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Q: Hi group lumber companies took it on the chin in 2 short days WEF went down 15% in the last 2 days as an example . Is the run over /(Time to cash in profits) or is this simply some folks taking profits. I know housing starts in the us are off but is the high price on lumber not the culprit here and also looking like lumber inventories remain low which should = higher prices for lumber going fwd. - your thoughts are always appreciated
Read Answer Asked by Terence on March 25, 2021
Q: I have paid very little attention to preferred shares until fairly recently. I understand that in the event of bankruptcy the owners of these shares place higher than common shares and that they have higher dividends. That's about it. What I don't understand is why BAM.A would be up 8.5% ytd but BAM.PF.X would be up over 30%. and BAM.PF.B would be up 23%. Is this sort of outperformance likely to continue?
Read Answer Asked by John on March 25, 2021
Q: My fixed income portfolio currently consists of HBB, XBB,XCB and XSB. Is this diversified enough or do I need some international and US bonds?
Read Answer Asked by Joe on March 25, 2021
Q: I own these 2 companies and wish to consolidate into 1. They overlap in sectors to some degree with their propane distribution business. I like the management of PKI while the Brookfield investment in SPB provides strength.
Which has better growth potential ? How might the Brookfield connection play out for SPB ? In short, which one to keep and why? Thanks Derek.
Read Answer Asked by Derek on March 25, 2021
Q: This has broken through support levels and is really acting badly. What is your
view on it given the Google news - still think its worth holding - or broken ?
Also TTD is similarly affected - any concerns
Read Answer Asked by Scott on March 25, 2021
Q: Volkswagen- is this a sensible way to approach the EV manufacturers market? The P/E does look good compared to say, Tesla, which continues to scare me. I have positions in MG and ATA which I'm satisfied with and I don't want to reach into the fire but Volkswagen has been around a long time and I'm tempted. Your thoughts, please. All the best

Read Answer Asked by alex on March 25, 2021
Q: As a follow up to my question on fixed income, would you suggest I hold both XBB and CBO or pick one and if so, which one please? Similarly, hold both SHY and TLT or choose one and which one?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on March 25, 2021
Q: I am looking for an oil &pipeline company and am considering EPD & OKE.
Which would you prefer or if you have another suggestion... one in US market and one in Canada. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Teresa on March 25, 2021
Q: I have reviewed these two ETF for Healthcare sector allocation using CDN funds and wonder what 5i’s preference would be between the two and why your preference. My Healthcare sector currently is made up with small caps GUD and WELL and the 13% or so of VFV and VIG ETFs
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on March 25, 2021