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Q: I have enough cash to add to two of the following positions: ZDI (ETF), CTC.A, GWO, SU, EIF. Which two should I add to, and why? If you think I should only add to ZDI (being a diversified ETF) at this time, please indicate so. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on May 04, 2020
Q: Hello Peter et al.

I hope you are all doing well in these unprecedented times. I would like an explanation of the ETF price movement of XLB.TO through these markets. When the markets began to crash to the lows in late March, XLB price surged all the way up to $29.00 and then dropped suddenly all the way to $22.00 and has since bounced all the way back to around $27.00 now? I expected the rise in price because stocks were dropping precipitately but I did not expect it then to drop all the way down to $22. Why did that happen? Also it has bounced back to $27.00 now and why is that as well? What am I missing here in my understanding of this bond ETF? I would have thought the bond prices would have went higher because people would have transferred into bonds for security in these uncertain times. Am I wrong in my interpretation here? I expected the same with gold and gold stocks went down for a bit because of mine closures due to COVID-19. They have since rebounded nicely due to mines being re-opened now and they are producing gold again at good prices. Thanks for the great service. Please educate me here.

Regards,

Brendan
Read Answer Asked by Brendan on May 04, 2020
Q: In your opinion what would be the best canadian company in each of the sectors of the TSX and if possible the best u.s. companies in each of the sectors of the S&P 500..thanks for the great service...Gene
Read Answer Asked by gene on May 04, 2020
Q: Wells Fargo has taken a big hit recently. Do you think it might be worth buying some shares in this bank? Is the dividend yield (currently at about 7.4%) sustainable?

I have held BNS for quite some time and am down about 20%. Just wondering if I should add to my position (about 1% of my portfolio) or sell. I am assuming that the high dividend will keep being paid (as most experts say Canadian banks don't cut dividends).
Read Answer Asked by BRYAN on May 04, 2020
Q: I noted an earlier answer that preferred life companies over banks at the moment, for a new investment. I am currently overweight financials and dont want to leave the probable dividend stream. However, should I be thinking about divesting banks to a degree and buy life cos? If so, which banks to punt ( don't be shy, I have them all) and which life cos to buy? As always, appreciate your collective calm.
Read Answer Asked by alex on May 04, 2020
Q: Hi 5i
I currently hold PFE, GUD and COV (although this may go after being patient a little longer) in healthcare.
I am currently considering ABBV as an addition and wondering what your thoughts are on it at this time.
Any other US healthcare suggestions that might have caught your eye recently ?

Thanks
Mike

Read Answer Asked by mike on May 04, 2020
Q: Hello, is there a 15% withholding tax on XHY income in a non-registered account? Is the income of XHY treated as interest? Is the income of ZPR treated as dividend? Would you consider these two ETFs risky at this time? Thanks, Gervais
Read Answer Asked by Gervais on May 04, 2020
Q: Over the weekend, Warren Buffet is going to addressing his fans and no doubt all of the investment community is anxious to hear his views. I have no doubt he must be quite nervous for he and Charlie Munger since they are both in the late 80's . None the less , he will probably say some soothing words and it may give the market a bit of a boost, but how long it will hold is anyone's guess. As the economy reopens as early as next week, I think the "market" is going to feel better.
Read Answer Asked by Murray on May 04, 2020
Q: Good Day

I have journaled over 1/2 of my SHOP position to the US side of my TFSA. I was contemplating selling to accomplish a few things, lock in some gains(1300%), reduce my overall portfolio weight and to increase my US exposure. Considering a basket of TEAM,MICROSOFT,VISA and AMAZON to replace. What is your opinion on this move and would you recommend anything else to add?
Thank you for your continued guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Marty on May 04, 2020
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