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Q: Hello 5i, I currently own the BMO Monthly Income Fund (25% of porfolio) and some xtr(2%). I wish to liquidate the fund and get another etf or 2 to replace it and am considering the above dividend etfs. I would like the best of both worlds high yield/low fees and some growth with low volatility Which of the 4 would you consider adding to my xtr etf and why? Should I also increase my xtr holding. I have some GIC and am trying to be on the conservative side with this account but do hold some reits and utility etfs.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by pietro on April 30, 2019
Q: I recently took profit in my TSFA US holdings. Which 2-3 US companies would be your recommendation?
Read Answer Asked by David on April 30, 2019
Q: US dividends - not a question.
The Canadian stocks above also pay US dividends.
Read Answer Asked by David on April 30, 2019
Q: After the announcement of Alberta production curbs I increased my holdings from 2.5% to 4,5% and because of its outperformance I am now over 5% and am going to reduce my holdings. I am thinking of going down to 4% as I see improving metrics with the company. It is my only oil and gas producer in a balanced portfolio which is less than 20% of total holdings but managed on a standalone basis. What are your thoughts on a 4% holding. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Jerome on April 30, 2019
Q: Google is a frustrating stock, although I think it is under-rated and continue to have faith in it. But just when it reaches a new high, it pulls back again. Slow and steady seems to be the name of the game with this one. This sell-off seems overdone to me. The miss mostly due to the fine so why would anyone sell? Your thoughts on earnings?
Read Answer Asked by John on April 30, 2019
Q: What are your thoughts on emerging markets. In the last two weeks I’ve read: Money Sense (John De Goey) that investors should own 10-15% of their portfolio in emerging markets; and Morningstar (John Rekenthaler) that emerging markets are a bust and not worth diversification. Why such opposing views? Are they biased opinions?
Read Answer Asked by Dave on April 30, 2019
Q: I'm looking for a 'reasonable' way to approach the 5G world as it rolls out over the next few years. With so much being said about this technology, is there a way to approach this with Canadian companies? While the companies I note are not really comparable I mention them only as potential candidates to look at. Would you see an investor better off to be in a large cap such as BCE or lean towards a small cap such as BYL? Would the cable companies be worth a look? What other companies are likely to benefit from the 5G rollout that you would suggest looking at? I am comfortable with risk so small cap and volatility is ok.

I'm more interested in what companies I should be researching and potentially adding to my portfolio.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by ralph on April 30, 2019
Q: Earnings call coming May 8th., what are the expectations and do you think they will meet them. What do you think of this company and their recent purchase of Sanmark BV. and do you think any of the big pot stocks might show some interest in an investment for the CBD craze.
Thanks as always
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on April 30, 2019
Q: Have been watching this one for awhile now and would appreciate your analysis for dividend safety and growth prospects in the next 12 months.
Will the last find of their 1700 carat diamond propel some tailwinds and do you think their upcoming report will be positive or negative.
Is it worth buying or should I wait to see results and earnings call.
Thanks Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on April 30, 2019
Q: if you wanted to increase the weight in each of three stock SJ,SIS, KXS which would you top first, second and third?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked on April 30, 2019
Q: What do you think of the Beyond Meat IPO? Should investors buy it when it opens? At what price range would you be a buyer? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Roy on April 30, 2019
Q: In a number of recent questions, you noted that Enwave has good growth visibility, is profitable with positive cash flow, is debt free with $9M cash and trades at a reasonable valuation. In a case of the "rich get richer", on 25 April, they received a $10M strategic equity investment from Aurora Cannabis.

My question is on their warrants as I'm constantly on the hunt for those with exceptional potential. They are very difficult to find but it now looks like ENW might qualify. Based on Friday's closing price, their intrinsic value is already $0.62 and they have 3.5 years until expiry so the time value seems very modest and the potential looks great.

As always, I would appreciate your analysis of both the Aurora investment and the warrants.
Read Answer Asked by karl on April 30, 2019
Q: Not a question but information about dividends received from the above. I have my investments at Questrade, and hold the Canadian-listed in my LIRA and TFSA and the U.S.-listed in my Spousal RRSP. I have been receiving the Canadian dividends (as per close of day Bank of Canada exchange rate) paid into my Canadian account without any fee and U.S. dividends paid as announced into my U.S. side of the account. This occurred without me making any request of Questrade. I believe it is because Brookfield pays the dividend to the brokerage in the currency of the stocks held.
Cheers, J
Read Answer Asked by J on April 30, 2019
Q: Can you suggest what to buy if starting an FRESP with about $40,000
Read Answer Asked by Susan and Philip on April 30, 2019
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