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Q: I noticed that Trisura has a potential run up in the bid / ask (~$6) compared to last night's closing price ($38.02 - 38.50 range). Over the past 4 - 5 months there has been insider buying yet, I cannot find news short of calling them directly. They seem to be immune from work stoppages unless a contractor goes bankrupt. In the Corporate Insurance, segment, there could be a slowdown in top-line growth though they have a good renewal business. Their policies do not cover business interruptions from the pandemic. Also, given that they are a wholly owned sub of Brookfield Asset Mgmnt., I have a good comfort level and am considering moving to a full position. May I have your thoughts?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Martin on April 29, 2020
Q: For diversifying shareholdings, would any of these companies be appropriate?
LYB, for instance, appears to be on an upward trend. Your assessment and preferred choice is appreciated.
Thank you, Team!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on April 29, 2020
Q: Hello,
How have mutual funds performed during the corona virus sell off. Can you name some mutual funds stand out in its solid performance in the fixed income side and equity side. Which have outperformed due to active investing by smart mangers at reasonable MERs? I currently do not own any mutual fund but I am willing to consider a good bond fund and a good international equity fund. Thanks.

Regards,

Shyam
Read Answer Asked by Shyam on April 29, 2020
Q: I'd like your opinion on the Canadian residential housing market, with respect to REITs. I invest in some REITs and I heard that the share prices of REITs have fallen far more than the underlying value of the houses or apartments that they own. But, there aren't very many sales going on right now in the real estate market, and this has me wondering if we're going to see a lot of properties hit the market (when things get back to "normal") because owners may now be strapped for cash.
Read Answer Asked by Ed on April 29, 2020
Q: I have multiple questions. Please charge accordingly:
What is Freehold's revised dividend? Time to buy now?
Please comment on Vermillion results. Time to buy at $6?
What is Knight's revised shareholder account after 12M share buyback?
Is Lightspeed rebounding too fast or would you step in now?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Steven on April 29, 2020
Q: Hi 5i,
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Debbie and Jerry
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on April 29, 2020
Q: I owned a gold stock a very very long time ago: Placer Dome. I held it for quite a while and when I sold, I may have broke even. Since then, I have not help any gold stocks. Question: what are your thoughts on owning gold? I am of the opinion thus: own companies that produce something and have a history of increasing dividends every year. Some people are worried about inflation - not me - can't see it any time soon and devaluation due to all the money printing. Comments please with suggestion if gold is a consideration?
Read Answer Asked by James on April 29, 2020
Q: What would be a good recovery play for funds in an RESP needed in 4 through 12 years? I sold half of my US based ETFs (VUN and VFV) near the top so I can move into something that hopefully outperforms the index, so to speak.
I am a little nervous about taking on over allocating to energy stocks and I have picked some up in my RRSP and TFSA and wondering about thoughts for the time frame referenced above. ETFs or stocks would be fine.
thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Marilou on April 29, 2020
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