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Q: To whom it may concern.
I mostly hold stocks. My rules are as follows:
Rule 1) buy the best of the best stocks - never compromise.
Rule 2) always think of holding stocks forever.
Rule 3) if stocks trend down - turn off iPad - STOP looking hour to hour day to day. Do anything else that puts you in a positive mood.
Rule 4) stuff happens - don’t panic because it’s just noise. See rule 6 below.
Rule 5) always think of rule 1.
Rule 6) has my original thesis changed because I spent many hours / days of researching and following the stock. If it didn’t change shut off the computer.
Clayton
Read Answer Asked by Clayton on March 25, 2021
Q: As a follow-up to my question, for point #1, I just meant from more than one ETF company. It is my thought that spreading the risk of owning an ETF to more than one provider is prudent in these uncertain times. For example: One etf from ishares, one vanguard.
Read Answer Asked by Robbie on March 25, 2021
Q: I need to increase consumer defensives in my portfolio. I own these 2 stocks and would like to know which one should I add to at this time (only to one of the two). Thank you for your valuable help.
Read Answer Asked by jacques on March 25, 2021
Q: Hello,
Can you recommend high or dividend oriented etfs that fall under the following category:
1) From at least more than one ETF company
2) Focuses on dividend payers and moderate growth
3) Covers CDN,US and the rest of the world (not necessarily in one ETF)

I like to pick and chose and change as needed. Not a huge fan of asset allocation ETFs at this point.
Read Answer Asked by Robbie on March 25, 2021
Q: Tech has been correcting and I recently read an article in the G&M that professional portfolio managers had reduced tech exposure by 24%. This led me to wonder if index ETFs adjust their portfolios continuously throughout the month or at the end of the month. If the latter, I would expect pressure on tech shares to continue until the end of the month with no opportunity for a rebound until April. Am I correct? Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on March 25, 2021
Q: I currently own half my bond holdings in ZAG. I put the other half in ZST as I was looking for something that wouldn't go down as much as interest rates go up. But ZST is a mix of govt and corporate short term bonds and Ive been reading that short term corporate will be less affected by interest rates than govt bonds. Would you recommend another ETF for very short duration corporate bonds that I could replace ZST with?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on March 25, 2021
Q: The 2021 market hasn't been as fun the 2020 market, though I'm optimistic for a much improved remainder of 2021 - like 2020.

All things considered, if you were to pick up five stocks that have sold off (US/CDN) for a 5 year hold, what would they be?

Cam.
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on March 25, 2021
Q: I’d appreciate your thoughts on SUP (in the USA) and its outlook. On a related note, what other cyclicals come to mind that are still way down from their historical highs but are a good bet to reach them again? They could be small, mid or large caps, but the more upside the better. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on March 25, 2021
Q: Hi Peter, in the semi space we have AMD, NVDA, QRVO, ON, and MKSI. Knowing that NVDA is your favorite would you exit or trim any of these ? In Tech what do you think happens if/when the big guys AAPL, GOOGL etc and then the smaller guys report more good earnings numbers ? Will this boost them or are we past that for now ? Thanks for all you do !
Read Answer Asked by Paul on March 25, 2021
Q: Where is all the money going? My portfolio is down 9% from Feb high and a look this morning at the sector performance shows utilities as the only Cdn sector in the green, slightly. US market showing same. Is substantial money moving out of N American markets, moving into bonds or other investment types? What's going on?
Thanks guys.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on March 25, 2021
Q: This looks like one that you have followed a bit in the past. I have read your comments and they expressed much concern regarding the debt. The last earnings release shows improvement on this front. You have also commented positively on the management but I note there has been a recent shakeup. Looking to see if these things, (or anything), has changed your view? They have an impressive client roster.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on March 25, 2021
Q: Hi 5i,
Further to my previous question about return of capital, you mention that some investors, over time, can see their adjusted cost base go to zero as result of return of capital. What does this signify, that you now own it for $0 cost. Would the investor expect share prices to be severely impaired?
I am trying to decide if one of these health funds might be a lower risk way to generate some stable income while providing lower risk to principal.

Thx
Jim
Read Answer Asked by jim on March 25, 2021
Q: Hello,

A long time ago, Peter was on Market call and he mentioned a few criteria, which in his books, would make a stock a recommendation.
And then as one of the top picks, which met all those criteria, was STN.
Out of all those criteria, I remember:
1) a company had no dividend and just introduced one;
2) significant insider holding/buying.
3) no debt.

Could you please let me know if the criteria I listed above is correct + if there were other criteria as well?
Also, could you please recommend a few companies in both Canada and in US, which met all those criteria (relatively) recently?
It would be really appreciated companies from different industries/sectors please.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Timour on March 25, 2021
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