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Q: Northview is now getting close to takeover price. I am thinking of cashing out and topping up one of the partial positions I have in PPL, CSCO and DIS. Make sense? - any preference? or better suggestion?? Thanks Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on April 28, 2020
Q: Under ask a question, how do you find past questions that are not about a security? Members ask questions about capital gains, preferred shares, etc.. This was mentioned in an answer for Carlos on 4/22 where he was directed to the preferred category? What do I insert in the "Companies Addressed in Question" when I want to find out information on what people have written in about in the past of a general nature? Thanks Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on April 28, 2020
Q: What Companies have the biggest % of their business in oil storage?
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on April 27, 2020
Q: Which Canadian oil companies are the biggest producers of condensate?
Read Answer Asked by Edgar on April 27, 2020
Q: Thanks for the dividend update page...I had not been aware you were giving out this information. It is very useful to me. Maybe I should learn to tweet. Will you put a link in the sidebar?
Read Answer Asked by David on April 27, 2020
Q: Good morning 5i team
My wife and I are retired, conservative investors with ~ a 45/55 equity to fixed income asset mix. I have an 8-year bond ladder in my RRIF which, along with our CPP/OAS and dividends from blue-chip Canadian stocks cover our expenses. I have some cash to invest in my RRIF. What do you think of investing in a high quality (e.g. Royal Bank) rate reset preferred stock in my RRIF as a bond proxy. I realize this would not have the same protection as a quality bond, but the yield at over 5% looks attractive relative to buying a longer-term quality bond that is yielding ~ 2%.
Thank you 5i for your comments.
Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on April 27, 2020
Q: The US deficit is expected to be $3.67 trillion, if no further stimulus comes from the feds. Government revenues will be way down. Other governments, such as in Europe and Canada, have unheard-of deficits as well. This is after government debt was already high.
There's also a belief that interest rates will be lower for longer. This seems the opposite of the early 1980's, when there was a general disbelief that inflation could be tamed, and GIC's regularly paid more than 10%.
To me, inflation has become a necessity, and we are about to see a world-wide focus on making debt more affordable by reducing the value of money (an argument for gold or cryptocurrencies). But what about floating rate debt, and 5 year preferred resets? They're priced as though inflation will never happen.
Read Answer Asked by John on April 27, 2020
Q: Clearly high tech and e-commerce companies are doing much better than the general market. What would be your recommendation among cloud computing companies including those in the US. Thank you for your great service.
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 27, 2020
Q: Which of these 2 companies do you consider to be the better investment on a long term basis. I am attacked to MFC's Asian business but you seem to recommend SLF frequently. I currently hold MFC but could switch to SLF or add SLF to portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Stanley on April 27, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team, firstly thanks for all the work you do, I’m a new member and am really enjoying the content.

A family member in her early 30’s would like to start investing with a long term time horizon (25-30 years). She has some risk tolerance and is seeking a passive set it and forget it ETF index type of investment strategy. She would make regular contributions and benefit over the long run from dollar cost averaging. Currently she does not have interest in picking individual equities or monitoring market conditions. She has a stable government job that provides a good pension plan and is starting with $10,000 capital.

What are your thoughts on a portfolio starting with the following ETFs; VOO, XIC, VEU, with a weighting of 50% VOO, 40% XIC and 10% VEU for some international exposure? Are there any other ETF’s you would recommend she start with? Do you think the EFTs mentioned provide enough diversity as a starting point? I like the above mentioned ETF's for their low fees and broad exposure.

My thoughts are being that she has many years of investing ahead that ETFs with 100% exposure to equities would provide greater growth potential when compared to ETFs containing a mix of bonds and equities. And that her stable government employer matched pension could be viewed as a bond proxy.

Thanks again for all the great info!
Read Answer Asked by Dylan on April 27, 2020
Q: Hi Team
I am selling my full holdings in both Gil and NFI to offset the gain with Boyd from January, would you suggest repurchasing both in 30 days or would the funds be better deployed elsewhere at this time, if so could you suggest 2 names, or use the funds to top up existing holdings in the Balanced Equity Portfolio.
Thanks for the great service.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 27, 2020
Q: In my view we are facing a volatile market with many ups and downs over the next thee months at least. I am guessing there is a 70% probability of testing the March lows or going even lower. This suggests to me that I should sit tight and wait for the market to drop before investing my cash. Do you agree ?
Read Answer Asked by Glenn on April 27, 2020
Q: Can you review this company for me please. This was a speculative stock that I have held for a number of years. They sure seem to be gaining some traction and I am noticing a lot more share activity. With these guys getting involved more and more with infrastructure projects it looks promising. What are your thoughts on this company at this time? I realize its a still a pretty small company but they did an acquisition in 2019 and are looking ahead for more opportunities.

Thanks Guys!
Read Answer Asked by Brad on April 27, 2020
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