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Q: We have about $150k in a Family RESP invested in the Fidelity Clearpath 2025 Portfolio Series B ISC target date fund. On the Fidelity fact sheet it says "Series B has the highest combined management and administration fees among the series in the Program". We were put into the fund by our previous financial advisor. Funny how that worked. The current MER is 2.17%. Could you recommend two or three alternative ETF's or funds with more reasonable MER's or even possibly a handful of suitable stocks? The funds won't be needed for another five years. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on April 11, 2019
Q: Example. If I purchased a $1000.00 worth of shares in stock XYZ, the shares are now worth $100.00 and I'm going to sell them. Am I allowed to contribute $900.00 back into my TFSA to make up for the loss?
Read Answer Asked by Colette on April 11, 2019
Q: Hi there,

I currently own PXT and was looking at YGR. It looks like it has sold off over the last year and may be coming back. Would you endorse a half/full position in this name today? If one owned a full position in PXT already, how would you play YGR (assuming you'd be okay endorsing it as a buy today).

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Michael on April 11, 2019
Q: Good morning,
Wondering if you could please comment as to Steve Eisman's thesis on Canadian banks ( shorting specifically CM, RY and LB) and the deleterious effects of a shift to positive loan loss provisions for the stage 1 loan book( those loans that are current), where such a shift would, in his words, "crush" earnings( growth?).

Thank you for your insights,
Read Answer Asked by Brad on April 11, 2019
Q: Peter; Have you looked at the KOHO site and/or experienced their service. It would seem to complement your low fee quest re ETF’s . Thanks.
Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on April 11, 2019
Q: Gentlemen
Finally, Computershare responede to my question about the dividendes in U$ from Can corporations (CSU & FNV, but applies to all Can corp)
"This is in response to your request for information.
Please note that the declared currency is USD. Canadian residents will receive CDN funds unless they choose to receive US funds and US and international residents will receive US funds unless they choose to receive CDN funds.
Please contact your broker to help with your request."
I asked NBDB & ScotiaITrade.
I will put this in forum.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on April 11, 2019
Q: My grand children (<3 & <1 year-old) have the above 4 stocks in the RESP. There is money for investment in 2 more stocks (long-term). I would appreciate your suggestions.
Read Answer Asked by jacques on April 11, 2019
Q: The coming US elections are approaching (2020)
The democrats are NOT pro big business and some candidates are voicing their opinions about breaking up and placing regulation on big tech. This could be considered to be just noise however I am old enough to remember the industry break ups of the past. Question: Is it time to exercise a little caution here and await the election outcome or go along with the apparent belief that Google, Amazon etc. are the way of the future with unlimited potential growth?
Read Answer Asked by DAVID on April 11, 2019
Q: Hi 5i,
I am looking at adding OSB in my dividend portfolio. I see it is trading around P/E=4.2 with a yield of about 17%. Is yield safe and have they cut yield in the past? Is their debt manageable? Is the low price just due to the current low demand for building products? What sector does OSB fit into? Is their any growth in the future?
Thanks for your views on this company.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on April 11, 2019
Q: Could you please provide your views on these three equities including positives negatives and finally whether you recommend a buy sell or hold on each or whether there are better places to invest one's capital. Thank you for your assistance - Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on April 11, 2019
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