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Q: With physical battery grade Nickel stockpiles emptying do you have any recommendations for producers or an ETF that would be a good investment on the Canada or the US stock market?
Read Answer Asked by Murray on January 24, 2022
Q: Disregarding objectives/diversification etc, how would you rank these companies in order of buying right now (for steady growth)? If you think any (or all) should not be bought currently, just omit from your ordering. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Doug on January 24, 2022
Q: For context, this is a locked in RSP which will likely turn into a LIF and I am looking at this in terms of a dividend stream. Cashed in some cnq and have cash to deploy.

Of those mentioned, for relative safety of capital, good yield and yield appreciation, how would you rank these (cdn or us it does not matter). For eg, ABBV has an attractive yield but I am unsure of patents expiring etc. You thoughts.

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Harry on January 24, 2022
Q: Where/how could one accurately determine the dividend payout ratio... It seems like an important fact, that is often not listed and often hard to obtain. I've read some Earnings are calculated after perferred dividends. Referencing GEI and Pembina, what are their annual divdend payout ratios?
Read Answer Asked by Mark on January 24, 2022
Q: A follow-up question on Shopify. If someone has already asked, disregard.
What impact will/did the news have that the company was terminating fulfilment contracts with some providers? In your opinion, is this a positive or negative? Maybe a positive that they have found a better way to do it (themselves) or a negative that things aren't working out as planned? Should the company have anticipated the reaction to the news and had a better prepared statement to deflect some of the price reaction? Finally, do you consider this a gradual buying opportunity?
Read Answer Asked on January 24, 2022
Q: Hello Peter,
It appears that Knight Therapeuctics is testing ones patience for long term investing. Do you think it is worth a hold given the lack of performance for a long time? I am bit puzzled as sometimes when there is no attention paid to a stock, it is a good time to buy if the leadership and fundamentals appear to be intact. Please advise. Also, Nuvei seems to be developing more partnerships. Is it worth adding to a full 5 percent position as it has settled into the 80s range.. Thank you for the service.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on January 24, 2022
Q: I am a recent retiree with a portfolio concentrated in financials, oil & gas (currently, anyway) and telecomms. Would a combination of the dividend-producing DRD, BTG/BTO:CA, and AR:CA make for a sufficiently diversified entree into gold stock? After yesterday's jump is gold looking more attractive as a diversifier and portfolio "insurance" provider?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by David on January 24, 2022
Q: Retired, dividend-income investor. I am 67 and receive CPP, OAS and a company pension.

Just checking in to see what your 2022 suggested asset allocation is for each of the 11 sectors within the equity portion of my portfolio. My current targets for each sector are as follows:
Finance = 17.5%
Real Estate = 7.5%
Telecome = 7.5%
Utilities = 15.0%
Consumer Staples = 12.5%
Consumer Disc = 5.0%
Health = 7.5%
Industrials = 7.5%
Technology = 7.5%
Energy = 7.5%
Materials = 5.0%

What are your 2022 suggestions?

Thanks for your help....Steve

Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 24, 2022
Q: How often are the prices reconciled between a USD listing and a CDN$ listing of the same stock? If a bunch of Americans buy CNI and push up the price, is that immediately reflected in the CNR price? and vice versa? And how often is the exchange rate adjusted? Is there ever a time when they are out of alignment?
Read Answer Asked by Maria on January 24, 2022
Q: If I was to suggest 3-5 stocks to a new investor (with under $10,000) to buy and hold for fairly long term (5-10 years), what should I recommend to them? Preferably ones in different sectors.
Read Answer Asked by Carole on January 24, 2022
Q: Please give me your thoughts on trading on the NEO Exchange. It seems to be a relatively new platform.
Read Answer Asked by Doug on January 24, 2022
Q: When higher interest rates eventually actually happen in the US, what do you think the initial reaction will be for semiconductor stocks? Will the first reaction be a dip, or perhaps they might move higher?

Are there any other events, such as an invasion of Ukraine, that you think would significantly impact the semiconductor stocks in the short term?
Read Answer Asked by Doug on January 24, 2022
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