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Q: The price of Stantec has improved significantly recently, finally moving above the high of ~ $37 hit way back in October of 2017.

What do you feel has changed? Also, do you think their prospects look better than 6 months ago? 'The markets' seem to like something!

I see their 3 year strategic plan is here:
https://www.stantec.com/en/news/2019/stantec-announces-three-year-strategic-plan

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 07, 2020
Q: I am ashamed to ask a question about this company but i only just realized Bilzerian's company is public.

Do you have any knowledge on the stock?
Cheers.
Read Answer Asked by Jacob on July 07, 2020
Q: Do you think that the majority of the dividend cuts are in now? If not, do you think the cuts will be sector specific (e.g. REITs, banks, etc.)? Could you summarise the sectors as you see them for probability of dividend safety / cuts?
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on July 07, 2020
Q: Peter; NVU.UN is ,all things being equal, being taken over by Starlight,aka Mr.Drimmer. At the same time there is an IPO backed by Starlight, called the Northview High Yield Residential Fund .class A shares, to yield 10.5%. Which, if qualifies for the dividend tax credit , would be attractive. Have you heard of this IPO and how is it connected to the takeover? Thanks. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on July 07, 2020
Q: Hello Peter,
Here is my list of stox that I chose from 5i Model portfolios and purchased back on March 6 & 9, 2020, with the exception of HMMJ that did not cut the mustard for you to put it in a portfolio. FYI, I was not stoned at the time I placed the order!
These stox are 25% of my portfolio in my TFSA account. Currently, I have another 25% sitting in cash in my wife's TFSA account. The other 50% is in ETF's with CIBC. My goal is to proceed with caution and get all the investments into Questrade.
A little background info for you. I am a retired, cranky, 66 year olde white hair. No debt, live within our means and 3 grandsons that come to our home to visit. We prefer the way that 5i and Keystone go about their business with your buy and hold quality philosophy. Your results over time have been stellar. My question is about tweaking the holdings I have. What are keepers? Which ones can be sold to improve the portfolio? I would like to have this done in September? Sell in May/June and go away?
Thank you for what you do.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on July 07, 2020
Q: Hi guys!

I’m here holding knight at an average cost of $7.20. It hasn’t done much and from reading your responses on their earnings, you seem less than impressed. I’m pissed at myself because I went value instead of growth (at least I hold constellation). I’m wondering with all else being equal (taxes, asset allocation, etc.) would you simply sell knight and jump onto the fast moving momentum Canadian tech names or would you stick with knight?

Read Answer Asked by James on July 07, 2020
Q: What are the reason(s) for advising to buy Bam.a in a unregistered a/c?You have to pay capital gain & the div.is too low for Div tax credit benefit. Thinking of buying in TFSA as no capital gain. Your opinion please. Is TSFA a registered a/c? Looking forward to u usual great services & advices
Read Answer Asked by Peter on July 07, 2020
Q: Please advise which Brookfield stock you would recommend now for say one year growth potential and put in registered or unregistered. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on July 06, 2020
Q: Hello it seems in-room dining will not be coming back for awhile.
I'm thinking The Keg would be one of the better Canadian restaurant investments. They should do better in restoring customer traffic as:
1. they already have more spacing between tables so they can maintain the same customer capacity/hour
2. Consistent quality of food and ambiance that is not as easy or convenient to recreate at home.
3. They already have great staff training when it comes to allergy awareness - this means it will be a better experience in training staff for Covid19 protocols
4. The people who go to The Keg tend to be more middle-upper income who are not affected as much by the shutdown.
5. If food ingredient prices increase, their margins may not be affected as much as ingredient expense is a smaller % of their overall expenses.
6. Landlords view them as a quality 'draw tenant' and so hopefully will work with them to maintain occupancy

What do you think? Is the distribution safe or if cut, would it be restored faster?
Read Answer Asked by Neelesh on July 06, 2020
Q: I have very little healthcare in my portfolio and also need to diversify geographically. There are so many opinions on what types of healthcare to invest in (drugs, medical devices (knees, hips), insurance, pharmacies, etc.) that I am struggling to jump in. What would be your top three healthcare related choices (outside Canada) to invest in for the long term.

Thank you for the great service you provide

Sean
Read Answer Asked by Sean on July 06, 2020
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