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Q: Some recent news about the concentration of top five companies holdings on the S&P500. I hold VSP looking for inexpensive, easy, and broad diversification. I've looked at VUN in the past for same and not a big difference in relative concentration. Do you have any particular concerns in general for the concentration and secondly, any thoughts on VUN vs VSP over a 10+ year horizon. Welcome your thoughts on any alternatives that might come to mind as well. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jordan on July 24, 2020
Q: I have had a 1% portfolio exposure to OSB and SJ for several years and they are finally moving in the right direction. I noticed that you have rated SJ as A-. Would you recommend selling OSB and purchasing SJ at this time or is their a better buy in the material area currently?
Read Answer Asked by eric on July 24, 2020
Q: Hello, what is your opinion on NTAR? From what I read, they have a very attractive AR software and they also have obtained contracts from other businesses, some big names too. Also contract with Dallas District School Board. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by TJIENNY on July 24, 2020
Q: For international/global investments, Mawer appears to have performed well.
Would you consider either of these mutual funds adequate exposure or would there be also ETFs that would cover similar holdings, which I would prefer.
Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on July 24, 2020
Q: Modern Monetary Theory appears to be gaining increasing acceptance. If Western governments were to adopt this Theory, what do you believe the impact would be to investment portfolios? What investment classes do you believe would do well, and what investment classes would do poorly? Do you see this Theory as causing a change to portfolio allocations amongst investment classes?

Thank you for your wonderful and thoughtful insights.
Read Answer Asked by Dale on July 23, 2020
Q: Feasibility study is in progress for this palladium project.
It has the potential to be very robust given the large land package.
Generation Mining acquired a 51% interest in the Marathon Property from Sibanye Stillwater on July 10, 2019 and can increase its interest to 80 per cent by spending $10 million over a period of four years. As of Q1, 2020, approximately $4 million of the $10 million has been spent.
What are your views of this project.
Read Answer Asked by JACK on July 23, 2020
Q: Hi 5i!
What can you tell me about a company called Avangrid (AGR:US).
Any company info would be great along with their fundamentals.
How would it compare to BEP, AQN, BLX, INE etc.?
Would it be something to invest in for 3 to 5 years at this time?
Or would you prefer the other companies named above?

Thanks.

Read Answer Asked by Brian on July 23, 2020
Q: I have 4 questions:

1. I have not diversified my assets outside the TSX and would like to do so. Between a TFSA, an RRSP, and non-registered account, which is best to purchase US stocks (for tax purposes)?

2. If I wanted to buy an ETF on the TSX for US exposure, what would be a good one?

3. If I wanted to buy an ETF (also on the TSX) for exposure to emerging markets, what would be a good one?

4. Would you buy an emerging markets ETF in your TFSA, RRSP, or non-registered account?

Thank you for answering my questions. The information you provide is very valuable.

Best wishes,
Terri
Read Answer Asked by Terri on July 23, 2020
Q: My question is about utilities but we could extend it to any enterprise - it really deals with governments not letting the (often painful) market forces of capitalism take over. I'm not some kind of anti-government fanatic but I know true (unfortunately painful-now) market forces are being and will be suppressed more by cash-strapped governments facing a popular backlash.

I've come across a story where the British government may turn to forcing regulated utilities to accept lower profitability and thus lower dividend payouts to help keep utility bills down for the consumer.

Utilities may argue they can't provide reliable services without higher rates but it seems any company delivering 4-8%+ dividends wouldn't get much sympathy from cash-starved governments in a sub 1% interest rate environment.

With rising political pressure from financially strapped consumers would governments view regulating profits of utilities, banks and others as a great way to boost their popularity?

Read Answer Asked by Neelesh on July 23, 2020
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