Investment Q&A

Q: There have been 2 preferred issues that I know of recently
that have minimum resets that are very attractive for
a taxable acct. PPl.pr.m and trp.pr.j receting at 5.75 and 5.5% respectively. Do you know of any others ? and apart
from credit risk what is the downside with these ?
Thank you Ian

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Read Answer Asked by ian on June 15, 2016

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Q: What would be your current number 1 picks (1-2 year total return) for a dividend paying stock and for a non dividend stock - regardless of industry? Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Sandy on June 15, 2016

• Chartwell Retirement Residences (CSH.UN)
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Q: I would appreciate your opinion on which sector CSH.un is in.
The Globe and Mail has it listed in the healthcare sector. That makes some sense given the demographic of its clientele. However, other sources list it in the REIT sector. It makes some sense that it would be sensitive to the housing sector (i.e. if house prices fall, fewer seniors will be able to sell their houses to move into retirement homes.)
With respect to my attempt to be diversified across the 11 sectors, which sector would you place CSH.un in?
Thanks so much!

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Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on June 15, 2016

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Q: Hi Team,What are the prospects for TKO-Having several thousand shares- is there any point in keeping them?

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Read Answer Asked by ANDREW on June 14, 2016

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Q: As a pensioner, I just came into $150K of "extra" money that I would like to invest in the 5 year and more time frame. (I'm optimistic). I would like 6 names you can recommend within the following framework.
1. Must be TSE listed company.
2. Much of the income must be from outside of Canada.
3. Must be in the top tier of stable companies.
4. Should be growth rather than dividend focused.
Three "ideal" investments I have in mind is TD, MG, and BAM.A. So along this line, what can you recommend? Thank You.

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Read Answer Asked by Jim on June 14, 2016

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Q: Do you have any insight into why WIN is tanking?
With appreciation.
Ed

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Read Answer Asked by Ed on June 14, 2016

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Q: i appreciated you opinion about tax advantage having this stock(pro and CON)

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Read Answer Asked by ebrahim on June 14, 2016

• Helius Medical Technologies Inc. Class A common shares (HSM)
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Q: I am considering initiating a small position in Helius Medical Technology because I am really interested in the treatment options for neurological disease/trauma they could potentially offer. After reading about their PoNS device in various books and articles, I recently discovered they have gone public. I know it is very early days, but in your opinion, is it a worthy investment opportunity? I would be purchasing a small amount as part of the "speculative" part of my portfolio.
Thanks for the help you guys provide day in and day out, Rory

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Read Answer Asked by Rory on June 14, 2016

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Q: What are your views on this company. I am considering it for a 3 to 5 year hold. Thanks. Gerry

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Read Answer Asked by Gerry on June 14, 2016

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Q: Can you tell me about Transglobe. It appears to be financially healthy -- can it weather the current low/moderate price? Is it a good target for takeover? Would you consider it a buy, hold or sell?

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Read Answer Asked by Bill on June 14, 2016

• iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO)
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Q: Your thoughts about ETF : BXF ( 1-5 y Ladder Gov Strip Bond)
Is it worth it to add in a portfolio instead or with CBO ?
Thank you.
P.

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Read Answer Asked by pascal on June 14, 2016

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Q: Your thoughts on Vecima, please.

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Read Answer Asked by CAMERON on June 14, 2016

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Q: I have some cash parked to build a house and am wondering if I should keep this as cash or invest these in bonds to get some interest. If the latter, what do you think of 50% in XSB and 50% in XGB?

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on June 14, 2016

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Q: the florida bank I was asking about,bku...bankers united tkx pat

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Read Answer Asked by patrick on June 14, 2016

• Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET)
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Q: Is this a good entry point? Tx

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Read Answer Asked by hugh on June 14, 2016

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Q: Do you think that Enghouse has had it's run? Is it time to sell and replace it with SIS? Thank You.

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Read Answer Asked by Brian on June 14, 2016

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Q: Does theBriexit vote have any impact on the outcome relating to "it" and or other gaming stocks.

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Read Answer Asked by kenneth on June 14, 2016

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Q: what are your thoughts and opinion on zar's present strategic review, and future outlook? thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Karl on June 14, 2016

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Q: Magna and Linamar are down $25,and $33 in one year. Are things that bad? Are they cheap now? Would you think it is time to start buying a 1 percent position in each since they are good companies anti have no idea where the bottom price is or do these prices look close to a bottom?

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Read Answer Asked by Helen on June 14, 2016

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Q: Which do you like better for the long term: Dollarama or CCL Industries?

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Read Answer Asked by Mike on June 14, 2016