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Q: Two related questions. I purchased SLF several months ago as a hedge against inflation. Since then, the stock has done nothing but decline and I am now down 12%. Please explain why it is performing so poorly now and provide thoughts on how it could potentially be impacted by a recession. Still with finance, would GSY (despite its smaller size) have generally the same economic drivers as the Big Five banks? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on May 02, 2022
Q: I have a full position in AMZN as well as half positions in both SHOP and BABA (which actually began as full positions). I'm thinking I may have overdone it a bit in the on-line consumer shopping space. Would you continue to hold all of these and if not how would you suggest reducing my exposure?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Steven on May 02, 2022
Q: Good afternoon Gentlemen! Thank-you for your excellent service.
Could you share your thoughts on the the iShares JP Morgan Emerging Bond Market recent slump?
During volatile times I have retreated to Bonds to avoid volatility but you have warned about XEB in the past. Downloading their holding I have a rough total of 2.9% related to Russia and Ukraine.
Do you see further down-side to this investment?
Read Answer Asked by Ted on May 02, 2022
Q: Is it a good idea to have these three companies the foundation for my income stock portfolio? It will be a long term buy and hold.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by David on May 02, 2022
Q: I have decided to move my investments from a portfolio manager to TD direct investing. I have a Cad and and Usd cash account and a tfsa. They have invested 50% of my money in mutual funds (mostly Dynamic Funds) and I'm tired of paying high fees with little or no active management. . They have told me they can transfer, in kind, the single stocks but must sell all the mutual funds before closing my account because they are F series. Does this sound right to you? Is there a way around this?
Read Answer Asked by Andrea on May 02, 2022
Q: I am looking closely at purchasing this stock. I usually buy my allocated amount ( 2.5 % ) in one lump sum but think your suggestion of partial purchases makes sense in this volatile and generally declining market. Should I wait until their annual meeting of May 12 as there could be some surprises or a pessimistic view from management ? Thanks Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on May 02, 2022
Q: Hi,
I'm under the impression that the earnings from TRP were not too bad, yet today it has dropped considerably. Is this a case of 'sell on news', or is there something else that I should be aware of?

Thanks, as always, for your insight!

Dawn
Read Answer Asked by Dawn on May 02, 2022
Q: I find the dividend payment confusing for this ETF. Looking back at data over the last 4 years, i was expecting to see the dividend payment growing, What i found was that in 2018 the 4 dividend payments totaled .$1.15 ) 2019 - $1.32) 2020- $1.05) 2021- .82 cents. From a prior question on this ETF you mentioned they payed a $5.18 in capital gains distribution. Does this mean the fund sells the holdings at the end of the year and pays out the capital gains like a dividend?
Thanks Gord !
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 02, 2022
Q: In regards to CPD or just pref's in general. They have sold off a lot over the past month. Fair to say they have priced rate increases in and are now forecasting a slowdown and rates going lower? Would a partial switch to a TLT-US make some sense here if that is the thesis?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on May 02, 2022
Q: A recent question for picks in the Energy Sector excluded the 3 Portfolio stocks above to go with TOU, WCP, CVE, CNQ, ARX, ZEO (ETF), XEG (ETF).

Please explain why.
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on May 02, 2022
Q: In view of a upcoming possible recession I am considering switching Shop for Toi, and Amazon for Crwd for a 3 to 5 year hold ,
May I have your thoughts, please
Read Answer Asked by Terry on May 02, 2022
Q: Here in the Maritimes where we have regulated fuel prices, the regulators have found it necessary to substantially raise fuel prices, especially diesel and heating oil, for several days in a row. I am assuming the same is true in the rest of the country. Since crude prices have been somewhat flat recently while distillate inventories have been reported getting tight, is it a good assumption that these higher fuel cost dollars are ending up as crack spread profits to oil refiners? If so can you name your picks of companies that will be benefitting from this?
Thanks
Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on May 02, 2022
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