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Q: The TSX total return is now positive for the year. I would like to better understand whether the market breadth for the index is quite narrow, and whether the TSX returns are based on exceptional performance for a few stocks only, such as Shopify.

Are you aware of any site which provides details about how each stock has contributed to the overall return of indexes, such as the TSX? I would like to understand how many (and which) stocks are up, and how many are down, over the last year.

Many thanks for your assistance. Best wishes to you and to your team for a very Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year!
Read Answer Asked by Dale on December 30, 2020
Q: Hi there,
Hi there,
I am in the process of exploring the cloud computing sector to build a position with new money starting in the new year in my tfsa.
I don't mind risk at all, but am interested in growth longer term. Appreciate your thoughts on the outlook of the sector as a whole over the next 3 to 5 years.
Thanks so much for again contributing to my stock literacy over the past year and best of the season to all of you. Stay safe!
Read Answer Asked by Erna on December 30, 2020
Q: Hi Peter

I understand that portfolio choices are personal. For an income investor, what would you recommend as a relatively safe percentage of covered call ETFs to hold? I currently have 20% in diversified covered call ETFs. Is it too much?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Greyhair on December 30, 2020
Q: Peter and His Wonder Team
Koss has a float of 7 million shares. Today it has spiked 115% and is approaching volume of 15 million shares. Obviously something of great importance has happened. What do you think? Thanks for clarifying this for me because I see nothing on the wire!
Read Answer Asked by Ernest on December 30, 2020
Q: A comment. The problem with dividends in a taxable account is that, depending on your other retirement income, the grossed up amount added to your taxable income can cause you to lose your oas. Maybe not an issue if your income is that high but still, something to think about. My rif has a lot of dividend stocks and enough growth stocks that I can make my annual rif payment in cash, generated by dividends, and a transfer in kind of growth securities with no dividend. I also deferred my oas to 70. Also, I believe capital losses are applied to net income so do not help reduce your income for oas eligibility.

Read Answer Asked by deirdre on December 30, 2020
Q: Think you missed this dividend increase:
LANGLEY, BC, Nov. 9, 2020

TRADING SYMBOL: Toronto Stock Exchange - HDI

Achieves record profit and profit per share of $10.5 million and $0.49 respectively

Increases Quarterly Dividend by 17.6% to $0.10 per Share

LANGLEY, BC , Nov. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - Hardwoods Distribution Inc. ("HDI" or the "Company") (TSX: HDI)
Read Answer Asked by Madeline on December 30, 2020
Q: Purchased Denison Mines about 10 years ago @ $3.62 and have been hopefully awaiting the return of uranium prices since. The stock price was up about 12% today to $.91 after being into the low teens earlier this year.
Would you take the money and invest in something with more potential or
continue to wait for further positive moves in uranium?
My financial consultant suggested the purchase of BMO Auto-Callable
Notes for my RIFF and after a brief review I ok'd the purchase. Subsequently I read an article totally against such an investment. Definitely to late to cancel without substantial costs. However, what are your thoughts on this particular type of investment ( possibly your answer would be of interest to my fellow subscribers)! I should add that I am in my early 80's and have requested minimum risk investment for my riff.
Read Answer Asked by ed on December 30, 2020
Q: Both these are connected to Marathon Oil. Mplx pays about 12% dividends while Mplxp pays none.
Could you explain what these companies do?
Happy New Year.
Steve
Read Answer Asked by STEVE on December 30, 2020
Q: No rush to answer. Retired, dividend-income investor. I am a position "light" in the Communications sector. I already have a full position in BCE....looking to add one of Telus, Shaw, Cogeco, Rogers or another name you might suggest.

When I look at the various metrics (P/E, P/BV, P/CF, P/S, ROE) I filtered out Telus, leaving SJR and CCA and RCI. Reading past questions, some quite dated, I am wondering if time has changed your opinions on these three.

Shaw has a nice (5.4%) but slow-growing dividend. ROE 10%. It's chart looks good from a value point of view, but is it a value trap? Very poor momentum.

Cogeco has a lower (2.6%) but faster growing dividend. ROE 16%. It's chart shows better momentum. I also wonder whether a new takeover offer might be in the future?

Rogers is just ok across the board.

I'm leaning towards Cogeco, but wanted your advice first. What odds would you place on a take-over happening? Please rank all three in order of your preference to buy.

Thanks...Steve

Rogers
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on December 30, 2020
Q: Greetings All:
The only tech name I own is MSFT, and I should have added to this sector long ago. Would you please do a comparison between apple and facebook including the following metrics: Expected growth,volatility,fundamentals including strength of the balance sheet, cash on hand. Finally, your recommendation or perhaps other more favourable companies.
Thanks,
Ben.
Read Answer Asked by BEN on December 30, 2020
Q: Could you tell me if because of these two mergers, were the original shares, ie, AD and POW sold to purchase units/shares in the new trust/company and thereby realizing a capital gain or loss? I cant seem to find this information from the DIY broker.
Thanks
Merry Xmas
Read Answer Asked by JEFF on December 30, 2020
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