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Q: What do you think of BIP's offer for IPL?

I note that the stock price of BIP is down about 20% since Dec 24. I also think that investors may be in part selling now to shy away from the fossil fuel industry. Yet the pipeline industry seems less impacted by the price of oil and the regulations barring new pipelines. Wouldn't this make the existing pipes more valuable.

So, does all this imply that this downdraft is a good buying opportunity for bip (which I already own a lot of)?
Read Answer Asked by arnold on February 12, 2021
Q: A member reported difficulty purchasing OTC:VWDRY at TDW. I, too, have mostly given up on ordering over-the-phone. However, the member should be able to purchase VWDRY via WebBroker; indeed, when I enter the symbol in the order form textbox, WebBroker autocompletes the company name. The only obstacle is the omission of price data, but that's available at OTCMarkets (which, when I've asked, has been where TDW's phone brokers got their information, too.) Perhaps WebBroker added this symbol to its database only recently.
Read Answer Asked by John on February 12, 2021
Q: ALREADY HAVE A 5 PERCENT HOLDING IN TELUS AND AM THINKING OF ADDING BCE TO THE SAME POSITION. IS THIS TO MUCH IN A 68 YEAR OLD RETIREES PORTFOLIO? MY THINKING IS REDUCING RISK IN CASE OF A SIZEABLE CORRECTION AS THE GAINS HAVE BEEN ADDING UP. IF YOU HAVE A COUPLE OF BETTER INCOME IDEAS IDEAS THAT WOULD BE APRRECIATED. THANKYOU
Read Answer Asked by John on February 12, 2021
Q: Any idea how serious this chip shortage could get for F and GM and maybe some other companies? If it's a short term thing I'm thinking the market will look past it. Also are there any stocks that would benefit from the shortage? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on February 12, 2021
Q: I keep hearing about Talkspace and just wondering your thoughts on this one.

Thank you again for all your great advise.
Read Answer Asked by Meghan on February 12, 2021
Q: Good morning,
Thanks for your great service.
Today my question revolves around AU (gold) royalties and return of inflation - once the economy opens up & we start spending «en masse» our accumulated savings -.
I have read that royalties might be better than AU companies as they do not have the same cap ex as AU companies and they employ less human resources. I am assuming that they also have less debt on the balance sheet .
Questions:
Whether you prefer AU royalties vs AU etf or specific AU companies o even PHYS ?
Which royalty would you prefer ?
Would a precious metal royalty be a judicious addition to a portfolio ? Such as MMX, ALS, LIF ?
I am well diversified and have a substantial portfolio.
Deduct as many points as you see fit.
Best Regards,
Elaine
Read Answer Asked by Elaine on February 12, 2021
Q: As a recovery play, and a 2 to 5 year horizon, specifically cruise lines, what is your opinion on CCL vs it's peers. If not CCL, what others would you recommend and why. CCL seems to be the biggest in terms of the number of sub groups under it. Is this size a negative though? Please provide some forward looking metrics to your recommended play
Read Answer Asked by Harry on February 12, 2021
Q: This is a follow up question re buying Vestas wind OTC pink.
I have looked at the idea and tried to talk to my broker TD waterhouse but don't have the patience to wait for the phone to be answered.
I can't buy it from their website without calling.
Anyway I have given up on the idea of this company but would like a few suggestions for established wind turbine companies that operate internationally.
Many Thanks
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on February 12, 2021
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