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Q: I currently have $115 K saved in my children's RESP with the chikdren’s ages almost 14 (grade 9) and 12 (grade 7).

Currently I have $46,600 in 1-2 year GICs
$9K in Fortis
$25k in VDY
$35k in VFV

Considering cashing in Fortis or $10K of gains out of VFV for another GICs as I am concerned about markets and will need this money in the next 4-6 years for both children. Should I stay at 60/40 or reduce to 50/50 at this point?
Read Answer Asked by Sarah on July 24, 2019
Q: Over the weekend I was reading about the potential for mean reversion producing a rebound in value stocks in the US. Do you think this makes sense overall, or is it just about as likely as any of the ten thousand other 'this is what is going to happen' stock market ideas? And, do you have any CAD US based ETFs that would fit this profile and that you would recommend? Thank-you, again.
Read Answer Asked by Alex on July 24, 2019
Q: picCould you please put into context the recent earnings from PIC.A. The operating profit of 14.9M and the increase in net assets attributable to class A shareholders of 10.1M does not give me any feel for whether the company has done a good job over the past six months or not or whether that performance is consistent with or better or worse than previous periods in relation, perhaps, to their underlying investments. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 24, 2019
Q: How can you find out what Company comprises an ETF. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Lucille on July 24, 2019
Q: What are the various sector weights to use at the moment?
Read Answer Asked by Jackie on July 24, 2019
Q: Hello team,
I am looking to sell my CY shares and replace them with two of the above four stocks. Looking for growth and comfortable with risk, sector not a consideration.
Which two would you pick and why?
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Thank you,
Read Answer Asked by Bekaye on July 24, 2019
Q: Allo/Hello,
There is a cease trade order since May1st on WAYLAND Group (WAYL) because of late financial statements. Why is this canadian company stock allowed to be negociated on OTC in US$? (MRRCF). It happened to me in the past but my broker refused to trade in the US, even if some holders said on blogs that they were doing it. The $US stock is down more than 50% since May . Not fair, but may be legal ... Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Denise on July 23, 2019
Q: Is there a reason to hold these? Performance is just unacceptable.

THX
Read Answer Asked by Greg on July 23, 2019
Q: Good morning. Would you mind ranking, regarding future prospects, the companies listed. Hold or sell advice would be appreciated. I plan on buying KL and AEM with any proceeds.
Read Answer Asked by Brad on July 23, 2019
Q: What's your thoughts on vermillion at this time? What is dividend payout percentage of cash flow or what ever metric you judge it by and is it safe. I know they picked up some canadian assets which the market doesn't like but what is its cash flow break down both canadian and international? Looking to pick up some quality name that are beat up.
Read Answer Asked by Todd on July 23, 2019
Q: hello 5i:
could you give me your opinion on incorporating BTAL into a portfolio and/or the strengths/weaknesses of such a strategy? Can you compare it with something like SH (ProShares Short S&P500)?
thanks
Paul L
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 23, 2019
Q: Ray Dalio and David Rosenberg to opinions i highly respect sure paint a gloomy picture of the next 10-20 years.
Rays suggested Portfolio weightings 7.5% Gold 7.5% other Commodities, 40% Long term bonds and 15% Intermediate bonds 30% stocks and 7.5% other.
My question is on Bonds, Specifically Govt treasuries , this would be the TLT correct?
and wouldn't Govt treasuries be seen as much safer than say the XLB which are municipal bonds, I have heard some fund managers on BNN say they wouldn't touch an Ontario provincial bond because of the provinces Debt. So that being said is there a version of the TLT that is available for me to buy?
Thanks Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on July 23, 2019
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