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Q: Here is a simple question for you. When determining an amount that a particular equity has for the percentage of my portfolio, do I use the total value of my portfolio including the fixed income part, or just the equity part? For example, if the total portfolio is $100,000 including fixed income and I have a 60/40 split of equity /fixed, is a 5% position $5,000 or $3,000?
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Read Answer Asked by Leonard on February 14, 2020
Q: How do you rate these 3 REITs, Cold being an American Reit that’s had successful growth in the states compared to Car.un and IIP.un in Canada?

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Read Answer Asked by David on February 14, 2020
Q: CSIQ is back on the top of its range, part of me want to sell as it has been cycling back from there a few times, and part wonders if this a start to a better story with renewables being in favor and making this a good growth story. what is your opinion? besides a hedge fund buying a position is there any othr worthy news? what are expected earnings?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by francois on February 14, 2020
Q: I have held a position in CSH.UN for a long time. I recognize that the share price growth will be slow, but its distribution growth is frustratingly slow.
I'm not looking to hit a homerun. I'm looking for stability and really my main focus is distribution growth as I plan to hold long term.
I am looking to add to my REIT holdings. Are there other REITs you would suggest or should I add to CSH?
Kind thanks for your time and expertise.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on February 14, 2020
Q: Your last report on this company had FWD EV/EBITDA at about 13. What is that ratio now? I am concerned the stock has appreciated well past its fair value and is due for a sharp correction.

The 5 year chart shows an incredible change in trend starting in 2019. I have rarely seen this type of chart continue higher.

I am considering selling the position and buying back in $5 or $10 lower. Is this getting too cute or prudent profit taking.
Read Answer Asked by Chris on February 14, 2020
Q: My son's company offers a matching contribution of 2.5% into either an rrsp or tfsa. His current salary is approximately 65000. The company already has a defined benefit plan which is tax deductible. Should he choose a rrsp or tfsa? He has 30 years before he can retire. What do you think would be an appropriate plan of action?
Read Answer Asked by steven on February 14, 2020
Q: I am not happy with Telus decision to go 5G with Huawei mostly for security reasons but also, the possibility that the government may say no to Huawei 5G if they stop and listen to their national security arm including the Military. I own BCE now, is there another equivalent in North America you could recommend? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on February 14, 2020
Q: Can you please give me the reasons why this ETF has been losing ground recently.
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Read Answer Asked by Ronald on February 14, 2020
Q: General market question. Jim Cramer is suggesting that while Coronavirus persists as potential disruptor that can't be quantified, more subjectively valued stocks like those in the cloud - say TTD, AYX etc - or those like Tesla will see gains as people buy on growth and momentum. His belief is that these stocks are being bought based on growth alone whereas the market would hold more traditional companies like Cisco, Caterpillar or Home Depot to account based on potential impact of the virus disrupting sales.

My question is whether you agree with his thesis that the cloud stocks will continue to do well as Corona uncertainty lingers or if they stand to fall the most if worst case fears are realized.

As a follow up, if one were to keep only one of Home Depot, TTD or Cisco in current times, which would you hold?
Read Answer Asked by Tim on February 14, 2020
Q: Hi. Currently UTX is about 3.2% of my portfolio and I am considering bumping it up to 4.5% as part of a portfolio restricting exercise. The question is, should I do it now or wait until it splits into three separate companies. I usually try to keep my portfolio at 20 stocks and this split doesn't help with that goal, but I have read that stocks which split tend to do well post-split. I would greatly appreciate your views. thanks, J
Read Answer Asked by John on February 14, 2020
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