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Q: Hello 5i,
To clarify my previous question: I hold bonds at 40% for my fixed portion of my value blue chip dividend retirement portfolio.These include CBO $30,000 2.31%, XHY $25,000 1.86% and XLB 87.000 6.76%. I also hold a $60,000 5 year GIC ladder. I would like to change the CBO for VCB for more income and stability instead of watching CBO's constant descent into the nether regions of the market.
Is this consideration appropriate, should I just leave things alone or can you suggest a better alternative given what I already have?
Thank you
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on November 20, 2019
Q: Peter and team
Not sure if you can answer this in a primarily equities forum, but here goes:
I have one account with PHN that is considered as "medium risk". As such it holds 60/40 equities/bonds
The two bond funds have done very poorly over the last few years. Are there better options while still maintaining a "balanced approach" ?
Thanks

Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on November 20, 2019
Q: Hello,
Reading back through your comments on Baytex, it appears you are not large fans.. However, in the last question, you mention it has strong free cash flow yield.. I understand that you don't trust the management team, but in this environment where all management teams are in survival mode and paying down debt or buying back shares, don't you want to align with the best free cash flow companies?
Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by dean on November 20, 2019
Q: I am worried about Cdn household debt and the credit cycle turning..
What are some sectors should investors be in if this starts picking up traction?
Or should I be trimming into more cash?
Read Answer Asked by dean on November 20, 2019
Q: Greetings 5i,

There seems to be much interest in asset management and infrastructure firms these days, BAM.A, BEP, Apollo Global Management, Blackrock... etc. Do you see the business model becoming saturated? Is there competion between these companies for the better assets? Has risk increased due to lower margin aquisitions and competition? Or is there plenty of opportunities for these companies and a clear runway for growth? What are your thoughts.

Cheers!
Read Answer Asked by Duane on November 20, 2019
Q: Regrettably I am holding approx 2.5% position in COV and am down 30%. I see that you have cut it loose from your portfolio. Based on your rationale that the position is now too small to hold, do you feel that I can make a case to hold. I bought it for the growth and am basically a buy and hold investor. Some work, some don't. I've held RHT thru the troubles and am now just slightly up, based on buying at the bottom, at least the last bottom? Thanks for your expert opinion which sometimes is tough to swallow.



















Read Answer Asked by Kelly on November 20, 2019
Q: I read an article earlier this week about convertible debt in the cannabis industry. I think the company was Canopy. The exercise price on the convertible debt was reduced considerably to entice the bondholders. I assume creating more potential downside for the shareholders. In any case, my question relates to the management rights to proceed with such a move. Is it voted by the shareholders ? What would the alternative be ? Borrowing at higher cost ? If no event of default has occured on the bond (maybe there was a default?), why give a better deal to the bondholder ? Can you please provide general comments about debt holders rights vs management/shareholders rights. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Pierre on November 20, 2019
Q: I am looking to make a small speculative investment and wanted your comments before I pull the trigger. I am interested in FIRE, but don't want to get burned and would like to know:
- how much cash do they have on hand and based on their current burn rate how long will this last?
- how much debt do they have and are they in danger of insolvency?
- I understand that being a smaller player they carry more risk but is their management well regarded with a clear path to grow and are they considered to be a likely survivor?
I don't mind investing and waiting for the stock to find its footing but do not want to invest in a company that is not highly regarded. I appreciate your comments.

Cheers
Scott
Read Answer Asked by Scott on November 19, 2019
Q: Hello, I have about 10,000 in physical gold and silver (in safety deposit box) that I’am thinking of cashing in. Would probably buy one or two material or gold stock to collect small to medium dividend .
Question is would you just keep as is or switch to stocks ? And could you suggest two or three quality stock with good management, lower debt etc. ( maybe ETF?)
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on November 19, 2019
Q: I have continued to hold because I thought the overall strategy was sound and selling pot as a retail business makes longer term sense compared to the valuations in the pot growing companies themselves. Can you comment on recent earnings and how you see management's strategy playing out? Does their generally optimistic evaluation of the quarter and their prospects seem reasonable?
Thank-you.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on November 19, 2019
Q: What is the ‘street’ telling you about the upside, flat or downside in the market for the remainder of this year?
Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on November 19, 2019
Q: 1. As I approach retirement I am looking for options to at least slightly improve the dismal returns from the fixed income portion of my portfolio (currently in bond funds, PSA, GICs, returns 2.2-3%).
I am wondering what you think of market linked GICs? The 5-year TD Canadian Banking & Utilities GIC offers an annual guaranteed minimum interest of 2.75%, and maximum total return 25.00%. The 5 year Oaken GIC rate is 2.85%. With 100% principal protection, a competitive minimum interest rate and the potential for a modestly greater return I cannot see any downside to the TD product which makes me think I must be missing something.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on November 19, 2019
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