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Q: Good morning,
I own a small house in Ottawa that is free and clear with a current market value of approximately $350,000.
A recent discussion with my trusted mortgage broker confirmed that a 5 year term (Closed & Fixed) term mortgage can be obtained at a rate of 2.29%. This mortgage is said to be:
a. insured through CMHC,
b. portable, and
c. transferable.
At that rate of 2.29% and given that the interest paid would be tax deductible if I use the funds for investment purposes, I'm seriously considering borrowing around $200,000 and investing this amount for an initial 5 year period with an expected net rate of return on investment of 4.5% .
Q1. With $200,000, what are your thoughts of splitting this amount in 5 different chunks of $40K in the following instruments:
a. Mawer Tax Effective Balanced Fund,
b. Mawer Global Balanced ETF Fund,
c. Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio,
d. IShares Core Balanced ETF Portfolio, and
e. BMO Balanced ETF

Q2. As an alternative to the above and given the 5 year time frame, would your preference be to invest the $200,000 in a selection of best in class individual stocks split between different sectors and if so, would you be so kind as to provide me with ya listing of your best ideas at this time.

I thank you and look forward to hearing your thoughts on both of these investment strategies.
Francesco
Read Answer Asked by Francesco on June 15, 2020
Q: What's up with WSP? It held up quite well since March but after
issuing some financing a little while ago it slipped back and seems to be languishing, even during the run up prior to Thursday. What was the financing for? Was it a prudent time to do that? There had been some mention of a merger with a US entity; was the financing related to that and is that going ahead? And last, where do you see this equity going from here. Thanks for your excellent service.
Read Answer Asked by Leonard on June 15, 2020
Q: Recently, in response to a question requesting your advice on a number of stocks including the above, you singled out MSFT and CRWD to "buy more". What are other stocks would you recommend to "buy more" at this time?
Thank you for your advice.
Read Answer Asked by sam on June 15, 2020
Q: Hi Peter,

I am researching some companies in the medical aesthetics space (INMD, CUTR, VERO, AGN, EOLS) and was wondering in this space, what multiple do companies typically trade at from a few different key metrics such as price to sales, P/E ratio, and any other metrics that you feel would be relevant to this space from a valuation perspective? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Andrew on June 15, 2020
Q: Please evaluate Novocare as a potential growth stock. Comments I have read are below and it would be great to hear if you see potential for this to rise as we get back to treating "elective" issues.

Unfortunately, the pandemic has delayed enrollment in some clinical trials. But ultimately, this is the only company with a "fourth modality" of cancer treatment beyond surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy — and with no competitors in sight.

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Tim on June 15, 2020
Q: It looks like the corona virus numbers in the states are rising. The fears of a second outbreak seem to be happening. Would you be trimming any of your winning positions right now?
Read Answer Asked by sean on June 15, 2020
Q: I'm interested in the idea of green/sustainable agriculture as a theme moving forward. Any stocks or ETFs that could fit the bill? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Daryl on June 15, 2020
Q: I would to start a position in all 3 of above mentioned stocks, however, based on today,s action I am thinking I should, I love the long term prospects of all 3, and will be a long term holder. Especially the first two, I really like the exposure to the av technology, I think it’s coming sooner than most people think, and I think it will transform many industries, your general thoughts would be most appreciated
Read Answer Asked by John on June 12, 2020
Q: TFII has executed a perfect V-shaped recovery, but how does its remaining upside compare to other sectors (for example, insurance and industrials) which aren't so far along their recovery trajectories? Considering, also, that some in the latter sectors offer more generous dividends, on what basis is TFII actually preferable?
Read Answer Asked by John on June 12, 2020
Q: My income portfolio consisting of the above equities has taken quite a beating in the recent market downturn. Except for LB, there has been some recovery in prices, and so far dividends have been maintained. I have some excess cash to deploy, and would like your advice on whether to double down on some on my current investments, or your suggestions for other beaten down income investments. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Jean on June 12, 2020
Q: My sons company is using rbc as their rrsp provider for their employees. Would you be able to recommend one canadian, one us and one international ETFs or mutual funds that rbc provides? These will be long term holds. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by steven on June 12, 2020
Q: This is emailed to Members and also posted on the Home page of the Members' section on our website.
On the home page , I have comments from may 21st only,
Is this right, in view of the answer and ththe question from your member
Thanks
cdj
Read Answer Asked by claude on June 12, 2020
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