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Q: there have not been any questions for quite some time

your previous comments were not very favorable

the sp peaked in may and has come off considerably. i would think that oil shipments would be robust given geopolitical turmoil

what is your current view

also, how is a plc taxed in a cash account and tfsa

thank you

Read Answer Asked by JACK on January 08, 2025
Q: I own ZWA.TO and it has drastically underperformed anything close to the benchmark dow. IYY, a Dow proxy listed in USD, is up 34% in past year while ZWA is up less than 10% on a price basis. Being a covered call ETF, yielding less than 6%, does not explain this huge %-point performance difference. Nor the fact that it is CAD-hedged. How can it be so poorly managed? What is going on with these BMO etfs? Can you recommend a broad CAD denominated global equity covered call ETF so I can replace ZWA?
Read Answer Asked by Patrick on January 08, 2025
Q: Hi,

My partner has some CAD and USD to invest in a TFSA starting now can you please recommend some ETFs that are CAD hedged and USD that would give diversified exposure and good potential for the next 3-5 years? Thinking Mid-cap ETFs may have room to grow. To balance the portfolio can you also recommend some bond funds as well. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 08, 2025
Q: How would you rank the following four companies at current valuations? Which ones would you be comfortable buying a full position in?
Read Answer Asked by Schoombee on January 08, 2025
Q: What would be your 5 top picks for TFSA investing for 2025?
Read Answer Asked by shirley on January 08, 2025
Q: Nvidia has been a ten bagger for me and I’m obviously ecstatic with this momentum. I’ve trimmed with my original stake at just under 100.00. It’s about ten percent of my portfolio. I know you don’t advise on individual portfolios but might it be wise to trim more and diversify further within the sector with Oracle! I also own Vertiv Holdings. Thanks. Your support and knowledge have been tremendously helpful over the years.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on January 07, 2025
Q: Interested in your thoughts .... PIMCO DYNAMIC INCOME FUND (PDI). I've held it for almost 3 years now ...down about 20% on my original purchase price of $ 23.40. I know this is income focused so I've probably made a few dollars (I estimate I've made about $ 8.00 a share in dividends over 3 years .and I'm down about $5.00 per share on my cost). Does this have any chance for recovery to $ 21.00 or $ 22.00 this year. Or do I simply move on and look for something more attractive ... if so, any suggestions on something in USD paying at least a 6% dividend ...stock or ETF.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on January 07, 2025
Q: hey guys happy new year hope all is well in my rrsp i currently have all Canadian equities. i would like to start adding some US content my 1st question would be is this even viable with the exchange or wait until its better. In current atmosphere i am thinking there would be more upside. My second question would be in what sector. I have been looking at TECH i.e. QTUM UBER NVDA AND SNOW.i would appreciate your thoughts and any equities you would suggest other than ones listed above.Thanks as always
Read Answer Asked by michael on January 07, 2025
Q: I have owned AW.UN (and now AW) for years with significant capital gains and steady income. Since change of status as an income fund to a corporation it is slowly dropping. AW.UN used to follow this pattern and move back up. Anything about AW that could indicate long term sluggish performance?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Debrah on January 07, 2025
Q: Hello 51 and Happy New Year! I would like your opinion regarding the following ETFS : VDY, XDIV and HDIV. Considering MERs for each and total return on investment which one in your opinion is a better buy?

Thank you in advance for your response.
Read Answer Asked by Yves on January 07, 2025
Q: Some flyers of mine that I’m interested in future prospects. Thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Colin I on January 07, 2025
Q: Greetings, would like your latest thinking on Vitalhub. I know you still like it. I know very little about technical analysis, but the chart lately looks a little different than past “dips”. In the past after a pullback it seemed to fairly quickly regain its upward momentum. Right now it seems to have stalled a bit and even make lower lows. I would like to think that maybe people are just taking some gains in the new tax year, but the valuation is making me a bit nervous if growth is slowing. Thanks for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on January 07, 2025
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