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Q: TD model portfolios removed all the energy and pipeline positions from their portfolios .
Do you think we have reached peak energy Is it a prudent move to remove all pipelines from my portfolio
I am a retired investor and depend on the pipeline dividends for my daily living expenses Your answer would be greatly appreciated
Paul W



Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 18, 2020
Q: Could you recommend five US in five Canadian stocks to buy on the dip. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Paul on September 18, 2020
Q: I already own DOO, GUD, KXS, LSPD, PHO, REAL, STC and XBC from your growth portfolio. If i would buy 5 more titles from this portfolio during this fall, which one would you recommend the most regardless of sector concentration? I own other titles in different sectors.

Is there any titles we are better to wait before entering. For exemple, QST looks really cheap, but only going down since june.
Read Answer Asked by Anasse on September 18, 2020
Q: Hello Peter, Ryan, and Team,

Can I please get your current thoughts on Acuity Ads and its recent run-up. There's a lot of chatter about it being the next Trade Desk and the share price has more than tripled since I sold my small position in March. Do you think the price rally has room to run, or is this not worth chasing at this point?
As we all know, you win some and you lose some. Fortunately, my shares in Digital Apps have skyrocketed of late, but I can't find any news that directly substantiates the dramatic SP increase. Time to take some off the table or "let the winners run"? Thanks for your insights.

Brad




Read Answer Asked by Bradley on September 18, 2020
Q: Hello,
It is OK to have QQQ, VOO and VIG in TFSA accounts ? If not, are there any equivalent Canadian ETFs that are focused on US stocks like them ? Thank you very much.
Read Answer Asked by Yasushi on September 17, 2020
Q: Do forest fires in the US northwest imply better prices for Canadian lumber producers, or are the effects of supply destruction outweighed by trade war dynamics? Supposing a demand surge materializes, will it be specific to west coast producers? Of the latter, do you continue to favour WFT?
Read Answer Asked by John on September 17, 2020
Q: I was looking at the credit Quality of the bonds. 41% are rated BBB. To me this seems quite high risk, considering all the debt that has been issued as of late. This makes up 24% of the Vanguard Retirement Income Fund ETF Portfolio.
Im thinking of selling my BNS430 and purchasing the Vanguard retirement Portfolio ETF VRIF.
Would the risk Factor be equal, and with the high MER would you prefer the VRIF over the BNS430
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on September 17, 2020
Q: Rob Carrick reported in the Globe yesterday that Vanguard is starting a new retirement income ETF (VRIF) today targeting 4% yield and expects it to be big. Do you think this is suitable for a later stage RESP investment, and if not could you suggest some specific investments that you feel would be appropriate for RESP's where withdrawals may take place in 2- 3 years. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Bill on September 17, 2020
Q: Looking at three ARK funds: ARKF, ARKG, ARKK. ARKK appeals most, but I'm concerned about the high concentration (and potential over-evaluation) of Tesla. Which fund would you prefer overall and why? And could you please rate them for risk and potential return? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on September 17, 2020
Q: Is there a CDN version of this? I'm looking for a CDN ETF that can match the growth of TDIV -15% annually for last five years. Ideally with a dividend. Does not have to be technology based. The closest I've found is VFV. Any better choices?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on September 17, 2020
Q: Hi,

1)What 2 sectors of the economy (not technology) would u be most confident of appreciating in the next five years? Consumer discretionary? Healthcare? Utilities? Banks?
2) I'm a medium risk investor looking a for a US etf with reasonable beta and sustainable growth. Can u suggest 2 or 3? It can have some tech but not be mainly tech as I already own AMZN, Apple, Netflix, Zoom, Shop.
3) Are there any CDN version etf's that cover the same sectors of the US? Can you suggest 2 or 3?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on September 17, 2020
Q: Hello 5i,
I sold PLC at a gain to buy AW due to the higher dividend and good pricing. I sold ET and bought TCL.A also at a good price now.

With the excess cash from the sale of ET should I wait to see what you suggest next or buy CU which s not in your portfolios but has a good dividend, is at a good price and is suggested by you in many instances or buy GOEASY also at a good price, growing, and a reasonable dividend? I am 73 looking for dividend and some growth with a ten year outlook. I do not need the funds as a defined pension plus dividends. If you have better suggestions I would appreciate them.
Stanley
Read Answer Asked by STANLEY on September 17, 2020
Q: How do you view this company's prospects and current valuation? While analysts expectations appear to have been on the rise in recent weeks the price has been soggy for some while, and I cannot determine the basis for the share price appreciation seen beginning in early 2018 through Q3 2019. The company's prospects seem now in question despite apparent growth in the underlying demand for their services.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on September 17, 2020
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