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Q: Hi group presently I have a $51,000 capital gain against BYD.un also I have a combined $14,,000 loss in WEF and TSGI. These stocks are all in a cash margin account. My dilemma is WEF quarterly results will be reported first week in Nov should I wait before tax loss selling this sock or do it now? additionally with the stars group being sold what I should I do to lock in the tax loss? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terence on October 22, 2019
Q: Concerning the 4 stocks that I own above - are they all cut from the same mold? It seems these and others in the same category are all down between 20 and 30% in the last 3 months according to the information Globe Investor supplies me. Is this the cause of investors panicking or is it something else? I watch BNN all the time and have heard things such as the S&P will be down another 10% within the next 6 months. Thank you. Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on October 21, 2019
Q: Can you suggest any companies in the energy sector that have a (very) solid balance sheet, are paying a dividend, and are growing or keeping their production constant ? I'm seeing lots of high dividends (Surge, Whitecap), but both of those still carry a fair amount of debt.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on October 21, 2019
Q: Hi. Given the current market and economic situation, what is your opinion of ZWC as part of an income portfolio for the next 12 months. I had thought of using both ZWC and XDV to generate some income. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by John on October 21, 2019
Q: 5i team: looking forward to the possibility that the us $ may be or approaching to be overvalued. Would at this time with new money to be deployed to a global etf such as xdg. Would 5i recommend hedged or unhedged? Also question 2 could you comment on the last year for performance of xdg verses xdgh? thanks for great service Larry
Read Answer Asked by Larry on October 21, 2019
Q: Hi !
If I hold a canadian stock paying a US dividend in a non-registered account what is the tax treatment regarding US withholding tax and Cdn income tax benefit ?
For exemple, should I hold Algonquin Power (AQN-t) in my non-registered account or in my RRIF or TFSA ?
Thank you for helping in my confusion,
Jacques, IDS
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on October 21, 2019
Q: Trying to clean up my portfolio. Any of these losers worth keeping??
I'm a very long term, patient investor.
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Astrid on October 21, 2019
Q: Is there ETF covering communication sector which trade in Canadian currency and on TSX which you would recommend?
Buying US ETF after converting Canadian to US dollars would give the purchase ~ 30 % premium which would be not cost effective
Read Answer Asked by Miroslaw on October 21, 2019
Q: I've been sitting on Pan Orient for a few years now. I've suffered the oil blues during the sector meltdown but this one has done well this year at least. They've had a couple of recent oil discoveries on their Thailand concessions and are starting a new drilling effort for gas in Indonesia. I'm thinking they will soon be increasing their profit notably. Would you hold out for higher gains or dump and move on?
Read Answer Asked by DAVE on October 21, 2019
Q: HI 5i
In my grandchildren's RESP, I have about $1500 to invest, Currently have the above stocks at about equal weighting except for CNR at 26%, rest at approx. 15%. Would you recommend a couple of options for the next investment?
Regards
Kathy
Read Answer Asked by Kathy on October 21, 2019
Q: Good day, 5i May I please have the names of profitable nickel producers from either Canada or the U.S. that you would consider for new buying. I would also be interested in an ETF. Also, what is your opinion of Sherritt International. I realize it is high-risk, but do you feel it has potential? Thanks in advance.
Read Answer Asked by Donna on October 21, 2019
Q: Would you update Knight;s share count following their buyback announced this summer? How many shares and floating shares are now outstanding?
Once they complete the purchase, do you think they will do a financing if they can get the share price back above ten dollars to finance possible future deals with their new company or possibly continue to pursue other deals.
Finally, how much cash will they be left with once they spend the $369M?
Thank you - very excited to see this deal!
Read Answer Asked by Steven on October 21, 2019
Q: I'm in the process of putting together a list of mid range oil and gas producers that might benefit from a change in government policy following the upcoming election. Any thoughts on my thesis, and what mid range producers might you recommend?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 21, 2019
Q: I am looking to add a little to some positions the criteria is :
1. capital preservation
2. dividend safety
WIR.UN, ENB, IPL, ZWE, BEP.UN, CHW, PIF, SPB SYZ, HEP, AD, SIS, NVU.UN, HOT.UN

please order the above and if you could give some reasons that would be helpful.ThanksYossi
Read Answer Asked by JOSEPH on October 21, 2019
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