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Q: Hello: I sold BABA and cut TCEHY holdings in half last week in a bit of a panic and would now like to know of any US stocks you might suggest to replace these two. I already own GOOGLE.
Thanks. Lesley
Read Answer Asked by Lesley on March 04, 2020
Q: Hello 5i,
I usually only hold individual stocks but am wrestling with choosing a “green” company. I like the potential of companies like GRN,XBC and QST but their size gives me pause. Can you recommend and ETF that captures these smaller companies as well as larger ones to reduce overall risk?
Thanks
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 04, 2020
Q: Could you please comment on Pl recent earnings. Also do you think the hit today on VMD is over done as the adjustments were prior period adjustments which probably means the accountants are giving a harder look at current financial statements. The earning were weaker but he Revenue growth was very strong although the net income was weak. The emphasis at this point in this young company their focus should be on growth and the are nearing the $100 million run rate which should bring in new investors..
Read Answer Asked by mike on March 04, 2020
Q: Assuming we get a rate cut of 0.5% by Poloz tomorrow, or, over the next few months, how bad will that impact CIBC's NIM and can we estimate the hit on their earnings? Is one bank more exposed to NIM than others? Regional banks are not reacting well right now. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Matt on March 04, 2020
Q: Hi there. It seems like in this Coronavirus hysteria nobody is excited about testing or treating cancer based on the trading of Guardant and Exact sciences. Do you like the current levels as a nice entry point for a speculative and long term position in each? It seems oversold unless I am missing a fundamental problem. To put a sharp point on the question, are they good buys today?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Tim on March 04, 2020
Q: You are right when you say preferred shares are not bonds, they fall fast in a bad market.

Would it be wise to add a modest amount of ZPR or CPD during this period and take the dividend for a while? This would be in an RRSP
Read Answer Asked by Richard on March 04, 2020
Q: Could I please get your in-depth analysis on the above companies? How sustainable would there dividends be during a business downturn in a low rate environment?
Read Answer Asked by Colin on March 04, 2020
Q: I don't own a REIT in my portfolio. Do you think now is a good time to buy a REIT that may be beaten up and are REIT's looking good for the coming years with expected lower interest rates? What is your fav REIT you would buy right now, I like high ROIC if possible but open to your advice. Thx
Read Answer Asked by Adam on March 04, 2020
Q: I noticed a number of questions recently concerning STC and I thought your members may be interested in the response I received when I asked my Hedge Fund (who follow the stock closely and are bullish) about the recent results:

We thought the STC quarter was strong. Gross profits were up 20% YoY and cash earnings were up 89% YoY. They lowered revenue guidance but increased EBITDA guidance.
Recurring revenue (service business) as a % of revenue

20% in 2018

30+% in 2019

40-50% in 2020

*Margins have followed suite

The conference call was very informative and the focus continues to be growing recurring revenues and profits

Feel free to publish this if you think it is of value.

Cheers
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on March 04, 2020
Q: I recall that during the crash of 2008 some pundits recommended that a good entry point was when the price of a blue-chip stock fell to where it yielded a 4% dividend. I’m assuming this meant that the yield was better than potential interest that could be earned on bond prices during a flight to “safety”. If I’m somewhere near accurate with this statement and given the low interest rate environment we are in, what, in your opinion should today’s investor be looking for in terms of a yield target for dividend-paying Blue-chips, assuming the market is going to continue to decline? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Chad on March 04, 2020
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