower rates cycle over 2024/2025. May be, I am wrong. It;s just that, when some stocks don't go up ( and decline) in otherwise strong up market, makes me wonder, what am I missing ? Thank You
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on December 15, 2023
Q: Can you recommend 4 large Canadian stocks that have a good upside with a dividend in the 4% plus range.I do have RY,TD,BMO,BIP and TRP. Looking for a total yearly upside of 10% plus range.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Al on December 15, 2023
Q: Hi - as a follow up to your reply from my earlier question today on the above, would you consider a further pullback during this possible rotation to be an opportunity to add back to them? This would be under scenario that once a recession is upon us that they would once again do well. Secondly, do you "expect" that this rotation may last a quarter or two...or is your base case for recessionary positioning sooner?
Read Answer Asked by Doug on December 15, 2023
Q: IMO Recently completed a $1.5 Billion Substantial Issuer Bid,(Fancy name for share repurchase)buying roughly 19 million shares at $78.50.Can you explain to me other than improving their EPS and not having to $38 million in dividends a year going forward how this is good stewardship of $1.5 Billion and can you tell me question number 2-What happens to these shares are they simply “retired”so in other they just vanish from circulation never to be seen again and $1.5 Billion also retired. Thanks and Merry Christmas
Read Answer Asked by Greg on December 15, 2023
Q: Thanks for your explanation on BN and BAM ..... However I still don't see the thesis for buying BN ..... Mr Market is giving no credit to " cash in the bank " ..... Mr Market knows everything we do yet gives the capital gains to BAM.... For example BAM is up 3.57% today and BN is up 1.6% on an upmarket day .... And since inception BAM has consistently been the one rewarded .... Mr Market is giving the nod for both income and growth currently to BAM...... Why shouldn't I have my cake and eat it too ?
Read Answer Asked by Garth on December 15, 2023
Q: I am looking to set up an RESP for grandchildren aged 8 and 6 with about $40k that will be added to annually. I am thinking of purchasing 8 stocks in roughly equal amounts - ISRG, CROX, GOOG, NVDA, BN, LMN, SMCI, HPS.A

Is 8 stocks too limiting and should I look at ETFs for some sectors or should this give the plan a good start and greater diversification can occur as the plan grows?

Anything you see here that raises a red flag or are there other stocks I should consider?

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 15, 2023
Q: I just wanted to make sure I understood the CRA attribution rules. Let's say I have $10,000 and it earns interest in a taxable account @ 5% = $500. I have to claim that $500 on my income tax. Now suppose the next year that $500 earns more interest @ 5% = $25. Again, I could claim that $25 on my income tax.

However, my understanding is that this 2nd generation interest (interest on interest of $25) does not need to be claimed by me. Instead, it could be claimed under my wife's income tax. Am I correct?

If I am correct, my plan would be to transfer the interest monies I earned during 2023 from RBF2010 (basically a RBC money market fund currently earning 4.55%) to my wife's account in early 2024.

Please confirm my understanding is correct....thanks...Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on December 15, 2023
Q: What are the best stocks to look at now for exposure to copper?
Read Answer Asked by hal on December 15, 2023