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Q: On my previous question on EQNR you stated that they had Debt at less than 1x cash flow, just curious at how you arrived at that value, as when i look at Morningstars info they show ttm free cash flow at 6.8 Billion and short and long term Debt around 25.7 Billion. I find this Debt/cash flow Ratio as one of the more useful metrics as it can give you an idea how fast companies can pay off Acquisitions, however few web sites report it, as well as yours when i search under companies
thanks Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 28, 2019
Q: Clarification on my question --"whether it is best to convert money to the US and then buy stock or just buy stock and then convert to the USA stock". You say "that if one is buying a US stock there will be conversion at some point. Either C$ gets converted into US$ for the purchase, or US$ gets converted into C$ when the investor wants to withdraw Canadian cash from the account eventually."

There will be no conversion fees if I do below steps.
Example: I buy CSU on TSX Then move to USA Stock
When I decide to sell I move CSU from the USA to CDN and then sell.

Is this strategy will end up saving money or the best way to convert money from CDN to the USA or vice versa.

Thanks for the great service.
Hector
Read Answer Asked by Hector on May 28, 2019
Q: Hello, what is the difference between a FTSE Emerging Markets ETF and a MSCI Emerging Markets ETF? The focus of my question is on the letters FTSE and MSCI. What difference does that make in terms of quality and stocks selection? Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on May 27, 2019
Q: just to follow up on my paysign question. would you buy paysign ahead of square.
just a comment, there have been a number of mergers in the payment space with i think another one tomorrow.
also i wonder why no one has stepped up and bought square, big u.s bank etc.
dave
Read Answer Asked by david on May 27, 2019
Q: Hello 5i;
I don't understand your reply to Hector's question today about "whether it is best to convert money to the US and then buy stock or just buy stock and then convert to the USA stock". You say "........there will be no difference". If he converts cash, he will be paying a FX fee. If he buys a stock on the TSX and then moves it to the US side, are you saying that there will also be a FX fee involved?

There is obviously a lot of confusion about US/CDN conversion, be it cash or stocks, the question of dividends, etc. The subject keeps coming up, resulting in a lot of fragmented Q & A's. I wonder if you could come up with an informative blog that would address this whole issue (incl. Norbert's Gambit)? I think we would all find it very useful!
Read Answer Asked by chris on May 27, 2019
Q: I am considering entering into a 2% position in ITC or STC. Or alternatively increasing my position in Namsys from 2% to 4%. Which option appears best?

Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Liam on May 27, 2019
Q: I am trying to hunt down highly defensive, high performing companies that do well if a recession hits. Two that I am considering are Ross Stores and Waste Connections. Which do you prefer for it's upside potential in the long run? Which do you prefer for in a large market correction?
Read Answer Asked by Liam on May 27, 2019
Q: I agree that Trevali needs to show consistency in earnings but having beet expectations last quarter, and with a strong balance sheet, could investors show frustration and pushing the stock price to a yer low?How do you see zinc prices in the neat 24 months and would this be a good time to buy an undervalued overly "punished" stock?
Many thanks,
Jean C.
Read Answer Asked by Jean on May 27, 2019
Q: I understand this is a US company but I'm curious if you have any thoughts on it or what you think the biggest red flags are. I like the space they're disrupting and looking at the runway that's in front of this company, valuation seems good compared to many other pre earnings growth companies.

Thanks for your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on May 27, 2019
Q: A member reported that TD Direct charges a fee for moving funds (via Norbert's Gambit) between CAD- and USD-denominated RRIF accounts. I cannot confirm that this is the case, but it bears noting that, not long ago, TD added a transfer function to WebBroker, such that account holders can execute Norbert's Gambit themselves. I have used this feature for this purpose (between CAD/USD RRSP accounts) and paid no fee - except, of course, the trading costs for opening and closing the position, which, at TD, for a smallish currency move, might well exceed 1.5%. Put another way, being thrifty with brokerage expenses might have more to do with minimizing trading costs than with occasional service charges.
Read Answer Asked by John on May 27, 2019
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