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Q: I have a substantial USD investing and as I age am beginning to think that I should invest some of it in fixed income ie bonds, gic type or preferreds. Do you have any suggestions for me as everyone I listen to focusses on Capital gains strategies only.
Read Answer Asked by James on January 28, 2019
Q: In September you were generally positive on NTAP. Like the rest of the tech sector it was hit hard during the recent downturn dropping from $88 to $52. It has recovered to $63. Would you hold it here or take a loss and move on to, perhaps, OTEX?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on January 28, 2019
Q: Hello! Magellan Aerospace has popped up on one of my value screens. As far as key value ratios go (P/E, P/B, P/S, D/E etc.) it looks promising. Profitability and Management Effectiveness ratios vis-a-vis its competitive set look decent, as does the positive analyst coverage. Insider buying in past year is negligible, however. I'd appreciate hearing your take.
Read Answer Asked by Marc on January 28, 2019
Q: I was recently considering a GIC purchase. Oaken Financial is offering a 5y GIC at 3.6% through either Home Bank or Home Trust. When I look at the GIC selection on RBC Direct Investing (or TD), the 5yr GIC at Home Trust is offered at only 3.1%. Does that mean that the bank pockets 0.5% annually from such a GIC? If so, what is the best way to avoid this loss? Buy from Oaken and then transfer to RBC?
Read Answer Asked by richard on January 28, 2019
Q: Good Morning,
I have narrowed down my decision to buying either COV or PHO for my $6000 TFSA contribution this year. I don't need the money for years into the future and risk is not an issue. I like both very much but wondering what you think for maximum growth? I think PHO is more cyclical and if we do get into a recession in the next 2-3 years it could take a pretty big hit. However, Covalon being in the medical supplies industry I would think it would hold up pretty well during a recession? What would you buy to maximize growth over the next 10 years plus ?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Chris on January 27, 2019
Q: Recently came across this fund - Resolute Growth/ Performance - it was / is being run by Tom Stanley - I believe it is closed to new investors - but according to what I read it has performed incredible. Do you have any background to this story - what did they invest in to get these kind of numbers? Just found it very a interesting story.
http://www.resolutefunds.com/rgfstory.html

Read Answer Asked by Reg on January 27, 2019
Q: I'm looking for a healthcare stock to ride out the next couple of years - where I expect a recession - in relatively low volatility, high dividend stocks. I have no CDN healthcare. Can you give me a list of two stocks or efts you like?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on January 27, 2019
Q: Hi, I need to raise some USD cash and considering selling Berkshire Hathaway shares (Holding 100 shares). Bought recently at USD220, but shares have languished with the market decline and unable to regain much strength. Recent softness in Apple shares (large BRK holding) also has n't helped. Somehow, Mr Buffet's aura seems to be fading a bit, I feel. In the financial sector, I own no US banks but a decent CDN banks holding. Rest of my small US portfolio is all major FAANG names and DIS/V/MA/UTX. Do you see any major catalysts in near term for BRK B shares, besides market turn around/US China trade deal ? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on January 27, 2019
Q: I have a bunch of shares in a computer share account. If I transfer those shares into another broker, would there be any tax consequences? Any idea how the average buy price should be calculated if I transfered some but not all the shares? If no tax consequences, Would taxes only be generated if transferring to an rrsp or tfsa broker account?

Thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on January 27, 2019
Q: A good article on Jonathan Goodman (GUD) in today's ROB magazine. Also, full page ad submitted by Fiera Capital Corp alleging increased investor interest in 'alternative investments'.
Steve
Read Answer Asked by Steve on January 27, 2019
Q: What comments do you have on both these royalties? Do you favour one over the other? Have they increased their dividend on an annual basis and is their dividend covered? Would you buy either of them here and if not, what would you recommend?
Read Answer Asked by David on January 27, 2019
Q: Regarding GS, I read a research report yesterday where they mention that the annual regular dividend of $1.00 appears safe. Wondering if you concur. Also, while one should maybe not buy a stock based upon a potential takeover, I would think this firm would be attractive as, if I am not mistaken, they focus on high net worth clients. Also, in a takeover, the current dividend payment could be applied to debt/interest on the buyout price. Am I thinking correctly here?
Read Answer Asked by Robert on January 27, 2019
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