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Q: I'm interested in researching US financial institutions for new investment ideas. Could you provide me with a shortlist of 4 to 5 US companies (e.g., chartered banks and any other financial institutions) that I might consider. Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by RANDALL on December 09, 2019
Q: I am trying to quantify the new political risk owning this name. With the transaction for GBT being in Brazilian Reals I expect most of its revenue is in Brazil, however your report mentions Argentina and Chile as potentially unstable and there is a total of 10 Latin countries it operates in.
Can you break down the revenue sources for GBT by country please?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on December 09, 2019
Q: Hello Peter and Team,

Cloudera just had another earnings beat quarter. Do you think that this may be a good buying opportunity, now that the buyout of Hortonworks appears to be integrated and the chart is starting to move in the right direction? Relative to other cloud companies, doesn't it seem inexpensive?

Thanks.

Brad
Read Answer Asked by Bradley on December 09, 2019
Q: Hello,could you recommend some ETFs that hold US financials(banks) ?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Sergio on December 09, 2019
Q: Good Afternoon,
Any thoughts on the pros and cons of owning a physical Gold Trust (PHYS) to hold in your brokerage account or actual gold bars stored in a secure vault somewhere? I suppose the obvious would be you can easily see and track the PHYS daily in your account and provide instant liquidity if one chooses to sell. I know you have to be careful with some Gold ETf's and products out there that don't really have the gold to back the paper but that is not the case for PHYS. Do you see any benefit in purchasing actual gold bars? Insurance & storage costs, illiquid and not easy access would be strikes against holding the physical metal.
Any thoughts on this?
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by Chris on December 09, 2019
Q: Further to a previous question about your suggestion for 4-5 core holdings in the U.S., I notice that you did not suggest any Healthcare stocks. Could you comment on this - do you like any? I don't see much in Canada to choose from.

Thanks so much
Margaret
Read Answer Asked by Margaret on December 09, 2019
Q: I am reviewing all portfolios and have an investment in each of these. Please provide your thoughts on each company going forward... Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on December 09, 2019
Q: I have quite a bit of money to invest but I am in no hurry, maybe even in January as there are a lot of problems in the world just now.
impeachment, British Vote,,Brexit, Trumps antics, upset world
What are your thoughts or suggestions

Ernie
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on December 09, 2019
Q: Good Morning:
In a well diversified portfolio I have above "growth" stocks at 1.5-2.5% weighting in my TFSA. They've all performed the same either slightly down or flat and was wondering if you would add to, hold or sell any of these for long term hold.
Thanks For any advice.
Read Answer Asked by Craig on December 09, 2019
Q: According to 5I or your data supplier NFI is classified as Consumer Cyclical, my sense is that it should be Industrial, not? If NFI is miss classified than I would just add it to my industrial weight.
Having said that, I need to reduce my cyclical exposure to meet our Portfolio Analysis. Of the 3 companies listed if you were to keep one for 3-5 years which would you keep?
What would be your top 2 recommendations for Consumer defensive stock for 3-5 years hold. I currently own ATD and PBH. I can add to them or add a new name regardless.
Deduct as many credits suitable.

Thank you for your clear explanations on all topics and your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Yves on December 09, 2019
Q: I thought DOL had recently bot into a Brazilian outfit which promised significant growth potentially replacing or supplementing a possible slower NA profile. Yet there is no mention of this acquisition or its potential(?) benefits. Can you add some clarity please. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 09, 2019
Q: How seriously should we take the Canadian banks when they all increase their year-end loan loss provisions significantly? Is this really a harbinger of a slowing economy or am I being too cynical to think that this is a good way for management to build in some "wiggle room" going into the new year? Loan loss provisions are the one area management can use to massage headline numbers and perhaps boost profits next year if results are not so good.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on December 09, 2019
Q: Your thoughts on the Canadian banks? What's your favorite?
Read Answer Asked by David on December 09, 2019
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