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• Wells Fargo & Company (WFC $87.57)
  • $87.57 P/E (TTM): 14.4X Cap: $274.88B
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• Bombardier Inc. Class B Subordinate Voting Shares (BBD.B $275.84)
  • $275.84 P/E (TTM): 49.26X Cap: $26.71B
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Q: CAN YOU KINDLY HELP ME ANALYSE THE ABOVE COMPANIES
I AM HOLDING STOCKS IN SUNCOR & BOMBARDIER 7 LIKE TO BUY WELLS FARGO STOCK

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Read Answer Asked by shyam on July 02, 2019

• iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (CPD $13.86)
  • $13.86 P/E (TTM): 6.96X Cap: $1.06B
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• Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF (HBB $50.82)
  • $50.82 Cap: $3.55B
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• iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF (CVD $18.47)
  • $18.47 P/E (TTM): 35.29X Cap: $116M
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• iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.73)
  • $16.73 P/E (TTM): 20.44X Cap: $1.04B
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Q: I am looking to buy fixed income funds in my corporate account. What would be your top picks of the ones listed? What are the rate of return - fees? Thank you for your website.

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Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on July 02, 2019

• Purpose US Cash Fund (PSU.U $100.21)
  • $100.21 Cap: $784M
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Q: I presently have U.S. cash in a savings account with no returns to speak of. Do not require this cash for at least 5 years. This cash represents the cash/fixed income of my portfolio. Would it be wise to invest in PSU.U or is there another choice available? Have you heard of BIL?
What is the rate of return, fees and risk of these funds?

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Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on July 02, 2019

• Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST $987.82)
  • $987.82 P/E (TTM): 70.33X Cap: $438.46B
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• Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR $133.57)
  • $133.57 Cap: $26.56B
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• Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ $58.64)
  • $58.64 P/E (TTM): 31.67X Cap: $75.16B
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• Home Depot Inc. (The) (HD $378.58)
  • $378.58 P/E (TTM): 26.13X Cap: $376.88B
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• Mastercard Incorporated (MA $520.26)
  • $520.26 P/E (TTM): 31.59X Cap: $463.97B
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• McDonald's Corporation (MCD $327.11)
  • $327.11 P/E (TTM): 27.95X Cap: $232.95B
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• Pfizer Inc. (PFE $26.86)
  • $26.86 P/E (TTM): 15.91X Cap: $152.71B
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Q: Thank you for your terrific website. I need to add funds for my U.S. non registered account. I presently have IWD, DVY and SPY.
How would you compare the performance and outlook for the above funds? 5 year minimal hold.

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Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on July 02, 2019

• Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC $49.57)
  • $49.57 P/E (TTM): 15.95X Cap: $83.11B
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• Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF $89.47)
  • $89.47 P/E (TTM): 23.12X Cap: $49.55B
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Q: Hi,
Is Manulife starting to get more attractive than SLF due to its cheap valuation? How do they compare overall? I have exposure to SLF, would you recommend a small position in MFC? Thanks and Happy Canada Day weekend!
Shyam

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Read Answer Asked by Shyam on July 02, 2019

• Enbridge Inc. (ENB $70.65)
  • $70.65 P/E (TTM): 26.85X Cap: $154.15B
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• TC Energy Corporation (TRP $85.63)
  • $85.63 P/E (TTM): 26.05X Cap: $85.63B
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• Keyera Corp. (KEY $51.57)
  • $51.57 P/E (TTM): 38.53X Cap: $11.82B
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Q: I own both TRP long time and Enb a year. I was thinking of selling one. Which one would u keep. I also own small position in KEY. I am up on TRP and almost even on ENB

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Read Answer Asked by brian on July 02, 2019

• Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAR.UN $37.74)
  • $37.74 P/E (TTM): 100.03X Cap: $5.80B
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• Dream Global Real Estate Investment Trust (DRG.UN $16.79)
  • $16.79 P/E (TTM): 4.7X
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• Northview Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Trust Units (NVU.UN $36.23)
  • $36.23 P/E (TTM): 11.76X
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• Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (DIR.UN $13.20)
  • $13.20 P/E (TTM): 30.91X Cap: $3.90B
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Q: How do the above Reits differ in asset allocation, rate of return and fees?

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Read Answer Asked by Lorraine on July 02, 2019

• Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (BEI.UN $67.32)
  • $67.32 P/E (TTM): 11.32X Cap: $3.57B
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• Mainstreet Equity Corp. (MEQ $179.95)
  • $179.95 P/E (TTM): 7.03X Cap: $1.65B
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• Melcor Developments Ltd. (MRD $16.79)
  • $16.79 P/E (TTM): 8.71X Cap: $505M
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Q: Could I have your opinion on the quality of management and long term prospects of these companies. Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Lawrence on July 02, 2019

• Norbord Inc. (OSB $56.97)
  • $56.97 P/E (TTM): 15.26X
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Q: I own this stock which has gone down over the past number of months. What is the future propspect for this stock? Should I keep?

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Read Answer Asked by Theodore on July 02, 2019

• Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Voting Shares (SHOP $169.61)
  • $169.61 P/E (TTM): 85.09X Cap: $221.19B
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Q: I have held a full position on SHOP since it was trading at high 50s and had sold 1/3 of my holdings at $150. I am thinking of selling half of remaining shares and would like to get your thoughts on this.
Cheers,

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Read Answer Asked by Harry on July 02, 2019

Q: I own a healthcare company in my portfolio called Craneware PLC. It mostly does business in the US but is listed in London. I know this is not your primary focus but I would like your opinion. It warned on profits and took a 35% haircut last Friday. Do you think the drop was overdone?

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Read Answer Asked by Andrew on July 02, 2019

• Evertz Technologies Limited (ET $15.77)
  • $15.77 P/E (TTM): 18.67X Cap: $1.19B
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Q: can you update on this company.
Latest result?would you add to it?

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Read Answer Asked by Josh on July 02, 2019

Q: Wondering what your thoughts are on ABM:CA now that they are diversifying into the gravel industry? Tks so much for your excellant service. Glynn Norman

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Read Answer Asked by Glynn on July 02, 2019

• Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (TD $131.27)
  • $131.27 P/E (TTM): 11.15X Cap: $224.10B
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• Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (BNS $104.34)
  • $104.34 P/E (TTM): 25.56X Cap: $129.54B
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Q: I have had a held Bank of Nova Scotia for several years. Also held Toronto Dominion for shorter time. , Small holdings in each stock, about 1% in each. Should I sell BNS and replace with TD., or sell BNS and add to TD. Looks like 5 year return on BNS is -1.14%. Looking forward to your comments, thanks

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Read Answer Asked by David on July 02, 2019

• Valener Inc. (VNR $25.99)
  • $25.99 P/E (TTM): 17.7X
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Q: When is the acquisition of Valener expected to close?

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Q: The Canadian dollar has risen two and a half cents against the US dollar in the last month or so. Is this likely to continue? Should I be thinking about transferring into hedged ETFs for American exposure?

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• Canopy Growth Corporation (WEED $1.63)
  • $1.63 Cap: $600M
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• GW Pharmaceuticals Plc (GWPH $218.96)
  • $218.96 Cap: $82.88B
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Q: I currentlly own Canopy . If the us legalizes pot what would be the best two US listed stocks to own.

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Read Answer Asked by hal on July 02, 2019

• Nova Leap Health Corp. (NLH $0.34)
  • $0.34 Cap: $29M
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Q: Hello,
What do you think about Nova Leap Healthcare? Company is growing by acquisitions and insiders hold over 30% in the company. Company increased revenues from $1M to $12M from 2017 to 2018.

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Read Answer Asked by Rahil on July 02, 2019

• Enbridge Inc. (ENB $70.65)
  • $70.65 P/E (TTM): 26.85X Cap: $154.15B
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Q: Even if ENB's scale of operations and growth profile make Michigan's lawsuit a small bump on the road, I would have expected the announcement to have had some impact on the share price - and it did: the price went up. What is the market's reasoning, here?

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Read Answer Asked by John on July 02, 2019

• EFH Holdings Inc. (EFH)
  • P/E (TTM): -27.5X Cap: $44M
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Q: Could you please shed some light on Echelon's 'special dividend'. I'm having a hard time finding accurate info. What is the dividend; when is it paid; if I buy shares going forward do I automatically get the special dividend? Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by Toge on July 02, 2019